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Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights (21 destinations)

11 days
From Edinburgh to Shannon
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 26
Ages 9+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Dinner (Storytelling dinner with whisky pairings and local dishes (August 9-25 departures dine independently))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club)

    Included Activities

    • The Scotch Whisky Experience - learn about whisky production, taste a dram of single malt or blended whisky, view the world's largest collection of Scotch whisky
    Landmarks
    The Scotch Whisky Experience
    Royal Mile
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  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club)

    Included Activities

    • Edinburgh panoramic tour - Princes Street and Georgian New Town
    • Walk along the Royal Mile
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle and see the Scottish Crown Jewels

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade (included for August 9-25 departures)
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Royal Mile
    New Town
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  3. Day 3

    Perthshire - Pitlochry - Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier - tasting of award-winning chocolates with expert chocolatier
    • Visit Blair Castle - 13th-century citadel with romantic turrets and towers
    Landmarks
    Blair Castle
    Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
  4. Day 4

    Loch Ness - Isle of Skye - Glencoe - Dunblane

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Sligachan, overlooking the Cuillin Hills), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro), Hotel (Apex Dunblane Hydro)

    Included Activities

    • Travel alongside Loch Ness
    • See Eilean Donan Castle
    • Cross to Isle of Skye by bridge
    • View Sligachan Old Bridge and learn the legend of enchanted waters
    • Travel through Glencoe and The Trossachs
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Isle of Skye
    Sligachan Old Bridge
    Cuillin Hills
    Glencoe
    The Trossachs
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  5. Day 5

    Stirling Castle - Cairnryan - Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Europa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Stirling Castle - 16th-century palace perched on volcanic rock, former home of Mary, Queen of Scots
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
  6. Day 6

    Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and entertainment at Crosskeys Inn - Ireland's oldest thatched pub (built 1654) with traditional Irish music and warm turf fires)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Europa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Titanic Belfast - explore the history of the doomed ocean liner at its building location
    Landmarks
    Titanic Belfast
    Crosskeys Inn
  7. Day 7

    Nine Glens of Antrim - Giant's Causeway - Derry - Letterkenny

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Station House Hotel - Letterkenny)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Nine Glens of Antrim
    • Discover Giant's Causeway - enormous hexagonal columns rising out of the sea
    • View Dunluce Castle ruins
    • Walking tour of Derry with local guide
    Landmarks
    Nine Glens of Antrim
    Giant's Causeway
    Dunluce Castle
    Derry
  8. Day 8

    Glenveagh National Park - Donegal - Kilronan Castle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in the castle's fine restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kilronan Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Glenveagh National Park - stroll through the largest national park in Ireland featuring Victorian castle and native oak woods, views of Derryveagh Mountains and pristine lakes
    • Visit Triona Design in Donegal town
    Landmarks
    Glenveagh National Park
    Derryveagh Mountains
    Donegal
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  9. Day 9

    Arigna - Carrick-on-Shannon - Ballyfarnon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kilronan Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Arigna Mining Experience - Ireland's first coal mining museum with 400-year history, guided by former miners
    Landmarks
    Arigna Mining Experience
    Carrick-on-Shannon
  10. Day 10

    Galway - Burren - Cliffs of Moher

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Medieval-style banquet at a castle)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland), Hotel (The Rine (formally Inn at Dromoland))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Galway with local guide - medieval city walls and Lynch's Castle
    • Travel through the Burren - limestone hills with wildflowers
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Medieval-style banquet at a castle
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Lynch's Castle
    Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
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  11. Day 11

    Shannon

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.4
Overall rating based on 143 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.6

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  • A
    October 31st, 2024
    Some days were to long on the road. Meals were almost all the same every day. But overall we seen a lot of...
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  • Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights (21 destinations) reviewer 2
    October 13th, 2024
    We felt we learned a lot from the tour and the tour director/drivers were all great. The hotels for the most part...
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  • A
    May 8th, 2023
    This escorted tour was the best we have ever taken. Your tour guides made the trip awesome!
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  • A
    May 8th, 2023
    The tour guide Becky was awesome, very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The driver and second guide,...
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  • A
    May 13th, 2023
    Excellent guides and itinerary
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  • A
    June 8th, 2023
    Great locations, great hotels, and an outstanding tour director.
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  • A
    June 12th, 2023
    Thorough, great history, beautiful countries
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    June 12th, 2023
    We saw highlights of Scotland and Ireland that were memorable. We also experienced live shows and a sheep herding...
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    June 15th, 2023
    I would recommend CIE to others and would use them again. We saw places we would never even known were there if we...
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  • A
    June 21st, 2023
    Great sampling of Scotland/Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland.highlights.
    Traveled in May 2023
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    Franciscus

    Asked on January 22nd, 2025

    Can you accommodate food preferences or allergies?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Please inform us of any dietary restrictions so we can try to accommodate your needs during the tour.

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    Ferdi

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    Will we have separate beds in the room?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      If you booked with two travelers, you will have separate beds in one room as per the reservation.

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    Nina

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    Does your Scots Irish Tour still exist? Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights and if so, what are costs for October dates?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, we still are running the Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights in 2025. Below are our October departures: Tue Oct 07 2025 Fri Oct 17, 2025 US$4145 per person. Tue Oct 14, 2025 Fri Oct 24, 2025 US$4145 per person. For any single rooms, add the single room supplement: $945

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      We recommend not booking airfare until your place is confirmed to depart, and we can assist you once your booking is complete.

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      We will send you all necessary travel documents and details about your departure time prior to the tour.

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      You can add airport transfers at an additional cost, and we will require your flight details.

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      Meals included in the tour will be provided in the itinerary, typically breakfast and dinner.

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2024

      Yes, you can share a room with a companion, and you will have separate beds if requested.

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