From Dublin to London
From Dublin to London
$1898
From Dublin to London
9 Days Starting in Dublin, Ireland and ending in London, England
Visiting: Ireland, Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Ennis, Adare, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dungarvan, Tramore, Blarney, Cardiff, London
Tour operator:
Tour code:
9040-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Dublin to London, exploring the rich cultural tapestry and stunning landscapes of England, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Wales. Begin in Dublin with its vibrant streets and historic landmarks, then traverse the picturesque Irish countryside, visiting Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, and the charming village of Adare. Experience the breathtaking Ring of Kerry and the enchanting town of Killarney. Cross the Irish Sea to Wales, discovering Cardiff's historic sites before heading to England. Marvel at the Roman relics in Bath and the ancient wonder of Stonehenge, culminating your adventure in the bustling metropolis of London. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including the Bonnington Dublin Hotel and the Novotel London West, and savor local flavors with included breakfasts and dinners. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and historical exploration.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Dublin,Ireland
Location: Ireland, Dublin
Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover the vibrant Irish capital, and maybe join an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse.
Day 2: Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Meals Included: 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. Why not end the day with an optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter?
Day 3: Dublin,Galway,Cliffs Of Moher,Ennis
Location: Cliffs of Moher, Dublin, Galway, Ennis
Accommodation Name: Auburn Lodge Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head for dairy-farm country in the heart of the “Emerald Isle.” Stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, cross the glacial-era limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher and enjoy amazing vistas of the Clare coast. Tonight, we offer an optional excursion is a medieval-themed banquet.Today’s Distance: 204 mi/ 330 km
Day 4: Ennis,Adare,Ring Of Kerry,Killarney
Location: Ennis, Adare, Killarney, Ring of Kerry
Accommodation Name: Killarney Court Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stop for photos in Adare, one of Ireland’s prettiest villages, beautifully set in woods along the Maigue River, with thatched cottages lining its wide main street. In County Kerry, join the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive. Focus your camera on sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Later, discover Killarney, a town full of history, heritage, and world-class hospitality. A special optional adventure is available: take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the National Park.Today’s Distance: 178 mi/ 292 km
Day 5: Killarney,Blarney,Dungarvan,Tramore
Location: Dungarvan, Tramore, Blarney, Killarney
Accommodation Name: Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Move on across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, famous for its magical Stone of Eloquence. You will have time to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal, or perhaps walk up to the castle. Drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city, and via Dungarvan to Tramore, a charming seaside resort. Later, you might like to join an optional pub tour before dinner at your hotel.Today’s Distance: 132 mi/ 212 km
Day 6: Tramore,Cardiff,Wales
Location: Cardiff
Accommodation Name: Novotel Cardiff
Meals Included: Breakfast
An early start for the short drive to Rosslare. In just under four hours, you cross St. George’s Channel by ferry to South Wales. Continue through rich dairy farmland to Cardiff, where an orientation drive introduces you to the capital’s major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. Tonight, why not join an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner?Today’s Distance: 242 mi/ 390 km
Day 7: Cardiff,Bath,England,Stonehenge,London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Novotel London West
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your day begins with a drive across the spectacular Severn Bridge into England. Stop in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Roman relics, before visiting Stonehenge, one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe. Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then discover the ancient landscape on foot. After arriving in London around 3:30 pm, how about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town?Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km
Day 8: London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Novotel London West
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is for 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. 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 Thames River.
Day 9: London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including The Bonnington Dublin Hotel, Auburn Lodge Hotel, Killarney Court Hotel, Majestic Hotel, Novotel Cardiff, and Novotel London West.
-
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 2 dinners with choice of menus.
-
Tour Director
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions to start your day in Dublin.
-
Orientation Drive
Orientation drive in Dublin, Cardiff, and other locations.
-
Ferry Crossing
Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry to South Wales.
-
Visits and Excursions
Visits to various locations including Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Tramore, Cardiff, Bath, and Stonehenge.
-
UNESCO Sites
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the City of Bath and Stonehenge.
