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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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Stonehenge's ancient mysteries
- Admire Bath's stunning Roman architecture
- Take a panoramic drive on the Ring of Kerry
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and see the Crown Jewels
- Tour the historic city of York and York Minster
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
- Day 2 LONDON
- Day 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–WIDECOMBE–PLYMOUTH
- Day 4 PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES
- Day 5 CARDIFF–TENBY–TRAMORE, IRELAND
- Day 6 TRAMORE–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY
- Day 7 KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION
- Day 8 KILLARNEY–DINGLE PENINSULA–ADARE–SHANNON
- Day 9 SHANNON–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–DUBLIN
- Day 10 DUBLIN
- Day 11 DUBLIN–CAERNARFON, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
- Day 12 LIVERPOOL–LAKE DISTRICT–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
- Day 13 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–HIGHLANDS
- Day 14 HIGHLANDS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
- Day 15 EDINBURGH
- Day 16 EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND–LEEDS
- Day 17 LEEDS–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON
- Day 18 LONDON
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
Novotel London West
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 17Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
HotelDays 3, 4Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Majestic Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Killarney Court Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7, 8Treacys Oakwood Hotel
HotelDays 8, 9Maldron Hotel Merrion Road
HotelDays 9, 10, 11Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
HotelDays 11, 12Moxy Glasgow Merchant City
HotelDays 12, 13Strathspey Hotel
HotelDays 13, 14Novotel Edinburgh Park
HotelDays 14, 15, 16Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth
HotelDays 16, 17
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Operated by
Cosmos
Number of tours
210
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- WMWendy· June 5th, 2025Anna, our guide, was excellent. She was very informative, knew her history of the area very well, had a quick wit and a great sense of humor, was so calm no matter the situation and treated everyone within the tour with courtesy and equal. Our driver, Steve, was tremendous and the calmest driver I have encountered, no matter the lack of space at times. Both made this trip a wonderful experience! Thanks for having us on the tour! Wendy/Chuck McIndoo, CanadaShow moreTrip date: May 2025
- RSRobert· October 5th, 2024Nothing grand about this tour, in no particular order, no meet and greet with others or group leader, major discussion about paying crazy gratuity to guide and driver within an hour of departure, driving way to fast and in my opinion in a dangerous way for the duration of the drivers term even making passengers vomit. The whole trip was one big rush rush rush with only 3 hotels of any quality the rest total rubbish some even without lifts, Only one supplied evening dinner was of quality but was spoiled by the operator as we didn’t arrive until after 8 pm to eat. I could go on but simply say it was rubbish and not recommended to anyone you are friends with.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- DBDavid· September 26th, 2024This was a great tour and we had a wonderful time.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
NANCY· September 25th, 2024Excellent holiday! Well organized and felt taken care of.Show moreTrip date: September 2024- SRSteve· September 9th, 2024Some parts could be improved, such us hotels,excursions. The tour director Stuart and Pedro the driver were excellent.Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- Trevor· September 6th, 2024We saw everything with variations some within the control of the tour guide some not , it was made up as we went along within the bounds of the general outlines of the tour , over all the rest of the travellers were great with the odd exceptions on various days , this was conducive to alcohol consumption which was used as a pain relief for the continuous narration and DJing by the tour guide who had good days n bad , being 35 he boarded on bullying his captive audience , who by the way were old enough to be his Grandparents or at the very least his Mum n Dad , NO USE OF TOILET ON THE BUS , the to test the theory we will drive for two and a half hours between toilet stops , THIS IS BAD THE ELDERLY ARE SUBJECT YO POOR BOWL AND BLADDER CONTROL DUE TO AGE , being oblivious to this or ignorant of the fact we plowed on from great hotels to cheap rubbish , WITH STAIRS FOR THE AVERAGE 65 yo 80 year old people to manage their suitcases , NOT GOOD ! It became worse as we went on , being filled with our travel guides interpretation of history , but being Northern Irish n having attended 4 Universities ( not sure of degrees obtained if any) there was little he could be told , or discuss , even though his captives the mature aged people on the bus had more life skills in their little finger than his interpretation of history and life , lucky he has room to grow in maturity and age wise , the Bus driver Meirion was highly skilled n kept us safe even to the point of rectifying miss information on meeting places for us to return to the bus a true gentleman , The tour generally covered a vast arena of history and events , so it could be said to be a Glimpse of the UK , history and events , so as a review in stars ( remember the parameters are like your hotel star rating ! Coach n Captain 5 stars ( except the toilet thing) Tour guide . 4 stars ( he did his best for his age ) Accomodation . 2 to 3 stars ( some by the tour guides own admission were pretty rough n not conducive to the elderly people on the trip) Food . 1 2 stars , Generally ok ,breakfasts n some dinners Tipping for service re Tour guide and Coach Captain was a main concern and worry to the HAIR OF GREY FEET OF CLAY brigade , the request was over the top and being reminded of gratuity rewards was only more confronting , do you not pay these people the appropriate reward for effort ? The extra activities on the tour were what’s known as “ kick back activity” except for the ones incorporated in the initial cost . Otherwise the tour was as is its wearing just from the travelling point of view but Im not sure of any other way , to see what we saw Star rating for the trip 3 out of a possible5Show moreTrip date: July 2024
