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Transport

Transfers between the airport, the hotels and meeting points between day 8 and 16 Transportation in a deluxe motor coach with English-speaking driver/guide between day 2 & 7 and between day 10 & 14

Accommodation

-2 nights in Dublin at the Academy Plaza 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room -2 nights in Killarney at the Dromhall 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room -1 night in Limerick at the George 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room -2 nights in Galway at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room -4 nights in Edinburgh at the Holiday Inn Express City Center West 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room -2 nights in Inverness at the Gun Lodge hotel (or similar) in a standard room -2 nights in Fort William at the Moorings hotel (or similar) in a standard room Price is based on double occupancy. Please be aware that a ’single supplement’ charge applies to solo travelers

Flights

Flight between Dublin / Edinburgh

Meals

All breakfasts + 2 dinners (17 meals)

Others

-Hop-on Hop-off full-day ticket in Edinburgh -All visits and entrance fees as per itinerary in Ireland -Lough Corrib Cruise with scones & Irish coffee in Ireland -Porterage in Ireland -All the taxes, fees and OPC

Guide

English-speaking guide between day 2 & 7 and between day 10 & 14

Not included:

Optional

-Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park ($) optional tour -Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle ($) optional tour -Dinner and show at Taylor’s Three Rock pub ($) optional tour -Scotch Whisky Experience ($) optional tour -St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife ($) optional tour

Others

-International flights are not included -Baggage fees (if applicable) -Tips: Guides, bus drivers and hotel staff -Personal expenses and optional activities -Meals and beverages unless otherwise mentioned -Transfers between the airport and the hotel in Dublin -Entrance fees to monuments as per itinerary in Scotland

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dublin

Arrival at the airport in Dublin. After exiting the customs, make your way and check in at your hotel in Dublin. The rest of your day is free for you to relax or to start your exploration of Ireland’s capital. Dinner at your hotel and overnight in Dublin. (Dinner)
Day 2 Dublin - Blarney Castle - Kerry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dublin - Blarney Castle - Kerry

After a first Irish breakfast at your hotel, you will meet with your tour leader and leave for County Kerry. En route, you will stop in the town of Blarney to visit its historic castle. Here, you will find the legendary Stone of Eloquence. According to legend, if you kiss it you’ll never again be lost for words. Enjoy some time to do some shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills. During the great famine, the presence of the Woollen Mills shielded Blarney from the worst effects due to the employment of local workers. In 1976, a mill worker bought the old mill property and transformed it into what is perhaps the largest quality craft shop in Ireland. Continuation toward Killarney where you will spend the night. (Breakfast)
Day 3 Ring Of Kerry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ring Of Kerry

Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will enjoy a superb tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, also dubbed the Ring of Kerry, taking in spectacular scenery such as mountains, peat, bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Leaving Killarney, you will pass through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, and Glenbeigh where the cliff road allows panoramic views of the Dingle Bay. Passing through the peat bogs, you will arrive at the coastal town of Waterville.

Along the Ring of Kerry, you will stop at a local farm for a sheepdog demonstration. Your visit starts with an overview of the different breeds of sheep, followed by an introduction to the farmer’s most important tools, his border collies. Next, you will see a superb demonstration of sheep herding as the farmer with his dogs demonstrate how, by working together, he can take a flock of sheep from the mountain top to the sheep pen close to the farmyard. Continuation to the village of Sneem, famous for its brightly coloured houses, before arriving back in Killarney. Enjoy dinner on your own in one of the many restaurants or pubs in town. Overnight in Killarney. (Breakfast)

Enjoy an optional Jaunting Car Ride ($) in Killarney National Park: A pony and trap (also known as a Jaunting Car) helps you discover areas of Killarney National Park that you might not otherwise visit. Relax aboard a jaunting car as your Jarvey - driver - takes you through the magnificent scenery of the National Park.
Day 4 Kerry - Cliffs Of Moher - Burren – Limerick
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kerry - Cliffs Of Moher - Burren – Limerick

After your Irish breakfast at the hotel, you will leave northward to the Cliffs of Moher. You will take a ferry across the mouth of the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, before travelling along the coast to the Cliffs of Moher, the most majestic cliffs in Ireland which rise from the Atlantic Ocean and spread over 7 kilometers. On a clear day, you can admire the Aran Islands and the Connemara Mountains. It’s a great time to take some nice pictures! You will then drive through the Burren, a strange and unique region consisting in a high plateau of porous limestone. The limestone is bare, with no trees growing here or land covering the stone except for cracks allowing different types of flowers to grow all year round and caves. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore Limerick at leisure.

