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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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Britain and Ireland Explorer

19 Days London to London

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Scotland: Land of Lore & Legend featuring the Royal...

10 Days Glasgow to Edinburgh

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The Best of Ireland

14 Days Dublin to Kilkenny

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Christmas in London

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Trafalgar

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We are the world’s leading and most awarded travel brand spanning all 7 continents of the globe. From the iconic to the unexpected our guests connect to...more

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Contiki

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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

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Tauck

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We believe that when you travel, you should never settle for ordinary. You deserve to travel in good company, with someone who cares. We believe that good...more

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UK Rail Journeys Rail Journeys — UK Rail Journeys
Take a memorable rail journey through England's rolling hills and past the vast moors and mysterious lochs of the Scottish Highlands.

UK Small Group Tours Tours — UK Small Group Tours
Become enchanted with the castles and country roads of the UK and Ireland with a small group of no more than 24 fellow travellers.

UK 18-30's Trips Tours — UK 18-30's Trips
Travel through the British Isles taking in a patchwork of quaint towns, old pubs, rolling hills, and iconic cities with your newfound friends.

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

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

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

This picturesque region in Northern England inspired artists and writers with its quaint villages and 16 lakes, of which Lake Windermere is most famous.

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

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

Would highly recommend Beverly and Graeme, NSW, Australia, Oct 2024

If you’re looking for a great experience look no further than Global Journeys. Could not fault our experience. From the time of booking till we landed on Australian shores again,fabulous! Rachael McSorley our Travel Advisor looked after us so well. We were kept up to date evert step of the way. And CIE Classic Irish tour was all we hoped and more! ...read more

Walk the Lake District Catherine and Fred, VIC, Australia, Sep 2024

As an introduction to the lakes area, Walk the Lake District was amazing! We had the best sunny weather ever which was unheard of for the entire week. The views were spectacular and the group of people we were with were friendly and fun to be with. The accommodation was first class and the food fantastic. Our walks guide was excellent in both gauging ...read more

All around the UK Kathy, VIC, Australia, Sep 2024

Maisie at Global was very helpful and the trip itself was varied and very comfortable. I had a great time.

Great customer service (Global Journeys) Wendy, VIC, Australia, Sep 2024

I booked an Intrepid tour of the Shetlands via Global Journeys. Sam at Global was excellent to deal with. There were a number of issues with Intrepid and Sam worked really hard to try to resolve them. The Shetland tour itself was excellent (although the fitness rating is way off, much higher level of fitness required than stated). The guide Doug, made ...read more

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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 charm. Idyllic countryside, vibrant people, complex history, and hearty cuisine abound in Ireland. Collette has been making...

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 the traditional ‘bucket list’ items. It’s the unique local travel experiences like their Be My Guest that create lasting...

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 of Ireland is a dream family holiday destination, full of myths and lore, a rich history, scenic wonders, and warm...

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 spectacular scenery of the Emerald Isle than be the researcher, planner, navigator, and driver all at once. Welcoming...