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UK & Ireland

Holidays to UK and Ireland offer a great mix of city fun and glorious countryside. Enjoy many a boisterous night with your travel mates at the pubs of London, Dublin and Edinburgh. During the day, even the uninitiated would find it hard to resist the awesome architecture, significant history and multitude of grand castles that these cities and their surroundings are home to.

To really experience the magic of Scotland and Ireland, leave the big cities and head into the highlands, lochs and stunning coasts. Explore the dramatic Isle of Skye in Scotland as well as the many picturesque lakes and castles that dot the countryside. In Ireland, head out of Dublin by self-drive and explore awe-inspiring sights such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula.

Customise the itinerary to suit your preferences: tweak the city-countryside balance, add more leisure time or more places to explore or choose to do only parts of the itinerary such as only Ireland or only Great Britain and so on. As always, we are happy to customise your itinerary exactly the way you want.
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Itinerary

Day 1: London
Arrive and check-in to your hotel in London, with the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city. Later, hit the lively pubs, nightclubs, West End theatres and other live performances. Overnight at London.

Day 2: London
Spend the day on a sightseeing or hop-on hop-off tour to tick off London’s iconic landmarks such as the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and so on. You also have the option to take an interesting day trip to Oxford and surrounding areas. Overnight at London.

Day 3: London
– Edinburgh
Take an early morning low-cost flight to Edinburgh and spend the rest of the day exploring its historic architecture, imposing castle and medieval old town. Hit the pubs and inns at night for a lively night out or possibly indulge in a haunted tour! Overnight at Edinburgh.

Day 4: Edinburgh
Embark on a guided day tour of the West Highlands, visiting several famous castles and picturesque lakes such as the idyllic Loch Lomond and Loch Awe. The castes range from the imposing Stirling Castle to the ruins of Kilchurn & Doune Castle, all having a backdrop of awesome highland scenery. Overnight at Edinburgh.

Day 5: Edinburgh
– Inverness
You can reach Inverness either by train or driving on your own. Take route 82 for a classic road-trip through one of Scotland's most breath-taking valleys, Glen Coe and then to Scotland's most famous lake, Loch Ness. Stop all along the way to soak in the beauty of the highlands. Overnight at Inverness.

Day 6: Inverness – Isle of Skye – Inverness
Spend the entire day on a guided tour to Scotland’s most beautiful island, the Isle of Skye, which has some of Scotland's most immersive highland and coastal scenery. Overnight at Inverness.

Day 7: Inverness
Spend the day at leisure, enjoying a lake cruise or guided tour along Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Or you can take a full day tour to the Orkney Islands. Another option is to visit one of the famous distilleries such as Glen Morangie. Overnight at Inverness.

Day 8: Inverness
– Dublin
Take a morning flight to Dublin and spend the rest of day at leisure, exploring the Irish capital. Hit the world famous pub scene and sample Guinness in its hometown. Overnight at Dublin.

Day 9: Dublin
Spend another day exploring the city on a hop-on hop-off tour. Alternatively, take a day tour of the Wicklow region’s untamed landscapes. Overnight at Dublin.

Day 10: Dublin
– Galway
Collect your self-drive car rental and head to Galway. With the flexibility of having your own car, you can also drive through the stunning and brooding Connemara peninsula, before reaching Galway. Enjoy Galway’s lively music-filled pubs at night. Overnight at Galway.

Day 11: Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Galway
Embark on a day tour to the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher. One of the highlights of Ireland, these cliffs are more than 700 feet high at their highest and stretch for more than 8km. Overnight at Galway.

Day 12: Galway
– Killarney
Drive down to the pretty town of Killarney, which will form the base for exploring some more of Ireland’s iconic coastal landscapes over the next couple of days. Overnight at Killarney.

Day 13: Killarney – Ring of Kerry – Killarney
Take a day trip through the stunning ‘Ring of Kerry’ – a beautiful peninsula near Killarney which has some of the most beautiful classic views of Ireland’s coast. Overnight at Killarney.

Day 14: Killarney – Dingle Peninsula – Killarney
Today, you get to experience another beautiful part of this region, the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy the stunning coastal beauty, including the ocean views from Slea Head. Overnight at Killarney.

Day 15: Killarney
– Cork – London
Drive down in the morning to the nearby city of Cork, for your short flight to London in the afternoon. Back in London, spend your last day catching up on any leftover sightseeing or last-minute shopping. Overnight at London.

Day 16: London - India

UK and Ireland International Holiday Itinerary on a Map, London, Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Skye

Best Months
May to September
Best For
Mountain & Lakes, Beautiful Coasts, Great Cities, Self-drive Holidays
Travelling within
Flights, Trains & Self-drive (same side of the road as India)
Main Airport
London, Edinburgh, Dublin
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Customize it your way!

Everything in the above itinerary can be fully customized. Just let us know what you wish to add/subtract, it's that simple!
    Add-on Destinations
  • Add additional days for sightseeing or partying in London / Dublin / Edinburgh
  • Oxford / York / Bath: Grand historic architecture
  • Windermere: Stay a couple of days in England’s famously beautiful Lake District
  • Add Distillery tours at Inverness, Isle of Skye or the Speyside region
  • Glasgow: Scotland’s other big city with a thriving night-life and pub scene
  • Play golf in its birthplace i.e. Scotland
  • Add an additional at Galway to visit the Connemara region
  • Stay at Belfast and visit the Giant’s Causeway on a day tour
    Easy multi-country connections
  • Frequent, cheap flights to all other European destinations
Customize not just the places, but also your travel style!
  • I want more leisure time
  • Give me self-drive wherever possible
  • It's our honeymoon
  • Add adrenalin: A dash or full throttle
  • I am a nature person / I am a city person

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