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Best of Ireland & Scotland - Premium (Small Group) (13 destinations)

14 days
From Dublin to Edinburgh
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with Travel Director and fellow guests)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • City tour with Local Expert covering Custom House, River Liffey, Guinness Storehouse, and Christchurch Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • Priority access to Long Room at Trinity College Library with Book of Kells viewing
    • Walk through Trinity College courtyards with Local Expert commentary
    Landmarks
    Custom House
    River Liffey
    Guinness Storehouse
    Christchurch Cathedral
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College Library - Long Room
    Book of Kells
    Trinity College
  3. Day 3

    Kildare - Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork, Maldron South Mall, Cork)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to National Stud Farm with insights into horse breeding, foaling unit, museum, and stallions
    • Guided tour of Japanese gardens at National Stud
    • Orientation through Cork along Grand Parade seeing City Hall and Opera House
    Landmarks
    National Stud Farm
    Japanese Gardens
    Cork City Hall
    Cork Opera House
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  4. Day 4

    Cork - Killarney - Dingle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Blarney Castle gardens with senior gardener (Insight Choice option)
    • Opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone (Insight Choice option)
    • Traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney with local Jarvey
    • Orientation tour of Killarney
    • Views of Ross Castle and Lough Leane from Killarney National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Blarney Castle's 1,500-acre estate at leisure, including Wishing Steps, Witch's Kitchen, Water Garden, and Fern Garden (Insight Choice alternative to guided garden tour)
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Killarney National Park
    Ross Castle
    Lough Leane
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  5. Day 5

    Dingle Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Slea Head route on Dingle Peninsula
    • Views of rugged cliffs and ancient stone huts
    • Panoramic lookouts across Blasket Islands
    • Insights into early Christian heritage and Gaelic culture
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Blasket Islands
  6. Day 6

    Dingle - Cliffs of Moher - Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Shannon Estuary
    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Center
    • Views and insights into Cliffs of Moher geology, history, and wildlife
    • Orientation of Galway including Lynch Memorial Window
    • Visit to Church of St. Nicholas
    • View of Spanish Arch
    • Visit to Eyre Square
    Landmarks
    Shannon Estuary
    Cliffs of Moher
    Lynch Memorial Window
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
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  7. Day 7

    Galway - Sligo Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local flavors during dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Sligo), Hotel (Clayton Hotel, Sligo)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Connemara region
    • Orientation of Sligo with Travel Director
    • Views of Sligo Bay
    Landmarks
    Connemara
    Sligo Bay
  8. Day 8

    Sligo - Londonderry - Ballygally

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Londonderry with storyteller Ronan along 17th-century city walls
    • Walk down Shipquay Street with Georgian townhouses
    • View of Guildhall
    • Visit to Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Walk across basalt columns at Giant's Causeway
    • Scenic drive along Antrim Coast
    • Orientation walk through Ballygally with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Londonderry City Walls
    Shipquay Street
    Guildhall
    Giant's Causeway
    Antrim Coast
    Ballygally Bay
  9. Day 9

    Ballygally - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle featuring finely cut sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and a selection of sweet treats served with freshly brewed tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Irish Sea
    • Visit to Craufurdland Castle with guided tour by the 29th Laird and Lady
    • Afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle
    • Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Irish Sea
    Ailsa Craig
    Craufurdland Castle
    George Square
    St Mungo's Cathedral
  10. Day 10

    Glasgow - Glencoe - Loch Ness

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
    • Travel through Glencoe with historical commentary
    • Stop at Commando Memorial with views of Ben Nevis
    • Cruise on Loch Ness through the Great Glen
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Great Glen
    Aldourie Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Inverness with Travel Director including River Ness and Inverness Castle
    • Visit to Culloden Visitor Center
    • Whisky and beer tasting experience at Uile-bheist distillery
    • Guided exploration of distillation craft and sustainability practices at Uile-bheist
    Landmarks
    Inverness Castle
    River Ness
    Culloden Moor
    Uile-bheist Distillery
  12. Day 12

    Inverness - St. Andrews - Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Grampian Mountains
    • View of Blair Castle
    • Orientation of St. Andrews with views of Old Course
    • Orientation of Edinburgh by Travel Director along Princes Street

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews University where Kate Middleton and Prince William met
    • Walk West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only, additional cost likely applies)
    Landmarks
    Grampian Mountains
    Blair Castle
    River Tay
    St. Andrews
    Old Course
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Forth Road Bridge
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
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  13. Day 13

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner of modern Scottish cuisine served with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Expert covering Princes Street and Scott Memorial
    • Tour of New Town's neoclassical Georgian facades
    • Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit to Edinburgh Castle with views of Mons Meg and Crown Jewels
    • Celebration dinner with modern Scottish cuisine and wine

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon shopping or additional exploration of Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Scott Memorial
    Princes Street
    New Town
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    Mons Meg
    Honours of Scotland
  14. Day 14

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
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