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From the lively cities to the breathtaking scenery, you’ll discover the best of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland on this in-depth Britain and Ireland tour.Britain and Ireland are known for their breathtaking scenery, and this tour will not disappoint. You’ll see the 100-mile Ring of Kerry, with its rugged and magnificent landscapes; stunning scenery on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula; the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher; Northern Ireland’s awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, formed millions of years ago; and Brecon Beacons National Park, with its dramatic landscapes. Enjoy time in the Scottish Highlands, filled with dramatic landscapes, rolling farmland, picturesque seaside towns, and beautiful lochs (lakes).Britain and Ireland are also known for their picturesque and historic towns and cities. On this Britain and Ireland tour, you’ll visit many of these towns, including Oxford, home to some of England’s most famous colleges; Stratford-upon-Avon, where you’ll get a glimpse into life in 16th-century England in Shakespeare’s hometown; York, England's most complete medieval city with its cobbled streets and the magnificent York Minster, England’s largest Gothic cathedral; Berwick-upon-Tweed, a peaceful coastal town with a turbulent past; Strathpeffer, known in its Victorian heyday as a spa resort; Looe, a pretty fishing village; the seaside town of Tramore; Bath, known for the excavations of Roman baths used for bathing and socializing 2,000 years ago; and many more. You’ll also visit the capitals—London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin, and Belfast.These are just some of the many highlights of this tour through the British Isles. For value-minded vacationers, this is the perfect way to see England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland!From the lively cities to the breathtaking scenery, you’ll discover the best of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland on this in-depth Britain and Ireland tour!
Bath Belfast Belleek Blarney Brighton Cardiff Cliffs of Moher Cotswolds Dartmoor Derry Dingle Peninsula Dublin Dungarvan Edinburgh Ennis Fort William Galway Glasgow Glastonbury Highlands Holyhead Inverness Isle of Skye Kilkenny Killarney Liverpool Loch Lomond London Newcastle North Berwick Oxford Pitlochry Plymouth Ring of Kerry Royal Deeside Sligo Stonehenge Strathpeffer Tramore Ullapool Waterford York
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLANDCheck 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.
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Day 2
LONDONWhat’s your pleasure? Today is devoted to exploring on your own or enjoying our exciting program of optional activities. London’s calling with an optional morning sightseeing tour with a Local Guide to see 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. The highlight is a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. This afternoon, maybe visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels. And this evening we recommend a traditional dining experience followed by a guided nighttime cruise along the Thames River to see some of the capital's most beautiful, illuminated sights. (B)
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Day 3
LONDON–OXFORD–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LEEDSMeet your Tour Director and travel companions and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing, including a walking tour of Oxford, one of the country’s oldest seats of learning; then, skirt the Cotswold Hills to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Take photos of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and explore the town at your own pace. Overnight in Leeds. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
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Day 4
LEEDS–YORK–NEWCASTLEThis morning, head north to York, England’s most complete medieval city. 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. Stop for the night in Newcastle, once an important hub for the wool trade and coal mining and now a vibrant, modern city. (B)Today’s Distance: 108 mi/ 174 km
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Day 5
NEWCASTLE–JEDBURGH, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGHSee a section of Hadrian’s Wall, then motor through wild Northumberland National Park to the Scottish border. Stop for photos at Jedburgh before arriving in Edinburgh. Here, sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town”. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. No trip to Scotland is complete without an authentic Scottish evening! Join an optional night out filled with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and, of course, the unforgettable Ceremony of the Haggis! For departures July 27th, August 3rd, August 10th and August 17th, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)Today's Distance: 117 mi/188 km
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Day 6
EDINBURGHYour choice of optional excursions today: this morning put on your best detective hat and get ready to decipher the cryptic symbols and spellbinding mysteries of 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, one of Scotland's most enigmatic places. This afternoon, get the royal treatment 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)
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Day 7
EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–CULLODEN MOOR–INVERNESS–STRATHPEFFERA 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. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km
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Day 8
STRATHPEFFER. WEST COAST EXCURSIONMore spectacular Scottish scenery: Dornoch Firth, the Kyle of Sutherland, the Falls of Shin, the Mountains of Assynt, and Knockan Crag. Then, follow Strath Oykel for a visit to Ullapool, a remote fishing harbor on Loch Broom, before returning along Loch Glascarnoch. This afternoon, we recommend an optional to join the hunt for Nessie! First visit the Loch Ness Centre before joining a cruise on the loch to hunt for the famous “water beast.” Supper rounds it all off. (B)Today’s Distance: 123 mi/ 198 km
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Day 9
STRATHPEFFER–FORT WILLIAM–GLASGOWMore heather-clad moors as you drive through the western Highlands all the way to 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, Scotland’s great cultural city. (B)Today’s Distance: 183 mi/ 295 km
