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Britain & Ireland in Depth

15 days in the Killarney region, Dublin, North Wales, the Lake District, Edinburgh, Yorkshire, Bath, and London

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Winding road through a green mountain pass and lake on Britain and Ireland in Depth tours.
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OVERVIEW

Explore the castles, cities, and landscapes that help bring four nations’ shared and distinct histories to life

From Ireland’s rugged coast to the historic streets of London, this tour gives students a rich introduction to the cultures, histories, and landmarks that define Britain and Ireland. In Killarney, they experience the natural beauty of the Ring of Kerry before heading to Dublin, where the EPIC Museum brings Ireland’s history of emigration and global influence into focus. Crossing into the United Kingdom, students explore Welsh heritage, Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and castles, and England’s literary and historical treasures. Each stop adds a new perspective, helping students understand how geography, tradition, and human ambition have shaped these neighboring nations over time.

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What you’ll do

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Day 1: Fly to Ireland

Board your international flight to Shannon

Day 2: Shannon • Killarney region

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Travel to Killarney region

Day 3: Killarney region

Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry

Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum

Day 4: Killarney region • Blarney • Dublin

Travel to Cork

Visit Blarney Castle

Travel to Dublin

Day 5: Dublin

Take a guided tour of Dublin. With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Georgian squares

  • O'Connell Street

  • St. Stephen's Green

  • Phoenix Park

Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration

Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • Cheshire region

Take a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead

Travel to the Cheshire region

Visit a Welsh castle

Day 7: Cheshire region • Lake District • Edinburgh

Visit Rydal Mount

Travel to Edinburgh

Day 8: Edinburgh

Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

Visit Edinburgh Castle

Take a walking tour of Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh on your own

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Specters of Scotland

Specters of Scotland

A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stevenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? 

Day 9: Edinburgh

Travel to Stirling

See the William Wallace Monument

Visit Stirling Castle

See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine

Travel to Edinburgh

Day 10: Edinburgh • Yorkshire

Travel to Yorkshire

Take a guided tour of York

Visit the York Minster

Day 11: Yorkshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Bath region

Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London

Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace

Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage

Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon

Day 12: Bath region • London

Visit the Roman Baths

Take a tour of Bath

Travel to Salisbury

Visit Stonehenge

Travel to London

Day 13: London

Take a guided tour of London. With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament

  • Piccadilly Circus

  • St. Paul's Cathedral

  • Westminster Abbey

  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

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Windsor

Windsor

This is your invitation to the Royal Family's retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII's sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary's Dolls' House and St. George's Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.

Day 14: London

Take a walking tour of London with your Tour Director

Ride the London Eye

Day 15: Depart for home

Board your flight home from London

What makes this tour special?

Learn about Ireland's history, emigration, and global impact through interactive exhibits at the award-winning EPIC Museum

Learn about Ireland's history, emigration, and global impact through interactive exhibits at the award-winning EPIC Museum

Relax and take in the natural beauty of Loch Katrine and the surrounding Trossachs National Park

Relax and take in the natural beauty of Loch Katrine and the surrounding Trossachs National Park

Visit Stonehenge to connect with one of the world’s oldest monuments and learn how it continues to shape our understanding of early civilizations

Visit Stonehenge to connect with one of the world’s oldest monuments and learn how it continues to shape our understanding of early civilizations

All of our tours are powered by our proven EF Method

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Your experience includes

Airfare & transportation
Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
Entrances
Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
Worldwide Presence

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We’ll connect you with your personal Tour Consultant—someone who works with other teachers in your area and specializes in planning EF tours. They’ll walk you through this itinerary (along with other tours in our portfolio that match your curriculum or catch your eye), explain student pricing, and show you just how easy it is to partner with EF.

Once you decide to lead a tour, your Tour Consultant will help you get school administrators on board, students excited, and families ready to enroll. You’ll host an informational meeting to kick off the enrollment period, and we’ll provide everything you need—from a digital presentation to printed handouts, parent resources, and more.

You’ll have a dedicated Tour Director who will guide your group from the moment you land in your first destination until your final goodbye. They:

  • Take all the same transportation and stay in the same hotels as your group

  • Speak the local language (but lead the tour in English!)

  • Support you 24/7 as your right hand

  • Offer deep cultural context to help students feel connected to their destination

  • Handle all the logistics, so you don’t have to

  • Are the secret ingredient that makes your tour truly shine

Yes! You earn a free spot on tour as soon as six paying travelers enroll. For every additional six paying travelers, you earn another free spot for an adult chaperone of your choosing. For example, if 30 students sign up, that’s four free chaperone spots in addition to yours.

All travelers on international EF tours must have a valid passport. When it comes to documentation, every traveler and destination is different, so once your group starts enrolling, we’ll help direct you and your families to relevant resources.
 
Passports should have at least three blank pages and be valid for at least six months after your return date.

EF has set the standard for travel-based learning for over 60 years. Not only do our educational tours amplify the lessons you’re already exploring in your classroom, but they also help build more empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding.
 
Our educational philosophy, the EF Method, is built into every itinerary, so your students are immersed in a continuous journey of engaging, hands-on learning in real-world situations from the moment they step off the plane.

Yes! Plan to explore each destination primarily on foot, so be sure to pack your comfiest sneakers. You’ll have time to rest on the bus while traveling between cities and activities. If any travelers need accommodations, just let your EF Travel Team know in advance.

Every hotel your group stays in is required to meet EF’s rigorous standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness. (We have an entire team dedicated to ensuring that!) However, it’s important to remember that international hotels designed for student travel may feel a little different from what students are familiar with. For example, some hotels may not have an elevator. Rooms will have multiple single beds or shared double beds, and every room will have a private bathroom.

You’ll receive more detailed meal information closer to your tour, but here’s an overview of what to expect:

  • Daily breakfast is served continental-style at your hotel.

  • Most tours include daily group dinners, which take place at local restaurants (or your hotel) and feature a mix of familiar favorites and local dishes from a set menu.

  • Lunches are usually not included, but this varies by itinerary. If lunch isn’t included, this is the perfect opportunity for students to explore local markets and discover their new favorite food.

Travelers will share allergy or dietary information with EF after signing up, and we’ll help make the necessary accommodations.

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