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Some cities just beg to be explored. Dublin, Edinburgh, and London certainly make that list. After a local gives you the lowdown in each capital, leading you through landmarks and hidden hotspots, you’ll be free to explore. Whether you spend your time riding double-decker buses, staking out museums, or simply sitting back in pubs is entirely up to you.
Your tour package includes
6 nights in handpicked hotels
6 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine
3 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Temple Bar district
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Trafalgar Square
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Welcome to Ireland! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Dublin
Included meal: Breakfast
Take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital city with a local expert leading the way.
Stop in Phoenix Park, site of the presidential residence, and pass by the Guinness Brewery
Step inside the soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church
Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square as you go
See Trinity College and walk past the entrance of Grafton Street to the Molly Malone statue and the Temple Bar district
Enjoy a free afternoon in Dublin or add an excursion.
Glendalough
From $45 per person
Edinburgh2 nights
Day 4: Flight to Edinburgh
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Edinburgh, Scotland this morning. Sit down for an included dinner this evening.
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
Included meal: Breakfast
Get to know Edinburgh in all its medieval beauty on a tour led by a local expert.
View the elegant Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile, two UNESCO World Heritage sites
Pass the Sir Walter Scott monument
Enter Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish crown jewels and Stone of Scone
Spend a free afternoon in Edinburgh or add an excursion.
Palace of Holyroodhouse & Afternoon Tea
From $125 per person
London2 nights
Day 6: Train ride to London
Included meal: Breakfast
Journey by train to London, England, passing the lochs and hills of Scotland and the English countryside.
Day 7: Sightseeing tour of London
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
View the regal landmarks of England’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on a guided sightseeing tour.
Pass the grand Trafalgar Square and Baroque-style St. Paul’s Cathedral, perched atop Ludgate Hill
See Westminster Abbey, the setting for royal coronations, weddings, and funerals
View icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London
Stop by Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard
Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.
Tonight, celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.
Windsor Castle
From $115 per person
Flight Home
Day 8: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring London.
Extension to London
Extend your stay in London and your next quintessentially British experience will be just a Tube (that’s what the Brits call the subway) ride away. Lean on your Tour Director to point you toward the city’s best, and set off to chase your own sense of adventure.
London2 nights
Day 8: Free day in London
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in London or add excursions.
Thames River Cruise & Pub Dinner
From $119 per person
Tower of London
From $100 per person
Day 9: Free day in London
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in London or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Stonehenge & Oxford
From $145 per person
Flight Home
Day 10: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
EF Tour Guide Chas was an excellent guide and very professional. His personality and local knowledge were exceptional and a perfect fit for our group of 18. The guides on the excursions were all very talented and accommodating as well.
**Amazing trip made great with A+ tour lead
07/08/22 by 1st-time traveler Lynnette
This trip was a postponed Covid trip to celebrate birthdays and graduations. I’d gone in not expecting much in terms of hotels because a friend had forewarned me ( I am a hotel snob) they would be decent but not the best. While I didn’t like the location of the hotels ( not the best areas and far aw...
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Ireland and UK
06/10/22 by 1st-time traveler Marielle
Edinburgh was my favorite followed by Dublin then London. Richard was a great tour guide! Our bus drivers and local tour guides were great as well!
Would’ve been great to finish tour in Edinburgh since it would finish on a high note. Best hotel of all 3 and friendliest city.
Only reason for 4 ...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Cassidys Hotel
This boutique hotel is located in Dublin’s city center. Guests enjoy the bistro restaurant, gym, and hotel bar. Nearby, you’ll find EPIC The Irish Emi...
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Leonardo Royal hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
This stylish hotel is located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, Scotland. Guests enjoy the spacious rooms, bar and lounge, and convenient location. ...
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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Take some time for rest and relaxation in the comfortable, spacious, and elegantly furnished rooms at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, located in the residen...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare package and you'll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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24/7 support from our dedicated service team
Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
This tour visits Ireland and the United Kingdom. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ESI.
You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including cobblestone streets and paved roads, with few hills or stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Dublin and depart from London. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
A flight from Dublin to Edinburgh and a train ride from Edinburgh to London are included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.\
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ESI.
Irish pubs serve up hearty lunches, such as the traditional stew of bacon and boiled cabbage. Soda bread is delicious, very filling, and served with many meals. Nibble a scone at afternoon tea, with a pat of high-quality butter from County Kerry. Guinness stout is an international sensation, but locals might favor Murphy's, depending on where you are.
Dublin has seen something of a culinary revolution, and the city now boasts an impressive array of new restaurants offering exciting cuisine with continental Europe, Asian, and even American influences.
Scottish cuisine relies on readily available ingredients like game, dairy, and fish, with little use of exotic spices. Pickled kippers and smoked salmon are popular, as well as hearty dishes like Scotch broth (stew of meat and root vegetables) and haggis (a savory pudding of sheep innards). Scotch whisky is a legendary local spirit, and Scottish ales are world-famous.
For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try.
Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options for the adventurous palate include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine.Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods for the ultimate in English tradition.
Ireland and the United Kingdom operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
You will use the euro in Ireland and the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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