In the evening, enjoy an optional medieval banquet ($) at Bunratty Castle, a castle built in the 15th century by the Earl of Thomond which stands on the banks of the River Raite. The Earl was known for his generosity and his lavish entertainment and banquets. The entertainment is provided by the superb Bunratty Singers and it is a fitting complement to the lively mead reception, a four-course meal with good wine. Guests are invited to enjoy an unforgettable evening in the splendour of this magnificent castle and take a true step back in time to Medieval Ireland. Overnight in Limerick. (Breakfast)
Day 5 Limerick - Lough Corrib - Galway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Limerick - Lough Corrib - Galway

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, you will leave Limerick to Galway where you will start a panoramic tour of this beautiful place which has attracted many musicians and artists. You will visit the cathedral, one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Galway built between 1958 and 1965.

In the afternoon, you will leave the bustling city to enjoy a cruise along Lough Corrib including scones and Irish coffee. This journey on the Corrib Princess cruise ship will take you along the stunning Lough Corrib and onto the lake. You will see unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that makes this lake one of the most spectacular waterways in Ireland. You will drive back to Galway for your dinner and overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 6 Galway - Connemara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Galway - Connemara

After breakfast, you will travel through the scenic region of Connemara filled with lakes, rivers, bogs and mountains. Enjoy some time at leisure in the beautiful Connemara National Park. Just outside the park on the shore of Lough Pollacapall, you will visit Kylemore Abbey, built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry, and see its most famous feature: the miniature gothic cathedral at Kylemore Abbey. It has been home to the Irish order of Benedictine nuns since 1920.

Next you will visit a bodhrán maker (traditional Irish drum). Roundstone Music and Crafts is located in a former Franciscan monastery in Roundstone, in the heart of Connemara. It is here that you will find the workshop of Malachy Kearns, better known as Malachy Bodhrán, who is famous for the manufacture of bodhráns, the oldest instruments that accompany traditional Irish music. Malachy makes bodhráns for the world famous Riverdance troupe and he is currently the only full-time bodhrán maker in Ireland. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Galway. (Breakfast)
Day 7 Galway - Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Galway - Dublin

Breakfast and departure toward Dublin. The north side of the city offers striking monuments such as the General Post Office on O’Connell Street and Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. The south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares and it is also home to Trinity College, Dublin Castle and two Anglican cathedrals. You will visit the epic Irish Emigration Museum. This is a state-of-the-art interactive experience located in the beautiful vaults of the 1820 Custom House Quarter building located in Dublin’s Docklands, the original departure point for so many of Ireland’s emigrants. It will inspire and guide you on a journey to discover the stories of Irish emigration around the world, from early times to the modern day. (Breakfast)

In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner and show ($) at Taylor’s Three Rock, a lively pub in Rathfarnham, for an excellent night of music and dance. A ballad group will regale visitors with songs both happy and sad and will surely have visitors singing along with them after a few pints. The music will be interrupted for a short while to enjoy the best of Irish Dancing with feet tapping guaranteed. Visitors will later be sent into the night with fond memories of a memorable night in a Dublin Pub. Overnight in Dublin. (Breakfast)
Day 8 Dublin (Ireland) - Edinburgh (Scotland)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dublin (Ireland) - Edinburgh (Scotland)

After breakfast, make your way to the airport in Dublin for your flight to Edinburgh. (Breakfast)

Arrival at the airport in Edinburgh, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start your exploration of Scotland’s capital city.

In the evening, take one of the Edinburgh’ghost tours ($) or opt for a dinner in one of the many pubs to try some Haggis, the local specialty paired with a glass of Scotch.
Day 9 Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Edinburgh

Following breakfast, make your way toward a pick-up point of the Hop-on Hop-off Scotland tour on a double-decker bus. The historical, intellectual, and artistic capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. You will fall under the spell of the arches and alleys of the medieval quarter in the heart of the Royal Mile with its famous Castle. If you are up for a walk, take the opportunity to see a fabulous view of the city from Arthur’s seat.

