Highlights of Ireland & Scotland
Highlights of Ireland & Scotland
Highlights of Ireland & Scotland
12 Days Starting in dublin and ending in Edinburgh, UK
Visiting: Dublin, Waterford, Tramore, Kilkenny, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Blarney, Limerick, Adare, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo, Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Glasgow, Alloway, Fort William, Highland Council, Fort Augustus, Culloden Moor, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
9030-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the treasures of Ireland and Scotland on your affordable tour from Dublin to Edinburgh. In Dublin’s fair city, you’ll drive along the statue-lined O’Connell Street and see the elegant Georgian squares with their red-brick townhouses. You’ll also see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. En route from Dublin to the seaside resort of Tramore, take a stroll through the pretty lanes of Kilkenny, and see the city famous for its Irish crystal—Waterford. In Blarney, home of the fabled Stone of Eloquence, time to browse or buy irresistible Irish handicrafts and crystal. On your way to Killarney, stop for spectacular photo opportunities along the Ring of Kerry. You’ll travel to Limerick, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and the cosmopolitan seaside city of Galway. Drive along Donegal Bay, with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry. Continue to the north coast’s awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway—40,000 interlocking basalt columns that were formed by volcanic eruptions some 60 million years ago. An amazing sight!Next, to Belfast, where the Titanic was built. You’ll board a ferry for an Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan, then on to Glasgow. Your budget-minded travel through Ireland and Scotland delves into the lush and rugged country of Scotland with magical scenes such as the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, wild landscapes of Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, and Scotland’s famed whisky region. From the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to the beautiful Victorian resort of Pitlochry, and the home of golf, St. Andrews, you’ll cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh for royal Scottish history in the home of historic scientists, inventors, and novelists. Your value-minded tour of Ireland and Scotland is chock-full of priceless experiences, sights, and memories brave and true!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Dublin,Ireland
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover the vibrant Irish capital. Why not end the day with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse?
Day 2: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions to start your day in the “Fair City” with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street; elegant Georgian squares with their tall red brick townhouses, multi-hued doors and wrought-iron decorated windows; Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College; and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Maybe join an optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter.
Day 3: Dublin,Kilkenny,Waterford,Tramore
Location: Waterford, Dublin, Tramore, Kilkenny
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Kilkenny, with its medieval cobblestone streets and Old-World charm, is your first destination today. There is time to stroll through pretty lanes with vibrantly painted houses and enjoy a morning coffee. Continue on to Waterford, famous for its exquisite crystal, before arriving at the seaside resort of Tramore. Before dinner, an optional pub tour might be fun.Today’s Distance: 128 mi/ 205 km
Day 4: Tramore,Blarney,Ring Of Kerry,Killarney
Location: Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Tramore, Blarney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Killarney Court Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The first of today’s highlights is Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal. At Kenmare, join part of the Ring of Kerry, and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort town of Killarney.Today’s Distance: 178 mi/ 293 km
Day 5: Killarney,Adare,Limerick
Location: Limerick, Killarney, Adare
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Limerick City Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In Killarney this morning, there is time for an optional horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the National Park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. Then to Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Its main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings and thatched cottages, medieval monasteries, ruins, and a picturesque village park. On to Limerick and, this evening, consider joining an optional medieval-themed banquet.Today’s Distance: 75 mi/ 113 km
Day 6: Limerick,Cliffs Of Moher,Galway,Sligo
Location: Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo, Limerick
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Southern Hotel Sligo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breathtaking scenery awaits you today. Start with a visit to the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher and fantastic views over the Atlantic and Clare coast. Then, cross the limestone plateau of The Burren and stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Your destination for tonight is Sligo.Today’s Distance: 178 mi/ 293 km
Day 7: Sligo-Derry,Northern Ireland,Giant’S Causeway,Belfast
Location: Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry, the walled city on the banks of the Foyle River. Continue on to awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear how millions of years ago, the more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed. Overnight in the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built.Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km
Day 8: Belfast,Alloway,Scotland,Glasgow
Location: Glasgow, Alloway, Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the capital city of Northern Ireland before boarding the ferry for the Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan. On your way to Glasgow, stop in Alloway, the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns.Today’s Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km
Day 9: Glasgow,Fort William,Fort Augustus,Culloden Moor,Highlands
Location: Glasgow, Fort William, Highland Council, Fort Augustus, Culloden Moor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Strathspey Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, and proceed via wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis and Fort Augustus. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster, on the way to Culloden Moor where the Jacobite Rising, with Bonnie Prince Charlie at its helm, came to a tragic end at the hands of the Hanoverians.Today’s Distance: 202 mi/ 325 km
Day 10: Highlands,Pitlochry,St. Andrews,Edinburgh
Location: Highland Council, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, the Victorian mountain resort set amongst a beautiful scenery. Then, head to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing. Finally, cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. A suggestion for this evening: a traditional Scottish night out with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis.Today’s Distance: 176 mi/ 284 km
Day 11: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. For departures July 26 & 27 and August 2, 9 & 10 tickets are included for tonight’s performance of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Day 12: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners with choice of menus
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Accommodation
The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Modern Business-oriented hotel comprising an 18th-century Manor House, located 3km north of Dublin City center.
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
"Maldron Hotel Merrion Road is a brand new 4 star hotel in the heart of Dublin 4. The hotel is ideally located close to Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Blackrock areas, with easy access to the RDS and the Aviva Stadium. The area is very well served by public transport with bus and DART stations nearby and is easily accessible off the M50.Opened in summer 2022, the hotel offers great rooms, a restaurant and bar, barista coffee and meeting space."
Majestic Hotel
Welcome to the award winning AA*** Majestic Hotel in the sunny South East of Ireland, overlooking Tramore Bay with its impressive 5km stretch of golden beach and sand dunes and less than 10km from the historical city of Waterford.
Killarney Court Hotel
Bedrooms boast tasteful neo-gothic style decor w/modern facilities; friendly efficient svc; ideal venue for a conference/seminar.
Limerick City Hotel
Located on the banks of the River Shannon, The Limerick City Hotel encompasses breathtaking views of the Shannon and Limerick City. Limerick City Hotel is walking distance from Limerick Colbert Train & Bus Station. Why not enjoy a drink or food with us at our new McGettigan's bar; we offer some great Irish food with a twist.
Southern Hotel Sligo
Sligo's only City Centre based hotel with a full Leisure Centre located beside both train and bus stations in the heart of Sligo City. This Sligo City based hotel is the ideal base for a touring the Yeats Country and environs of which the North West of Ireland is renowned.
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
The Belfast hotel's location puts us in the perfect spot whether you're a visitor in town on business, or a culture vulture looking to hoover up the best experiences that this wonderful city and its people have to offer.
Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
Multistory Hotel set in prestigious West End, 4 miles from city center.
Strathspey Hotel
With an elevated position in the centre of Aviemore this hotel has 7 floors, many with breathtaking views of the Cairngorms. The hotel has a large restaurant, and a spacious and relaxing lounge. A minute's walk away gives clients access to the resort's leisure center with indoor pool and gym together with a large gift shop and relaxing beauty treatments. Guestrooms feature TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, bathroom toiletries, towels and Internet access.
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Three-story Hotel set 3 miles west of city center in quiet residential area.
Novotel Edinburgh Park
The 4 star Novotel Edinburgh Park is ideally located for a city break in Edinburgh. The hotel has free on site parking, leisure facilities including a pool, gym and steam room.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Low Deposit
Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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