Best of UK & Ireland
It is the cheaper of the two Britain and Ireland packages here, and the only one covering all four countries in a single 13-day loop.
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from $3,235 per person
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Britain and Ireland in one trip is a lot to organise alone, which is why this 13-day Expat Explore Travel itinerary appeals to travellers who want the logistics handled for them. The from-price of $3,235 per person covers accommodation, meals, transport and a guide throughout. It suits first-time visitors, and anyone who wants London, the Irish countryside and the stops between without planning a single connection. One cost sits outside the fare: the long-haul flight is separate, so budget for airfare on top.
The route is a London round trip: you leave the capital and return to it 13 days later, threading England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in one loop. That shape means no internal flight to arrange at the end, and no repacking into a different departure city.
Thirteen days across four countries is a quick pace. Expat Explore runs this as a coach tour, so expect real transit time between regions, and some stops that are short breaks rather than half-day visits.
The itinerary gives its proper time to the headline stops and treats much of the countryside as scenery from the window. That suits travellers who want breadth in one trip, not depth in any single place.
The published fare opens at $3,235 per person for the 13-day itinerary. That price covers your accommodation, most meals, tour transport and the services of a guide, which is most of what you need on the ground.
Some costs sit outside it. International flights are excluded, and this is the one worth stating plainly: the from-price is a land price with no airfare in it. Also excluded are travel insurance, optional excursions and any extra services the operator sells separately.
On insurance, Expat Explore makes adequate cover a condition of booking and asks for proof before day one, though it is a contract term rather than a legal entry requirement. Budget the airfare on top of the land price, and confirm the remaining details on the live booking page.
This package fits a traveller who wants four countries in 13 days at a mid price tier, from $3,235 per person, and is happy on a coach with a group. The listing states no group cap, so assume a full-size tour rather than a small-group trip.
It is the wrong pick for anyone who wants slow travel in one region or a private itinerary. If depth in Ireland alone matters more than breadth, a different package or an independent trip will serve you better.
The package starts at $3,235 per person for the 13-day trip. That figure is a land price, not a flight-inclusive fare: international flights are excluded and booked separately. What the fare does cover is accommodation, meals, transport and a guide. Optional excursions, travel insurance and extra services sold by the operator also sit outside the price.
Best of UK & Ireland covers four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. Not every one is an overnight stop, so the count matters less than the pacing. You get solid time in London and Dublin, with shorter stays elsewhere that let you cross into each country without rushing. Thirteen days is enough to feel the differences between them.
Yes, and it is more than advice. Expat Explore Travel treats adequate travel insurance as a condition of booking: you must provide proof of cover before day one, or you will not be permitted to embark. The policy should cover cancellation, medical assistance and repatriation, plus baggage and money. This is a contractual requirement from the operator, not a legal entry rule for the UK or Ireland.
No, and this route has a particular reason to relax on that front. ETIAS is not in operation, and no start date has been published beyond the last quarter of 2026. The separate EES system has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, but it applies at Schengen borders. England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland all sit outside Schengen, so this 13-day loop never enters ETIAS or EES territory at all. If you extend your trip into continental Europe before or after, the usual Schengen rules and the 90/180 allowance would then apply.
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