England, Ireland & Scotland

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

• 15 nights of 3 and 4-star hotel accommodation

• Enjoy 15 meals including daily breakfast

• English-speaking tour leader and local guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

• Return airport transfers
• One-way ferry from Holyhead, Wales to Dublin, Ireland

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Premium Accommodation: Upgrade your accommodation package (see checkout for details)
• Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)

Today depart for London, England!

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on day 2, to arrive on day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival be met and transferred to the hotel.

Overnight: St Giles Hotel or similar, London

Meals included: None

Today enjoy a panoramic tour of London as you take in famous sights such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Oxford Street and more. You'll also see the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Parliament House and the London Eye Ferris wheel. Next travel past the Tower of London, a medieval fortress built in the year 1078 by William the Conqueror.

This afternoon travel to visit Windsor Castle. Along the way, you will pass through Thames Valley and Runnymede, where there are monuments of the Magna Carta and US President Kennedy. Windsor Castle has been inhabited since the 12th century by royalty. From here, you can see the renowned College of Eton, one of the most exclusive schools in the country. Visit the beautiful Royal Chapel of St. George (except during special ceremonies), an example of Gothic perpendicular style; The Mausoleum of the Kings; and the Royal Apartments, splendidly restored after the fire of 1992. Afterwards, return to London for an evening free at leisure after an approximately 80km travel day.

Overnight: St Giles Hotel or similar, London

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning you will depart for the Georgian city of Bath. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts some of the most exquisite architectural and historical treasures in Europe including The Roman Baths with its 15th-century abbey and impressive Royal Crescent. The popularity of Bath has increased thanks to the reopening of its thermal spa, making them the only natural thermal bath in Britain that offers the possibility of bathing in temperate waters, as the Romans and Celts did 2000 years ago. Afterwards, you will visit Stonehenge, one of the most important prehistoric sites in England before returning to London after an approximately 380km travel day.

Overnight: St Giles Hotel or similar, London

Meals included: Breakfast

Today your 400km travel day goes to York via Oxford, home to the University Of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It’s known as “the city of dreams”, an expression coined by Matthew Arnold to describe the harmony in the architecture of university buildings. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city which includes Christchurch College, Oxford’s largest and most popular. You'll also see the inner courtyards and the Cathedral, the smallest in the country.

Afterwards, continue to York which possesses magic and charm as a result of its outstanding architecture and more than 2000 years of history.

Overnight: Moxy Hotel or similar, York

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy some free time this morning in York to explore the city on your own. Afterwards depart to Durham on an approximately 350km travel where an orientation tour will take you to the market square and the pioneering Romanesque Cathedral which, together with the Norman Castle, dominates the city.

As you travel onwards to Edinburgh you can admire Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia which began in 122AD in the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Edinburgh is traditionally said to have been built on seven hills and sitting proudly atop one of these hills is the majestic Edinburgh Castle. Spacious and beautiful, Edinburgh is a city that knows how to combine the legacy of its medieval past with beautiful gardens, Georgian mansions and the modernity of its lively artistic life.

Overnight: Moxy Hotel or similar, Edinburgh

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which began construction in the 11th century, and Princes Street which is flanked by beautiful gardens and imposing Georgian buildings that separate the new city from the old. See the department store Jenners, the oldest in the city, followed by St. Giles Cathedral, founded in the 12th century. Enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure.

Overnight: Moxy Hotel or similar, Edinburgh

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning you'll depart for the Scottish Highlands which is home to many historic castles, islands and lakes. Many of the symbols that make up the Scottish idiosyncrasy, such as the skirt, tartan plaid, bagpipes, and feather cap come from this mountainous region. You'll stop in the city of St. Andrews and see the ruins of what was the largest cathedral in the country before seeing the birthplace of golf at the Royal Ancient Golf Club.

Afterwards, stop at a traditional whiskey distillery where you can sample local whiskey before continuing to Aviemore and checking into your hotel after an approximately 200km travel day.

Overnight: Strathspey Hotel or similar, Aviemore

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, journey onwards to the famous Loch Ness where you will have some free time before travelling back to Aviemore. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after a 100km travel day.

Optional Tour: 50-minute Loch Ness Cruise $55 per person

The tour would offer guests views of Urquhart Castle and a voyage over the deepest waters of Loch Ness.

Overnight: Strathspey Hotel or similar, Aviemore

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Glasgow by travelling down the Great Glen which passes through Fort Augustus, Fort William and the dramatic Glen Coe Valley.

Afterwards, stop for a photo of Stirling Castle (entrance not included), this famous national monument is perched atop a hill and surrounded on three sides by cliffs. Most of the main buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and the outer defences facing the city date to the early 18th century. Your journey then continues onward to Glasgow for the night after an approximately 225km travel day.

Overnight: Moxy Hotel or similar, Glasgow

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a half day guided tour in the vibrant and energetic city of Glasgow known as the capital of style in Scotland, with its many art-deco restaurants, boutiques, and cultural centres. After seeing the highlights of Glasgow on tour, take the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Moxy Hotel or similar, Glasgow

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning depart to Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, which offers fantastic views of the English countryside and surrounding mountains. You'll then travel to Liverpool, the hometown of the Beatles. After London, Liverpool has the second most theatres, museums and galleries with fabulous architectural heritage in the United Kingdom. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to your hotel in Liverpool and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure after an approximately 350km travel day.

