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Highlights of Ireland and Scotland
12 Day Tour - April 25-May 6, 2025
Embark on an affordable journey from Dublin to Edinburgh and uncover the wonders of Ireland and Scotland. Begin your adventure in Dublin, where you'll traverse the statuesque O'Connell Street and gaze upon the charming Georgian squares adorned with red-brick townhouses. Visit iconic landmarks like Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral. As you make your way from Dublin to the delightful seaside town of Tramore, meander through the picturesque lanes of Kilkenny and explore the renowned city of Waterford, famous for its Irish crystal. In Blarney, immerse yourself in the legendary atmosphere of the Stone of Eloquence and shop for authentic Irish handicrafts and crystal.
En route to Killarney, pause for breathtaking photos along the scenic Ring of Kerry. Traverse through Limerick, the majestic Cliffs of Moher, and the vibrant coastal city of Galway. Drive alongside Donegal Bay, passing by quaint fishing villages and hidden beaches before reaching Derry. Continue your journey to witness the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway on the north coast, featuring 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by ancient volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.
Arrive in Belfast, known for being the birthplace of the Titanic, and embark on a ferry across the Irish Sea to Cairnryan, then head to Glasgow. Your budget-friendly exploration of Ireland and Scotland will lead you through Scotland's lush landscapes, including the enchanting Loch Lomond, the rugged Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, and the renowned whisky region. Travel from the stunning Cairngorms National Park to the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, and visit the iconic St. Andrews, home of golf. Cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh, where you'll encounter Scotland's rich royal history and explore the city renowned for its historic figures in science, invention, and literature.
Immerse yourself in a value-packed tour of Ireland and Scotland, filled with unforgettable experiences, stunning sights, and lasting memories that resonate with bravery and truth!
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$2679 per person
Land Only
*Based on double occupancy
Deposit is $250 per person. Included is 11 breakfasts and 4 dinners, accommodations, taxes, tour guide, motorcoach and touring .
Itinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover the vibrant Irish capital. Maybe join an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter.
DAY 2 DUBLIN
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and start your day in the “Fair City” with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street; elegant Georgian squares with their tall red brick townhouses, colorful doors, and wrought-iron decorated windows; Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College; and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Why not end the day with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse?
DAY 3 DUBLIN–KILKENNY–WATERFORD–TRAMORE
Kilkenny with its medieval cobblestone streets and Old-World charm, is your first destination today. There is time to stroll through pretty lanes with colorful painted houses and enjoy a morning coffee. Continue on to Waterford, famous for its exquisite crystal, before arriving at the seaside resort of Tramore. Before dinner, an optional pub tour might be fun.
DAY 4 TRAMORE–BLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY
The first of today’s highlights is Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal. At Kenmare, join part of the RING OF KERRY and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort town of Killarney.
DAY 5 KILLARNEY–ADARE–LIMERICK
In Killarney this morning, there is time for an optional horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the National Park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. Then to Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Its main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings and thatched cottages, medieval monasteries, ruins and a picturesque village park. On to Limerick and this evening, consider joining an optional medieval banquet.
DAY 6 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO
Some breathtaking scenery awaits you today. Start with a visit to the spectacular 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER and fantastic views over the Atlantic and Clare coast. Then, cross the limestone plateau of The Burren and stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Your destination for tonight is Sligo.
DAY 7 SLIGO-DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry, the walled city on the banks of the Foyle River. Continue on to awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and hear how millions of years ago the more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed. Overnight in the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built.
DAY 8 BELFAST–ALLOWAY, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the capital city of Northern Ireland before boarding the FERRY for the Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan. On your way to Glasgow, stop in Alloway, the birthplace of Robert Burns.
Day 9 – GLASCOW, FORT WILLIAM, FORT AUGUSTUS,CULLODEN MOORE, HIGHLANDS
Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, and proceed via wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis and Fort Augustus. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster, on the way to Culloden Moor where the Jacobite Rising, with Bonnie Prince Charlie at its helm, came to a tragic end at the hands of the Hanoverians. Breakfast
DAY 10 ELGIN–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
Travel through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, the Victorian mountain resort set amongst a beautiful scenery. Then, head to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing. Finally, cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. A suggestion for this evening: a traditional Scottish night out, with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis.
DAY 11 EDINBURGH
A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, which was once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening.
DAY 12 EDINBURGH
Your vacation ends with breakfast this mornin
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