14 days tour

Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights

$ 4,345 .00 USD

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Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

For guests traveling with CIE Tours after January 1, 2023, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required.

Accommodation

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel Ballachulish Hotel Muthu Newton Hotel Atholl Palace Hotel Norton House Hotel & Spa Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Killarney Towers Hotel Clayton Hotel Limerick Academy Plaza Hotel

Others

Sample a wee dram as you explore whisky making at Blair Athol Distillery. Visit a traditional farm to see sheepdogs demonstrate their skills at herding sheep.

Meals

Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 28 โ€“ August 18 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.

Transport

Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)

Guide

Local guide

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum

      Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of the highlights of Glasgow, a city built on industry but now known for its stunning Victorian architecture and creative cultural scene. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, housing one of Europeโ€™s finest art collections. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group at the hotel, then you are free to explore the city and dine as you wish. (B)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle

      Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond with views of Highland peaks. Stroll through Inveraray and have lunch on your own before touring Inveraray Castle, which you may recognize from the โ€œDownton Abbeyโ€ series. Drive through Glencoe, considered one of Scotlandโ€™s most beautiful places, and continue on to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven. (B, D)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Isle Of Skye & Loch Ness
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Isle Of Skye & Loch Ness

      Travel on the scenic โ€œRoad to the Islesโ€, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea. (B, D)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Culloden & Sheepdog Demo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Culloden & Sheepdog Demo

      Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the historic battle. Walk around the serene moorland to see monuments commemorating the troops. Immerse yourself in rural life at a local farm as you watch dogs herd sheep. Travel to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. (B, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting

      Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoriaโ€™s famous stay led to the creation of Europeโ€™s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum, or browsing around Pitlochry town. (B, D)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*

      Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of โ€œMacbethโ€. Head to St Andrews, the โ€œHome of Golfโ€. See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course on a panoramic drive. Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. July 28 โ€“ August 18 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently. (B, D*)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

      Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses of the Royal Mile to the elegant mansions and wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian โ€œNew Townโ€. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. July 28 โ€“ August 18 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Belfast Ferry, Titanic Belfast & Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Belfast Ferry, Titanic Belfast & Dublin

      Say farewell to your Scottish guide and embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Immerse yourself in the history of the Titanic through displays at Titanic Belfast. Drive on to Dublin, where you have a free evening to explore the cityโ€™s excellent restaurants and famed pubs. (B)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Dublin & Merry Ploughboy Pub

      Explore Dublin independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, and choose one of four top attractions to visit with your included voucher: Guinness Storehouse, the GPO Museum, Teelings Distillery, or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. At 2:00 PM, meet your new Irish guide/driver and tour group in the hotel lobby. Join a local guide for a Dublin City tour, and then take a guided tour of Dublin Castle. This evening, enjoy a traditional Irish dinner and show at Merry Ploughboy Pub. (B, D)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Blarney Castle & Killarney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Blarney Castle & Killarney

      Head for Blarney Castle today, stopping for a photo opportunity at the Rock of Cashel along the way. You might choose to climb the steep winding staircase to kiss the famed Blarney Stone, which legend says will give you the gift of the gab. Drive through Macroom, built around a fine old castle, and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes with Irelandโ€™s highest mountains, Macgillycuddyโ€™s Reeks, forming a backdrop. Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Ring Of Kerry & Skellig Experience
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Ring Of Kerry & Skellig Experience

      Take the Ring of Kerry drive โ€“ a winding route with awesome mountain and coastline views. Stop off in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe to visit our CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, Moriartyโ€™s. Enjoy lunch before crossing to Valentia Island and the Skellig Experience, which describes nearby islands. Watch a demonstration of highly skilled dogs herding flocks of sheep. Spend a free evening in Killarney. (B, L)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Cliffs Of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Cliffs Of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet

      Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary and visit the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches high above the Atlantic. Check into your hotel, relax, and enjoy free time before heading out for a memorable medieval-style feast complete with songs and harp music evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Galway & Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Galway & Dublin

      Drive north to Galway for a panoramic tour of the city with some free time on your own to explore. Travel across the country to Dublin. Spend the final night of your tour independently exploring the pubs in the lively Temple Bar area or experiencing one of Dublinโ€™s fine restaurants. (B)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Tour Ends In Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Tour Ends In Dublin

      14-day tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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