Ancient castle in County Clare, Ireland.

England & Ireland Independent Travel Package

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

England, Ireland

Places Visited

London

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Westminster to West Ireland, the cathedral of St. Paul’s to the sanctuary of County Kerry, English tea and Irish beer and many else besides, you’ll love your trip to these two nations who have had such a mark on the world. From St. George to St. Patrick, everything worth revering can be found right here.

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Trip Highlights

  • Tour mighty London and see all of her most famous landmarks, from the British Museum and the Tate Modern to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey
  • Venture into the plains of southern England to discover some of her most famous locales, like the University of Oxford, Windsor Castle, Salisbury Cathedral and the iconic Stonehenge
  • Explore the fascinating west of Ireland and her most famous shoreline, taking a view from high in the sky at the top of the immense Cliffs of Moher
  • Lose yourself in the unique scene at the Burren, where some of Ireland’s most unique species and best archaeological remains reside
  • Cruise along one of the planet’s most arresting drives, as you’ll revel in the splendor of the unparalleled Ring of Kerry

Detailed Description

From the streets of puissant London to the shores on the Atlantic, from the ancient mystery of Stonehenge to the rugged sumptuousness of County Clare, the nations of England and Ireland are two of the planet’s most interesting locales, and this ten-day tour will show you the highlights of these two nations. Be you city slicker or naturalist, Anglophile or Irish rebel, you’ll love every minute of this fantastic tour.

Start your trip in the center of the former British Empire, as you take in the sights of singular London, from the Coldstream Guards at the Tower of London to the Rosetta Stone at the British Museum, from Queen Elizabeth’s resting place to the Cathedral where Princess Diana was married. Then head into the English countryside, taking in a university town, a spa town, an imposing castle and a mystical ring of stones that is known throughout the world. And finally, it’s on to the Emerald Isle, where you’ll be left in awe at her splendid scenery, her vivacious towns and her warm-hearted and welcoming people.

From the Queen’s English to the singsong lilt of an Irish brogue, from the houses of Parliament to the Lakes of Killarney, from the banks of the Thames to the shores of the Atlantic, this trip is filled with adventures ready to be taken, stories ready to be told, memories ready to be made. Pack your bags: England and Ireland can’t wait to have you.

You may also want to explore additional Ireland luxury trips on Zicasso.

Starting Price

$6,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.86 stars based on 535 reviews.

England Vacation Review: London, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon,...

We absolutely loved our England adventure and already wish we could go back. It was a perfect balance of English countryside, history, and culture.

All our hotels were wonderful. The lodge in Broadway was such an extraordinary place to stay—the property was so historic, but the rooms and amenities were modern. We loved the pool and gym, and delicious food/drink they offered. We also took advantage of the playground down the street every evening after dinner—it had a zipline and a beautiful vista. The lodge at Warwick was also amazing, such a fun place to stay for families with young kids. We also really enjoyed our hotel in London. The location was ideal as we could walk to restaurants and we had a tube station right there.

Our drivers were also very professional and friendly, and made the transfers between locations so simple and stress-free for us. Honestly we have nothing but good things to say about every moment of this vacation, from the afternoon tea to the "Harry Potter" studio tour.

Reviewed By Darren L.

Ireland Tour Review: Kilkenny, Kinsale, Galway, Forty Foot,...

We had a wonderful trip. Everything was executed flawlessly, which made it so easy and relaxing for us. The hotels that were chosen were great. Our driver/guide was amazing and the perfect companion.

The only advice I would give is to include driving times on the itinerary so we would know how far things were from each other. But I would 100% recommend Zicasso's travel company to anyone traveling to Ireland. I can’t wait to go again!

Reviewed By Katie M.

Ireland Tour Review: Off-the-Beaten-Path Sites, History,...

This was our first time booking a trip through Zicasso and we were very happy with the experience. We were connected with an exceptional agent in Ireland who knew all the great, off-the-beaten-path sites. Our accommodations were beyond our expectations. Each driver we had was friendly and knowledgeable.

Reviewed By Holly F.

England, Scotland, Ireland Vacation Review: History, Local...

We had an exceptional experience with the team at Zicasso's travel company, particularly our agent. She listened to our hopes and needs for a very complex trip, and created a journey that exceeded our expectations in every way.

Reviewed By Lorraine M.

Ireland Travel Review: Private Driver, 1 Week

Words cannot describe how thankful we are to Zicasso's travel company. Our agent and her team put together an itinerary that hit everything we wanted to see, plus the things we didn’t know we needed to see.

They handled everything from the hotel reservations to entrance tickets and dinner reservations, and were readily available throughout our trip to make sure everything went smoothly.

The best part of our entire trip though, was our wonderful driver. He never missed a beat, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and went out of his way over and over again to make sure we had the best time possible. It’s not easy traveling with a group of nine people with ages ranging from 27 to 75, but our travel company made it easy and unforgettable.

It was a trip of a lifetime and our agent and driver exceeded our expectations. Highest of recommendations. 

Reviewed By Sarah M.

France, England, Italy Trip Review: Paris, 20 Nights

The trip was good.

Reviewed By Denise M.

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