Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland

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Renowned for its warm welcome, literary genius, live music and green fields, Ireland is a small isle with enormous character. It's compact enough to explore easily, yet also incredibly diverse. Our Ireland specialists have a deep affinity with the island — north and south — and can bring you closer to the landscapes and the Irish people even at its most famou...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.
    • Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.
    • Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.
    • Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.
    • Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.
    • Visit Blarney Castle and its fascinating gardens.

What's this trip about?

    Renowned for its warm welcome, literary genius, live music and green fields, Ireland is a small isle with enormous character. It's compact enough to explore easily, yet also incredibly diverse. Our Ireland specialists have a deep affinity with the island — north and south — and can bring you closer to the landscapes and the Irish people even at its most famous attractions. Try kayaking to romantic ruins on the Lakes of Killarney, take a literary pub crawl around Dublin or gain an introduction to Northern Ireland’s political history on a black taxi tour of Belfast. We also recommend getting well off the beaten path in places like the little-visited Beara Peninsula or along the stone-walled roads of the island of Inis Mór. Wherever you go, you'll be welcomed with that legendary Irish charm, regaled with stories and persuaded that the only way to do this place justice would be to plan a return visit.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityAdare

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cork
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness
  • Loch Ness
  • Perth
  • The Isle of Skye

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

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Itinerary

Day 1 Edinburgh

 Edinburgh

Upon arrival you're met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel. Once you have checked in, you're met by your guide for a walking tour of Edinburgh Old Town. Spend the afternoon exploring the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket area to get a feel for this beautiful city.

Day 2 Edinburgh

 Edinburgh

Your driver-guide picks you up this morning for a day of exploring the castles and palaces in the environs of Edinburgh. Take a step back in time while visiting the mysterious 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, wandering the maze-like ruins of the royal re...

Day 3 Inverness

 Edinburgh ,  Perth ,  Inverness

This morning, you begin your journey to Inverness with your driver-guide by way of Scone Palace. Your private guide walks you through one of Scotland's most historic and stately homes while pointing out and bringing to life smal...

Day 4 Inverness

 Loch Ness ,  Inverness

Spend today on Loch Ness with guides who tell enchanting stories of Scotland's mythical history, including the Loch Ness Monster. You can see the ruins of Urquhart Castle from the loch while enjoying Scottish whiskies and cheeses.

Day 5 Skeabost

 Inverness ,  Isle of Skye ,  Skeabost

Leave behind the mysterious waters of Loch Ness for the majestic beauty of the Isle of Skye. Along your way, take in the grandeur of Eilean Donan Castle, said to be one of Scotland's most beautiful and most photographed ca...

Day 6 Fort William

Explore the beauty of the Isle of Skye with your guide, who takes you to the most scenic areas of Skye including Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing. You take the ferry to Mallaig before continuing on to Fort William, where you have the opportunity to spend the night in the 19th-century Inverlochy Castle.

Day 7 Cork

 Fort William ,  Glasgow ,  Cork

Discover the incredibly scenic area of Glen Etive. Your driver-guide brings you down the narrow, remote road, where the landscape constantly morphs. Be sure to keep an eye out for the local wildlife, including red deer, otters, and eagles. After enjoying the scenery, you will be driven to Glasgow airport for your short flight to Cork, Ireland.

Day 8 Cork

 Cobh ,  Cork

Spend the morning at Blarney Castle, a quintessential Irish castle. You can join other visitors in kissing the Blarney Stone for good luck and spend some time wandering the gardens. Continue on to the vibrant fishing village of Cobh. Here, you wil...

Day 9 Killarney

 Cork ,  Killarney

This morning you travel to Killarney with your driver-guide, where you embark on a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park.

Day 10 Adare

 Killarney ,  Adare

Spend the day exploring the Dingle Peninsula, whose beauty rivals that of the nearby Ring of Kerry scenic drive. Replete with fishing boats and sailboats, the port town of Dingle is a beautiful place to wander and observe Irish traditions still practiced here by its residents. After spending the day in Dingle, travel to Adare to spend the night in Adare Manor.

Day 11 Return home

 Adare

Today you're transferred by private driver to Shannon Airport for your flight home.

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Price per day$1,226
Last Updated: 10/27/2023

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