Ireland Explorer

Ireland Explorer Explorer

7 Days from £1,039pp

7 Days
Group Tour
From £1,039pp
Selected Meals

 

YOUR DAY. YOUR WAY.

While offering all the hassle-free features of a Cosmos tour, Cosmos Lite provides a blank canvas at each destination for custom tailoring, leaving the itinerary, pace and budget up to you.

 

Itinerary

Why is Ireland such a special place in the hearts and minds of travellers? Sure and begorrah, the answer is the stuff of Irish legend and lore. From Limerick to Killarney to Dublin—take plenty of free time to connect with Ireland at your own pace (with the wind at your back). Choose à la carte optional excursions on MyCosmos to help you explore the Emerald Isle, with your Tour Director‘s tips and your CosmosGO app keeping you on the right path to find that wee bit of Irish in us all. Your escorted vacation in Ireland with Cosmos Lite is an Irish blessing of abundant free time, optional excursions, your CosmosGO mobile app, and a hands-on Tour Director ready to assist with directions, suggestions, and local lore.

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Ireland Explorer Map
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - St. Patrick Cathedral
Blarney, Ireland - Castle

Day 1: Fly UK » Limerick, Ireland

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Welcome to Ireland! The first day of your adventure gives you time to explore the lively city of Limerick, known for its warmth, authentic Irish personality, and lilting Limerick poems. Your Tour Director is available in the afternoon with free time suggestions to point you in the right direction.

Limerick is an ideal walking city and easy to navigate, particularly with your CosmosGO app in-hand. Among the sights to discover are 13th-century King John’s Castle; the Hunt Museum, housed in the elegant 18th-century Custom House; St. Mary’s Cathedral, the oldest and most historic building in Limerick; and the legendary Treaty Stone. Take time to slow down and rub elbows with the locals over a pint of Guinness or an Irish coffee in one of the many pubs.

Meals Included: ✓ Breakfast

We’ll venture from Limerick to Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Set off on its main street, punctuated with beautiful stone buildings, thatched cottages, medieval ruins, and a picturesque village park. Take time for a morning coffee and freshly-baked scones before continuing to Killarney, the popular resort town in County Kerry.

Meals Included: ✓ Breakfast

Known for enthusiastic and welcoming people, this vibrant “Town in the Park” is a very special place to discover. Enjoy free time to browse through the shops and boutiques, or take a relaxing stroll in Killarney National Park. Log on to MyCOSMOS to prepurchase your spot on an optional excursion to explore the best of Killarney.

Meals Included: ✓ Breakfast

Experience the scenic splendour of the Kerry Mountains on the way to County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its “Stone of Eloquence”—promising the “Gift of Gab” for all who kiss the Blarney Stone. Share your photos with family and friends back home on the CosmosGO app! Next, travel to Dublin, Ireland’s capital.

Meals Included: ✓ Breakfast

This morning, join your Tour Director for an orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The rest of the day is free to explore the “Fair City.” You’ll see first-hand that Dublin is as intimate as a village and as friendly as a local Irish pub. No wonder it’s been named Europe’s friendliest city. Dublin is also a book-lover’s dream, with its legacy of Yeats, Shaw, Beckett, and Joyce. Use your CosmosGO app to find local bookstores or libraries with a comfy chair to settle into with a good book. The lively and passionate music of Ireland flows onto the streets in Dublin, and there’s a good chance you’ll find the perfect pub to tip a Guinness with the locals. Why not pre-purchase your optional dinner and a visit to the Guinness Storehouse for a pint of the “black stuff.”

Meals Included: ✓ Breakfast

Your Irish holiday ends this morning.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.

Meals Included: ✓ Breakfast

What's Included

  • Private home pick-up service^
  • Flights & transfers
  • Services of a tour director
  • Accommodation
  • Selected Meals
  • Free Wi-Fi on coach
  • All airport taxes

Dates & Prices

Select a year from the tabs below to view a list of available dates and prices. Please note prices are per person and are only a guide so give our team a call on 01253 40 11 33 to confirm before booking. You can enquire by email using the form on the right hand side of this page.

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16th June 2019 £1,046pp
28th July 2019 £1,039pp
6th October 2019 £1,046pp
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^ Private VIP home pick-up service is available if you live within 50 miles of your UK international departure airport. If you live further than 50 miles, you can still take advantage of this service by paying an excess rate per mile per car for the additional miles. Mileage is calculated using the quickest route on Google Maps. This service is only applicable to the UK mainland.3. This trip includes a domestic flight. Checked luggage allowance is a maximum 20kg, with up to 7kg carry on luggage. Any excess luggage charges will need to be paid directly to the airline at check-in.