A Taste of Ireland and Scotland

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Fancy seeing the very best of Ireland and Scotland in 9 days? This is the vacation for you, starting with 4 days in Ireland taking in the lively capitals of Dublin and Belfast, with plenty of scenic action in between. Learn the art of scone baking and sheep herding at a typical Irish farm visit that will be a memory that will never fade and visit the ultimate...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • London : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Oxford : Walking tour
    • Stratford-upon-avon: Take pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace
    • Warwick: Welcome dinner; private pre-public-opening guided tour of the castle
    • York : Walking tour
    • Abbotsford: Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s house
    • Edinburgh : Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace (excluding August and other occasional dates)
    • Pitlochry : Visit the Victorian mountain resort
    • Culloden moor: Visit the battle site’s visitor center
    • Fort william: Guided tour of the Ben Nevis whisky distillery

What's this trip about?

    Fancy seeing the very best of Ireland and Scotland in 9 days? This is the vacation for you, starting with 4 days in Ireland taking in the lively capitals of Dublin and Belfast, with plenty of scenic action in between. Learn the art of scone baking and sheep herding at a typical Irish farm visit that will be a memory that will never fade and visit the ultimate Titanic experience to understand fully why the ship holds such an iconic place in history. The Celtic connection sails across the seas to Scotland with visits to castles in Inveraray, Stirling and Edinburgh, a whisky distillery and even a remote village community that supplied roof slate to thousands of houses. Along the way the scenery will astound you as you glide through lochs and glens to the capital of Edinburgh, known as “Auld Reekie” from days gone by when the city was filled with smoke from coal and wood fires. This trip will warm the cockles of your Celtic heart!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City DUBLIN, IRELAND
End CityEDINBURGH

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bath
  • Belfast
  • Cardiff
  • Cotswolds
  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • Galway
  • Glasgow
  • Hadrian's Wall
  • Inverness
  • Lake District
  • Liverpool
  • Loch Lomond
  • Loch Ness
  • London
  • Oxford
  • Snowdonia
  • Stonehenge
  • Warwick Castle
  • York

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)

Day 2: DUBLIN

Ireland’s Capital City DUBLIN Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pr...

Day 3: DUBLIN–ATHLONE–RATHBAUN FARM–GALWAY–CASTLEBAR

Scones and Cities ATHLONE Visit the town. RATHBAUN [LF] Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm. GALWAY Free time. 206 mi / 331 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Someone’s in the kit...

Day 4: CASTLEBAR–BUNDORAN–BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

Spend Your Day Your Way in Belfast BUNDORAN Free time. BELFAST Explore Belfast on an included YourChoice Excursion in Northern Ireland’s capital city. 186 mi / 300 km (Breakfast)

TAKE YOUR PICK Explore your way today with your choice of excursions:

PACK U...

Day 5: BELFAST–GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

Strait to Scotland BELFAST Visit the Titanic Belfast experience. Take a ferry crossing to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast en route to Glasgow. 84 mi / 135 km (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE The North Channel (also called the Irish Channel) connect...

Day 6: GLASGOW–INVERARAY–OBAN

Clans and Slate LOCH LOMOND Stop for photos. INVERARAY Visit the castle. ELLENABEICH Visit the remote former slate-mining village. OBAN Free time. 130 mi / 209 km (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE CLAN’S CASTLE Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the ...

Day 7: OBAN–STIRLING–EDINBURGH

Castle and Tipples TROSSACHS A scenic drive through the National Park STIRLING Visit the Castle and a [LF] whisky distillery. 126 mi / 203 km (Breakfast)

LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES We’ll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slàinte Mhath!

Day 8: EDINBURGH

Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT EDINBURGH MI...

Day 9: EDINBURGH

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Last Updated: 3/19/2025
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Accommodation

The Gibson

The Gibson does sleeping, dining, imbibing, and relaxing really well. The chic restaurant and bar offers pan-Asian cuisine; or choose the sleek outdoor terrace lined with bamboo to enjoy wicked cocktails and a great choice of beers and wines. The gym and a relaxation area with outdoor baths invite you to relax after a day out in town.

Dublin

Ireland

Point Village

Breaffy House Hotel

Breaffy House Resort is located in the heart of County Mayo and is the perfect destination if you are looking for an extraordinary experience in the West of Ireland. This Resort is spread across 101 acres of Irish countryside, complete with forest trials & looped walks. The resort consists of 4* Breaffy House Hotel, The Spa Breaffy & Health Club Breaffy. Breaffy House Hotel offers traditional old world Irish charm and hospitality complimented by magnificent grounds for rambling. Retaining some of its original country house atmosphere, the house dates back to 1890 and is an excellent base for a relaxing break in the West of Ireland.

Castlebar

Ireland

Claremorris Road, Breaffy,

Europa

The world-famous Europa hotel Belfast is home to some pretty important people when they visit Belfast. It's no surprise, really, loved for its laid-back look and feel, The Causerie is perfect for lunch or dinner; the Piano Lounge serves traditional Afternoon Tea, cocktails, and hot and cold dishes; and the Lobby Bar offers a casual ambience for relaxing with a drink. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the hotel.

Belfast

United Kingdom

Great Victoria Street

AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow

Welcome to AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow! New 4-star hotel in the heart of Glasgow City Centre that combines heritage architecture, contemporary design and discerning service to create a seamless experience allowing you to focus, be present and connect , only a five-minute walk from Merchant City and George Square. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit our elegant restaurant to indulge your palette with locally sourced cuisine, paired perfectly with our signature AC G&T enjoyed in our hotel bar or library for a moment of tranquility.

Glasgow

United Kingdom

260 George St

Oban Bay Hotel

On the edge of Oban's picturesque esplanade in the heart of Argyll, Oban Bay Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Scotland's west coast and the Highlands. Following a multi-million pound investment the hotel and its restaurant have a fresh modern look. The remodelled spa area features a sauna, steam room, hydropool and treatments from organic Scottish skincare brand ishga. All rooms are en-suite and include a hospitality tray, Scottish toiletries and hairdryer, with front-facing rooms and the hotel's spacious sun lounge offering panoramic views of incredible sunsets over the bay. 

Oban-Argyll, Scotland

United Kingdom

Corran Esplanade

Marriott Courtyard

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing.

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

1 - 3 Baxter's Place

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