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Essential Britain & Ireland - 2022

10 Days Starting and ending in London, UK

Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Newport, Cardiff, Waterford, Kilkenny, Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Jedburgh, York, Stratford-upon-Avon

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

504025

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

None

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Don’t think you can see the top sights of Britain and Ireland in 10 days? Sharpen your pencils to cross off your bucket-list destinations in five fabulous countries. A jolly good time awaits in England, Scotland, and Wales—plus both territories of Ireland—as you explore the lively capital cities of each and the thatched-roof-dotted countryside in between. Coast through rolling hills, ferry across legendary waterways, and skip down cobblestone streets to discover the wonders of Stonehenge, Waterford, York, and more on this essential tour of Britain and Ireland. Along the way, you’ll drink in the sights of fairytale castles and storybook settings as well as the locally brewed ales, strong Irish coffees, and perfectly aged scotch whiskeys passionately poured in every pub. Factor in time to shop for bits and bobs and taste local favorites like fish and chips, and you’d be off your trolley not to come along!

Highlights

STONEHENGE Guided visit.
WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.
KILKENNY See one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones.
JEDBURGH Photo stop at the Augustinian abbey ruins.
YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles.

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Places You'll See

Kilkenny

Dublin

Newport

Stratfor-Upon-Avon

Edinburgh

London

Stonehenge

York

Waterford

Jedburgh

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In London, England

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (or similar)

Meals Included: No Meals

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in London with A Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the Thames River. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 2 : London–Stonehenge–Bath–Newport, Wales

Randolfo Santos

Steven Eastham

Diego Alberto Etchevarne

Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Newport

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LONDON Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions at 8 am and drive to Stonehenge.STONEHENGE Guided visit.BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. 164 mi / 264 km

Day 3 : Newport–Cardiff–Waterford, Ireland

Sun Travels And Resorts (Sun travels)

Val Rossi

Location: Cardiff, Waterford

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tower Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CARDIFF Morning orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.PEMBROKE Ferry crossing across St. George’s Channel to Rosslare.WATERFORD LF An Irish coffee demonstration after dinner. 168 mi / 271 km

Day 4 : Waterford–Kilkenny–Dublin

Location: Waterford, Kilkenny, Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.KILKENNY See one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestones. Visit Kilkenny Castle and gardens. 115 mi / 195 km

Day 5 : Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

DUBLIN Afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.

Day 6 : Dublin–Belfast, Northern Ireland–Edinburgh, Scotland

Location: Belfast, Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Marriott Courtyard (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Boyne River crossing and drive past the Mountains of Mourne.BELFAST Orientation drive before ferry crossing on the North Channel to Scotland’s Cairnryan. 234 mi / 376 km

Day 7 : Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Marriott Courtyard (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures July 31 through August 21 only).

Day 8 : Edinburgh–Jedburgh–York, England

Location: Jedburgh, York

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Double Tree by Hilton York (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

JEDBURGH Photo stop at the Augustinian abbey ruins. Drive into Northumberland National Park and see a section of Hadrian’s Wall.YORK See York Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles. 198 mi / 318 km

Day 9 : York–Stratford-Upon-Avon–London

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. 260 mi / 418 km

Day 10 : London

Location: London

Meals Included: Breakfast

LONDON Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

Accommodation

It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Fully Guided
Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
All Domestic Transportation

What's Not Included

Tipping and Gratuities
International Travel

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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No

How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1961
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.
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.
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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A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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18-Dec-2022

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Essential Britain & Ireland - 2022

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Tour Overview

Highlights

Places You'll See

Kilkenny

Dublin

Newport

Stratfor-Upon-Avon

Edinburgh

London

Stonehenge

York

Waterford

Jedburgh

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In London, England

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (or similar)

Meals Included: No Meals

Day 2 : London–Stonehenge–Bath–Newport, Wales

Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Newport

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Coldra Court by Celtic Manor (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Newport–Cardiff–Waterford, Ireland

Location: Cardiff, Waterford

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tower Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Waterford–Kilkenny–Dublin

Location: Waterford, Kilkenny, Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 : Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 : Dublin–Belfast, Northern Ireland–Edinburgh, Scotland