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Highlights of Ireland & Scotland

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Start point
    Dublin, Ireland (Dublin)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Bonnington Dublin Hotel), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)

    Optional Activities

    • Guinness Storehouse tour with history, traditions, and brewing techniques presentation
    • Guinness tasting and dinner at Dublin's Guinness Storehouse
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
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  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Bonnington Dublin Hotel), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation drive along O'Connell Street
    • Sightseeing of Georgian squares with red brick townhouses and wrought-iron windows
    • Sightseeing of Oscar Wilde's Trinity College
    • Sightseeing of St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner evening at Taylors Irish Cabaret with delicious dinner, drinks, Irish music, dance and comedy
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    Trinity College
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford - Tramore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning in Kilkenny with time to stroll through medieval streets

    Optional Activities

    • Early evening scenic drive to traditional pub with local musician and two drinks included
  4. Day 4

    Kenmare - Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Blarney Castle
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Ladies View
    Lakes of Killarney
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  5. Day 5

    Killarney - Adare

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Court Hotel), Hotel (Woodlands House Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride along National Park lakeshore with Ross Castle views
    • Irish castle medieval banquet with 4-course feast, wine, music and storytelling
    Landmarks
    Ross Castle
    Killarney National Park
    Adare
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  6. Day 6

    The Burren - Galway - Sligo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Woodlands House Hotel & Spa), Hotel (Southern Hotel Sligo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher with views over the Atlantic and Clare coast
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    The Burren
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  7. Day 7

    Derry - Giant's Causeway - Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Hotel Sligo), Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Belfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Derry City Walls
    Giant's Causeway
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  8. Day 8

    Ferry Crossing - Cairnryan - Alloway - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Belfast), Hotel (Moxy Glasgow Merchant City)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing of the Irish Sea
    Landmarks
    Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
  9. Day 9

    Rannoch Moor - Glen Coe - Fort William - Ben Nevis - Fort Augustus - Loch Ness - Culloden Moor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Moxy Glasgow Merchant City), Hotel (Strathspey Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Culloden Moor
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Rannoch Moor
    Glen Coe
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Culloden Moor
  10. Day 10

    Pitlochry - St. Andrews - Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Strathspey Hotel), Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional authentic Scottish evening with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and Ceremony of the Haggis
    Landmarks
    Cairngorms National Park
    Pitlochry
    Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
    Forth Road Bridge
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  11. Day 11

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield)

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing with local guide of the 'New Town' featuring Georgian architecture
    • Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia with dinner and wine at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Yacht Britannia
    Edinburgh New Town
  12. Day 12

    Departure

    End point
    Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Edinburgh)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.9
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.8
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  • A
    October 26th, 2025
    5
    Good choices for Hotels , well thought out stops , timely shopping sprees ..smooth travels with beautiful tour bus .....
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  • M
    October 13th, 2025
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    The trip was a great taste of the many places in Ireland and Scotland. Pretty fast paced and would have enjoyed two...
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  • Highlights of Ireland & Scotland reviewer 3
    September 18th, 2025
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    All the most major sites along the path of the tour were well illuminated by a very knowledgeable, highly capable,...
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  • Highlights of Ireland & Scotland reviewer 4
    September 17th, 2025
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    The tour was a perfect introduction to Ireland and Scotland. The tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and...
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    September 11th, 2025
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    The tour itself had a great mix of interesting stops and travel through scenic regions. It never felt like an over...
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  • Highlights of Ireland & Scotland reviewer 6
    June 2nd, 2025
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    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour although it was a bit rushed in some parts, & it would have been great to see a little...
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    May 9th, 2025
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    Our COSMOS tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Bob Kenny was so knowledgeable and a real treat to get to know...
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  • Highlights of Ireland & Scotland reviewer 8
    November 17th, 2024
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    I appreciated Bill, our tour guide, allowed us to your the Waterford factory. It was a bucket list item and because...
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  • Highlights of Ireland & Scotland reviewer 9
    November 7th, 2024
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    It was great, I totally understand recommend this trip to everyone. Ireland was great and Scotland was amazing. Wish...
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  • M
    October 12th, 2024
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    The guide and bus driver: Tom and Yiordan were amazing people. The schedule was my problem. I don’t mind the early...
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  • C

    Carlos

    Asked on January 22nd, 2026

    Looking to tour Scotland/Ireland in a smaller group then 60 on a bus. Do you do those tours?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2026

      The maximum number of passengers we allow on this tour is 48.

