ENGLAND SCOTLAND IRELAND – Highlights of UK
Overview
The splendid tour of the United Kingdom will leave you mesmerized by the beauty of England, Ireland, and Scotland. Begin the journey with an exploration of the scenic locales of London City. Ride on the famous Coca Cola London Eye and take in the charming view of the skyline from atop the giant observation wheel. Relive the grandeur and fate of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum in Belfast, and ride the glass elevator at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, to shoot to the top floor to view the cosmic skyline of the city. Explore the rugged terrains of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye in Scotland and fall in love with the dramatic landscapes of the Cliffs of Moher, in Ireland. Make your way back home after the ten-day UK tour with memories, photos, and souvenirs galore.
Highlights
Visited Places:
• House of Parliament
• Big Ben
• Buckingham Palace
• London
• Dublin
• Belfast
• Giant’s Causeway
• Carrick-a-Rede Bridge
• Cliffs of Moher
• Edinburgh
• Scottish Highlands
• Isle of Skye
Travel Experience:
• Attend the Change of guards ceremony
• Sightseeing tours
• English, Scottish, and Irish cuisines
• Savoring the Irish beer
• Crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Bridge
• Titanic museum experience
Notes
London
Dublin
UK & Ireland
Flights
- Arrival: Day01 before 4pm
- Return: Day10 anytime after 9am
Airport: Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Availability
- Seat available till the booking is open!
- Balance due 2 months before the tour departure date!
* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!
Itinerary
London
Description:
The splendid tour of Ireland, Scotland, and England commences with the arrival at London, the capital city of England. Today is a free day to explore in your own.
Suggested activities:
Start with the imperial Parliament House and marvel at the working of the iconic Big Ben clock tower. Visit the Westminster Abbey and take an enthralling ride on the capsule of the giant observation wheel, the London Eye, which turns slowly and provides the rider with terrific views of London City. Take a walk around the city in the evening and fall in love with the ambiance of Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
Activities Included:
- N/A – Free time
Accommodation:
- Hotel in London
London Sightseeing
Description:
Today after breakfast, you will make your way to the tour meeting point. See London on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city, led by a guide. Hear the history of top London attractions like Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral. After the sightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London. As a bonus, this experience also includes a one-way River Thames sightseeing cruise.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing in London
- River Thames cruise
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in London
London - Edinburgh
Description:
Today after breakfast, you will catch the morning flight to reach Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. On arrival, get transferred to the hotel followed by some relax time. Later, head out to board the fabulous hop-on-hop-off bus tour to explore Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh packs historical monuments, regal landmarks, cultural destinations, and more—and this hop-on hop-off bus tour provides a thorough introduction to the city’s top sights.
Activities Included:
- Hop On Hop Off bus tour in Edinburgh
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Edinburgh
Isle of Skye
Description:
You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments.
Next, we venture north through the splendid scenery surrounding Loch Lubnaig and up to the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor.
You continue through the spectacular mountain pass of Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan MacDonald in 1692. And after lunch we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and head into the Great Glen. Travelling west, you head past the Five Sisters of Kintail.
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle*, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline, towards the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breath-taking beauty, you’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening with enough time to go out and explore the town.
*Please note that Eilean Donan Castle has reduced opening hours between 1st October and 22nd December, which may affect some tours. The castle is fully closed from 22nd December 2023 until 1st February 2024 (opening date TBC). The castle will also be closed due to weddings on the following dates: November 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 18th, and December 1st & 7th.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing on the way to Isle of Skye
- Eilean Donan Castle
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Portree
Scottish Highlands
Description:
Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group’s interests.
You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
You return to Portree in the evening.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing of Scottish Highlands
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Portree
Edinburgh
Description:
You travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail.
You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot “Nessie”!* Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as “Monarch of the Glen Country” before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle.
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
*The optional Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Edinburgh
Arrive Dublin
Description:
Catch the early morning flight to Dublin after breakfast at the hotel. on arrival you will be transferred to the Hotel.
