Highlights of Ireland and Scotland
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting landscapes of Ireland and Scotland with the "Highlights of Ireland and Scotland" tour. Begin your adventure in Dublin, exploring its vibrant culture before heading to the charming city of Galway. Discover the rugged beauty of Connemara and the historic village of Cong, where you'll enjoy a traditional tea at Glen Keen Farm. Experience the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway and the Titanic Belfast Experience in Northern Ireland. Cross the Irish Sea to Scotland, where you'll explore the dynamic city of Glasgow, the mystical Loch Ness, and the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Conclude your journey in Edinburgh, with its rich history and stunning architecture. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, iconic landmarks, and local experiences, ensuring a memorable exploration of these captivating regions. Enjoy the comfort of cherry-picked hotels, expert guidance, and the convenience of luxury transportation throughout your adventure.
Highlights
- content:<h3>Must-see Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Explore Dublin, Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Discover Galway, Cong and Glasgow</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Visit Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, Donegal, Giant's Causeway, Titanic Experience and a whisky distillery in Belfast, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry and Edinburgh Castle</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>View Glencoe and the 18th hole at St. Andrews</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>See Ailsa Craig</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates</li></ul>
- content:<h3>Be My Guest</h3><p><b>Cong</b>: Uncover centuries of Irish heritage as you explore Catherine and Jim Power’s Glen Keen Farm. Marvel at collies herding sheep, and enjoy a traditional tea of scones, freshly whipped cream and jam.</p>
Mode of Transport
Accommodation
Dining Summary
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Dive into Culture
- Connemara: Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory and witness master craftsmen bring these intricate crystal designs to life.
- Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast.
- Belfast: Warm your heart with a little Irish whiskey at a the Titanic Distillery.
Iconic Experience
- Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
- Cong: Enjoy time as you wish to explore this delightful, quintessential Irish village, used as the location for 1952 film, 'The Quiet Man.' See the statue of the lead characters played by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and the ruins of the Medieval Cong Abbey.
- Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark.
- Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.
- Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents.
- Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
- Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
- Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven.
- Fort William: Near the foothills of Ben Nevis, stop in Fort William for a stroll along the charming High Street.
- St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Flights
Meals Not Specified
Destinations
- Europe
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
Tour Types
- Sightseeing
- History
- Whisky Tasting
- Eco Conscious
- Festival & Special Events
- Cultural
Location: Dublin, EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, Temple Bar
You’re in for a lyrical love affair with Ireland’s whimsical capital, your launch pad to an enchanting encounter with the 'Emerald Isle' and Scotland. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, then spend the rest of the day exploring the city’s effervescence on your own. This evening sees you visiting EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, for some drinks and canapes. Resist the urge to retire early and head to the Temple Bar to soak up the craic in one of the many colorful pubs for which Dublin is justifiably famous.<br/>
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center.
Accommodation Name: Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center
Location: Dublin, Galway
Poetry and politics, music and literature – Dublin is famous for all this and more as you’ll come to discover when you join a Local Specialist to delve into Dublin’s tumultuous history and see some iconic sights including Guinness Storehouse and St Patrick's Cathedral. Then, leave the capital behind bound for the harbor city of Galway, known as the 'City of Tribes'.<br/>
Accommodation: Maldron Sandy Road
Accommodation Name: Maldron Sandy Road
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Connemara, Kylemore Abbey
Connemara’s 'savage beauty' takes center stage today on your full-day excursion through the endless shades of green which once captured the heart of Oscar Wilde. Visit Kylemore Abbey, a magnificent castellated structure built as a family home and now inhabited by a group of Benedictine nuns. Later, we visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory where you'll Dive Into Culture and witness first-hand how their famous crystal designs are made.<br/>
Accommodation: Maldron Sandy Road
Accommodation Name: Maldron Sandy Road
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Cong, Glen Keen Farm, Donegal
Explore the quintessential Irish village of Cong and see firsthand why its rugged beauty was chosen as the backdrop of John Wayne's award winning 'The Quiet Man'. Meet the locals at Ireland’s largest sheep farm, Glen Keen Farm, for a heart-warming Be My Guest experience with your hosts, Catherine, Jim and their son James. You’ll watch in deep admiration as the energetic collies herd sheep and enjoy a traditional tea of scones, freshly whipped cream and jam, gaining a deep appreciation for the family’s efforts to preserve Irish heritage and traditions. Then, continue to Donegal, the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way.<br/>
Accommodation: Central, The Abbey Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Abbey Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Location: Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
Start your day with a visit to Londonderry where a Local Specialist will take you on a stroll along the ancient walls that surround the Renaissance-style old city. Follow the scenic Causeway Coastal Route through rolling countryside and past rugged cliffs to the Giant’s Causeway. You’ll have some free time to tiptoe in the giant geometric steps of Finn McCool and enjoy lunch before continuing to Belfast, your home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: AC by Marriott
Accommodation Name: AC by Marriott
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Belfast, Titanic Belfast
Today, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Northern Ireland’s trendy capital. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic story of the famous ship that met its end in the Atlantic. Then, at the Titantic Distillery enjoy a whiskey tasting and learn how Ireland's golden goodness is made. Take the rest of the afternoon to explore at your leisure, perhaps enjoying a pint in Belfast’s oldest traditional pub or visit Victoria Square for some shopping or consider joining a Local Specialist 'Cabbie' who will take you on a journey through the recent history of Belfast in their taxi.<br/>
Accommodation: AC by Marriott
Accommodation Name: AC by Marriott
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Belfast, Ailsa Craig, Glasgow, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow, Clyde River, Glasgow
Bid Ireland farewell as you board your ferry to Scotland. Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast past Ailsa Craig, then continue to Glasgow, where you’ll enjoy an orientation of a city that exudes edginess. Take to the streets on your own exploration and see George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and the Clyde River before finding a cozy pub to warm your heart with a little local whisky and a night on the toon.
Accommodation: Maldron
Accommodation Name: Maldron
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness
Sensational scenery follows your journey through the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow to Newtonmore. Loch Lomond sets the tone with views over the water to craggy Ben Lomond. Continue to Glencoe where the tragic 17th-century massacre of the MacDonalds turned the wild beauty of this valley into a 'Glen of Weeping'. Then, on to Fort William, the self-proclaimed ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ before arriving in Loch Ness, where you’ll keep a keen eye out for the beloved monster that lurks beneath its surface. Tonight, you’ll enjoy dinner at your hotel.<br/>
Accommodation: Highlander
Accommodation Name: Highlander
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: St. Andrews, Edinburgh
Continue to the home of golfing gods, St. Andrews. You’ll view its famous 18th hole before continuing to Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates.<br/>
Accommodation: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Accommodation Name: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Edinburgh, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle
Surrender to the charms of Edinburgh, one of the world’s most enchanting cities. Your Local Specialist will guide your sightseeing tour through the New Town and its elegant Georgian façades to the medieval Old Town where you'll see the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile. Afterwards, enjoy the day to explore on your own or get stuck into some last-minute souvenir shopping before visiting Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. This evening joining your travel companions for a rousing dinner to toast your memorable journey together.<br/>
Accommodation: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Accommodation Name: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Edinburgh
Imbued with Gaelic spirit, your holiday has come to an end. Bid your new friends a fond farewell as you prepare for your return journey home.<br/>
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Not Included
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Personal Expenses
-Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel Insurance
-Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Flights
-International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
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Meals Not Specified
-Meals not specified in the itinerary are not included.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
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