Overnight: Campanile Hotel or similar, Liverpool

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dublin (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, continuing to Galway on an approximately 200 kilometre travel day and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure in the Irish town.

With more than eight centuries since its foundation, Galway (which means “rocky river” in Gaillimh Gaelic) owes its name to the bed of stones of the Corrib, the river that crosses it. Upon arrival, you will see the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, founded in 1320 thanks to the famous Lynch family (one of the 14 tribes of Galway) in honour of St. Nicholas of Myra (patron saint of sailors). Next see the Catholic Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Assumption and St. Nicholas, Lynch Castle, the Court of Justice and the Old Town Hall.

The Connacht Hotel or similar, Galway

Meals included: Breakfast

Today start the day early with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Cliffs Of Moher, which towers 214m above the level of the Atlantic Ocean at its highest point. Enjoy a brief stop in Limerick, the third most populated city in the country where King John Castle, one of its main attractions, stands out. You'll then continue onwards to Dublin for the night after an approximately 350km travel day.

Overnight: Staycity Aparthotels City Quay or similar, Dublin

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast before a half-day guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral (entrance included), the largest of the two cathedrals in Ireland. The Cathedral of St. Patrick was built next to a well in which, according to legend, St. Patrick baptised those who converted from Paganism to Christianity. You'll also get a chance to look inside the ivy-covered stone buildings of Trinity College to see 'The Book of Kells' at the Old Library with its vast rows of antiquarian books.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the Irish capital city

Overnight: Staycity Aparthotels City Quay or similar, Dublin

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy your last day free at leisure in Dublin where you can take some time to enjoy the city’s sensational dining, music and pub scenes.

Overnight: Staycity Aparthotels City Quay or similar, Dublin

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight back home!

Please note: If your flight departs early then breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day later.

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

Qantas Tours packages are non-refundable. If your Qantas Tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other Qantas Tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 3rd September 2024.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $1600 applies. 

Please note: accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Departure Dates 
2024 
March: 5
May: 7, *22
*June: 4
August: ^13
September: *3
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges

Please note: 

• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $350 per person.

• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $500 per person.

Departure Cities

Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland 

Departure Cities Surcharges

Brisbane or Adelaide: $200 per person

Auckland: $400 per person

International Full-Service Airline(s) Used

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Airlines: Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways and airline partners (subject to availability).
Please note: Qantas Tours cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.  
 
Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact TripADeal as soon as possible to make arrangements. 
 
Guaranteed Airline Surcharge

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Emirates: $500 per person 

• Singapore Airlines: $500 per person  
• Qatar Airways: $500 per person

Please note: 

• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

Arrive early in London, England

$300 per person, subject to availability

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• Arrivals before your selected departure date can only be booked up to one month before check-in. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact Qantas Tours to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

Before 9th February 2024

18th March 2024 - 30th April 2024

1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024

23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024  
  
Stopover Packages
* Dubai
Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way
* Singapore
Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way
* Hong Kong
Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way 
* Doha
Twin share: $1000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1500 one way
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 18th March 2024 - 30th April 2024
• 1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
• 23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
• 6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
• A stopover is also not available during the following dates:
Hong Kong Sevens : March/April 2024
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: November 2024
Doha Grand Prix: October 2024
Doha MotoGP: November 2024
Please note: The exact dates in 2024 are yet to be confirmed.
 

Accommodation Used:

3-4 Star Properties (Self-Rated)

- London: St Giles Hotel 

- York: Moxy Hotel

- Edinburgh: Moxy Hotel

- Aviemore: Strathspey Hotel

- Glasgow: Moxy Hotel

- Liverpool: Campanile Hotel

- Dublin: Staycity Aparthotels City Quay

- Galway: The Connacht Hotel

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights

Not available at check-out.

Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people.

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for Children 8 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Triple Share

Not available.

Bedding Configuration

Double or Twin bedding (subject to availability). 

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 36 per vehicle. 

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Recommended gratuities/tipping 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance 

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

UK and Ireland: 

Both May and June are very pleasant times to visit the UK and Ireland when the weather is mild and the flowers are blooming. At this time of year, the average temperature is 16°C, which is considerably warmer than the previous months.

July and August is when the summer season is coming to a close. During these months, the average temperature is 18°C. As August progresses, the daily temperatures slowly decrease as summer blends into autumn. 

The weather starts to cool down in September, when the autumn season is setting in. During this time of year the average temperature is 16°C 

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

At Qantas Tours, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity:

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance. 

COACH TOUR

Meals:  

15 meals in total are included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements.

Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage:

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle. 

OTHER

Mobility:  

If you would love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:  

A leisurely level of fitness will be required. 

Leisurely is described as light walking, including up multiple stairs, and occasional hiking, may involve uneven surfaces. Able to travel unassisted and get on and off vehicles and small boats. Suitable for most fitness levels and mobility.

Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. 

Gratuities / Tipping:  

Land 

Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is £6 per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour.

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request. 

Sightseeing:  

Please note: If the entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability). 

Shopping: 

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information. 

A tourist visa is not required if travelling on an Australian passport.

Important: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: 

• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.