Dublin & Edinburgh

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Spend six nights exploring mythical castles and jovial pubs in this essential tour of Ireland and Scotland's capitals! Begin your journey in the emerald city of Dublin, where you'll roam the cobblestone streets of James Joyce and discover the site where Ireland gained its independence. Your trip includes a 2-day Hop-On/Hop-Off Dublin pass, giving you discoun...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
    • Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket

What's this trip about?

    Spend six nights exploring mythical castles and jovial pubs in this essential tour of Ireland and Scotland's capitals! Begin your journey in the emerald city of Dublin, where you'll roam the cobblestone streets of James Joyce and discover the site where Ireland gained its independence. Your trip includes a 2-day Hop-On/Hop-Off Dublin pass, giving you discounts on attractions and a free walking tour. Then fly to Scotland's capital of Edinburgh, nicknamed the "Athens of the North." The sound of bagpipes will fill the air as you wander the fairytale streets of this picturesque city. You'll have 48-hour unlimited access to three city tours and the city's top attractions including Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, and The Royal Yacht Brittania. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDublin
End CityScotland

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Attractions

  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare into Dublin (DUB), out of Edinburgh (EDI)
    • 3 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel, or similar
    • Dublin Hop-On/Hop-Off Pass (2-Day)
    • One-way, economy class airfare from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh (EDI)
    • 3 nights in Edinburgh at the Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, or similar
    • Royal Edinburgh Ticket, including 3 city tours and admission to Edinburgh Castle
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Yacht Britannia Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dublin!

Arrive in Dublin airport and make your way to your hotel! Get acquainted with the city while wandering its charming streets and watch the beauty of Dublin unfold right before your eyes.

At night, head to Dublin's oldest pub, The Brazen Head, dating back to 1198. Have a pint and say cheers with the locals! 

Day 2 Dublin

Start using your hop-on/hop-off pass! Don't miss the Chester Beatty Library in the grounds of the Dublin Castle, where you'll see the rare book collection of mining engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. 

In the evening head to Grafton Street, home to Dublin's many restaurants and bars. Whether you're craving Indian, Thai or French, this city's food scene has it all! 

Day 3 Dublin

Explore Trinity College, one of the most prestigious universities in the world and a masterpiece of Georgian architecture. The buildings, dating back centuries, are each beautifully laid out on a cobbled or grassy square. 

Don't miss the Old Library, a vi...

Day 4 Dublin - Edinburgh

Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at your hotel then make your way to the airport because you're flying to Edinburgh today, a city steeped in history, art and culture!

Check in to your Edinburgh hotel where you can settle in and explore at your leisure. Spend the evening in Leith, a historic port boasting some of the best food and drinks in the city.

Day 5 Edinburgh

Using your 48-hour Royal Edinburgh Ticket, you'll have access to three different city tours, plus admission to the capital's most iconic sites.Discover the famous Edinburgh Castle, a 12th-century fortress that makes an indelible mark on the skyline. Enjoy the u...

Day 6 Edinburgh

Begin your day with a dose of art and history at the National Museum of Scotland, loved by locals and tourists alike. In addition to 20,000 artifacts, the museum's Victorian architecture is a visual treat, so bring your camera!

From fine art to street art...

Day 7 Depart Scotland

In accordance with your departure flight, make your way to Edinburgh airport (EDI). 

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Price From $1,771
Price per day$253
Last Updated: 11/7/2024

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Accommodation

  • Ashling Hotel
  • The Alex
  • The Davenport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House
  • Jurys Inn Christchurch Dublin
  • Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
  • Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
  • Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • Grassmarket Hotel
  • Stay Central Hotel
  • Murrayfield Hotel
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