From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Irelands charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. There was nothing my wife and I had to worry about during this two week experience, except for getting our luggage out on time and getting into the coach. Tour guide, John Hogan, make this tour so memorable, as well as bus driver, Malachy McGowan. Very disappointing .. and multiple persons on our tour had same reaction. Very enjoyable tour which highlighted the sights of London (York, Lakes District, Stratford Upon Avon), Wales, Scotland and Ireland. My husband was thrilled with the Changing of the Guard in London and I absolutely enjoyed Killarney, Ireland! Any questions or concerns were always handled in a prompt, helpful and friendly manner. The sites that Collette takes their travel clients to see are great. I highly recommend Collette. Traveling with party of 3 and asked we be placed on same floor(area) of hotels. It was the worse hotel experience of my life. Good value for the money-covered a lot of territory and saw a lot of sites etc. Youre a leisurely traveler. We've been with them four times now (in Canada, U. S., and UK). Our Collette tour manager was very friendly, professional, and informative. The food provided was average and the hotels were inconsistent. Cardiff and Killarney were very enjoyable cities to walk about!!! Enjoyed visiting so many different areas and experiencing those cultures. We always felt safe with our drivers. Showed us informative films pertaining to the history of what we were seeing and visiting. Christine our tour guide was very helpful, knowledgeable, and very friendly. This was an excellent tour!! England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Travel Style Family, Group, Fully Guided, Coach / Bus +2 more All included meals except first were very good. 1200 mi trip was eventful in many respects. The military tattoo was outstanding. The guides were will informed but I did not need to know the total history of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Did not see Changing of the Guard as advertised, but only part of the troop march to get there. She so accommodating. England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; News Feeds; . We had to slow down or wait for them on a regular basis. I feel that we should not have been put in this position. Group is way too big - 42 people, taking the time to load & unload etc lessens the time spent on the activity & increases the amount of time the director has to spend explaining things. But we forgot to let you know about some of the hotel eating experiences. Rock of Cashell, Jaunting Carriage ride, Stonehenge. We did experience a few mishaps on our tour, and for that I am not sure I would travel with them again. Enjoy a refined take on the art of group travel. I enjoyed touring the castles and all the history, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths, but my favorite day was the "jaunty car ride" through the national park and later that day seeing the sheep dog herding the sheep. 12, 19 Aug 2023 1pm. The itinerary gave a good taste of the countries. Well planned and executed. Explore the British Isles on a 22-Day Guided Tour of England, Scotland & Ireland Take a one-of-a-kind trip to the ancient Roman city of Bath, enjoy a private pint-pouring masterclass at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and experience the majesty of Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh. The hotels and service were great, and the transfers went smoothly, I was picked up by very professional drivers who were waiting for me at every stop! I especially liked London. The supreme personal highlight of the tour for us was finding my husband's Elizabethan ancestor's tomb in York minster cathedral. Would do it again. Some others said mold was in the rooms. Your Rick Steves guide will welcome you in the elegant Georgian town of Bath. A favorite was the visit to a working sheep farm. But after we had to leave the tour due to illness it didn't go well and cost us a fortune. They always put us first and cater to our needs. . The last one in England, no air, some did, the food there was excellent, but the rooms need to be upgrades, doors bad, bathroom tub, parts need to be fixed, he left French door open so he could breathe, French doors not good either. Naturally, we were surprised and disappointed. the options were good. :) We're pleased you had an amazing time on tour. The driver got us quickly and safely through traffic. Staff on the phone was very friendly, however, each time I spoke with them, I had to correct something they had wrong i.e. Bath was really fun, beautiful and interesting. I wish Collette had arranged for us to join the other group. Please contact the business directly. I would have preferred to see Beatrix Potters farm and skipped Wordsworth. Great tours, especially with the local tour guides. Our guide John Hogan was FABULOUS as he was knowledgeable, organized, considerate and caring of all his clients! Both places so easy to navigate walking about, and excellent choices of dining experiences. Two wonderfully busy weeks! My experience with them was great. The tour provided a great overview of places we want to return to and spend more time. Loved the beautiful country side, excellent care & attention from an experienced, knowledgeable tour manager We really value your feedback, please be open an honest. Always Ireland. Collette did a great job in every area - especially loved seeing all the beautiful flowers everywhere & the countrysides of the country we visited. The bus was cramped for a large individual and my knees were up against the back of the seat in front of me. Offer Details. Will definitely go again. The itinerary was perfect for what we wanted to achieve. If possible, hotels should be airconditioned and beds should be wider. They gave us a real flavor of our tour. I don't hesitate to recommend Collette, in fact I look forward to our next tour with Collette! The tour guide was very experienced and was able to handle several unexpected situations with confidence and practicality. My walking tour with (personal details removed by Feefo) was wonderful. this is for you . Have and will recommend to our friends and family. Better shopping for grandkids. We had a fun time at the Scottish Night Out. We did explore so many areas if the UK. Every thing was done on time and controlled by the person in charge. Trip ran very smoothly. 