-
Headsets
Headsets available on tour except for London.
What's Not Included
-
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse, Irish cabaret evening, medieval-themed banquet, horse-drawn jaunting car ride, pub tour, Welsh entertainment and dinner, sightseeing tour of London, visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London, and Taste of London excursion with dinner and Thames River cruise.
-
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks.
-
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
-
Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
-
Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 2 dinners with choice of menus
Notes
Headsets available on tour except for London
UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Stonehenge|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath
Accommodation
Stay at the Bonnington Dublin Hotel, a modern business-oriented hotel located 3km north of Dublin City center. Enjoy the gracious Auburn Lodge Hotel amid landscaped gardens, and the Killarney Court Hotel with its neo-gothic style decor. Relax at the award-winning Majestic Hotel in Tramore, the Novotel Cardiff near Cardiff Bay, and the Novotel London West in Hammersmith.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably by coach through Ireland and the UK, with a ferry crossing from Rosslare to South Wales. Enjoy scenic drives along the Ring of Kerry and through the English countryside, including stops at iconic landmarks such as Stonehenge and Bath.
Check out our Q&As
-
What optional activities are available in Dublin?
In Dublin, you can join an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse on the first day. On the second day, you can end the day with an optional Irish cabaret evening, which includes dinner, dance, song, and laughter.
-
What can I expect to see during the orientation drive in Dublin?
During the orientation drive in Dublin, you will see statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares with tall red brick townhouses, multi-hued doors and wrought-iron decorated windows, Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
-
What are the highlights of the visit to the Cliffs of Moher?
At the Cliffs of Moher, you will visit the spectacular 668-foot cliffs and enjoy amazing vistas of the Clare coast.
-
What is special about the village of Adare?
Adare is one of Ireland’s prettiest villages, beautifully set in woods along the Maigue River, with thatched cottages lining its wide main street.
-
What optional activities are available in Killarney?
In Killarney, a special optional adventure is available where you can take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the National Park.
-
What can I do in Blarney?
In Blarney, you will have time to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal, or perhaps walk up to the castle to see the famous Stone of Eloquence.
-
What will I see during the orientation drive in Cardiff?
During the orientation drive in Cardiff, you will see major attractions such as Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings.
-
What are the main attractions in Bath?
In Bath, you will visit the elegant Georgian city, which is famous for its Roman relics.
-
What can I expect at Stonehenge?
At Stonehenge, you will explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions and discover the ancient landscape on foot.
-
What optional activities are available in London?
In London, you can join a Local Guide for an optional morning sightseeing tour of the city’s famous landmarks, visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London, and join an optional Taste of London excursion with dinner followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
-
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
-
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Oct
2025 Apr
2026 May
2026 Jun
2026 Jul
2026 Aug
2026 Sep
2026 Oct
2026
Sunday - Monday
Apr 20, 2025 - Apr 28, 2025Sunday - Monday
May 04, 2025 - May 12, 2025Sunday - Monday
May 18, 2025 - May 26, 2025Sunday - Monday
Jun 01, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025Sunday - Monday
Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 23, 2025Sunday - Monday
Jun 29, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025Sunday - Monday
Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025Sunday - Monday
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025Sunday - Monday
Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025Sunday - Monday
Aug 24, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025Sunday - Monday
Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025Sunday - Monday
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025Sunday - Monday
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025Sunday - Monday
Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026Sunday - Monday
May 03, 2026 - May 11, 2026Sunday - Monday
May 17, 2026 - May 25, 2026Sunday - Monday
May 31, 2026 - Jun 08, 2026Sunday - Monday
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026Sunday - Monday
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026Sunday - Monday
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026Sunday - Monday
Jul 26, 2026 - Aug 03, 2026Sunday - Monday
Aug 09, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026Sunday - Monday
Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026Sunday - Monday
Sep 06, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026Sunday - Monday
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026Sunday - Monday
Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Enquire for huge savings
Rated 5* on Trust Pilot & ABTA Protected.