11 days tour

Taste Of Scotland & Ireland - 11 Days/10 Nights (15 Destinat

Taste Of Scotland & Ireland - 11 Days/10 Nights (15 Destinat

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.

Meals

10 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 6 Dinners* (D)

Others

Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 โ€“ 23 departures. Experience farm life as you sample freshly baked scones with tea and watch a sheepdog demonstration.

Guide

Discover the rich history and local lore of Edinburgh, Galway and Dublin with local guides.

Accommodation

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central Muthu Newton Hotel Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Hyatt Centric The Liberties Killarney Avenue Hotel Bunratty Castle Hotel Maldron Hotel Pearse Street

Transport

Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Taste Of Scotland & Ireland - 11 Days/10 Nights (15 Destinat

  • Day 1 Day 1: Glasgow Highlights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Glasgow Highlights

      Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow - a city that flourished in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry and international trade. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europeโ€™s finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Loch Lomond | Loch Ness Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Loch Lomond | Loch Ness Cruise

      Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its beauty. Drive across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, admiring the wild and spectacular scenery. Continue through Fort William and on to Fort Augustus. Embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness before heading to your hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Whisky Tasting | St Andrews
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Whisky Tasting | St Andrews

      Visit Blair Athol Distillery, founded in 1798, to discover traditional whisky production and taste a sample. Travel to St Andrews, a town rich in medieval heritage and the home of golf; take a panoramic drive and have time to explore independently. Continue on to your elegant manor house hotel outside Edinburgh; three centuries old, itโ€™s set on 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland. Explore as you wish and dine independently this evening.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scottish Evening*
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scottish Evening*

      Explore the principal sights of central Edinburgh from the bustling Princes Street through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian โ€œNew Town.โ€ Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city on volcanic rock, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is free. Experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. The August 1 - 23 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ferry To Ireland | Belfast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ferry To Ireland | Belfast

      Depart Edinburgh and travel through Ayrshire and along the coast. Embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Take a panoramic drive through Belfast, seeing the highlights of this fascinating city, where the Titanic was built in the once-bustling shipyards. Visit Titanic Belfast to explore the fascinating story of the doomed ship. Then travel to Dublin, where you will enjoy some free time for dinner on your own.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Dublin Sightseeing | Christ Church Cathedral | Canal Dinner Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Dublin Sightseeing | Christ Church Cathedral | Canal Dinner Cruise

      Explore Dublin on a panoramic tour with a local guide, discovering its history and viewing its elegant Georgian buildings, Trinity College, the River Liffey, and more. Visit Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the city for more than 1,000 years. This evening, dine on a former Guinness barge as you cruise the Grand Canal, listening to traditional Irish music.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Farmhouse Tea With Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Farmhouse Tea With Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney

      Travel through the countryside to a traditional farm, where youโ€™ll savor tea and homemade scones and watch sheepdogs display their skills at herding sheep. Head to Blarney Castle and climb the winding stairs to kiss its famous stone, or enjoy the gardens. Move on to the lively lakeside town of Killarney, where youโ€™ll have dinner.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Jaunting Car Ride | Ring Of Kerry | Skellig Experience
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Jaunting Car Ride | Ring Of Kerry | Skellig Experience

      Step back in time as a jaunting car drives you past Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Head to the scenic Gap of Dunloe to visit Moriartyโ€™s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Embark on the Ring of Kerry drive - a winding route with breath-taking sights of mountains and coastal views. Cross the bridge to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, which explains the life of early Christian hermits on Skellig Michael, a rocky offshore island featured in the film โ€œStar Wars VII.โ€ Enjoy a casual lunch before a pause at Mollโ€™s Gap for panoramic mountain views. Return to Killarney where the evening is free.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Cliffs Of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Cliffs Of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet

      Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry on your way to visit the Cliffs of Moher. Take in the spectacular views from these awesome cliffs, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. Head on to Bunratty, where youโ€™ll have a little time to relax in your hotel or have a drink in the famed Durty Nellyโ€™s Pub nearby. Your dinner will be a medieval-style feast in a castle, complete with serenading lords and ladies.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Galway | Clonmacnoise | Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Galway | Clonmacnoise | Dublin

      Head to lively Galway for a walking tour around the city center with a local guide. Drive to Dublin, stopping to visit the picturesque monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise, founded in 544 AD by Saint Ciaran. Your evening is free to explore Dublinโ€™s restaurants and pubs.

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

      Day 11: Tour Ends In Dublin

      Your tour ends after breakfast today.

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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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