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Day 10
GLASGOW–ALLOWAY–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELANDOn this morning’s orientation drive through Scotland’s largest city, see the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares, built by wealthy tobacco barons. Later, stop at Alloway, the birthplace of Robert Burns, before boarding the ferry for the Irish Sea, crossing to Belfast. (B)Today’s Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km
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Day 11
BELFAST–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–DERRY–SLIGO, IRELANDTake the scenic route along the Antrim Coast to awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, then let the province’s story unfold as you head for the city of Derry. Arrive in Sligo, tonight’s destination. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 203 mi/ 327 km
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Day 12
SLIGO–GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–SHANNONTravel south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Everyone’s Irish with an optional banquet at an original Irish medieval castle. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling. (B)Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 291 km
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Day 13
SHANNON–DINGLE PENINSULA–KILLARNEYVia Adare and Tralee into County Kerry. Breathtaking scenery this afternoon on the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Afternoon arrival in Killarney, your destination for the next two nights. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 171 mi/ 275 km
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Day 14
KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSIONAt Killorglin, join the road known as 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. Climb aboard a delightful optional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to legendary Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane. (B)Today’s Distance: 100 mi / 160 km
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Day 15
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–DUNGARVAN–TRAMOREMore scenic beauty as you head 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. Finally, pass Dungarvan and travel along the Copper Coast to the seaside resort of Tramore. Enjoy a bit of craic (conversation) with an early evening optional of authentic Irish local flavor. 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. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 131 mi/ 211 km
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Day 16
TRAMORE–WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLINOn your northbound journey pause in Waterford, famous for its exquisite crystal, and visit Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestone streets and Old-World charm. Learn an Irish toast or two on a popular optional outing to the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy. (B)Today’s Distance: 128 mi/ 205 km
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Day 17
DUBLINA day in the “Fair City” starts off with an orientation drive through Ireland’s capital and includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Dublin at leisure. This evening, raise a glass on 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)
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Day 18
DUBLIN–CAERNARFON, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLANDTake the ferry across the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey with its tongue-twisting names. Explore North Wales on the way to Caernarfon where the castle saw the investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales, before arriving in Liverpool. (B)Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 209 km
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Day 19
LIVERPOOL–BUILTH WELLS, WALES–BRECON–CARDIFFA day dedicated to Wales as you head south through the ancient market town of Builth Wells and Brecon Beacons National Park, land of salmon rivers and the Welsh mountain pony. In Cardiff, an orientation drive takes in Cathays Park with its splendid civic buildings and Cardiff Castle. Experience Welsh culture at its finest during this memorable optional excursion featuring a dinner of local specialties, and wine. (B)Today’s Distance: 184 mi/ 296 km
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Day 20
CARDIFF–BATH, ENGLAND–GLASTONBURY–WIDECOMBE–PLYMOUTHAcross the Severn Bridge to the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famed for its Roman relics. Into the West Country via Glastonbury and its legends of King Arthur, and wild and romantic Dartmoor with a visit to the picture-book village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Upon arrival in Plymouth, hear about Sir Francis Drake and see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. (B,D)Today’s Distance: 198 mi/ 319 km
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Day 21
PLYMOUTH. LOOE EXCURSIONToday’s excursion takes you to the pretty fishing village and former smuggler’s port of Looe. Then, follow in the footsteps of Drake, Raleigh, and the Pilgrim Fathers on an optional cruise on Plymouth Sound, one of the world’s greatest natural harbors. (B)Today’s Distance: 45 mi/ 65 km
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Day 22
PLYMOUTH–STONEHENGE–LONDONAn interesting day heading into Thomas Hardy’s Wessex and a visit to intriguing, prehistoric Stonehenge. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Return to London in the early evening. How about celebrating the success of your tour with a night on the town? Curtain’s up with an optional escorted evening in London's theater district, starting with a delicious dinner, followed by excellent seats at your chosen show. (B)Today’s Distance: 215 mi/ 346 km
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Day 23
LONDONYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Meals: Breakfast
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This is a LONG trip, but very rewarding. You see a LOT of amazing things.
Trip was Terrific!! Our Tour Guide, Julie was the best we have encountered in 40 years of travel.
This is a perfect trip for someone who wants to see Great Britain in depth. We were the only two Americans on our trip. The others were predominantly Australians and New Zealanders. That was a great experience and then the sightseeing was another experience. Both were delightful.
