Highlights of Ireland & Scotland - 2022
Highlights of Ireland & Scotland - 2022
Highlights of Ireland & Scotland - 2022
12 Days Starting in Dublin, Ireland and ending in Edinburgh, UK
Visiting: Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Tramore, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Adare, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo, Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Alloway, Glasgow, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Culloden Moor, Scottish Highlands, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
9030-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Active pace
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.
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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!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Dublin, Ireland
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
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 (or similar)
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, colorful 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: Kilkenny, Waterford, Tramore
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Majestic Hotel (or similar)
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 colorful 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: Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Killarney Court Hotel (or similar)
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: Killarney, Adare, Limerick
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Limerick City Hotel (or similar)
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 banquet.Today’s Distance: 75 mi/ 113 km
Day 6 : Limerick–Cliffs Of Moher–Galway–Sligo
Location: Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Southern Hotel Sligo (or similar)
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 center with colorful 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: Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jurys Inn Belfast (or similar)
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: Alloway, Glasgow
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End (or similar)
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: Fort William, Fort Augustus, Culloden Moor, Scottish Highlands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Carrbridge Hotel (or similar)
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: Pitlochry, St Andrews, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield (or similar)
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 (or similar)
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. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, which was once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departures July 29, August 5, and August 12, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned Military Tattoo.
Day 12 : Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
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All Domestic Coach and Ferry Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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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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