May 1 - 12, 2027
Discover the highlights of Ireland and Scotland on this scenic journey from Dublin to Edinburgh. Explore Dublin’s historic streets before travelling through Kilkenny, Waterford and Blarney, then continue to Killarney and the spectacular Ring of Kerry. Along the way, visit the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, lively Galway, Donegal Bay, Derry and the incredible Giant’s Causeway before continuing to Belfast.
Cross the Irish Sea into Scotland and experience some of the country’s most iconic scenery, including Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms. Visit charming Pitlochry and St. Andrews, the home of golf, before finishing in historic Edinburgh. This tour combines beautiful landscapes, fascinating history and some of the most memorable sights in Ireland and Scotland.
Highlights:
- Hoist a pint in a Dublin Pub
- Acquire the “Gift of the Gab” at Blarney Castle
- Be Awed by the Giant’s Causeway
- Search for “Nessie” as you gaze over Loch Ness
- Hike the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
- Relax and enjoy this tour escorted by an experienced Canadian Tour Leader and an expert Local Guide
RATES: VALID May 1 to 12, 2027
Tour Cost per person based on double occupancy: CAD $4,641.00 per person
Single Room Supplement: CAD $1,223.00
Tour price includes:
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary or similar, based on twin share
- All transfers and transportation are by private, air-conditioned coach (One Group transfer meeting one flight only on arrival and departure is included)
- Fully escorted by a Canadian Tour Leader and a local guide
- Entrances as noted below:
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- Giant’s Causeway
- Titanic Belfast
- Edinburgh Castle
- Experiences & Other Services:
- Killarney jaunting car ride on day 5
- Derry City walking tour on day 8
- Single journey on a ferry (as foot passengers) from Belfast to Cairnryan on day 9
- Guided tour of Edinburgh
- Meals as noted below:
- 10 x Breakfasts
- 2 X Dinners
- Local taxes on accommodation and sightseeing tours
- Hotel porterage (1 piece of luggage per person)
Singles wishing to share: We often receive requests from solo travellers who would prefer to share accommodation. If you are interested in travelling with a companion, please let us know. McPhail Travel will do our best to help match you with another traveller who is also looking to share; however, a suitable match cannot be guaranteed.
Insurance: Emergency medical insurance is mandatory for all travellers. Cancellation and trip interruption insurance are optional but strongly recommended. McPhail Travel would be happy to provide a quote and review available coverage options with you.
Not included: Travel insurance, Airport Transfers, International Air Fare.
Payment Schedule:
Tour Deposit: $500.00 per person
Final Payment: February 17, 2027
Forms of Payment: Cheque, Visa and Master Card or e-transfer.
McPhail Travel Group Leader: A McPhail Travel group leader will accompany the group for the duration of the tour provided a minimum of 16 passengers are booked and travelling as part of the group. Should the group not reach the minimum of 16 passengers, the Cosmos tour will still operate according to the supplier’s terms, but a McPhail Travel group leader will not accompany the group.
Itinerary
May 1 - Welcome to Dublin
Dublin: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel (or similar 4*) for 2 nights
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover the vibrant Irish capital. Toast Ireland with an optional excursion to learn about the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world's most popular beers on this fascinating tour, tasting, and dinner at Dublin's legendary Guinness Storehouse.
May 2 - Discover Dublin - Breakfast
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions to start your day in the “Fair City” with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street; elegant Georgian squares with their tall red-brick townhouses, multi-hued doors, and wrought-iron-decorated windows; Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College; and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Why not end the day with an optional dinner evening at the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret? Enjoy a bit of craic (conversation) with this popular optional outing featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.
May 3 - Dublin to Tramore - Breakfast and Dinner
Tramore: The Majestic Hotel (or similar 4*) for 1 night
Kilkenny, with its medieval cobblestone streets and old-world charm, is your first destination today. There is time to stroll through pretty lanes with vibrantly painted houses and enjoy a morning coffee. Continue on to Waterford, famous for its exquisite crystal, before arriving at the seaside resort of Tramore. Take a scenic drive to a traditional pub with a local musician ready to entertain you and give you wonderful memories of this beautiful country.
May 4 – Tramore to Killarney - Breakfast
Killarney: Killarney Court Hotel (or similar 4*) for 1 night
The first of today’s highlights is Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal. At Kenmare, join part of the Ring of Kerry, and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort town of Killarney.
May 5 – Killarney to Adare - Breakfast
Adare: Woodlands House Hotel & Spa (or similar 4*) for 1 night
In Killarney this morning, there is time for an optional horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the National Park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. Then to Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Its main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings and thatched cottages, medieval monasteries, ruins, and a picturesque village park.
May 6 – Adare to Sligo - Breakfast and Dinner
Sligo: Southern Hotel Sligo (or similar 4*) for 1 night
Breathtaking scenery awaits you today. Start with a visit to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher rising over 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and Clare coast. Then, cross the limestone plateau of the Burren and stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Your destination for tonight is Sligo.
May 7 - Sligo to Belfast
Belfast: Leonardo Hotel Belfast (or similar 4*) for 1 night
Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry, the walled city on the banks of the Foyle River. Continue on to the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear how, millions of years ago, the more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed. Stay overnight in the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built.
May 8 - Belfast to Glasgow - Breakfast
Belfast: Moxy Glasgow Merchant City (or similar 4*) for 1 night
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the capital city of Northern Ireland before boarding the ferry for the Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan. On your way to Glasgow, stop in Alloway, the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns.
May 9 – Glasgow to Highlands - Breakfast and Dinner
Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond and proceed via wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis, and Fort Augustus. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster on the way to Culloden Moor, where the Jacobite Rising, with Bonnie Prince Charlie at its helm, came to a tragic end at the hands of the Hanoverians.
May 10 - Highlands to Edinburgh - Breakfast
Travel through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, the Victorian resort town set amid beautiful scenery. Then, head to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing. Finally, cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. We have an optional tour suggestion for this evening – no trip to Scotland is complete without an authentic Scottish evening filled with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and, of course, the
unforgettable Ceremony of the Haggis!
May 11 - Edinburgh - Breakfast
Edinburgh: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield (or similar 4*) for 2 nights
A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Enjoy morning sightseeing with a Local Guide who introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Your afternoon is at leisure. Join an optional excursion this afternoon and get the royal treatment! Discover what life was like aboard Queen Elizabeth II’s floating residence on an exciting visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by dinner and wine at an excellent local restaurant!
May 12 - Edinburgh - Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Edinburgh Airport for your onward journey home, concluding your Irish and Scottish adventure.
Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel your booking, McPhail Travel must be notified immediately in writing. All bookings are subject to the applicable cancellation terms and conditions of Cosmos. For a complete list of Cosmos terms and conditions, please refer to the link provided: CLICK HERE. Airfare, additional travel arrangements, and other components may be subject to separate cancellation or change penalties. Any applicable airfare terms will be reviewed at the time of booking.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
