The British Isles In Depth
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Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND 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.
Day 2 - LONDON What's your pleasure? Today is devoted to exploring on your own or enjoying our exciting program of optional activities. You may choose to join a Local Guide for an optional morning sightseeing tour of the city's famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, 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. Later, maybe visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the River Thames. (B)
Day 3 - LONDON - OXFORD - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - LEEDS 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 Leeds. (B,D)Today's Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Day 4 - LEEDS - YORK - NEWCASTLE 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: 108 mi/ 174 km
Day 5 - NEWCASTLE - JEDBURGH, SCOTLAND - EDINBURGH 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. A suggestion for this evening: a traditional Scottish night out with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B)Today's Distance: 117 mi/188 km
Day 6 - EDINBURGH Your choice today: an optional morning excursion to Rosslyn Chapel, made world-famous by Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, and also one of Scotland's most remarkable buildings. You will have ample time to visit the 15th-century medieval chapel and the visitor centre, and to take photographs of the ruins of Rosslyn Castle. Later, an optional tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia with dinner. For departures August 4, August 11 and August 18, tickets are included for tonight's performance of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)
Day 7 - EDINBURGH - ST. ANDREWS - PITLOCHRY - CULLODEN MOOR - INVERNESS - STRATHPEFFER 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
Day 8 - STRATHPEFFER. WEST COAST EXCURSION 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. Our recommendation for this afternoon: join the optional Loch Ness Experience, which includes a cruise on the loch, followed by supper. (B)Today's Distance: 123 mi/ 198 km
Day 9 - STRATHPEFFER - FORT WILLIAM - GLASGOW 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,D)Today's Distance: 183 mi/ 295 km
Day 10 - GLASGOW - ALLOWAY - BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND 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
Day 11 - BELFAST - GIANT'S CAUSEWAY - DERRY - SLIGO, IRELAND 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 Sligo, tonight's destination. (B,D)Today's Distance: 203 mi/ 327 km
Day 12 - SLIGO - GALWAY - CLIFFS OF MOHER - LIMERICK Travel south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops and a busy cafe and bar culture. Then, cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Tonight, a chance to attend an optional medieval banquet at a historic castle. (B)Today's Distance: 181 mi/ 291 km
Day 13 - LIMERICK - DINGLE PENINSULA - KILLARNEY 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: 154 mi/ 249 km
Day 14 - KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION 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. Then, a special optional adventure: take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the national park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. (B)Today's Distance: 100 mi / 160 km
Day 15 - KILLARNEY - BLARNEY - DUNGARVAN - TRAMORE More 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. Tonight, maybe join an optional pub tour before dinner at your hotel. (B,D)Today's Distance: 131 mi/ 211 km
Day 16 - TRAMORE - WATERFORD - KILKENNY - DUBLIN On 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. Afternoon arrival in Dublin"top off the day with an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter. (B)Today's Distance: 128 mi/ 205 km
Day 17 - DUBLIN A 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's optional dinner excursion is to the famous Guinness Storehouse. (B)
Day 18 - DUBLIN - CAERNARFON, WALES - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND Take 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
Day 19 - LIVERPOOL - BUILTH WELLS, WALES - BRECON - CARDIFF A 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. Tonight's optional excursion is an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner. (B)Today's Distance: 184 mi/ 296 km
Day 20 - CARDIFF - BATH, ENGLAND - GLASTONBURY - WIDECOMBE - PLYMOUTH Across 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
Day 21 - PLYMOUTH. LOOE EXCURSION Today'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
Day 22 - PLYMOUTH - STONEHENGE - LONDON An 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 out on the town? (B)Today's Distance: 215 mi/ 346 km
Day 23 - LONDONYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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| Tour Name | The British Isles In Depth | ||||||
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| Tour Duration | 23 Days | ||||||
| Start City: | London | ||||||
| End City: | London | ||||||
| Price From | $4,629.00 See in Cart
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| 2024-06-23 | $4,959.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-07-07 | $4,959.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2024-09-22 | $4,939.00 | See in Cart | |
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Features
- Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners with choice of menus
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ALLOWAY|ARMADALE|ATLANTIC OCEAN|BATH|BELFAST|BELLEEK|BERWICK-UPON-TWEED|BLARNEY|BRECON BEACONS|BRIGHTON|BRITAIN|BUILTH WELLS|CAIRNRYAN|CARDIFF|CELTIC SEA|CLIFFS OF MOHER|CO_BRITAIN|CO_BRITAIN_IRELAND|CO_EUROPE|CO_IRELAND|CO_WAIVE_SINGLE_SUPPLEMENT|COTSWOLDS|CULLODEN MOOR|DARTMOOR|DERRY|DINGLE PENINSULA|DUBLIN|DUNGARVAN|EDINBURGH|ENGLAND|ENGLISH CHANNEL|ENNIS|EUROPE|FORT WILLIAM|GALWAY|GIANTS CAUSEWAY|GLASGOW|GLASTONBURY|GLEN COE|HIGHLANDS|HOLYHEAD|INVERNESS|IRELAND|IRISH SEA|ISLE OF ANGLESEY|ISLE OF SKYE|KILKENNY|KILLARNEY|KILLIMER|LIVERPOOL|LOCH LOMOND|LONDON|LOOE|MALLAIG|NEWCASTLE|NORTH BERWICK|NORTH SEA|NORTHERN IRELAND|OXFORD|PITLOCHRY|PLYMOUTH|Private Touring|RING OF KERRY|ROYAL DEESIDE|SCOTLAND|SLIGO|SNOWDONIA|ST ANDREWS|STONEHENGE|STRATFORD-UPON-AVON|STRATHPEFFER|TA_ENGLAND|TARBERT|TRAMORE|TWEED|ULLAPOOL|UNITED KINGDOM|VALUE VACATION|WALES|WATERFORD|WETHERBY|WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR|YORK
- Travelers Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations"with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, a return Irish Sea ferry crossing, and a boat across the Shannon estuary. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
Special departures:Departures August 4, August 11 and 18 include The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
- Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $5,546*18 guests in a party: $1,234*
- UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape|Forth Road Bridge|Frontiers of the Roman Empire|Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath
- Notes
Headsets on tour except for London
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The British Isles in Depth
