Britain and Ireland in Depth
The long history of Britain and Ireland is a continuous timeline of innovation, conquest, and literary achievements.
Each country has its own character and its own contributions to that impressive record. Experience them in the historic cities of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin; the scenic Ring of Kerry; the mystical circles of Stonehenge; and Shakespearean Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
Visit Bunratty Castle
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Day 3: Killarney region
Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
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Day 4: Killarney region • Blarney • Dublin
Travel via Blarney to Dublin
Visit Blarney Castle -
Day 5: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadTravel to the Cheshire region
Visit a Welsh castle
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Day 7: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh
Travel to the Edinburgh region
Visit Rydal Mount
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 9: Edinburgh
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
Visit Stirling Castle
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine
See the William Wallace Monument
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Day 10: Edinburgh • Yorkshire
Travel to YorkGuided sightseeing of York
Visit the York Minster
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Day 11: Yorkshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Bath region
Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to the Bath region
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
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Day 12: Bath region • London
Visit the Roman BathsTake a tour of BathTravel via Stonehenge to London
Visit Stonehenge
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Day 13: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 14: London
Take a walking tour of London
Ride the London Eye
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Day 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 16: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Visit the Louvre
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Day 17: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
Visit Bunratty Castle
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Day 3: Killarney region
Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
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Day 4: Killarney region • Blarney • Dublin
Travel via Blarney to Dublin
Visit Blarney Castle -
Day 5: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadTravel to the Cheshire region
Visit a Welsh castle
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Day 7: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh
Travel to the Edinburgh region
Visit Rydal Mount
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Day 8: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 9: Edinburgh
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
Visit Stirling Castle
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine
See the William Wallace Monument
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Day 10: Edinburgh • Yorkshire
Travel to YorkGuided sightseeing of York
Visit the York Minster
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Day 11: Yorkshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Bath region
Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to the Bath region
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
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Day 12: Bath region • London
Visit the Roman BathsTake a tour of BathTravel via Stonehenge to London
Visit Stonehenge
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Day 13: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 14: London
Take a walking tour of London
Ride the London Eye
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Day 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 16: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Visit the Louvre
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Day 17: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Ferry (Eurostar high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
13 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (15 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 4 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Bog Museum; Blarney Castle; EPIC Emigration Museum; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Welsh castle; Rydal Mount; Edinburgh Castle; Stirling Castle; York Minster; Gardens at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage; Shakespeare’s Birthplace; Roman Baths; Stonehenge; London Eye (with extension: Louvre)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
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Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
