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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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23 Days London to London

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9 Days Dublin to Dublin

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24 Days London to London

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UK Rail Journeys Rail Journeys

Take a memorable rail journey through England's rolling hills and past the vast moors and mysterious lochs of the Scottish ...read more Highlands.

UK Small Group Tours Tours

Become enchanted with the castles and country roads of the UK and Ireland with a small group of no more than 24 fellow t ...read moreravellers.

UK 18-30's Trips Tours

Travel through the British Isles taking in a patchwork of quaint towns, old pubs, rolling hills, and iconic cities with your ...read more newfound friends.

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Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way it makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures that you’ll want to re-live...more forever. We’ve been creating wonder-filled first class touring for more than 90 years; we have the experience and local knowledge globally to craft immersive adventures that make Globus travellers feel alive. Not only can you expect to see the big sites, we’ll also take you deeper in each location, right to the beating heart of each new discovery. At Globus, we understand that your holiday is your treat – a gift from you to you. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination.
UK Tours29
Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 - 4.5 Star
Contiki
Contiki are the world leaders in travel experiences for 18-35’s. We exist to connect young travellers to the time of their lives. We believe in real experiences...more and we care about making sure these experiences contribute positively to the people and places we visit. We are focused on discovery, once-in-a-lifetime moments, human connections, and making every second of being young count. For over 55 years we’ve been perfecting the secret formula to the perfect trip - we know you’re after unique experiences, local insight and accommodation that’s more than a place to sleep. We run over 350 trips across 6 continents, each one designed to get to the beating heart of a destination, understanding the local way of life, unearthing unforgettable experiences and creating lifelong memories. Real experiences, unique accommodation, local food, the best team and awesome people all deliver Contiki’s no regrets experience.
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Budget:Affordable
Accommodation:Mixed
Insight Vacations
At Insight Vacations we have been creating magical travel experiences for over 40 years, showcasing the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences...more in Europe and North America. Why are we different to any other operator? It’s our unique Insight experiences. It’s our authentic and varied dining options, it’s travelling in smaller groups on customised coaches with twice the legroom, it’s staying in the right hotels in the right location, all brought together seamlessly by our exceptional travel directors. In essence: All the sights, and the insights….up close and personal…in comfort and style. Travel is such a joy and a personal passion for myself and every member of our team. We’re so proud of the quality, service and value we provide and invite you to try it for yourself. Talk to Global Journeys to find out more about travelling in style and booking your next holiday with Insight Vacations.
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 - 4.5 Star

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

The Ring Of Kerry
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
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
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.

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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
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

Ireland and Britain Highlights   , ACT, Australia, Sep 2025
This tour was made more enjoyable and memorable with a genial , energetic and fantastic tour director, Nicky Dvorak and excellent Coach driver Kevin. We learned so much about the historical and traditional knowledge of the places we visited as expounded so well by Nicky.
Globus Introduction to Ireland   , QLD, Australia, Sep 2025
I enjoyed my Globus trip & again they have a great itinerary, tour guide and bus driver. Especially like the extra tours.
Great time in London   , MI, United States, Sep 2025
It was my third trip with Globus. It was again a perfect trip, well organized and executed. The hotel was excellent and located close to the Underground. The breakfast selection could not have been better. The tours were well guided. A Globus representative was always present in the hotel lobby for answering questions.
First time in Cornwall and Devon.     , New Zealand, Aug 2025
Very good tour; well organized,good hotels and excellent tour guide and driver. We loved the small villages we visited, although there was some steep roads and paths to walk up and down.

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Open Your Heart to the Emerald Isle (and save $400 pp with Collette*)

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...

Be My Guest: Trafalgar’s Original Local Travel Experience

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...

Take Your Family on a Tour of Ireland

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...

Solo Travels in Ireland with CIE Tours

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...

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