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Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights (31 destinations)

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From Edinburgh to Dublin
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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 (for non-August 9-25 departures only))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club)

    Included Activities

    • Visit The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile
    • Learn about whisky production, aromas, and tasting techniques
    • Taste a dram of single malt or blended whisky
    • View the world's largest collection of Scotch whisky

    Optional Activities

    • Storytelling dinner with whisky pairings and local dishes (for non-August 9-25 departures)
    • Independent dinner (for August 9-25 departures)
    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 of central Edinburgh
    • Walk along part of the Royal Mile
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    • View the Scottish Crown Jewels

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade (for August 9-25 departures)
    • Independent sightseeing during free time
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Princes Street
    Royal Mile
  3. Day 3

    Perthshire - Pitlochry - Highlands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier for chocolate tasting
    • Learn about award-winning chocolate production with sustainable ingredients
    • Visit Blair Castle (13th-century citadel with turrets and towers)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent lunch in Pitlochry
    • Independent exploration of Pitlochry
    Landmarks
    Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
    Blair Castle
    Pitlochry
  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
    • Pass Eilean Donan Castle
    • Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge
    • Lunch in Sligachan overlooking the Cuillin Hills
    • Visit Sligachan Old Bridge and hear the legend of enchanted waters
    • Stop for photos in Glencoe Highland scenery
    • Travel through The Trossachs
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Isle of Skye
    Cuillin Hills
    Sligachan Old Bridge
    Glencoe
    The Trossachs
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  5. Day 5

    Dunblane - Cairnryan - Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Europa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Stirling Castle
    • Explore 16th-century palace of Stirling Castle
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
  6. Day 6

    Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and entertainment at Crosskeys Inn)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Europa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Titanic Belfast museum
    • Explore the history of the Titanic ocean liner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent lunch in Belfast
    • Independent sightseeing and exploration of historic Belfast
    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 the Nine Glens of Antrim
    • Visit the Giant's Causeway
    • Stop at Dunluce Castle ruins for photos
    • Join a local guide for a walking tour of Derry
    Landmarks
    Nine Glens of Antrim
    Giant's Causeway
    Dunluce Castle
    Derry
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  8. Day 8

    Glenveagh National Park - Donegal - Letterkenny

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glenveagh National Park
    • Explore the Victorian castle at Glenveagh
    • Experience native oak woods at Glenveagh
    • Visit Triona Design showroom in Donegal

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Donegal town
    Landmarks
    Glenveagh National Park
    Derryveagh Mountains
    Donegal
    Kilronan Castle
  9. Day 9

    Arigna - Carrick-on-Shannon - Ballyfarnon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kilronan Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arigna Mining Experience museum
    • Learn from former miners about 400 years of coal mining legacy

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration and free time in Carrick-on-Shannon
    Landmarks
    Arigna Mining Experience
    Carrick-on-Shannon
  10. Day 10

    Galway - Burren - Cliffs of Moher - Medieval Castle Banquet

    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
    • See medieval city walls of Galway
    • Visit Lynch's Castle in Galway
    • Travel through the Burren
    • Visit the Cliffs of Moher
    • Medieval-style banquet at a castle
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Lynch's Castle
    The Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
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  11. Day 11

    Dingle Peninsula - Tralee

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary
    • Discover the Dingle Peninsula
    • See spectacular views from Slea Head
    • Explore charming Dingle
    • Visit the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Dingle
    South Pole Inn
  12. Day 12

    Ring of Kerry - Kenmare - Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle
    • Drive through Ring of Kerry highlights
    • Visit Moriarty's shopping partner in Gap of Dunloe
    • Watch sheepdog demonstration at traditional farm

    Optional Activities

    • Independent lunch in Kenmare
    • Independent exploration and free time in Kenmare
    • Independent exploration and free time in Killarney
    • Independent dinner
    Landmarks
    Ross Castle
    Gap of Dunloe
    Ring of Kerry
    Kenmare
    Killarney
  13. Day 13

    Blarney - Cork - Tipperary - Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and traditional entertainment at the Abbey Tavern in Howth)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the famous Blarney Stone or stroll through gardens
    • Travel through Cork and Tipperary dairy country
    • Dinner and traditional entertainment at Abbey Tavern in Howth
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Galtee Mountains
    Abbey Tavern
    Howth
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  14. Day 14

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Independent Dublin open-top bus tour (hop-on, hop-off)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Guinness Storehouse
    • Visit Teeling Distillery
    • Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
    • Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
    • Visit GPO Museum
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Teeling Distillery
    EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
    Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
    GPO Museum
  15. Day 15

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.4
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    4.3
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    4.3
  • Guide
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  • Food
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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 - 15 Days/14 Nights (31 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
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    June 8th, 2023
    Great locations, great hotels, and an outstanding tour director.
    Traveled in May 2023
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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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    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    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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    Christina

    Asked on February 14th, 2026

    Is this available to book? What is the maximum group size in June?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      As of now, there is space to book.

      On average our regular motor coach tours have around 38 passengers, but our coaches hold a maximum of 44 passengers.

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    Christina

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    How many travelers are typically on this tour?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      A regular tour has a maximum of 44 passengers, while a small group tour accommodates up to 26 passengers.

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    Eva

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    What type of accommodations are included in the tour package?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      This tour includes 15 days and 14 nights of hotel accommodations.

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    Do the tour guides communicate with travelers during the tour?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      The tour director will inform you verbally, and there will also be a poster in the hotel lobby with relevant timings.

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on July 18th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement. Looking for 2 people 2 rooms

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      There is a single supplement of $1335.00 per person for this tour.

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    Sean

    Asked on July 18th, 2024

    What meals are included in the tour?

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      The inclusion of meals depends on your itinerary, as specified for each day.

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    Adriana

    Asked on July 3rd, 2024

    What is the average number of people in a group tour

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      The maximum group size of this adventure is 26.

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    Esther

    Asked on July 3rd, 2024

    Does this tour see fairy pool or labrynth on Isle of skye?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      This tour does not visit the Fairy Pool or Labrynth on the Isle of Sky. Instead, you will cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit Armadale Castle, returning by ferry. Take the 'Road to the Isles' past lochs, lush woodlands, and heather-covered moors of the majestic Highlands, stopping for photos around scenic Glencoe. Continue through The Trossachs to your hotel in Dunblane.

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      Esther

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Is there an option/time to book a tour to see more of isle of skye while thee or extend to book more isle of skye from edinburgh privately

    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our All-In Inclusive Advantage ensures that we provide all the essential components for a successful tour. Should you wish to explore any additional attractions or excursions, they would need to be arranged separately.

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    Tahar

    Asked on June 25th, 2024

    How much does the Scots Irish Tour cost?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten June 2024

      The price for the 15-day Scots Irish Tour is approximately $4675.00 per person.

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    Adrianus

    Asked on June 21st, 2024

    Are airport transfer costs fixed?

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      The transfer cost from the airport to the hotel is typically fixed but can vary based on your location.

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