Best of Ireland and Scotland Summer 2018

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Pretty pink heather hues and a perfect emerald green landscape define the rugged beauty of Scotland and Ireland - home to enduring myths and legends, grand castles, bloody battles and the perfect swing. Visit their charismatic capitals of Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh, trace the history of the Jacobites in the Scottish Highlands and follow the footst...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • City tour in Dublin, Londonderry/Derry, Belfast and Edinburgh
    • Scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry
    • Orientation of Waterford, Galway and Glasgow
    • See St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and Loch Lomond
    • View Galway Cathedral, Eilean Donan Castle, the battlefield of Culloden and the 18th green at St. Andrews
    • Visit the Irish National Stud the Waterford Crystal showroom, Blarney Castle, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant's Causeway, Titanic Museum, Pitlochry and Edinburgh Castle

What's this trip about?

    Pretty pink heather hues and a perfect emerald green landscape define the rugged beauty of Scotland and Ireland - home to enduring myths and legends, grand castles, bloody battles and the perfect swing. Visit their charismatic capitals of Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh, trace the history of the Jacobites in the Scottish Highlands and follow the footsteps of a giant.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityDublin
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Dublin (2 Nights)

Explore the Celtic heritage and hospitality of Ireland and Scotland on this grand adventure through beautiful landscapes and enchanting cities. Our first day sees us delve into the charm and whimsy of the Irish capital, before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception at a traditional Irish pub to kick start your unforgettable holiday. Welcome Reception

Day 2: Dublin Sightseeing

Drive through the quaint streets of Dublin, joining your Local Specialist on a sightseeing tour past the stately Georgian Square and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the tallest church in Ireland. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure soaking up the charm of this vibrant city....

Day 3: Dublin – Kildare – Waterford

Ireland's strong tradition of breeding world-class thoroughbreds is explored this morning during a Cultural Insight at the Irish National Stud Farm. Enjoy a guided walk admiring the powerful steeds that have made racing history and stroll around the tranquil Japanese ...

Day 4: Waterford – Blarney – Killarney (2 Nights)

Bend over backwards and kiss the Blarney Stone to acquire the 'gift of the gab' before crossing the Kerry Mountains to the lakeside town of Killarney, our home for the next two nights. We journey to 1930s Ireland this evening, visiting the working farms of Muckross wh...

Day 5: Ring of Kerry Excursion

The astounding beauty of Iveragh Peninsula accompanies us on this breathtaking coastal drive around the 'Ring of Kerry' - a dramatic landscape of mountains, loughs and lakes that have inspired writers and poets for centuries. See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fi...

Day 6: Killarney – Galway – Enniscrone

Drive through quaint Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages, known for its picturesque thatched cottages. The imposing stone Cathedral built on the site of an old prison and Eyre Square take centre stage on our next stop in Galway where we'll enjoy some free time to explore the city before continuing our journey northward. This evening we dine in our hotel. Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Enniscrone – Donegal – Londonderry/Derry

Head north to the quaint town of Donegal with its 'Diamond' centre before travelling to Londonderry to stroll along its 17th century walls with a Local Specialist. See the "Troubles" neighbourhood of Bogside and see its murals depicting the battles of that time before continuing to Londonderry on the River Foyle where we'll spend the night. Full Breakfast

Day 8: Londonderry/Derry – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast

Tread in the footsteps of Finn Mac Cool and along the other-worldly Giant's Causeway 'steps' that descend into the sea, admiring one of Ireland's most iconic natural wonders. We arrive in Belfast later and visit the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre for a Cultural Insigh...

Day 9: Belfast – Glasgow (2 Nights)

Join your Local Specialist this morning for an included city tour which will take us to Queen's University and the Baroque Revival-style City Hall. We board our ferry at Larne and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland, driving through the picturesque Ayrshire countryside en route to Glasgow, our home for the next two nights. Full Breakfast

Day 10: Glasgow Orientation

Embrace fascinating Scottish culture in its cultural capital, Glasgow, meander through the Toon to admire views of George Square and the River Clyde, which was once the heart of Scotland's shipbuilding industry. We head to whisky country next, visiting the beautiful G...

Day 11: Glasgow – Glencoe – Isle of Skye

Journey along the famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to the tragic site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonalds at the 'Glen of Weeping' before continuing to Fort William, at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. At Glenfinnan, we see the viaduct along whi...

Day 12: Isle of Skye – Loch Ness – Culloden – Scottish Highlands

We leave the rugged beauty of Skye behind and venture to the picturesque site where three lochs meet. View Eilean Donan Castle before travelling along the banks of Loch Ness in search of the elusive monster that bears its name. The bloody battlefield of Culloden is ou...

Day 13: Scottish Highlands – Pitlochry – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (2 Nights)

Meandering through the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, we pass the picturesque village of Pitlochry before arriving in the historic town of St. Andrews and its famous golf course on which golfing greats have clamoured to play for centuries. We cross the...

Day 14: Edinburgh Sightseeing

Spend the morning exploring this charming cityscape. Join your Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, overlooking the city from its imposing Castle Rock vantage point. See the Royal Mile and the elegant Palace of Holyrood...

Day 15: Depart Edinburgh

For now it's time to say a fond farewell to Scotland and our newfound friends, at the end of an unforgettable Celtic sojourn. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. Full Breakfast

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Price From $3,575
Price per day$238
Last Updated: 7/25/2018

Hotels in the Scottish Highlands and on the Isle of Skye are generally simpler establishments typical of the region. In July and August, accommodation on the Isle of Skye may be substituted with accommodation on the mainland. All sightseeing will remain the same as per the itinerary.

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Accommodation

  • Novotel
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Meals Included
  • 14 full breakfasts
  • 6 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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