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The British Isles In Depth

Deal number: 29703848

COSMOS

This deal expires 17 Sept 2026

Valid for select departures 26 Sep 2027, Other departures available at a seasonal surcharge


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23-day tour

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Deal number: 29703848

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23-day tour with Cosmos Tours departing from LondonFlexible, value-packed touring you can trust
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22-nights accommodationstaying in hand-selected accommodations
22 breakfasts, 6 dinnersAll included in the trip price
Explore London from just $299* per day! Take in London's famous landmarks, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences
Why Cosmos? Cosmos offers value-packed, fully escorted holidays with flexible itineraries and all the essentials taken care of. With expert planning, quality inclusions, free time and optional excursions to personalise your journey, travelling the world becomes easy, carefree and affordable.
Enjoy seamless travel by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with complimentary Wi‑Fi where applicable
Discover each destination with the guidance of an experienced Tour Director and expert Local Guides
Discover the picturesque hometown of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Discover the highlights of Glasgow, Dublin, and Cardiff on guided orientation drives.
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Itinerary
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!

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.

What'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)

Meet 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 Coventry. (B,D)Today's Distance: 123 mi/ 198 km

This 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: 218 mi/ 351 km

See 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 August 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, tickets are included for tonight's performance of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)Today's Distance: 117 mi/188 km

Your 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. Join an afternoon excursion and get the royal treatment! Discover what life was like on board Queen Elizabeth II's floating residence during an exciting visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by dinner with wine at an excellent local restaurant! (B)

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. (B,D)Today's Distance: 221 mi/ 355 km

More 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 excursion 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

More 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

On 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

Take 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 Bundoran, tonight's destination. (B,D)Today's Distance: 176 mi/ 283 km

Travel 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: 191 mi/ 308 km

Via 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

At 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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Deal number: 29703848The British Isles In Depth
COSMOS

Valid for select departures 26 Sep 2027, Other departures available at a seasonal surcharge


Europe


23-day tour

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