
Clayton Hotel Cardiff (or similar)
- Cardiff
Experience the otherworldly landscapes, fairytale towns, ancient history and mystical tales of England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales over 13 days!
Experience the otherworldly landscapes, fairytale towns, ancient history and mystical tales of England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales over 13 days!

Myths, legends and incredible scenery await on this UK & Ireland tour! Discover historic cities like Bath, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Liverpool and York. Admire the epic landscapes of the Cliffs of Moher, the Scottish Highlands, and Giant’s Causeway. Kiss the Blarney Stone, visit Shakespeare’s hometown and cruise through Cambridge!
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
13 days itinerary trip from London to London visiting 5 countries
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in London, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.





















Welcome to your tour of the UK and Ireland! Travel from London to the mysterious Stonehenge. Enjoy the option to explore this ancient archaeological wonder that has stood for thousands of years. Next stop is the beautiful, historic city of Bath. Discover the famous Roman baths before heading to Wales. Finally, arrive in the capital, Cardiff, for a driving tour.

Discover this UNESCO-listed city, which features some of the finest architecture in Europe, with your tour leader. Marvel at Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.

Arrive in the Welsh capital, and go on a driving tour of the city. Your tour leader will show you the enchanting highlights.

Uncover the many mysteries of Stonehenge and get up close with this 5,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is definitely bucket list-worthy!

After breakfast, travel to Stratford-upon-Avon; Shakespeare’s hometown. Delve deeper on an optional excursion to Shakespeare’s childhood home before afternoon tea at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre! Next up is Liverpool, home of Liverpool football club and The Beatles! Spot famous sights with a driving tour of the city. The evening is free to explore or join The Beatles Story optional excursion.

Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. During free time, see Shakespearean attractions like the 16th-century house where the famous writer grew up.

Take a driving tour to see some of the city's highlights including the Albert Dock, and a variety of locations connected to the Beatles.

Visit the house where Shakespeare grew up and delight in a traditional afternoon tea at the Royal Shakespeare theatre!

Discover the award-winning Beatles Story, the world‘s largest permanent exhibition devoted to the Beatles, located in their hometown of Liverpool!

See more of Liverpool’s top sights on a driving tour this morning before catching the ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin! Before reaching the ferry, make stops in Conwy to see the gorgeous castle and the village with the longest name in Europe; Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Then, it’s onto Dublin. Enjoy free time in this 1,000-year-old city this evening.

Enjoy a comfort stop and lunch in the charming Welsh town of Conwy, a walled, market town famous for its 13th century castle.

Look forward to a photo stop at the village with the longest name in Europe - see if you can pronounce it!

Enjoy a free day in Dublin or join optional excursions! Discover Ireland’s history on the Ireland’s Identity tour, visit the Guinness Storehouse on the Whiskey & Guinness Experience, or delight in an evening of Irish food, music and dance. Book the Full Irish Experience to enjoy all three. Pre-booking is essential due to popularity - contact us to secure your seat!

Discover Irish history and global cultural impact. Visit Ireland’s most famous cemetery, EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum, and the GPO Museum.

Visit a renowned whiskey distillery for a historic tour and whiskey tasting before exploring the Guinness Storehouse and tasting Ireland’s national drink!

Experience an unforgettable evening filled with traditional Irish food, music and dancing at an award-winning pub in Dublin.

SAVE when you book the Full Irish Experience! Discover Ireland’s Identity, taste whiskey & Guinness and enjoy an evening of live Irish music.

Leaving Dublin, travel to Waterford - Ireland’s oldest city! Next, travel to the famous Blarney Castle. Kiss the Blarney Stone and hopefully gain the ‘gift of the gab’! Built nearly 600 years ago, Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s most famous attractions. Finally, enter County Kerry and travel towards the hotel for this evening. Enjoy an included dinner tonight.

Explore Ireland’s oldest city, founded over 1,000 years ago. Discover Viking ruins, ancient walls, and soak up the medieval atmosphere of this colourful destination.

This medieval stronghold is home to the Blarney Stone. Legend says that if you kiss the famous stone, you’ll gain the ‘gift of the gab'!

Enjoy a free day in Killarney or join the Ring of Kerry day trip which travels along Country Kerry’s famous circular route. It is home to the most breathtaking coastal views and emerald-green pastures. Visit the Kerry Bog Village and enjoy the scenery of Killarney National Park during a jaunting (carriage) ride. Experience Killarney to the fullest on this excursion!

Take a scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry, learn about Irish history, admire sweeping views, and take a jaunting ride through Killarney National Park!