Evening at leisure or, for whisky connoisseurs, opt for a 3-course dinner with 2 whisky pairings ($). (Breakfast)
Day 10 Edinburgh - Dunkeld - Loch Ness - Inverness
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Edinburgh - Dunkeld - Loch Ness - Inverness

After breakfast, pick up at your hotel to join the starting point of the tour. You will meet your group and head north over the Firth of Forth to the charming highland village of Dunkeld.

After stopping in Dunkeld, you will head to Cairngorms, the largest national park of the United Kingdom, and will discover the most treasured area of the park: the ancient pine forests of the Rothiemurchus estate. If time allows, you’ll take a short forest walk after lunch where you’ll explore the ruins of Loch an Eilein castle. As you travel down to the banks of the famous loch, you will enjoy panoramic views of Loch Ness, where you can do some “Nessie” spotting! Continuation towards Inverness, the hub of the Highlands, where you will spend two nights. (Breakfast)
Day 11 Inverness - Ardvreck Castle - Achmelvich Bay - Inverness
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Inverness - Ardvreck Castle - Achmelvich Bay - Inverness

Today, explore the far northwest Highlands and the mountains of Assynt! This area is famous for being the first crofting area to be bought by the local crofters, the Assynt Crofters’ Trust.

You’re immersed in the history of the area and visit the 15th century ruins of Ardvreck Castle, once the stronghold of the MacLeods of Assynt. The day is full of amazing views of some of Europe’s oldest landscapes, the stunning white sand beach at Achmelvich Bay, and the traditional fishing village of Lochinver. Overnight in Ullapool.(Breakfast)
Day 12 Inverness - Beachlach Na Ba Road - Plockton - Isle Of Skye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Inverness - Beachlach Na Ba Road - Plockton - Isle Of Skye

Breakfast at your hotel. Head south to the River Droma’s 200 feet plunge into the Corrieshalloch Gorge. From there, you will travel past the mountains of the Beinn Eighe nature reserve and along the picturesque coastline of Loch Torridon. After the lunch stop in Applecross village, you will take one of Scotland’s highest and most exhilarating roads: Bealach na Ba.

In the afternoon, stop in the picturesque village of Plockton, where you can see palm trees growing alongside Loch Carron, flower gardens, and breathtaking landscapes. Continue to the famous Isle of Skye and the delightful town of Fort William, where you will spend two nights. (Breakfast)
Day 13 Isle Of Skye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isle Of Skye

The Isle of Skye is known for its outstanding scenery that will take your breath away. Today, your driver-guide will take you on a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group’s interests. You can travel to Neist Point Lighthouse or up north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. There you will find geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. The guide may also take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle. Overnight in Fort William. (Breakfast)
Day 14 Isle Of Skye - Fort William - Glencoe - Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isle Of Skye - Fort William - Glencoe - Edinburgh

After breakfast, you will venture south from Skye and visit the iconic Scottish monument, Eilean Donan Castle.

Continuing east through the rugged mountains of Kintail, you will drive down through Glen Garry past Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and onto Fort William for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the spectacular Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692 before heading back to Edinburgh. Upon arrival in Edinburgh, around 7 PM, transfer to your hotel, rest of the evening at leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 15 Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Edinburgh

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to continue your discovery of Edinburgh or take the opportunity to visit the vibrant city of Glasgow, the journey by train is less than an hour and a half.

You can also opt for an optional tour to St Andrews, a medieval town home to Britain’s third oldest university with breathtaking medieval ruins ($). (Breakfast)
Day 16 Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Edinburgh

Breakfast at the hotel. Greeting in the lobby of your hotel by our local representatives and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)

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Itinerary of your trip Ireland & Scotland

Dublin

Dublin - Blarney Castle - Kerry

Ring Of Kerry

Kerry - Cliffs Of Moher - Burren – Limerick

Limerick - Lough Corrib - Galway

Galway - Connemara

Galway - Dublin

Dublin (Ireland) - Edinburgh (Scotland)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh - Dunkeld - Loch Ness - Inverness

Inverness - Ardvreck Castle - Achmelvich Bay - Inverness

Inverness - Beachlach Na Ba Road - Plockton - Isle Of Skye

Isle Of Skye

Isle Of Skye - Fort William - Glencoe - Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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