Tour Exploring Scotland & Ireland (Edinburgh To Dublin) (2024) | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland

Accommodation

Day 1 to 2: Radisson Blu Day 3 to 4: Best Western Palace Hotel Day 5: Hilton Glasgow Day 6 to 7: Maldron Hotel Day 8 to 9: City Hotel Day 10 to 11: Herbert Park Hotel

Transport

Embark on a scenic cruise on beautiful Loch Ness. Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking rail journeys along the Causeway Coast.

Guide

Local expert

Others

Tour the "Fair City" of Dublin with a local guide. Set out on a walking tour of Derry featuring its medieval city walls. Cultural Experiences: Explore the Titanic Experience in Belfast. Discover the heritage of Glasgow with a local guide.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 7 dinners

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Day 1 Day 1: Overnight Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Overnight Flight

From rugged natural beauty to vibrant and historical cities, the diverse charms of Scotland and Ireland await.
Day 2 Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins

Your tour opens in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 Day 3: Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Edinburgh

This morning, visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh’s new town and an insightful walking tour up to the castle. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city further at your leisure. Tonight, you might like to join the optional tour to the Spirit of Scotland Show.
Day 4 Day 4: Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Inverness
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Inverness

Depart Edinburgh and travel onto St. Andrews, the beautiful town in the Kingdom of Fife that gave the world the game of golf – see the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the famous Old Course. Continue on to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
Day 5 Day 5: Inverness - Loch Ness - Inverness
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Inverness - Loch Ness - Inverness

This morning, take a scenic cruise on Loch Ness before disembarking at the base of the famed Urquhart Castle. Explore the ruins of this historic stronghold where acts of chivalry and defiance exhibit more than 1,000 years of Scottish history. Return to Inverness and have time to explore the city or take a riverside walk. This evening, enjoy a Highland evening filled with storytelling, singing and Scottish dancing!
Day 6 Day 6: Inverness - Fort William - Glencoe - Glasgow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Inverness - Fort William - Glencoe - Glasgow

Depart Inverness and stop just north of Fort William to take in the historic Caledonian Canal and its famous Neptune’s Staircase, a flight of eight locks and an incredible feat of engineering. Continue to the scenic valley of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most historic and breathtaking glens. Your day ends in Glasgow.
Day 7 Day 7: Glasgow - Belfast, Northern Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Glasgow - Belfast, Northern Ireland

This morning, explore Glasgow with a local guide. Highlights include a visit to George Square, and passing by Glasgow Cathedral, Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in the city discovering the rich industrial heritage of the area. Travel to the scenic Ayrshire coast to your ferry. Cross the famed Irish Sea as you head for Northern Ireland’s capital city of Belfast.
Day 8 Day 8: Belfast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Belfast

Enjoy a privately guided tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s largest city. Learn about the struggles in this great city’s history as you pass through its distinctive neighborhoods. See “Samson” and “Goliath,” the massive cranes of the Belfast shipyard. Complete today’s tour with a visit to the award-winning Titanic Experience museum.
Day 9 Day 9: Belfast - Glens Of Antrim - Giant’S Causeway - Derry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Belfast - Glens Of Antrim - Giant’S Causeway - Derry

Venture along the stunning Antrim Coastal Route, stopping at the Giant’s Causeway (UNESCO). Formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, the causeway resembles an old, cobbled road leading mystically into the sea. Then, embark on one of the world’s most beautiful railway* journeys along the Causeway Coast. Soak up the incredible scenery before arriving in the walled city of Derry. Set out on a walking tour featuring the medieval city walls, St. Augustine’s Cathedral, and the Guildhall. Perhaps you will discover why Derry is one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets during an optional evening with a local singer playing traditional music at a pub serving traditional pub-style food.
Day 10 Day 10: Derry - Donegal Town - Derry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Derry - Donegal Town - Derry

Today’s journey showcases the rugged beauty of County Donegal. Start your day with a visit to Donegal Castle, a restored 15th-century castle with a unique history. Enjoy some free time to explore Donegal Town, a picturesque village at the mouth of the River Eske. Return to Derry, where tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice... choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Derry’s great restaurants.
Day 11 Day 11: Derry - Armagh - Cider Farm Visit - Dublin, Ireland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Derry - Armagh - Cider Farm Visit - Dublin, Ireland

Depart on a journey through the scenic countryside of Northern Ireland, stopping in Armagh to view the twin cathedrals dedicated to Ireland’s Patron Saint. The two St. Patrick’s Cathedrals, one Catholic and one Protestant, symbolize the two souls of Ireland. Then, visit a family-run cider farm. Meet the family and explore the orchards before sampling their award-winning Irish ciders. Continue on to the Republic of Ireland. Your day concludes in Dublin, Ireland’s vibrant capital city.
Day 12 Day 12: Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Dublin

A locally guided tour of Dublin highlights the world-renowned St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park and the city’s magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes. You may choose to join an optional tour with lunch at a local pub followed by a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Spend the rest of your day at leisure as you delve further into Dublin’s cultural treasures. This evening, toast the end of an incredible adventure during a farewell dinner at one of the city’s most popular local restaurants.
Day 13 Day 13: Dublin - Tour Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Dublin - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close.

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Exploring Scotland & Ireland (Edinburgh To Dublin) (2024)

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Itinerary of your trip Exploring Scotland & Ireland (Edinburgh To Dublin) (2024)

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins

Day 3: Edinburgh

Day 4: Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Inverness

Day 5: Inverness - Loch Ness - Inverness

Day 6: Inverness - Fort William - Glencoe - Glasgow

Day 7: Glasgow - Belfast, Northern Ireland

Day 8: Belfast

Day 9: Belfast - Glens Of Antrim - Giant’S Causeway - Derry

Day 10: Derry - Donegal Town - Derry

Day 11: Derry - Armagh - Cider Farm Visit - Dublin, Ireland

Day 12: Dublin

Day 13: Dublin - Tour Ends

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