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British Isles Discovery
Operated by Cosmos
Tripcode: 9092
Overview
Destination:
Ireland,
United Kingdom,
Duration:22 days
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Travel Period
May 2026 - September 2026
22 days from London to Dublin
Experience some of Britain and Ireland’s fascinating towns and spectacular scenery as this tour takes you on a journey through lush landscapes, vibrant cities and historic attractions.In Britain, travel through the National Parks of Northumberland, the Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor and the incomparable Snowdonia National Park in Wales. Drive through the serene Lake District, England’s largest and finest natural park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your way to Glasgow, admire some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery, including vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and gorgeous lochs (lakes).In Stratford-upon-Avon, explore the town that Shakespeare called home and get a glimpse into life in 16th-century England. Walk through York’s quaint streets with your Tour Director and marvel at England's most complete medieval city. In Bath, explore the elegant city famed for its excavations of the 2,000-year-old Roman baths. In Plymouth, see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. Enjoy an orientation drive in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and sightseeing in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.In Ireland the highlights continue! See the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean. Join the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses. In Northern Ireland, visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, and visit Derry one of Ireland’s best-preserved fortified cities, and Downpatrick, burial place of Ireland’s Patron Saint. On the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains—enjoy one of Europe’s most dramatic drives passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands. Visit some of its vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney. Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, visit Kilkenny, famous for its medieval architecture and Norman castle. These are just some of the highlights on this value-minded tour of Britain and Ireland.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app! Your Tour Includes:• Walking tour of Oxford • Visit to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon• Walking tour of York• Guided city sightseeing in Edinburgh with admission to Edinburgh Castle and Scotland’s Crown Jewels • Visit to Gretna Green• Scenic drives through the Scottish Highlands, Snowdonia National Park, and the Lake District • Orientation drive in of Cardiff• Free time in the Georgian city of Bath• Admission to Stonehenge and Visitor Centre• Orientation drive in Dublin• Admission to the Giant’s Causeway• Admission to the Cliffs of Moher• Explore the popular resort of Killarney• Scenic views of the Blasket Islands on a drive along Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula Drive across the Ring of Kerry and through the Boyne Valley• Admission and guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal• Visit to Kilkenny
Experience some of Britain and Ireland’s fascinating towns and spectacular scenery as this tour takes you on a journey through lush landscapes, vibrant cities and historic attractions.In Britain, travel through the National Parks of Northumberland, the Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor and the incomparable Snowdonia National Park in Wales. Drive through the serene Lake District, England’s largest and finest natural park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your way to Glasgow, admire some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery, including vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and gorgeous lochs (lakes).In Stratford-upon-Avon, explore the town that Shakespeare called home and get a glimpse into life in 16th-century England. Walk through York’s quaint streets with your Tour Director and marvel at England's most complete medieval city. In Bath, explore the elegant city famed for its excavations of the 2,000-year-old Roman baths. In Plymouth, see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. Enjoy an orientation drive in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and sightseeing in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.In Ireland the highlights continue! See the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean. Join the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses. In Northern Ireland, visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, and visit Derry one of Ireland’s best-preserved fortified cities, and Downpatrick, burial place of Ireland’s Patron Saint. On the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains—enjoy one of Europe’s most dramatic drives passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands. Visit some of its vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney. Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, visit Kilkenny, famous for its medieval architecture and Norman castle. These are just some of the highlights on this value-minded tour of Britain and Ireland.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app! Your Tour Includes:• Walking tour of Oxford • Visit to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon• Walking tour of York• Guided city sightseeing in Edinburgh with admission to Edinburgh Castle and Scotland’s Crown Jewels • Visit to Gretna Green• Scenic drives through the Scottish Highlands, Snowdonia National Park, and the Lake District • Orientation drive in of Cardiff• Free time in the Georgian city of Bath• Admission to Stonehenge and Visitor Centre• Orientation drive in Dublin• Admission to the Giant’s Causeway• Admission to the Cliffs of Moher• Explore the popular resort of Killarney• Scenic views of the Blasket Islands on a drive along Slea Head on the Dingle Peninsula Drive across the Ring of Kerry and through the Boyne Valley• Admission and guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal• Visit to Kilkenny
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 19 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
LONDON
Enjoy a free day in London or consider an optional illuminating morning sightseeing tour with a Local Guide to explore the city’s famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. A highlight of your tour is a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral; Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. This afternoon, why not visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels. This evening, we recommend a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River for a different view of some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights.(B)
LONDON–OXFORD–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–SHEFFIELD
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. In Oxford, a walking tour shows you the colleges where Britain’s elite receive their outstanding education. Then, travel through the lovely Cotswold Hills to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Take photos of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and explore the town at your own pace. Your overnight destination is Sheffield. Today’s Distance: 251 mi/ 404 km (B,D)
SHEFFIELD–YORK–JEDBURGH, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH
In York, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, then motor through wild Northumberland National Park to the Scottish border. Then, at Jedburgh, see the abbey ruins before a late-afternoon arrival in Edinburgh. No trip to Scotland is complete without an authentic Scottish evening! Join an optional night out that’s filled with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and, of course, the unforgettable Ceremony of the Haggis!Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 349 km (B)