Rest of the day is free to explore Dublin city, you can check out some must see places in the city like the Temple Bar, the throbbing riverside neighborhood teeming with vibrant pubs of folk music and Irish cuisines, followed by the Guinness Storehouse to savor the world-famous Irish beer. Drink in the 360-degree views of the city from the top floor of the Guinness Storehouse while relishing a pint of the most exceptional Guinness wine.
Evening free time to explore the nightlife.
Activities Included:
- Free time
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Dublin
Northern Ireland
Description:
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and natural splendor of Northern Ireland on a full-day excursion to the Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience and the Giant’s Causeway from Dublin. With a local guide, enrich your knowledge of the tragic story of Titanic at the engaging Titanic Visitor Experience, and then travel to the UNESCO-listed wonder of the Giant’s Causeway. Marvel at the rugged rock formations and dramatic cliffs of the region and then visit to Dunluce Castle, the real-life House of Greyjoy from the “Game of Thrones.”
Activities Included:
- Sightseeing of Northern Ireland
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Dublin
Cliffs of Moher
Description:
Grab your camera and set out to discover some of Ireland’s most impressive natural wonders on this full-day tour from Dublin. Explore the otherworldly landscapes of Kinvara fishing village, snap photos of Bunratty Castle. Then, set out to hike along the mighty Cliffs of Moher and marvel at the views as you drive part of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Activities Included:
- Cliffs of Moher sightseeing
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Dublin
Dublin
Description:
The grand tour England, Scotland, and Ireland Tour come to an end with breakfast at the Hotel. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.
Activities Included:
- N/A – free time
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Inclusions
Price Includes
- 9 Nights Hotel Stay with Breakfast
- All transportation by SUV / VAN as per the itinerary
- One way flight – London to Edinburgh
- One way flight – Edinburgh to Dublin
- 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands tour
- One Day London Sightseeing Tour + Thames River Cruise
- Eilean Donan Castle visit
- Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience and Giant’s Causeway Day Trip
- Cliffs of Moher Day Trip
- City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Guided day tours
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Any meals unless specified above
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
Reviews
Most of the hotels were good except the La Quinta in Las Vegas was a true one star hotel.
All in all, a good trip. Great people on the trip also. I would travel with bucket list again but ask a lot more questions in the future.
We did New Year in Las Vegas over 4 days with 3 Americans, staying at the Luxor Hotel & Casino. The itinerary included Helicopter ride over the strip, socialising to get to know the group, Little Church of the West, Strat Observation tower with rides, New Year celebrations and Casinos, drive to Red Rock Canyon for hiking, 7 Magic Mountains stone art, Shark Acquarium, Zipline over Fremont Street, drive to Death Valley for Zabriskie point, Furnace Creek, Badwater Creek salt planes, Artist Palet, Mosaic Creek, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Star Gazing in Nevada, Gondola ride at Venetian Hotel, Indian dining.
Very flexible and accommodating, great communicator before and during tour, and even on the departure day helped give airport taxi and accompanied to hotel exhibitions of Titanic, and the Human Body.
Good degree of being part of the group whilst also sitting back allowing the group to interact and take photo opportunities while friendships were formed. Highly recommended.
Truly one of the best trips I've ever had. It was my first time ever doing a solo trip. Himanshu gave us an itinerary and a list of good traveling tips for Egypt months in advance. He is very organized and responsive so I never had any concerns. Everything was already taken care of. All I had to do was show up.
The scenes in Egypt were breathtaking and I saw places that I never thought I'd see. I got to experience floating over the Valley of Kings in a hot air balloon! How many people can say they got to travel via plane, train, bus, hot air balloon, and boat all within one week?! Such an adventure!
The people I met in our group were so cool and accommodating, all with their own unique backgrounds and stories. Dancing on the boat with them while sailing up the Nile River is one of my favorite memories. I now have new friends scattered all over the United States. The tour-guides were so friendly and patient despite the fact that our group kept scattering in different directions taking pictures. If you're looking for a fun, stress-free vacation where you get to move around, meet new fun people, and immerse yourself in new cultures, TripNTrek is for you. I'm definitely doing another trip.
Trip at a reasonable price. Hope to try another in the new year!
