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Scottish & Irish Gold - 15 Days/14 Nights (including Glencoe)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Glasgow

    Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Glasgow highlights
    • Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    • Welcome drink with group

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Glasgow's restaurants and nightlife
    • Independent dining
    Landmarks
    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  3. Day 2

    Glasgow - Ballachulish

    Glasgow - Ballachulish
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ballachulish Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Loch Lomond
    • Stroll through Inveraray
    • Guided tour of Inveraray Castle
    • Drive through Glencoe
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Inveraray Castle
    Glencoe
  4. Day 3

    Isle of Skye - Loch Ness

    Isle of Skye - Loch Ness
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sligachan with stunning views of the Cuillin Hills), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Muthu Newton Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through the Highlands
    • Cross bridge to Isle of Skye
    • Lunch at Sligachan
    • Visit Sligachan Old Bridge
    • Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
    • Travel along shores of Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Isle of Skye
    Cuillin Hills
    Sligachan Old Bridge
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Loch Ness
  5. Day 4

    Pitlochry

    Pitlochry
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
    • Stroll around the moorland
    • Sheepdog herding demonstration at local farm
    Landmarks
    Culloden Battlefield
  6. Day 5

    Pitlochry

    Pitlochry
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blair Castle
    • Guided tour of Blair Athol Distillery
    • Sample whisky at Blair Athol Distillery

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hotel gardens
    • Visit museums
    • Browse Pitlochry town
    Landmarks
    Blair Castle
    Blair Athol Distillery
  7. Day 6

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment (not for August 2-23 departures))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glamis Castle
    • Visit St Andrews

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Glamis Castle
    St Andrews
  8. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Edinburgh
    • Visit medieval townhouses along Royal Mile
    • Tour New Town area
    • Tour Edinburgh Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 2-23 departures only)
    • Independent exploring
    • Shopping
    • Independent dining
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    New Town
    Edinburgh Castle
  9. Day 8

    Edinburgh - Belfast - Dublin

    Edinburgh - Belfast - Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Royal Marine Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Belfast
    • Visit Titanic Belfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dun Laoghaire
    • Independent dining
    Landmarks
    Titanic Belfast
  10. Day 9

    Galway

    Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Galmont Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink at Sean's Bar in Athlone
    • Walking tour of Galway with local guide
    • Guided exploration of stone-clad buildings and medieval lanes

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Galway independently
    Landmarks
    Sean's Bar
    Galway
  11. Day 10

    Connemara - Galway

    Connemara - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Galmont Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Explore scenic Connemara
    • Catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour
    • Visit Kylemore Abbey
    • See Kylemore Abbey's elegant rooms
    • See Kylemore Abbey's church
    • Explore Victorian walled gardens at Kylemore Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galway's lively pubs
    • Explore Galway's restaurants
    • Independent dining
    Landmarks
    Connemara
    Killary Harbour
    Kylemore Abbey
  12. Day 11

    Galway - Killarney

    Galway - Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Great Southern Killarney Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel around Galway Bay
    • Travel through the Burren
    • Sheep farm visit with sheepdog herding demonstration
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Ferry across River Shannon Estuary
    • Traditional Irish entertainment at Kate Kearney's Cottage
    • Dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage
    Landmarks
    Galway Bay
    Burren
    Cliffs of Moher
    River Shannon Estuary
  13. Day 12

    Ring of Kerry

    Ring of Kerry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Great Southern Killarney Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
    • Visit Ross Castle
    • Tour highlights of Ring of Kerry
    • Stop in Kenmare village

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
    • Independent dining and activities in Killarney
    Landmarks
    Killarney National Park
    Ross Castle
    Ring of Kerry
    Kenmare
    Gap of Dunloe
  14. Day 13

    Blarney - Waterford

    Blarney - Waterford
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Granville Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone or explore the gardens
    • Visit Marine Bar in Dungarvan for traditional music
    • Walking tour of Waterford with local guide
    • Explore narrow streets of Waterford
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Marine Bar
    Waterford
  15. Day 14

    Waterford - Dublin

    Waterford - Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with glass of wine at One Ballsbridge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Clayton Hotel Burlington Road)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal
    • Watch crystal artisans at work
    • Tour Kilkenny Castle
    • Dinner at One Ballsbridge with glass of wine

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring medieval Kilkenny city center
    Landmarks
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Kilkenny Castle
  16. Day 15

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Linda5.0•August 2026
    At first we were concerned about such a large group (39). But quickly realized the people we met on the tour were...
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  • Raymond4.0•June 2025
    The itinerary is comprehensive and there are special activities that are unique to the country which some other tour...
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  • Christa3.0•October 2024
    Completely depends on who you get as guide & driver. The Scotland portion of our trip was wonderful. The Ireland...
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  • Mik5.0•May 2024
    We lucked out on the weather on our entire trip and had outstanding weather. Our tour guides were so informative and...
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  • John5.0•April 2024
    We were very impressed with all aspects of this tour. The standard of the hotels was first class. The fact that we...
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  • Lori5.0•May 2023
    We traveled to amazing places and met some wonderful people.
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  • Evelyn4.0•June 2023
    The Scotland side of our tour was perfect. Fabulous Tour Guide and Driver. Food, hotels, tour in general were superb....
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  • Cathleen5.0•June 2023
    Quality historical information - Great accommodations - Wonderful Food.
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  • Barbara5.0•June 2023
    So well-planned and organized. Best tour guide in Scotland, Rory, and Bus Driver, David. Gest tour guide in...
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  • Ms.5.0•June 2023
    Wonderful accommodations, good stops. Tour directors were very well informed on history and more. Bus drivers were...
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    Does the itinerary include a visit to Luce Bay or does it pass through the area?

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    For two people traveling together, is it possible to get two beds per room? (share rooms but separate beds). If so, would that be at the double price or singles price?

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      We can request one room with two separate twin beds. This would count as the regular double-occupancy price since you are sharing the room. For any single rooms, you must add the Single room supplement: $1995

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      So when we book, should we each book our own trip individually as singles under separate bookings and put in the comments that we are sharing with another traveller or do we book the trip as 2 under one booking? Just want to ensure that we are charged that $4695 each.

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      To share a room, both travelers need to be on the same reservation. Please make sure you are both on the same TourRadar reservation, with one traveler designated as the lead passenger.

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      There are 14 Breakfasts and 9 Dinners included. The deposit would be $250 per person for all tour dates. Here are all of the tour hotels they are 3- and 4-star properties.

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      I would recommend the Scottish & Irish Gold - 15 Days/14 Nights. Not only is it a bit longer, but it is at a bit of a slower pace and not so rushed. Both would be amazing small group tours. I would not be able to provide a 5% discount. However, you do have USD $414.52 worth of Travel Credits that I can add as a discount for you.

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      You most certainly can bring a wheelchair, collapsable scooter, or walker. However, wheelchairs/scooters must be lightweight and fully collapsible. They must also travel with a companion who can push the wheelchair, and you must be able to climb on and off the coach on your own.

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      You would not be able to bring a motorized scooter however you can bring a wheelchair or a walker. Wheelchairs must be lightweight and fully collapsible. You must also travel with a companion who can push the wheelchair, and you must be able to climb on and off the coach on your own.

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