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Best of Ireland & Scotland (Small Groups) (24 destinations)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
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  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers), Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Expert revealing Dublin's layered history and Georgian elegance
    • Walk past the Custom House and along the River Liffey
    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Visit Christchurch Cathedral
    • Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • Priority access to Long Room at Trinity College Library
    • View the Book of Kells (9th-century illuminated manuscript)
    Landmarks
    Custom House
    River Liffey
    Guinness Storehouse
    Christchurch Cathedral
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College Library - Long Room
    Book of Kells
    Trinity College
  3. Day 3

    Dublin - Kildare - Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork, Maldron South Mall, Cork)

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes visit to National Stud Farm
    • Tour of Japanese gardens in Kildare
    Landmarks
    National Stud Farm
    Japanese Gardens at Kildare
    Cork City Hall
    Cork Opera House
    Grand Parade
  4. Day 4

    Cork - Killarney - Dingle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle.)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Blarney Castle tower climb and Blarney Stone kiss OR guided estate tour with themed gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney and Killarney National Park with local Jarvey
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Killarney National Park
    Ross Castle
    Lough Leane
  5. Day 5

    Dingle Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle.)

    Included Activities

    • Slea Head route scenic drive around Dingle Peninsula
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Blasket Islands
  6. Day 6

    Dingle - Shannon Estuary - Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Shannon Estuary
    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Centre
    • Orientation tour of Galway landmarks
    Landmarks
    Shannon Estuary
    Cliffs of Moher
    Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Centre
    Lynch Memorial
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
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  7. Day 7

    Galway - Connemara - Sligo Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local specialties dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Sligo)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Connemara region
    Landmarks
    Connemara
    Sligo Bay
  8. Day 8

    Sligo - Londonderry - Ballygally

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Londonderry with storyteller Ronan
    • Walking the 17th-century city walls
    • Visit to Giant's Causeway
    Landmarks
    Londonderry
    Guildhall
    Shipquay Street
    Giant's Causeway
    Antrim Coast
    Ballygally Bay
  9. Day 9

    Ballygally - Irish Sea Ferry - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional British afternoon tea featuring finely cut sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and a selection of sweet treats served with freshly brewed tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Irish Sea
    • Guided tour of Craufurdland Castle
    • Afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle
    Landmarks
    Ailsa Craig
    Craufurdland Castle
    Glasgow
  10. Day 10

    Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Glencoe - Loch Ness

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
    • Stop at Commando Memorial
    • Cruise on Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Great Glen
    Loch Ness
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  11. Day 11

    Inverness - Culloden - Uile-bheist Distillery

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Inverness
    • Visit to Culloden Moor Visitor Centre
    • Whisky and beer tasting experience at Uile-bheist distillery
    Landmarks
    Inverness Castle
    River Ness
    Culloden Moor
    Culloden Visitor Centre
    Uile-bheist Distillery
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  12. Day 12

    Inverness - St. Andrews - Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Grampian Mountains
    • Visit to St. Andrews including Old Course

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Grampian Mountains
    Blair Castle
    St. Andrews
    Old Course
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Forth Road Bridge
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  13. Day 13

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine served with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Expert
    • Drive along Princes Street to Scott Memorial
    • Exploration of New Town Georgian facades
    • Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit to Edinburgh Castle including Crown Jewels and Mons Meg viewing
    Landmarks
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
    New Town
    Old Town
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    Crown Jewels of Scotland
    Mons Meg
  14. Day 14