19. My wife and I so enjoyed the trip. Extemely competent staff, pacing was excellent. Thank you for traveling with Collette on our Exploring Britain & Ireland featuring Edinburgh Military Tattoo tour. And, at the conclusion of the trip when the airline cancelled our flight home, the folks at Collette stepped in procuring another itinerary for us. 40. I highly recommend it for first time travelers, singles, and seniors. Meet the Tour Managers that enhance your travel experience at every turn. 40. Collette had a highly professional guide and bus driver with careful planning at every step of the way. Did not care much for the choice of Optional Tours especially the one in Scotland. He told us about the areas we were in and gave us a lot of info we would'nt have known otherwise. Several local guide were excellent. Everything was great until my daughter-in-law became ill in Ireland. She showed us places and things you just can't see on a bus tour. A suggestion I would make is that the time between arrival at the hotel and departing for dinner allow enough time for the luggage to be delivered to the room. Guide was good. Our tour manager, Erin, was knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. Book one of our Western European tours and let yourself be carried away through London and Oxford University, the Scottish Highlands, Dublin and Galway. This trip had more walking than any other Ive taken. The lush rolling hills and placid lakes of England's Lake District inspired some of the most famous British writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. All the other desserts had some kind of chocolate in them and I did not want to be up all night. Very well organized, top quality accommodations, fabulous meals, outstanding tour guides! I could sit back and relax. Local guides were also very good. Tour well designed. Well organized - able to see and experience many things. Our guide for the most recent tour was perfect along with our driver. This was our third tour and we are already trying to decide where we will go next year with Collette. Terrible views. Delve into Britain's Roman history at Hadrian's Wall. Since there was only two of us on the walking tour, she let us decide what to see, taking us on the Underground and a double decker bus. For more information: Argentina Travel Guide | All You Need to Know, Croatia Travel Guide | All You Need to Know. Didn't care for London. It was fun!! Download the details to make planning your trip easier - including an itinerary overview, pricing based on your selected departure date and accommodations, plus protection plan costs. Your feedback will be reviewed internally so that we can improve upon our emergency contact procedures. This was not planned by Collette or Lorraine, but was totally magical! We have not received the receipes from the cooking school that we were told we would receive. Coach driver Chris managed to move the bus safely through many twisty, turny areas! If you weren't on the correct side of the bus, views and photo opportunities were almost nonexistent. Seeing Stonehenge was a highlight as well as Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All service was efficient and professional. If a problem comes up, like when are bus broke down, are bus driver got us safely to the side of the road. Everything was taken care of: from the pick-up at our door to take us to the airport, to Lorraine's cheerful face waiting for us upon arrival, to being dropped off at home -- everything was arranged and handled smoothly and professionally. Countries Visited: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland Last Minute Deal Save 638 From 5,190 View Tour (19) Best of Britain 11 Days London to London Operated By: Trafalgar Departures: May 2023 to Oct 2024 Trip Styles: Fully Guided, Coach, Festivals & Events, Scenic / Sightseeing, Edinburgh Military Tattoo Countries Visited: England, Wales, Scotland May, June and July are the most popular months to begin your tour and Globus have 728 trips departing between May 2023 and December 2024. Britain and Ireland Experience (15 Days) includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. This tour was fast paced and very well organized. Our tour manager was very informative and also handled hiccups along the way without showing any sign of stress. The Tattoo was a wonderful ending experience. You have to leave your room keycard in the wall recepticle inside the door for the lights to come on! We thought the tour was very good. The notes indicate we eventually made contact via email. Enjoyed them all, Stonhenge and Kilarney stood out. The company you use for transporting people from the airport to the hotel should be replaced. Program quality very good. Seller of Travel Reg. The best parts was the visit to the sheep farm in Ireland, Edenburg, Scotland, the "cook your own dinner night", several cathedrals and the scenery. Promotional pricing may remain in effect after the expiration date. July is the most popular month to join a coach tour through Wales with 721 departures starting between May 2023 and March 2025. . We were pleasantly surprised with the coordination, the accommodations and our tour guide's knowledge of the terrain, culture and historical facts. Or feast on a sumptuous farm-to-table meal in County Tipperary. No harm done. The places we visited, while on the tour, were surreal !!! Wrote a lot but it disappeared. Even on long bus rides, ***** provided entertainment with stories, music, etc.. Windsor Castle especially interesting because it continues to be the summer residence of the Queen and family. