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

14 days
From Dublin to Edinburgh
4.8
54 traveler reviews

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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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Wine)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Dublin: Custom House, River Liffey, Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • VIP priority entrance to the Book of Kells
    • Guided walk through Trinity College courtyards with university insider
    Landmarks
    Custom House
    Guinness Storehouse
    Christchurch Cathedral
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Book of Kells
    Trinity College
  3. Day 3

    Dublin to Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes tour of Irish National Stud in Kildare
    • Visit to Japanese Gardens in Kildare
    • Exploration of Waterford town: Reginald's Tower and ruined city walls
    • Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal with master craftsman
    • Cork orientation: Grand Parade, City Hall, Opera House
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Reginald's Tower
    House of Waterford Crystal
    Cork City Hall
    Cork Opera House
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  4. Day 4

    Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Blarney Castle and Stone of Eloquence

    Optional Activities

    • Sensory walk through estate gardens at Blarney Castle
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Cork to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Killarney orientation
    • Ring of Kerry tour: seascapes, cliffs, mountains, villages, Black Mountains, Moll's Gap, Ladies View

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney with local jarveys
    • Gentle lakeside hike in Killarney with Local Expert past Ross Castle grounds
    Landmarks
    Ross Castle
    Ring of Kerry
    Moll's Gap
    Ladies View
  6. Day 6

    Killarney to Cliffs of Moher

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride across Shannon Estuary
    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Centre
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Cliffs of Moher to Sligo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Galway orientation: Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch, Eyre Square
    • Tour of Connemara region
    • Scenic drive along Sligo Bay shores
    Landmarks
    Lynch Memorial
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
  8. Day 8

    Sligo to Ballygally

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to William Butler Yeats' burial site in Drumcliffe
    • Walking tour of Londonderry city walls with storyteller Ronan
    • Walk through Shipquay Street and visit Gothic Guildhall in Londonderry
    • Visit to Giant's Causeway
    • Scenic drive along Antrim Coast
    Landmarks
    William Butler Yeats Burial Site
    Londonderry City Walls
    Shipquay Street
    Guildhall
    Giant's Causeway
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Ballygally to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional Scottish tea, scones, cakes and selection of sandwiches at Ardgowan)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Irish Sea
    • Ardgowan estate tour with Sir Ludovic Shaw-Stewart
    • Traditional Scottish afternoon tea with scones, cakes and sandwiches at Ardgowan
    • Glasgow orientation: George Square, St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Ardgowan
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Glasgow to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
    • Travel through Glencoe
    • Visit to Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge with Ben Nevis views
    • Cruise on Loch Ness with commentary on scenery and Nessie tales
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Inverness orientation
    • Culloden Moor Visitor Centre visit
    • Visit to Clava burial cairns
    • Glen Ord Distillery visit with 'wee dram' tasting and whisky smuggler stories
    Landmarks
    Culloden Moor
    Clava Cairns
    Glen Ord Distillery
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Inverness to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Grampian Mountains and past Blair Castle
    • Visit to St. Andrews and Old Course golf site
    • Crossing Forth Road Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews University
    • Stroll West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    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 at Grazing by Mark Greenaway with modern Scottish cuisine with a Parisian twist, served with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Edinburgh highlights with Local Expert
    • Drive along Princes Street to Scott Memorial
    • Exploration of New Town's neoclassical Georgian facades
    • Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Walking tour of Royal Mile
    • Edinburgh Castle visit with view of Mons Meg, Stone of Destiny, and Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels)

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure time for further exploration or shopping
    Landmarks
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
    New Town
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
  14. Day 14

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.8
Overall rating based on 54 Reviews
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  • Guide
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    4.5
  • Food
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  • D
    August 29th, 2025
    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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    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
    Gregory made the trip extra special, his knowledge, personal experiences and the extra touches and treats were the...
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    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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    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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  • A
    May 16th, 2025
    Greg was very well organized, it made our trip extremely enjoyable and he exceeded our expectations. We would highly...
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    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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
    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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