- DMDonna· July 1st, 2024The trip was well organised and enjoyable Tour leader Angela was so full of knowledge incredible lovely claim lady as well we enjoyed this tour very much.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- SVSTEPHANUS· June 16th, 2024Really great tour, it was well planned and the sights and places we saw were fantastic. The tour guide was really knowledgeable, and he passed on so much information to us, he was incredible. The bus driver too was very good and drove safely.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- Steve· May 28th, 2024Amazing trip,great people and very well organized BUT bring your patience with you its a long day on the bus ..Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- ACraig· July 9th, 2023Well organised with great driver and director.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- B
Beate
Asked on February 17th, 2025What is the hotel name and location for the tour?
CosmosOperator•Written February 2025The hotel name for this is NOVOTEL LONDON WEST. Our hotels are subject to change outside of 30days.
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Arthur
Asked on February 9th, 2025Are you able to cater for gluten free option
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
Yes. Gluten Free options can be arranged. We will not this down, however, be sure to also speak to your guide once you join the tour.
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Ali
Asked on February 8th, 2025Can I apply both my Tour Radar credits and my Cosmos credit on this May 3, 2025 tour?
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
We will be able to apply your $275 CAD Welcome Back Credit to your booking once you are booked and deposited. Tour Radar will be able to advise if they will be able to apply their credit.
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Bill
Asked on January 10th, 2025Could you see Hadrians Wall and Antonine Wall on the Grand Tour of the British Isles
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2025
Hardin's Wall is a part of of the tour. You will not be seeing Antonine Wall.
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Michelle
Asked on January 2nd, 2025How many people are expected on this tour
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2025
This departure can accommodate up to 35 guest.
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Anthony
Asked on December 19th, 2024Does this trip include windsor
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
This tour does not include Windsor, but we typically offer an optional excursion to Windsor which can be pre-purchased prior to travel.
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Anthony
Traveler•Written December 2024So if I sign up for an optional excursion to Windsor, what would that entail since I would pre-pay?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
Optional excursions can be purchased 90 days prior to departure. The Windsor Castle excursion includes hotel pick up and drop off. You only need to meet the transfer at the hotel lobby at the appointed starting time.
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Anthony
Traveler•Written December 2024Does this trip include Donegal And Scottish highlands?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
This tour travels through the Scottish highlands, but not through Donegal.
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Anthony
Traveler•Written December 2024Have there been any improvements for the concerns of the patrons on the September and October 2024 for this particular tour? Concerns about drivers driving too fast and tour guides that are possibly rude and no emergency use for the restroom on the charter due to a 2 1/2 hour next stop.
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
Our drivers adhere to all speed limits and traffic laws. We do not retain contracted workers involved in significant issues. Restrooms on the motor coach are for emergency use only. We have planned stops strategically placed to ensure comfort with breaks for restroom, stretching, and snacks.
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Gregory
Asked on November 17th, 2024I want to request for you to find a roommate for me. The single supplement with higher cost is not an option for me. But I am traveling alone, Can you arrange a roommate for me?
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
We no longer allow single travelers share accommodations if they are not traveling together or are their family. Having you share a room with a stranger is not an option.
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Robyn
Asked on November 9th, 2024What is the name of the tour company
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
This tour is with Cosmos tours.
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Pauline
Asked on October 23rd, 2024Is this a guaranteed tour
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
The 23rd August, 2025 date is not yet a guaranteed departure. However, if you were flexible, the Aug 30th, 2025 departure would be.
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Laurie
Asked on September 28th, 2024How do I join the tour, are there uk pickup points?
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
Depending on where you are in the UK we can look at flights to get you to London or you can make your own way to the hotel for day 1.
Good to Know
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