As reported to Cosmos on their comment sheet, I thought the trip was geared to selling overpriced optional packages.Whenever there was an optional evening tour with included dinner, we were ususally booked at a hotel somewhere in the boondocks with no places to eat other than at the hotel and nothing else around to do for the evening. And I say "overpriced" because a lot of the options could be booked directly on the internet at far cheaper prices. It appeared Cosmos was routinely adding a third to a half on. And further to that, I should have read the fine print on the itinerary offerings more closely as I was thought there would be a lot more included on a 24 day trip other than only four admissions. Mostly we were taken to a place famous for something and given the time to take it in if we wanted to pay the admission price. Then we were given too much drop off time to do anything but pay out of our pocket and take the attraction in. I've had previous trips with Trafalger, Global, Insight, and Cosmos as well as being a retired tour director myself working for 5 different companies doing coach tours around N. Am. Never have I run into anything like this trip offered (or more correctly, didn't offer). On the plus side the scenery was great, the taste of the UK and Ireland was wonderful and we had a superb tour director.
In this tour , we drove almost 2800 mikes in 21 days. Lot of countryside driving. On way we stopped st few tourist places. We were expecting Cosmos to include entrance fee to local sight seeing included in the price we paid, but mist of the places ( castles , museums ) were optional and to be paid by ourself. It is good tours if you want to get God idea of UK and Ireland. Too many optional sight seeing in the tour.
Costco has improved their hotel selections, more 4 stars.
Everything ran very smoothly. Even the stormy crossing of the Irish Sea was taken in stride. The tour guide was very helpful when My husband took ill and when I forgot my camera at a hotel.
There were some changes made by director that most of us were it happy with. She never asked for the group's input so there were things we didn't see. And things we would have skipped instead. One hotel had no hot water for the night. Another hotel water would only come out of the shower on and off. Had to rinse with a glass with water from the sink. Was very hot there not what they usually have. So hotels with no A/C were very hot. Some hotels had fans but if you waited to long you were without. Then come to find out the had a whole wing with air but let us melt in the heat. If we were pets they would have been ticketed. The bus rotation was not always followed and there was never a list posted of the times for meals, departure. Not a one. And the lack of local guides. On the whole 25 day tour there was 0ne 1 guide. Would it take this trip again or recommend it to other's. Disappointing having been on two other great trips with Cosmos.
Overall the trip was great. The coach (don't call it a bus...), coach driver, and tour guide were excellent. The only issue is that some of the hotel rooms were not the greatest. Air Conditioning is nonexistent in most, and the shower water pressure and temperature control was not the best in some. I suggest taking showers at night, because sometimes there is no hot water in the morning. The last hotel we stayed in "Holiday Inn London, Kensington High Street" had about the smallest room I have every stayed in. Basically there was about 18 inches on either side, and foot of the bed.
two rooms were inadequate for two persons with luggage - couldn't move. Cosmos needs to have directors who actually take the time to get to know who their travelers are, no name tags, even? No introductory social get together, no departing social get together? Tour director actually spent VERY little time with us travelers and moved way too fast when leading walks to specific sites in local towns - those less agile were left behind. Cosmos should NOT book people to arrive at a hotel at 7 am after being up for close to 24 hours with no rooms. Hotels don't want you sitting around the lobby and you have to means (or desire) to start exploring the surroundings!
This tour was all that we wanted it to be, from beginning to end. We have never done any foreign travel and felt that the UK was a good place to start. Nothing disappointed us. Our tour director was friendly and so knowledgeable! The British Isles In Depth is recommended by us. The only drawback...it was a little tiring but not due to any bad experience. We met great people that we plan on staying in contact with.
The actual tour itself was exceptional. The number of countries and historical sites visited was overwhelming in an excellent way. We are so happy that we chose this trip. Our tour guide was not up to the standards we had on our France and Spain/Portugal tours we took with Cosmos. He did not accompany us on most of the sites and was not available for questions. He did have a lot of knowledge about the countries we visited and shared it with us while riding on the bus. He did also seem to have perhaps financial arrangements with the places he recommended to us for purchases. A couple of the hotels were not that comfortable and were in out of the way places where we did not have options to go out during the night, therefore necessitating us to go on the optional tours, some of which were worthwhile, others not.
In regard to our trip. One of the things we were disappointed in was that on the itinerary it said we would be going to such and such a place. When we arrived if we wanted to go in (i.e. Stone Hedge, a castle, church) we had to pay. The last trip I took to the UK - these things were included in the trip itinerary at no extra cost.
Had a wonderful time in London and touring England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The tour guide made it so enjoyable with his daily commentaries and excellent service.
Our Tour Director did a fantastic job. His knowledge of the geography and history of all four countries meant so much to the 6 of us that booked together. Even when the weather was not what we would have asked for, he mitigated our concerns , altered some plans and just simply keeping us up to speed on the changes. We couldn't have asked for or received a more skilled individual. He responded to a medical matter that my wife experienced, by helping to arrange a quick visit to a medical practitioner. He truly contributed largely to our overall satisfaction with the tour.
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Tour Director was excellent and entertaining. While somewhat hectic due to the schedule, it was what we were looking for as an overview of the British Isles so we could find out where we might want to spend additional time.