Heart of the British Isles Tour | 16-Day Escorted Tour

Tour: GB | From London to London | 14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Afternoon Tea & 7 Dinners

🇬🇧 🇮🇪 Fully Escorted • Castles, Countryside & Historic Cities

Castles, cathedral cities, rolling countryside and centuries of history unfold across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland on this 16-day escorted journey through the British Isles. From the Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon to Edinburgh, Dublin, the Ring of Kerry and London, each region brings a distinctly different character to the journey.

The itinerary combines famous landmarks with smaller towns, rugged landscapes and cultural experiences, giving travelers a broad look at Britain and Ireland without having to plan the many transportation details themselves.

Why Choose This British Isles Tour

  • Enjoy multiple-night stays in several destinations

  • Travel through the Cotswolds, Scottish countryside, Welsh landscapes and Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

  • Travel with an Image Tours Tour Manager throughout Europe

  • Enjoy included guided sightseeing along with opportunities for independent exploration

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Visit Oxford and the Cotswold village of Stow-on-the-Wold

  • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon and visit Shakespeare’s birthplace

  • See York, Hadrian’s Wall and Chester’s Roman Fort

  • Explore Edinburgh with included guided sightseeing

  • Visit Liverpool and its Beatles heritage

  • Travel through Snowdonia and see Caernarfon Castle

  • Discover Dublin with a local guide and included entrance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

  • Experience the Ring of Kerry, including lunch and a sheep-herding demonstration

  • Visit Blarney Castle

  • See Bath, the Roman Baths and Stonehenge

WHO THIS TOUR IS PERFECT FOR?

  • Travelers interested in castles, royal history, literature and historic cities

  • Travelers who enjoy countryside and coastal scenery

  • Guests who want to experience both Britain and Ireland

  • First-time visitors who appreciate an organized itinerary

  • Travelers who enjoy guided sightseeing balanced with independent time

 

Tour Overview

  • Duration: 16 Days

  • Countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland

  • Pace: Active

  • Meals Included: 14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Afternoon Tea & 7 Dinners

  • Tour Price: $5440 p/p, dbl occupancy

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Heart of the British Isles Tour FAQs

  • The tour travels through England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with destinations including Oxford, Edinburgh, Dublin, the Ring of Kerry, Bath, Stonehenge and London.

  • Yes. An Image Tours Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout Europe. The itinerary combines independent time in destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh, Dublin, Liverpool and London.

  • Highlights include Oxford, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Hadrian’s Wall, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Snowdonia, Dublin, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Bath, Stonehenge, and London.

  • Image Tours classifies this as an Active tour, averaging approximately 3.5 miles of walking per day over surfaces that may include steps, inclines and uneven pavement. The highest listed elevation is 1,663 feet in Killarney.

  • Yes. The itinerary is designed specifically to combine England, Scotland and Wales with several days in Ireland in one organized journey.

 

Start Planning Your Heart of the British Isles Vacation

From the Cotswolds and Edinburgh to the Ring of Kerry, Stonehenge and London, this 16-day tour brings together four distinctive parts of the British Isles. Escape World Travel can help you decide whether the itinerary, pace and optional experiences match the way you like to travel.

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