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • D
    August 29th, 2025
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    PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR TOUR WAS NOT LISTED IN THE DROP DOWN MENU! We had signed up for a guided Ireland tour (Ashford...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you very much for choosing to travel with Insight Vacations we truly appreciate your interest in exploring Ireland with us. We’re genuinely sorry to hear about the challenges you encountered during the booking process and the disappointment caused by the cancellation of your tour. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we regret that your experience did not meet expectations. It’s clear that you had taken thoughtful steps to prepare for your journey, including contacting hotels directly regarding your food allergies and adding extra nights to your stay. We understand how unsettling it must have been to learn that your tour was not confirmed, especially after receiving assurances during the initial booking. We sincerely apologise for any confusion and lack of clarity around the departure status this should have been communicated more transparently. We also regret that our follow-up communication regarding the cancellation did not reflect the level of care and attentiveness you deserve. We understand how frustrating it must have been to receive a message that felt impersonal, especially after your commitment to the tour and timely payment. That said, we’re truly pleased to hear that you were able to create your own itinerary and enjoy a wonderful 10-day journey through Ireland, complete with a private chauffeur and meaningful cultural experiences. It sounds like you crafted a truly memorable adventure, and we’re glad that your time in Ireland was ultimately rewarding. Your insights will be shared with our team to help us improve our communication and booking processes. We hope that, despite this experience, you might consider travelling with us again in the future and we’d be honoured to restore your confidence in Insight Vacations.
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    May 23rd, 2025
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    Gregory made the trip extra special, his knowledge, personal experiences and the extra touches and treats were the...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for providing feedback on your recent experience. We very much agree that a great Travel Director is essential to the overall enjoyment and comfort of our guests on any of our trips. It is for this reason that we take great care to select our team members for the passion they have for travel and the in-depth knowledge they have for their given regions. We are pleased to know this was evident during your tour. Thank you for choosing to travel with Insight Vacation.
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  • D
    May 23rd, 2025
    5
    Greg was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, and fun. We could not have been happier with him. And he made...
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    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are proud of our team's professionalism and dedication to providing exceptional service, and we are delighted to hear that this was evident during your tour. Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us.
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  • M
    May 21st, 2025
    5
    Greg was simply great… knowledgeable, fun, and organized. He knew the area well and shared many interesting facts...
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    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. It is excellent to know that they could provide you with exceptional service. Thank you for choosing Insight Vacations.
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  • A
    May 20th, 2025
    5
    Greg was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland & Scotland. He made our trip amazing
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are fully aware of the important role that our Travel Directors play in the success of any trip. That is why all our representatives are carefully selected and have received thorough training to be able to manage our departures with the highest level of professionalism. We are so glad this was evident during your tour.
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  • M
    May 20th, 2025
    5
    I can't say enough about the trip, Greg and Raymond Larkin our driver. Greg and Raymond were a dynamic duo. They...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your input and are glad to hear that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a valuable asset to our company. Thank you for being our guest.
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  • K
    May 17th, 2025
    5
    Greg was great! Energetic and humorous! And easy to understand.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for your kind words, we hope to welcome you on tour again.
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  • B
    May 16th, 2025
    5
    Wow! We had an exceptional 14 day tour with Greg as our Travel Director and Raymond as our driver. Well organized,...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We truly appreciate your input and are delighted to know that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a vital asset to our company, and we are proud of the dedication they demonstrate.
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    May 16th, 2025
    5
    Greg was very well organized, it made our trip extremely enjoyable and he exceeded our expectations. We would highly...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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    We appreciate your kind words and are thankful that you have chosen us to be hosts for this wonderful adventure. We hope to welcome you back again.
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  • K
    May 15th, 2025
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    Greg made this a beautifully easy visit.
    Traveled in May 2025
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    Thank you for your kind words, we hope to host you again.
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    Asked on September 8th, 2025

    What is the activity level of this tour and is luggage assistance offered for this tour?

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      Will there be children on this tour?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten September 2025

      This tour is rated as Activity Level 2 – Balanced. It typically includes 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of walking per day, with portions that may involve uneven terrain such as cobblestones, hills, or stairs. Guests can expect to spend 1 to 3 hours standing daily, with a blend of both active exploration and relaxed sightseeing experiences. Porterage is provided for one suitcase per guest at every hotel. The minimum age we can accommodate for travelers is 5 years and above.

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      Complimentary transfers from the starting location depart at specific times, and it is recommended that guests arrive an hour before the last transfer for convenience.

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      Breakfast is included with the stay during the tour.

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      Passports must be valid for 6 months past the end date of the trip to be eligible to travel.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2024

      Transportation between destinations during the tour includes motorcoach buses and some ferry rides.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten July 2024

      Luggage size should be within 30"x18"x10" and weight should not exceed 50 lbs.

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      Travel insurance is highly recommended to participate in this tour to ensure safety and readiness for any unforeseen circumstances.

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    What is the approximate number of guests in a "small" group and the larger group size on the 14 day tours of Ireland and Scotland?

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      small group has an average of 20 guests and capped at just 24 guests, while classic group has an average of 33 guests and Max. 40 guests.

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    Ann

    Asked on April 26th, 2024

    1 traveler requires a wheel chair and handicap accommodations

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten April 2024

      This trip will require a lot of walking, sometimes through areas with uneven ground and narrow cobbled streets. Also please keep in mind that our coaches have a few steps which you will be required to ascend/descend up to 6-7 times per day. Not all coaches are configured the same, however most will have approximately 4 steps to climb, and our Travel Directors and Drivers are unable to assist physically.

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    Gerardus

    Asked on April 25th, 2024

    Can personal assistance be provided for guests needing accessibility?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten April 2024

      Guests needing accessibility assistance should be able to navigate coach steps independently or have a companion to assist as staff cannot provide physical help.

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