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    Larry

    Asked on January 22nd, 2026

    Does this tour go into St Patrick's Cathedral for a tour in Dublin? Does this tour go into the Waterford Crystal Factory for a tour? Tour doesn't list included sites toured?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2026

      You will only be driving by the St. Patrick's Cathedral and there is not a visit to Waterford Crystal Factory included.

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    Katrina

    Asked on January 1st, 2026

    Can we book extra nights at the end of our trip in Edinburgh?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2026

      We will be able to add up to two additional nights at the end of the tour at the rate of $273 per person per night. These nights are on request and will need to be approved by our Operations Department.

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    Vincent

    Asked on December 1st, 2025

    Where can find the details of the optional tours?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2025

      Optional excursions include: Guinness Storehouse Visit and Supper, Taylors Irish Cabaret, Tramore Pub Evening, Jaunting Car Ride, Medieval Castle Banquet, Scottish Evening, Royal Yacht Britannia and Dinner

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      Vincent

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      When will the prices for optional tours be available?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2025

      Pricing and booking is available 90 days prior.

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    Ann

    Asked on November 10th, 2025

    does the Highlights of Ireland and Scotland actually see the golf course in St. Andrews

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten November 2025

      We have a stop in St. Andrews to visit the Golf Club. Your time spent there will be depend on how long it takes you to get there. There may be delays.

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      Ann

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      Not understanding your response. Does your tour include actually going to the golf course at St. Andrews?

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      Ann

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      will someone answer this question now or will I get an email later with my answer?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes, the tour does include a visit to the St. Andrews golf course. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.

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    Judith

    Asked on November 10th, 2025

    Are pre and after trip extensions available? Can or do you arrange flights to US?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten November 2025

      We can add up to two additional nights at the beginning of the tour at the rate of $229 CAD per person per night and $231 CAD per person per night for up to two additional nights at the end of the tour. We do not arrange flight to the start and end of the tour, you will be responsible for booking your flights independently.

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    Donald

    Asked on October 4th, 2025

    Could you please provide a list of optional activities along with their prices? Are arrival and departure transfers available?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2025

      We do not have a list of optional excursions. However, on our website, by expanding the day-by-day itinerary will provide the name of the excursions. Please note they are available to purchase 90 days prior to departure. Airport transfers are an additional cost of AUD85.00 per person, each way. Please note we can only provide the service for flights arriving into Dublin between 6am - 1pm and for flights departing Edinburgh between 6am - 2pm.

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    Bill

    Asked on October 3rd, 2025

    Is there an option for the air flights to be included? Also, is there transport from airport to hotel?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2025

      We do not have an option to include flights. We do offer airport transfers to the hotel at $55 USD per person. Flights must arrive between 6AM-1PM.

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    Dana

    Asked on August 4th, 2025

    What are the costs of the six extra activities for the Tour Highlights of Ireland & Scotland?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten August 2025

      Optional Excursions are not confirmed and published until 60-90 days prior to your scheduled departure. Once confirmed, you will receive the list with prices and descriptions to each activity.

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      Dana

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Do I have to sign on without knowing the optional excursions costs? Will I only get 50% refund if I cancel 30 days before?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten August 2025

      Pricing and availability is subject to change based on time of travel. Optional excursions are operated by a Third Party so we cannot guarantee pricing and availability until booking is confirmed and within 60-90 days of travel.

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    Keith

    Asked on July 21st, 2025

    Are the tours based on double occupancy? How do accommodations work when there are 3 people? Can we do triple occupancy? Will price of tour change in that instance?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2025

      We can accommodate your party of three all in one room or you can have two in one room and one in another room. If one guest would like to be in a single room, there will be an additional $560 Single Supplement fee.

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      Keith

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      1-how much would it be if all optional tours were included? 2-is airport shuttle included? 3-are hotels centrally located at each stop (close to restaurants/pubs etc) 4-breakfast everyday? Dinner? Is there just 3 dinners offered and we have to look after ourselves for the other days? 5-vaccinations? Is proof of vaccinations required? 6-what is the charge if we decided to spend an additional day/night after the tour is over?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2025

      Optional excursions are not confirmed and available to view and purchase 60 - 90 days prior to your scheduled departure. We can add arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $70 CAD per person per transfer. Our hotels are usually city centered, however, if the hotels are on the outskirts of town there will be a restaurant on the property. We will include breakfast on 11 days of the tour and dinner on 3 days. We will not have lunch included on any days. You will be responsible for any meals not included in the tour. You are not required to provide proof of vaccinations for any of our tours. We can add up to two additional nights at the beginning and end of the tour at the rate of $188 CAD per night per person and $178 CAD per person per night at the end of the tour.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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