Best Of Ireland & Scotland - Preview 2021 (14 Days)

Traveler Reviews

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  Chris5.0•September 2026
  A wonderful guide and so knowledgeable. Helped keep us organised and having fun despite the weather. Would highly...
  A wonderful guide and so knowledgeable. Helped keep us organised and having fun despite the weather. Would highly recommend his tours.Show more
  Traveled in September 2026
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It is great to read that you found your Travel Director so knowledgeable and that they helped keep the group organised and engaged despite the weather. We are pleased that their friendly approach contributed to an enjoyable experience, and we appreciate your recommendation. Your kind comments will be shared with the relevant team.

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  Lauren4.8•September 2026
  Led by Greg
  Greg was a phenomenal tour guide! Knowledgeable, friendly and made our holiday so much more enjoyable. I wouldnt...
  Greg was a phenomenal tour guide! Knowledgeable, friendly and made our holiday so much more enjoyable. I wouldnt hesitate booking onto another tour with Greg or recommending a trip with him to our friends!Show more
  Traveled in February 2026
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It is wonderful to read that your Travel Director made such a positive contribution to your holiday. We are pleased to know that you found them knowledgeable and friendly, and that their approach helped make your experience more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your confidence in travelling with us again. Your kind comments will be shared with the relevant team.

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  Anthony4.8•September 2026
  Led by Greg
  Greg absolutely makes these tours. His knowledge of Scotland and Ireland is brilliant, but what really sets him...
  Greg absolutely makes these tours. His knowledge of Scotland and Ireland is brilliant, but what really sets him apart is his personality. He has a natural charisma and sense of humour that brings a group together and makes the whole experience feel much more personal than simply being taken from one attraction to the next. He’s incredibly helpful, approachable and genuinely seems to care that everyone is having the best possible experience. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble and he has a real knack for adding the little touches, stories, recommendations and laughs along the way that you end up remembering just as much as the places themselves. If you’re lucky enough to get Greg on a Best of Scotland or Ireland tour, you’re in very good hands. A great guide, great company and someone who genuinely adds something special to the whole trip.Show more
  Traveled in June 2026
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful and detailed feedback with us. It is a pleasure to read how positively your Travel Director contributed to your experience in Scotland and Ireland. We are particularly pleased to know that you valued their knowledge, humour and approachable personality, and that they helped create a strong sense of connection within the group. It is also encouraging to read that their stories, recommendations and personal touches added to your enjoyment and created memorable moments along the way. Thank you for recognising the care and effort they put into ensuring guests felt supported and able to make the most of their journey. Your kind words and recommendation are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the relevant team.

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  Denise2.0•August 2025
  PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR TOUR WAS NOT LISTED IN THE DROP DOWN MENU! We had signed up for a guided Ireland tour (Ashford...
  PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR TOUR WAS NOT LISTED IN THE DROP DOWN MENU! We had signed up for a guided Ireland tour (Ashford Castle and Ireland’s Icons - tour has since been renamed!) with Insight Vacations in February 2025. The sales representative was patient, professional and thorough and made sure we understood when our timeline for final payment was to secure our spot on the booked tour! A while later I called some hotels myself to add additional nights and to inquire about my food allergies. To my surprise, several hotels told me that our tour was not reserved at their hotel for August 2025! Upon contacting Insight, I was informed that our departure date was not one of the confirmed tours for 2025 and the Insight representative assured me that the Ashford Castle tour was one of the most popular tours and was rarely canceled! I was pretty annoyed as this fact about enrolling in a non-confirmed departure trip had not been highlighted to us during our process of enrolling in the trip!! Nicely done, Insight!!! This was my first negative impression of Insight…. Fast forward to June 2025: we had made our final payment before the due date and a few days later we received a non-caring email from Insight Vacations informing us that our departure date had been canceled due to not enough attendees. Of course, they wanted us to change our travel dates to fill up their next departure date which did not work for our schedule. At this time, I was too disappointed with Insight and their non-costumer friendly approach and no-can-do attitude (regarding my food allergies). Therefore, we requested a full refund which took about 10 days to process. Instead, I created a schedule for our own Ireland trip including all the cities, villages, historic sights and natural parks that we wanted to see. I then booked hotels and hired a private chauffeur and we ended up with the most wonderful 10 day tour of Ireland, plus 3 days in Dublin! We learnt so much about the history, culture and life in Ireland over the past centuries and we feel that we got a very good glimpse of Ireland from yesterday to today! Our driver was amazing and everybody told us that we saw all the important sights between Dublin and Galway and south of it! Insight Vacations would not have met our expectations of Ireland since they didn’t even meet our expectations during the enrollment process!Show more
  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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  Beth5.0•August 2024
  Exceeded my expectations!
  Traveled in July 2024
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  SANTOS5.0•April 2024
  Led by Greg
  Greg and Arther did and excellent job above and beyond great knowledge of all the history and culture made everyone...
  Greg and Arther did and excellent job above and beyond great knowledge of all the history and culture made everyone feel so welcomeShow more
  Traveled in April 2024
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  We appreciate you taking the time to share your review with us. We always value the feedback from our customers and are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant experience with Insight Vacations. Our On The Road Team works hard to provide exceptional service and professionalism to our clients, and we're glad to know that they fulfilled their promise during your trip. Thank you for choosing us for your travel needs.

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  Charles5.0•April 2024
  Overall, the tour was excellent. I would have liked to have visited Belfast before going to Scotland. Kelli, our...
  Overall, the tour was excellent. I would have liked to have visited Belfast before going to Scotland. Kelli, our Tour Director was outstanding. She was better than all of the tour directors put together from Julia Travel on my last trip. The 2 drivers for Insight were great. How they get the bus where they do is amazing. I would definitely recommend this tour and crew.Show more
  Traveled in April 2024
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  Thank you for your excellent feedback. It was great to hear about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. We're delighted you received exceptional service. Our team works tirelessly to create unforgettable itineraries for our guests, so we're thrilled you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for your recommendation of our services and product. We look forward to the opportunity to travel with you again.

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  Lee5.0•October 2023
  Led by Greg
  Wonderful trip. Saw a great variety of places.
  Traveled in September 2023
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.

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  Heather5.0•October 2023
  Led by Greg
  My own research and a referral from a friend led us to book this trip which filled all our expectations and much...
  My own research and a referral from a friend led us to book this trip which filled all our expectations and much more. Travel Director, bus driver, hotels and tour stops were outstanding in knowledge, service and location. Definitely will recommend this tour to family, friends, etc.Show more
  Traveled in August 2023
  

  Reply from: Insight Vacations

  We appreciate your positive review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's great to read that our Travel Director shared their passion for travel with you, as it is an essential part of making it a memorable trip. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for your next trip.

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  Carolyn5.0•September 2023
  Led by Greg
  This was an unforgetable experience. I have traveled extensively throughout Europe when I was younger. I never...
  This was an unforgetable experience. I have traveled extensively throughout Europe when I was younger. I never thought a tour could compare to those experiences. However this tour change my attitude on tours. It was well planed and executed. Our tour director (Greg) was beyond excellent. In fact I think he made the trip the success it was. I would recommend it to any one who likes to see alot, keep on the go, meet people and see sights.Show more
  Traveled in September 2023