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Tower Bridge in evening light

Essential Britain & Ireland

9 days · from $2,680

London to Dublin in nine days — Stonehenge, Bath, Snowdonia and the Irish Sea crossing, escorted throughout.

The classic circuit of the two islands: London's landmarks, the stone circles and Georgian crescents of the West Country, a night in Wales beneath Snowdonia, then across the Irish Sea to Dublin's pubs and the green heart of Ireland. An escorted coach tour with the pacing — and the storytelling — that makes Britain and Ireland sing.

  • Stonehenge and Georgian Bath in one golden day
  • Ferry crossing of the Irish Sea
  • Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar evening in Dublin
  • UK + Ireland visa assistance (BIVS route advice)
The Roman Baths and abbey, Bath
The Roman Baths and abbey, Bath

Day by day

  1. 1

    Arrival in LondonLondon

    Panoramic drive past Westminster and the Tower; evening free in Covent Garden.

  2. 2

    London highlightsLondon

    Changing of the Guard, St. Paul's and a Thames cruise with a local guide.

  3. 3

    Stonehenge & BathBath

    Dawn-lit Stonehenge, then the Roman Baths and Royal Crescent.

  4. 4

    Into SnowdoniaWales

    Through the Cotswolds to North Wales; overnight beneath the peaks.

  5. 5

    The Irish SeaDublin

    Ferry from Holyhead; evening arrival in Dublin.

  6. 6

    DublinDublin

    Trinity College's Book of Kells and the Guinness Storehouse; night in Temple Bar.

  7. 7

    The Irish countrysideKilkenny

    Wicklow's lakes and medieval Kilkenny's castle.

  8. 8

    Your IrelandDublin

    Free day — coastal Howth, whiskey distilleries or the shops of Grafton Street.

  9. 9

    DepartureDublin

    Transfer to Dublin airport for your flight home.

The route

Route map — Essential Britain & Ireland

What’s included

  • Flights. Round-trip Manila–London / Dublin–Manila
  • Hotels. 8 nights, first-class hotels, breakfast daily
  • Tour director. Escorted throughout with local guides
  • Coach & ferry. Coach travel + Irish Sea ferry crossing
  • Visa assistance. UK visa support with BIVS advice for Ireland

Not included

  • Personal expenses. Meals not listed

Anything unlisted can usually be added — mention it in your inquiry.

Good to know

  • A UK visa with BIVS endorsement covers Ireland on this routing — we advise case by case.
  • Pack for four seasons in one day; it's part of the charm.

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