Tour Best Of Ireland And Scotland 2024 (15 Days) | Visit Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Be My Guest 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 14 Breakfasts 3 Dinners

Accommodation

The Address Hotel Connolly, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge The Address Hotel Connolly, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford Hotel Killarney Hotel Killarney Great National Hotel Ballina City Hotel Derry AC by Marriott , Stormont Hotel Belfast Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center, Maldron Hotel Glasgow City Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center, Maldron Hotel Glasgow City The Dunollie Hotel Broadford The Highlander Hotel Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott. Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott.

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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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6 Dinner (D) 14 Breakfast (B) Killarney: It’s 1930s Ireland revisited. Visit the working farms of Muckross taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney. Kildare: Admire Ireland’s finest thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud Farm. Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast. Pitlochry: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone. Donegal: Stop in Donegal and see The Diamond, a hub for music and cultural gatherings in the town. Fort William: Near the foothills of Ben Nevis, stop in Fort William for a stroll along the charming High Street. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. 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. Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you’ll discover the legend of the Giant’s Causeway as you explore and learn about this iconic natural landmark. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Explore Dublin, Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh with a Local Specialist Discover Waterford, Adare, Galway and Glasgow Visit the Irish National Stud in Kildare, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, Blarney Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Experience in Belfast, a whisky distillery and Edinburgh Castle View Eilean Donan Castle, the battlefield of Culloden and the 18th green at St. Andrews See St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Galway Cathedral and Loch Lomond Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates Dublin: See Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages. Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square. 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. Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven. Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle built on an island in the Loch. Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Center, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever. 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. 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 and surprise extras 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.

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You must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson. You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

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

Day 1: Welcome To Dublin

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 whimsy of the Irish capital, before joining our fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Discover Diverse Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Discover Diverse Dublin

Drive through the streets of Dublin, joining your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour past the stately Georgian Squares and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the tallest church in Ireland. Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the city. Stop for a pint of ’the Black Stuff’ in Temple Bar, admire the colorful performers on Grafton Street or consider joining an Optional Experience this evening to tap your feet to the lively sounds of Irish music at an Irish cabaret.
Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Waterford
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Journey To Waterford

Dive Into Culture and gain insights into Ireland’s strong tradition of breeding world-class thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud in Kildare. Enjoy a guided walk admiring the powerful steeds that have made racing history and stroll around the tranquil Japanese gardens. We travel to the House of Waterford Crystal this afternoon and Dive Into Culture yet again to witness this delicate craft, watching talented master crafters at work in their workshop.
Day 4 Day 4: Onwards To Blarney And Killarney
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Onwards To Blarney And Killarney

Bend over backwards and kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the ’gift of the gab’ before crossing the Kerry Mountains to County Kerry. We journey to 1930s Ireland this evening for an unforgettable experience, visiting the working farms of Muckross, where we’ll learn about traditional farming and meet the families who ply the land. Your visit will help to preserve the heritage of rural Ireland and you’ll Connect With Locals, savoring delicious local flavors during your Be My Guest visit to the Quilles Farmhouse against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.
Day 5 Day 5: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry

The astounding beauty of the Iveragh Peninsula accompanies us on this soul-stirring coastal journey around the Ring of Kerry – a dramatic landscape of mountains, loughs and lakes which have inspired writers and poets for centuries. See Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll’s Gap with the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks peaks in the distance.
Day 6 Day 6: Continue To Galway And Ballina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Continue To Galway And Ballina

Drive to Adare, one of Ireland’s prettiest villages, known for its thatched cottages. The imposing stone cathedral, built on the site of an old prison and Eyre Square 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.
Day 7 Day 7: Off To Donegal And On To Londonderry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Off To Donegal And On To Londonderry

Head north to Donegal with its ’Diamond’ center before joining a Local Specialist in Londonderry to stroll along its 17th-century walls. See the neighborhood of the Bogside, known for its murals that depict events of the ’Troubles’ like the Battle of the Bogside, which sparked the conflict.
Day 8 Day 8: Admire The Giant’S Causeway And On To Belfast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Admire The Giant’S Causeway And On To Belfast

Tread in the footsteps of Finn McCool and along the other-worldly Giant’s Causeway ’steps’ that descend into the sea during your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Your visit will help to conserve this iconic landmark. We arrive in Belfast later and visit the Titanic Belfast Experience where we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic story of the famous ship that met its end in the Atlantic. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the capital of Northern Ireland.
Day 9 Day 9: Cross The Irish Sea To Glasgow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cross The Irish Sea To Glasgow

Join your Local Specialist in Belfast this morning for an included city tour which will take you to Queen’s University and the Baroque Revival-style City Hall. We board our ferry in Belfast and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland, driving through the Ayrshire countryside bound for Glasgow, our home for the next two nights.
Day 10 Day 10: Discover Glasgow’S Rich Legacy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Discover Glasgow’S Rich Legacy

Delve into Scotland’s intriguing cultural capital and stroll through the town to admire views of George Square and the River Clyde, once the heart of Scotland’s shipbuilding industry. We head to a whisky distillery next where we’ll Dive Into Culture and learn how to make Scotland’s favorite honey-colored drink with a chance to sample a wee dram. We then have some free time to explore the city.
Day 11 Day 11: Continue Over The Sea To Skye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Continue Over The Sea To 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’. Continue to Fort William at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Then, cross to the Isle of Skye, where we’ll spend this evening dining in our hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Venture To Loch Ness And Culloden In The Scottish Highlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Venture To Loch Ness And Culloden In The Scottish Highlands

We leave the rugged beauty of Skye behind and venture to the site where three lochs meet. View Eilean Donan Castle before traveling along the banks of Loch Ness in search of the elusive monster that bears its name. The bloody battlefield of Culloden is our next stop, where we spend a poignant moment reflecting on the many men who lost their lives in the brief but brutal battle between the Redcoats and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobites. This evening we spend the evening dining at our hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
Day 13 Day 13: Journey To Enchanting Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Journey To Enchanting Edinburgh

Traversing the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, we pass Pitlochry before arriving in St. Andrews to see its famous golf course on which golfing greats have clamoured to play for centuries. We cross the scenic Firth of Forth to enchanting Edinburgh, our home for the next two nights. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Day 14 Day 14: Uncover Edinburgh’S Treasures
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Uncover Edinburgh’S Treasures

Join your Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour which includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle, surveying the city from the imposing Castle Rock. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of Holyrood in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat and the new Scottish Parliament building. As our memorable holiday comes to an end, we join our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner to reminisce over shared experiences.
Day 15 Day 15: Farewell Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Farewell Edinburgh

For now it’s time to say a fond farewell to Scotland and our newfound friends, after our unforgettable Celtic sojourn.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Ireland And Scotland 2024 (15 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Dublin

Day 2: Discover Diverse Dublin

Day 3: Journey To Waterford

Day 4: Onwards To Blarney And Killarney

Day 5: A Day On The Ring Of Kerry

Day 6: Continue To Galway And Ballina

Day 7: Off To Donegal And On To Londonderry

Day 8: Admire The Giant’S Causeway And On To Belfast

Day 9: Cross The Irish Sea To Glasgow

Day 10: Discover Glasgow’S Rich Legacy

Day 11: Continue Over The Sea To Skye

Day 12: Venture To Loch Ness And Culloden In The Scottish Highlands

Day 13: Journey To Enchanting Edinburgh

Day 14: Uncover Edinburgh’S Treasures

Day 15: Farewell Edinburgh

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