London & Dublin Escape

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Escape across the pond to Dublin and London for a pint-sized getaway. Taste the difference of a perfectly poured Guinness, wave hello to the Queen in Buckingham Palace and go from pubs to clubs to experience some of Europe’s most raved-about nightlife. This week in Dublin and London will ignite your wanderlust and leave you wanting more.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Pour the perfect pint of Guinness while overlooking Dublin’s skyline
    • Take in the castles and rolling green hills of Ireland’s countryside
    • Make friends with locals and enjoy live music in Ireland’s pub scene
    • See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey from 443 feet high on the London Eye
    • Go for high tea before catching the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
    • Experience the nightlife of Piccadilly Circus, London’s Times Square

What's this trip about?

    Escape across the pond to Dublin and London for a pint-sized getaway. Taste the difference of a perfectly poured Guinness, wave hello to the Queen in Buckingham Palace and go from pubs to clubs to experience some of Europe’s most raved-about nightlife. This week in Dublin and London will ignite your wanderlust and leave you wanting more.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 28 years
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDublin
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Dublin
  • London
  • Westminster Abbey

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights & airport transfers
    • Tour Director & local guides
    • Private deluxe motorcoach
    • Flight from Dublin to London
    • 6 nights in hand-picked accommodations
    • Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
    • Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
    • Metro passes in both cities
    • Entrance to the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral & other select attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Overnight flight

Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.

Day 2: Arrive in Dublin

Welcome to Dublin, the quaint, cobblestoned center of commerce in Ireland! You’ll be enchanted by charm pouring from every street.

Today's Highlights:

Arrive in Dublin and explore the area with your Tour Director

See the highlights like Grafton St...

Day 3: Tour Dublin

See Dublin’s major highlights and historical sites on a walking and bus tour with a local guide.

Today's Highlights:

Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland

Drive through Phoenix Park

Pour your perfect pint in the Guinn...

Day 4: Free day in Dublin

Enjoy a full free day to explore Dublin on your own.

Some free time options include:

Visit the Trinity College Library and see the most famous ancient Irish manuscript, the Book of Kells

Tour Kilmainham Gaol and learn about the enormous prison tha...

Day 5: Travel to London

Say goodbye to Ireland; you’re off to London! Board your short flight and arrive with plenty of time to explore the sites, from buzzing Piccadilly Circus to the foodie and art haven of Covent Garden.

Today's Highlights:

Arrive in London and join your Tou...

Day 6: Tour London

Experience London’s most iconic sites with a local guide for a walking and coach tour of the city.

Today's Highlights:

See Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, all the while hearing about their unique stories from your local guide

...
Day 7: Free day in London

The world is your Oyster Card! Your metro pass is included, so enjoy a full free day to explore London.

Some free time options:

Marvel at the Crown Jewels, see what was once the Royal Menagerie and learn about the darker history that took place in the To...

Day 8: Fly Home

It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home. 

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Price From $1,469
Price per day$184
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Rooming upgrades
    • Optional excursions
    • Travel Protection
    • Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
    • Transportation to free-time activities
    • Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
    • Porterage
    • Any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airlines
    • Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
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Cancellation policy

You have 48 hours to cancel and receive a full refund. You can also switch trips up to 99 days before you leave.

The full amount paid upon enrollment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.

If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.

Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.

Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee

30 days or less is all monies paid

30-60 days will be $2000

61-99 will be $1000

100-364 days is  $450

365+ days will be $150

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Meals Included

Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner

Age Requirements
18 to 28 years
Optional Activities

Stay ahead or stay behind

Extending your trip for a few extra days before or after your tour is easy, and you can add anywhere from between one and 90 days. We'll book your flights per your specifications if you'll handle the hotels, local activities and ground transportation during the extra portion of your stay.

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  • Full-time Tour Director
  • Round-trip flights
  • Handpicked Lodging
  • Guided Sightseeing
  • Breakfast Daily
  • Transportation Between Cities
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