EDINBURGH
A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Get the royal treatment this afternoon, and discover what life was like on board Her Majesty's floating residence during an exciting visit of the Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by dinner with wine at an excellent local restaurant! (B)
EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–CULLODEN MOOR––STRATHPEFFER
A day of memorable sightseeing: take the elegant Forth Road Bridge to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing; then, cross the Firth of Tay and, via Dundee and Perth, head into the Highlands, with a stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Cross the battlefield of Culloden Moor with its memories of Bonnie Prince Charlie, then, via Inverness, head for your Highland destination. Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 335 km (B,D)
STRATHPEFFER–FORT WILLIAM–GLASGOW
Look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster and proceed via Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis. Glen Coe, where the MacDonald Clan was massacred in 1692, and a drive along the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond are scenic highlights on the way to Glasgow.Today’s Distance: 176 mi/ 283 km (B)
GLASGOW–GRETNA GREEN–LAKE DISTRICT, ENGLAND–LIVERPOOL
South through the history-steeped Lowland Hills and a visit to Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Drive through beautiful scenery in the Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End the day in Liverpool, of Beatles fame, once the departure port of the great transatlantic liners. Feel the beat of Liverpool with an optional city tour this afternoon where a Local Guide brings to life the city’s historic and celebrated sites – including those connected to the Beatles.Today’s Distance: 240 mi/ 386 km (B)
LIVERPOOL. NORTH WALES EXCURSION
A day dedicated to the mountainous beauty of North Wales. After a stop in pretty Betws-y-Coed, drive over spectacular Llanberis Pass and through Snowdonia National Park to Caernarfon, where the castle saw the investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales. Then, follow the coast road via the walled town of Conway back to Liverpool.Today’s Distance: 185 mi/ 298 km (B)
LIVERPOOL–LUDLOW–CARDIFF, WALES
First stop today is in the pretty market town of Ludlow before heading back into Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park, land of salmon rivers and the Welsh mountain pony. Finally, head through “The Valleys,” whose iron ore and coal were the raw materials for the Industrial Revolution, to the Welsh capital. Here, an orientation drive introduces you to the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. Experience Welsh culture at its finest during this memorable optional excursion featuring a dinner of local specialties and wine.Today’s Distance: 194 mi/ 312 km (B)
CARDIFF–BATH, ENGLAND–GLASTONBURY–WIDECOMBE–PLYMOUTH
Leaving Wales, cross the Severn Bridge for a visit to the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famed for its Roman relics, before heading into the romantically scenic West Country and Glastonbury with its King Arthur associations. In the heart of Dartmoor National Park, visit quaint Widecombe-in-the-Moor, the ghostly setting for Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. Finally, in Plymouth, hear about Sir Francis Drake and see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620.Today’s Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km (B)
PLYMOUTH–STONEHENGE–LONDON
On the final leg of your journey, take in Thomas Hardy’s Wessex and visit prehistoric Stonehenge to admire the magnificence of the monument from up close and explore the visitor centre with its imaginative exhibitions. Return to London around 3 pm. How about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town? Curtain’s up with an optional escorted evening in London's theatre district, starting with a delicious dinner, followed by excellent seats at your chosen show.Today’s Distance: 218 mi/ 351 km (B)
LONDON
Enjoy free time in London. (B)
LONDON-DUBLIN, IRELAND
*Tour Director and travel companions will change for the second part of the itinerary.Travel from London to Dublin. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street and elegant Georgian squares to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. Raise a glass this evening with an optional excursion to learn about the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world's most popular beers on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin's legendary Guinness Storehouse. (B)
DUBLIN–DOWNPATRICK, NORTHERN IRELAND–BELFAST
On your northbound route today, pass Drogheda, scene of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley, known for its prehistoric passage graves. Cross the border into Northern Ireland, and drive past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint, and on to the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. Later, why not join a Local Guide on a “living history” tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience? Today’s Distance: 125 mi/ 202 km (B)
BELFAST–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–DERRY–DONEGAL, IRELAND–SLIGO
First stop this morning is awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, let the province’s story unfold as you head for the city of Derry before returning to the Republic to visit Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings and home of the O’Donnell Clan. Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches before arriving in Sligo.Today’s Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km (B,D)
SLIGO–GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK
Travel farther south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Go medieval with an optional outing in an original Irish castle to enjoy a medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 290 km (B)
LIMERICK–ADARE–DINGLE PENINSULA–KILLARNEY
Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Then, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands and hear about the way of life and unique literary achievements of its inhabitants prior to their evacuation in 1953. The next two nights are spent in the popular resort of Killarney. Today’s Distance: 156 mi/ 253 km (B,D)
KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION
At Killorglin, join the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Back in Killarney, climb aboard a delightful horse-drawn jaunting car ride for an optional through Killarney National Park to legendary Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane.Today’s Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km (B)
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD–TRAMORE
More scenic beauty as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore. Enjoy a bit of craic (conversation) with an early evening optional of authentic Irish local favor. Take a scenic drive to a traditional pub with a local musician ready to entertain you and give you wonderful memories of this beautiful country. Two drinks of your choice are included.Today’s Distance: 142 mi/ 229 km (B,D)
TRAMORE–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
On the last leg of your journey on the way to Dublin, visit Kilkenny to wander the Medieval Mile and learn about its Norman heritage. An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your vacation. Toast your last night in Ireland at the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.Today’s Distance: 120 mi/ 193 km (B)
DUBLIN
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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