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with your outbound flights and with the quality of the hotel rooms. Tour manager enlivened the experience with his knowledge, music, and stories. Dublin, Edinburg and London were bigs cities and too busy. I took this tour 20 years ago, and enjoyed it then. The guide did some very cute Irish songs on the bus to help time go by. Our guide and drivers were amazing! Also would recommend an optional tour to St. Andrews for some of those golfers out there instead of the city tour of Edinburgh. Tour pricing, existing customer credit, sites, scheduling of tours and expertise of the the tour guide, John, accommodations were great. Michelle made the whole experience a trip to remember. Our tour was excellent as we saw so much in just two weeks. Our Collette tour from booking until landing back at home was flawless. No. A lot of bus travel as the tour covered a lot of miles. Maybe that is something that could be suggested in pretour information as being helpful for the tourist. England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Travel Style Family, Private, Group +3 more Operated in English Operator Globus -4% Tour length 10 days Price per day $265 From $2,749 US $2,649 You save: $100 Download Brochure View tour View Map In-depth Cultural Britain and Ireland Highlights (10 Days) 33 reviews Traveling an average of 250 miles per travel day could be a real grind, but the bus seats were comfortable, and Norman kept us informed, entertained, and educated with history, anecdotes, and myths of the areas we visited. Offers are not valid on group, existing bookings or combinable with any other offer. Very good tour! When we were on the plane to Indianapolis, we got a call saying they couldn,t find us a ride from Indy to Columbus. This 10 day England & Scotland tour is available throughout the year and includes accommodation, breakfasts, some evening meals, driver, guide and more! She kept us informed of all the items we needed to know about. Find the right England, Scotland And Wales Fully Guided tour for you with TourRadar. Use the selector below to choose a date that works best for you. We used Columbus Travel to handle our arrangements. I did sign up for this particular tour because it included The Royal Military Tattoo. England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland . I am a single person so taking a tour like this was the best for me. excellent selection of interest spots, rest stops, picture opportunities. The cooking class in Dublin was very different and fun. Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit. We had no time to look at the educational murals throughout the tour and were told you can come back later and look at them but of course, you cant.due to tour setup and lack of time. It would have been a little more helpful if more detail was given about the guided tours in the individual towns to make it easier to plan our free time to see those places not covered by the tour. Excellent tour guide and terrific local guides. Britain and Ireland are known for their breathtaking scenery, and this tour will not disappoint. Get up close to your destination with these unique experiences and festivals. Scenery in Ireland. The chairs in the dining room needed to be cleaned. 14 Days Get a great introduction to two great countries on this lively trip to England, Ireland, and Scotland. Collette has always done well as far as customer service. Combine two tours into one grand adventure. Save 686. We really enjoyed experiencing the different cultures. I would definitely recommend Collette and this particular tour. It was the first time for this kind of trip and I I was very nervous but also excited. Herding cats is a good analogy as to what she had to work with! The tour was above & beyond my expectations. Got to see all the major sites in the all the countries. It was entertaining and very different from what I expected at the Military Tattoo. Feel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland, and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines dramatic history and natural wonders. SAVEMAY Most of the trip was awesome, we had a bad start, british air was cancelled out of Chicago, lost our leg room seats, went on American, but, in the cheap seats. That is exactly what we wanted. The customer service with Collette was very good. Also the how professional, organized & informative Tour Manager was (John Barton), Enjoyed all the entire trip the history and interesting & many different scheduled visits. Enjoy arriving early or checking out late with our Pre and Post night stays. First experience with touring and first trip to Europe. *They need to reconsider the Guinness brewery tour!! *****, our travel guide, made the trip more fascinating than we could have imagined. Our tour manager *personal details removed by Feefo*, was excellent also and he provided all with a wonderful history lesson and was well organized. you don't just visit placesyou also are provided history and information about each destination, and tour guide becomes one of the group traveling. The tour exceeded my expectations. Very attentive anticipated every need. The sites were wonderful. July 2023. Amazing. Irish Pubs Irish pubs are at the heart of Ireland's social life, offering friends a place to gather and enjoy a pint, some music, and a little craic. They thought of everything! However the management has totally failed in taking the necessary actions to send lost/found items that they have in their possession. The Ring of Kerry, The Lakes Region and Edinburgh were among my many memorable experiences. If there's anything else you would like to share about the tour, please be sure to reach out. We would go on another tour with you and would recommend Collette to our friends. Knowing that we might see and witness the homestead of our relatives in England, Scotland ( King of Scotland, circa 834 A.D. ) and Ireland ( Castlemagner, in County Cork, Ireland ) and other royalty, this was the epiphany that we were looking for. We use cookies to analyze traffic and provide you with personalized content and ads. Not placed near my group despite repeated requests to tour director. Yes,tour manager was excellent. Experience true adventures on these Collette small group tours. Thank you for sharing your experience of this tour. Collette has a good selection of cities on this tour and for the most part they did well. In fact, we are planning on the Fall 2019 France tour. The tour packed in many of the most memorable and interesting sites throughout Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Good hotels with some being really excellent. made this a trip of a lifetime. Great hotels. 'Just a great trip all around. Printed material was informative, and helped us chronicle our adventures when we got home! Collette is a great travel company. It was as was listed in the online information. Mercure Haymarket, Edinburgh. Collette has excellent service from door-to-door pickup to great hotels, good food, nice buses, excellent tour managers. We enjoyed every aspect of our guided tour, but enjoyed every moment of our free time as well. Any Reason, Every Tour. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Product Design and Tour Management Team's in order to improve the overall touring experience for our guests.
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