View allIt was a bucket list item and because of Bill rearranging our schedule, just a tad, made our trip.
Carolyn, traveled in November
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- Gold Operator
- Cosmos
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore vibrant Dublin and its historic sites
- Visit Kilkenny's medieval streets and Waterford
- Kiss the Blarney Stone and shop in Blarney
- See the Cliffs of Moher and Galway's lively streets
- Tour Edinburgh Castle and enjoy Scottish culture
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
- Day 2 DUBLIN
- Day 3 DUBLIN–KILKENNY–WATERFORD–TRAMORE
- Day 4 TRAMORE–BLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY
- Day 5 KILLARNEY–ADARE
- Day 6 ADARE–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO
- Day 7 SLIGO-DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
- Day 8 BELFAST–ALLOWAY, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
- Day 9 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM– FORT AUGUSTUS–CULLODEN MOOR–HIGHLANDS
- Day 10 HIGHLANDS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
- Day 11 EDINBURGH
- Day 12 EDINBURGH
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Clayton Leopardstown
HotelDays 1, 2Killarney Court Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Woodlands House Hotel & Spa
HotelDays 5, 6Southern Hotel Sligo
HotelDays 6, 7Leonardo Hotel Belfast
HotelDays 7, 8Moxy Glasgow Merchant City
HotelDays 8, 9Strathspey Hotel
HotelDays 9, 10Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
HotelDays 10, 11
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Cosmos
Number of tours
219
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- APAnn· October 26th, 2025Good choices for Hotels , well thought out...Show more
Trip date: October 2025 - MMaureen· October 13th, 2025The trip was a great taste of the many places...Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- David· September 18th, 2025All the most major sites along the path of the...Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- Gregg· September 18th, 2025The tour was a perfect introduction to Ireland...Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- SFSachin· September 11th, 2025The tour itself had a great mix of interesting...Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- Jan Geoff· June 2nd, 2025We thoroughly enjoyed our tour although it was...Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- PRPatricia· May 9th, 2025Our COSMOS tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Bob Kenny was so knowledgeable and a real treat to get to know over 12 days. Barry our driver was amazing as well. We will look at other COSMOS tours for our future travel plans and will highly recommend your company to friends and family. Thank you all for a most enjoyable trip! Pat & George RandallShow moreTrip date: April 2025
- Carolyn· November 17th, 2024I appreciated Bill, our tour guide, allowed us to your the Waterford factory. It was a bucket list item and because of Bill rearranging our schedule, just a tad, made our trip. Thank you so much. We are currently planning our next adventure and will definitely use Tour Radar in the future.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Randall J· November 7th, 2024It was great, I totally understand recommend this trip to everyone. Ireland was great and Scotland was amazing. Wish we had more time in Edinburgh. Do the tour folks.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- MAMaria· October 12th, 2024The guide and bus driver: Tom and Yiordan were amazing people. The schedule was my problem. I don’t mind the early hours to leave a location. It was the arriving late to a destination that bothered me. We stopped along the way in places that could have been shortened or not stopped at all! For example, the museum, parks, etc. That way we could have seen more of Belfast, Glasgow, and other big cities. etc. It’s seemed that we always arrived late and nothing to do! Also many of the otels were too far center and OLD without working lifts, etc.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday8 May, 2026To Tuesday19 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $3,069 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- V
Vincent
Asked on December 1st, 2025Where can find the details of the optional tours?
CosmosOperator•Written December 2025Optional 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
Traveler•Written December 2025When will the prices for optional tours be available?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2025
Pricing and booking is available 90 days prior.
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Ann
Asked on November 10th, 2025does the Highlights of Ireland and Scotland actually see the golf course in St. Andrews
- CosmosOperator•Written 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
Traveler•Written November 2025Not understanding your response. Does your tour include actually going to the golf course at St. Andrews?
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Ann
Traveler•Written November 2025will someone answer this question now or will I get an email later with my answer?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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 9th, 2025Are pre and after trip extensions available? Can or do you arrange flights to US?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2025Could you please provide a list of optional activities along with their prices? Are arrival and departure transfers available?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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 2nd, 2025Is there an option for the air flights to be included? Also, is there transport from airport to hotel?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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, 2025What are the costs of the six extra activities for the Tour Highlights of Ireland & Scotland?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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
Traveler•Written August 2025Do I have to sign on without knowing the optional excursions costs? Will I only get 50% refund if I cancel 30 days before?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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 20th, 2025Are 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?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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
Traveler•Written July 20251-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?
- CosmosOperator•Written 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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Paul
Asked on June 25th, 2025What about transportation back to Dublin to catch flight back home? Do you arrange it? How much?
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2025
We can offer arrival and departure transfers to your booking. The rate for the transfers would be $55 USD per transfer.
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Kelly
Asked on June 22nd, 2025I'd like to know whether you off senior and/or military discounts.
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2025
We do not offer a senior or military discount on any of our tours.
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Nick
Asked on June 14th, 2025Is the giants causeway a stop and tour for a drive by? How long can you stay there?
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2025
The Giant's Causeway is a stop included in the tour. I am unable to advise the length of time you will be able to spend at the location. Once you arrive on tour, the Tour Director will be able to give you more specific information.
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