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Immerse yourself in centuries of culture and history, iconic landmarks and picturesque towns, cities and countryside on a tour through the British Isles, including Scotland, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. From castles, cathedrals, highland steam trains, wild Irish coastlines, pretty villages and timeless legends and traditions, there is a lot to delight in on a tour of the UK and Ireland.

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The British Isles in Depth

23 Days London to London

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Irish Discovery

9 Days Dublin to Dublin

Operator: Cosmos

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Britain and Ireland Highlights

10 Days London to London

Operator: Trafalgar

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Britain and Ireland Panorama

19 Days London to London

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Topdeck

(31) Reviews

Topdeck is a collective of explorers who are devoted to travel, we strive to open minds, shift perspectives, learn new things and make a difference. We...more

UK Tours1

Budget:Affordable

Accommodation:Mixed

Trafalgar

(981) Reviews

We are the world’s leading and most awarded travel brand spanning all 7 continents of the globe. From the iconic to the unexpected our guests connect to...more

UK Tours26

Budget:Premium

Accommodation:4 Star

Cosmos

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At Cosmos, we like to think of ourselves as experts in ‘thrillology’ – the art of bringing you an experience, time and time again. With over 50 years of...more

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Budget:Affordable

Accommodation:3 - 3.5 Star

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UK Rail Journeys Rail Journeys — UK Rail Journeys
Take a memorable rail journey through England's rolling hills and past the vast moors and mysterious lochs of the Scottish Highlands.

UK Small Group Tours Tours — UK Small Group Tours
Become enchanted with the castles and country roads of the UK and Ireland with a small group of no more than 24 fellow travellers.

UK 18-30's Trips Tours — UK 18-30's Trips
Travel through the British Isles taking in a patchwork of quaint towns, old pubs, rolling hills, and iconic cities with your newfound friends.

Discover Must do experiences and highlights on a tour of the UK and Ireland

The Ring Of Kerry

Find iron age forts, monasteries and castles, beautiful beaches and lakes, and mountain passes in Ireland’s bounty of natural beauty that is the Ring of Kerry.

Ride the Jacobite Steam Train

There is no finer train lovers’ journey than the Jacobite steam train through the Western Highlands of Scotland from Mallaig to Fort William.

Visit the Lake District

This picturesque region in Northern England inspired artists and writers with its quaint villages and 16 lakes, of which Lake Windermere is most famous.

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Feel goosebumps as you watch the marching bands against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy the unique sounds of bagpipes and the thundering drums of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo performing on its home ground in August.

High Tea in London

Tea brewed in the finest china pot with matching cups and saucers, served with a tiered platter of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and cake on a linen tablecloth. An iconic London experience.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through the British Isles

England, Scotland and Ireland Eric and Sheela, NSW , Australia, Jun 2025

Very well managed, fast paced tour, but enjoyable. Too much to see in a short time, but tour director was excellent and made it very enjoyable.

Walk Hadrians wall Sue & Michael, NSW, Australia, Jun 2025

A well organised trip with careful planning for each of the days walks. Our guide, Joe, was exceptional. Would recommend if you like walking, but not carrying luggage.

Across Ireland in June 2025 Mikhail and Maria, ON, Canada, Jun 2025

Cosmos did excellent job selecting most interesting places along the tour. Driver Jarek and tour director Tom performed beautifully. We had the best time during this tour week.

Sensational Tour Guide Paul, NSW, Australia, May 2025

Just returned from a wonderful Globus trip to the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Without doubt, the best tour guide I have ever experienced. Roseanne was a walking fact book, her knowledge of history was outstanding and every day was filled with great humour and professional presentations. Simply superb. Tour pace was very steady, hotels in the main ...read more

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04 March, 2020
Open Your Heart to the Emerald Isle (and save $400 pp with Collette*)
Open your heart to Ireland’s warm and welcoming culture, stately castles, verdant landscapes, and friendly locals. It’s time to discover Ireland’s spectrum of beauty and charm. Idyllic countryside, vibrant people, complex history, and hearty cuisine abound in Ireland. Collette has been making...

28 February, 2020
Be My Guest: Trafalgar’s Original Local Travel Experience
In a world where travel is more accessible than ever before, Trafalgar believe that delving deeper into the heart of a destination and creating true local connections, trump the traditional ‘bucket list’ items. It’s the unique local travel experiences like their Be My Guest that create lasting...

31 May, 2019
Take Your Family on a Tour of Ireland
If a tour of Ireland is on your list, then why not gather up the whole family and set off on an adventure to the land of leprechauns and wild coasts. The alluring countryside of Ireland is a dream family holiday destination, full of myths and lore, a rich history, scenic wonders, and warm...

31 May, 2019
Solo Travels in Ireland with CIE Tours
Dreaming of travelling through Ireland, but don’t want to go it alone? Solo travel can be challenging, particularly when you’d much prefer to be the passenger taking in the spectacular scenery of the Emerald Isle than be the researcher, planner, navigator, and driver all at once. Welcoming...