Travel the Wild Atlantic Way, stopping in Adare, known as “Ireland’s prettiest village”. Continue through Limerick to the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher for spectacular views. Then, visit Galway, a lively city famed for oysters, live music, and nightlife. Explore freely or join the Tales of Galway optional before heading north to County Sligo for an overnight stay.

Take a few photos in the “prettiest village in Ireland”. This village has perfectly preserved thatch-roofed cottages that house craft shops and restaurants today.

See the Treaty Stone; where legend says the Treaty of Limerick was signed, and admire the 13th century King John’s Castle from across the river.

Get those cameras ready for awe-inspiring views of rugged cliffs and crashing waves! The breathtaking Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s top travel highlights.

Spend an evening soaking up live music, local storytelling and pure Irish atmosphere in the heart of Galway.

Journey to Northern Ireland, stopping in Derry to experience its culture, art and historic city walls. Next stop is Giant’s Causeway - a breathtaking network of interlocking columns created by ancient volcanic activity. End in Belfast, the capital. A local guide will lead a driving and walking tour of key attractions while sharing the city's history. Enjoy dinner with the group.
Please note: The Titanic Belfast Experience will either take place on this day or the next, depending on the time of year.

Perhaps best known from the series Derry Girls, Northern Ireland’s second city has a lot to offer, including a beautiful waterfront and well-preserved city walls.

Explore this natural wonder formed by volcanic activity - or built by giants? Walk among 40,000 basalt columns and decide for yourself!

Discover Belfast’s highlights, including Shankill Road and Falls Road, separated by peace walls. Witness the city’s transformation after the Troubles, embracing a vibrant new identity.

Enjoy free time in Belfast this morning or join the Titanic Belfast Experience. Next up is Scotland! Sail across the Sea of Moyle to the land of whiskey, haggis and tartan! Once back on dry land, head to the picturesque Scottish Highlands and enjoy a whiskey distillery tour and tasting en route followed by an included dinner.

Experience the fascinating history of the Titanic with impressive interactive galleries, full-scale reconstructions and innovative special effects.

Spend some time touring a traditional Scottish whiskey distillery and sample one of the finest tipples they have on offer.

Journey into the Highlands and further explore this mesmerising region. Stop at the stunningly beautiful Glencoe before visiting the famous Loch Ness, home of the Loch Ness monster! Join an optional cruise on the Loch and try to spot Nessie! Later, arrive in Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh, and enjoy an included dinner with the group.

Capture exquisite views in Scotland’s most scenic valley. This was the site of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe, a tragic but important Scottish historic event.

Explore Scotland’s most famous loch. Enjoy views from the banks of the loch and keep an eye out for ‘Nessie’; the loch ness monster!

Search for the mysterious Loch Ness monster as you cruise on the famous loch!

Today is yours to spend as you like. Delve deep into the city on the Conquer the Capital optional excursion which includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Or, visit the stunning city of Stirling with an optional half-day sightseeing tour. Tonight, choose to enjoy the optional Scottish dinner and storytelling experience, this is your chance to taste traditional Scottish cuisine!

Discover the stunning sights of Stirling! See the Kelpies, visit the Wallace Monument, admire Stirling Castle and enjoy a city orientation tour.

Discover the highlights of Edinburgh with your tour leader! Visit Edinburgh Castle and spot beloved landmarks as you walk along the Royal Mile.

Experience warm Scottish hospitality complete with live folk music, storytelling, and a traditional three-course dinner in a cosy, intimate setting.

Head back to England this morning and choose to visit Alnwick Castle which featured in many famous films and TV shows, including Harry Potter and Downton Abbey! Next, travel to York. Home to the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe (York Minster), York enchants with winding cobbled streets and medieval architecture. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group tonight!

Stroll along York’s historic, cobbled streets and admire the impressive medieval gothic architecture as well as the City Walls which run along the River Ouse.

Visit Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and the real-life setting for Hogwarts! Learn more about the castle’s history on a tour.

Visit the stunning Alnwick Garden! Admire the world’s largest cherry blossom orchard, Rose and Ornamental gardens and 12 acres of gorgeous greenery.

Discover Alnwick Castle and its beautiful gardens. This is one of the largest inhabited castles in England and a setting for many famous films!

It’s the last day of your UK & Ireland tour, and it finishes off with a real treat! Travel to the historic university town of Cambridge. Enjoy a traditional punting trip along the River Cam. Afterwards, return to London where the tour concludes. Make sure to exchange contact details with your new-found travel friends to keep in touch.

Take part in the age-old Cambridge tradition! Cruise down the River Cam on a punt (a long flat-bottomed boat), admiring the sights along the way.
TravelBug
Value for Money
Great way to see so many places in such a short period of time! Lots of early starts but got to see heaps!
Chris
A fantastic way to experience the UK & Ireland!
My mother and I recently completed the Expat Explore Best of UK & Ireland Tour, and we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The organization was excellent, with great communication both before the tour and throughout the trip. Our guide, James, was fantastic, and our coach drivers, Steve and Robert, were absolutely amazing. They all played a huge part in making the journey enjoyable and running so smoothly. This is definitely a fast-paced tour — five countries in 13 days by coach is a lot to cover! However, that pace is also what makes the tour so worthwhile. You get a taste of so many different places, with the itinerary focusing on important and popular sights, experiences and activities. It gave us a great overview while also leaving us with plenty of places we'd love to return to and explore more slowly. We were also fortunate to have a great group of 34 travellers. Everyone helped keep things moving, and the group dynamic made the experience even more enjoyable. The si
Lisa
A lifetime dream fulfilled!
This tour checked all the boxes for me! I have always wanted to see Scotland and Ireland, this tour gave me that and so much more! Our tour leader was great, so knowledgeable and fun! Our bus driver was friendly, helpful and made us feel safe. The group of people that we toured with became fast friends! I would recommend this tour to all of my family and friends and to anyone that will listen!
Alyssa

We covered a lot of ground both by coach and foot. There were early mornings and some late nights, but there were opportunities to take it easy if needed as well. However, every moment had worth. Our tour leader Lee was an incredible storyteller with a contagious passion for his home country of Scotland. Our coach drivers Oliver and Ben were amazing at maneuvering the tight roads. If all trips are as organized and full of once in a lifetime experiences as this trip, I will be taking more!
AliB

Loved the tour! It was very fast paced but we saw and did so much! This was my fifth Expat tour-highly recommend.
Trish

This trip was amazing .Our tour guide Branden and driver Rob went out of their way to ensure we had the best experience A stop here. A walk there ..time permitting of course .zbranden was very informative on the history of the places we visited adding to the experience. Very good value for money and very happy with meals ?'accommodation .and the optionals offered..I would happily recommend this your to friends
Adventurous Travellers

Non stop action!!!!!! We had a blast all round. It helps to have a GREAT Tour LEADER BRANDO and bus driver ROCKET ROB. We were fortunate enough to have awesome weather as well. Optional tours we great too.
Di

I really enjoyed this tour because of Peter our tour leader who was so organised, patient, knowledgeable & created a wonderful atmosphere. And we all felt really safe with Rob as the driver and he was so friendly and helpful. We saw so much in the 2 weeks, standout for me was Liverpool & Stratford on Avon, though had memorable moments in each & every country.
Ash

We had Peter as our tour leader and Paul as our driver on our tour, plus Lee shadowing as a new addition to Expats tour leaders, and I could not have imagined our tour being with anyone better! Peter is extremely well organized, he's also very outgoing and positive which kept all 46 of us on tour that way too, and of course he was very knowledgeable in the history of all the places that we stopped in, including putting out recommendations for great places to eat and shop because what else do you do on vacation?! Paul's driving is impeccable! There were some realllllly tight turns that the coach has to make and Paul got through them without a sweat! We would have never made it on time to all of the places that were planned for us to have our adventure in if it weren't for Paul and his wonderful driving! The overall experience of being in England, Ireland, and Scotland was incredible and I would love to return! The only thing I would have loved to see a little more of was Scotland!
Angus

A very hectic pace but enjoyed it We met Some great people on the coach sharing our experience Our tour guide was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humour
Westy's.

I didn't know what to expect, all I can say is was fantastic. Luke & Craig were exceptional they couldn't do enough for us, nothing was a problem. Luke is the best tour leader we've ever had. His knowledge about history & places were amazing. Craig's driving was exceptional & his thoughtfulness was over & above. They work SOOOOOOOO WELL together. Thank you XPat for placing them as our tour leader & driver.
Barbara

I had the time of my life! Our tour leader, Perci, was fun, professional, and organized... truly brilliant! We visited remarkably beautiful places, touched on history and fun facts, and delighted in delicious foods. It was AMAZING!!! I went as a solo traveler and ended with lifetime friends & memories. I can't wait for my next Expat trip!
Gary The Darter

I like most of the tour. Some of the extras not so much. The Beatles Tour, The Bath Tour , and the lochness ferry were my least favorite.
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Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +R25,805 pp
Instalment option available for as little as R8,479 per month
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
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Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
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