Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and get settled at your hotel. This evening, you'll join your Travel Director and other travelers for a welcome dinner where everyone gets to know each other.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
- Day 2
Dublin
A Local Expert leads you through Dublin's history, walking past the Custom House and along the River Liffey. You'll see the Guinness Storehouse and the medieval Christchurch Cathedral, then visit St. Patrick's Cathedral. After that, you head to Trinity College for priority access to the Long Room and the Book of Kells, a 9th-century Celtic manuscript.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- City tour with Local Expert revealing Dublin's layered history and Georgian elegance
- Visit Custom House and River Liffey
- See Guinness Storehouse
- See Christchurch Cathedral
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Priority access to Long Room at Trinity College Library
- View the Book of Kells
- Walking tour of Trinity College cobbled courtyards with Local Expert
Landmarks Custom House River Liffey Guinness Storehouse Christchurch Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College Library - Long Room Book of Kells - Day 3
Dublin to Cork
You travel to Kildare to visit the National Stud Farm, where famous racehorses are bred. From there, you walk through the Japanese gardens in Europe, designed by Tassa and Minoru Eida. Later, you continue to Cork to see the City Hall and Opera House along the Grand Parade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork, Maldron South Mall, Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit National Stud Farm in Kildare with insight into Irish horse racing culture
- Explore Japanese gardens in Kildare
- See Cork City Hall
- See Cork Opera House
- Travel along Grand Parade in Cork
Landmarks National Stud Farm Japanese Gardens Cork City Hall Cork Opera House 
- Day 4
Cork to Dingle
You choose between climbing Blarney Castle's tower to kiss the Blarney Stone or exploring the 1,500-acre estate with its themed gardens. Then you head to Killarney for a traditional jaunting car ride through town and into the national park, with views of Ross Castle. By evening, you'll reach the coastal town of Dingle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice: Blarney Castle guided tour of lush gardens with senior gardener
- Insight Choice: Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Insight Choice: Explore Blarney Castle estate including Wishing Steps, Witch's Kitchen, and themed gardens
- Traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney
- Jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
- Views of Ross Castle and Lough Leane
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone Killarney National Park Ross Castle Lough Leane 
- Day 5
Dingle Peninsula
After a relaxed morning, you explore the Dingle Peninsula, driving the scenic Slea Head route past rugged cliffs, ancient stone huts, and lookouts across the Blasket Islands. You'll learn about Ireland's early Christian heritage and life in this remote, Irish-speaking region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)
Included Activities
- Drive Slea Head route
- View rugged cliffs along Dingle Peninsula
- See ancient stone huts
- Enjoy panoramic lookouts across Blasket Islands
- Learn about early Christian heritage
- Learn about daily life in remote Irish-speaking region
Landmarks Slea Head Dingle Peninsula Blasket Islands 
- Day 6
Dingle to Galway
A short ferry crossing takes you across the Shannon Estuary with views of the Clare coast. You arrive at the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most well-known natural attractions at 214 meters. Later, you join your Travel Director in Galway to see the Lynch Memorial, the Church of St. Nicholas, the Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across Shannon Estuary
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Center
- View Cliffs of Moher
- Visit Lynch Memorial in Galway
- Visit Church of St. Nicholas in Galway
- See Spanish Arch in Galway
- See Eyre Square in Galway
- Galway orientation with Travel Director
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Center Lynch Memorial Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square 
- Day 7
Galway to Sligo Bay
You leave Galway and head into the Connemara region with its rivers, lakes, and quiet hills. The drive takes you along Sligo Bay before reaching your hotel. During dinner, you'll try local flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local flavors dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Sligo), Hotel (Clayton Hotel, Sligo)
Included Activities
- Tour Connemara region
- Drive along scenic shores of Sligo Bay
Landmarks Connemara Sligo Bay 
- Day 8
Sligo to Londonderry to Ballygally
You cross into Northern Ireland and explore Londonderry with Ronan, a well-known storyteller from the region. You walk along the original 17th-century city walls with cannons and wander Shipquay Street with its Georgian townhouses. Later, you visit the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway with over 40,000 basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity, then continue along the Antrim Coast to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Londonderry with storyteller Ronan
- Walk 17th-century city walls
- View cannons on city walls
- Stroll Shipquay Street with Georgian townhouses
- Visit Guildhall in Londonderry
- Visit UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway
- Walk across basalt columns at Giant's Causeway
- Explore Ballygally seaside town
Landmarks Londonderry City Walls Shipquay Street Guildhall Giant's Causeway Ballygally Bay 
- Day 9
Ballygally to Glasgow
You take a ferry across the Irish Sea to Scotland, and on a clear day you might spot Ailsa Craig, a volcanic formation that's supplied granite for curling stones since the 1800s. After landing, you visit Craufurdland Castle to meet the 29th Laird and Lady for a tour of their 800-year family home and afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Then you continue to Glasgow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle featuring finely cut sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and selection of sweet treats served with freshly brewed tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing of Irish Sea
- Spot Ailsa Craig (weather permitting)
- Guided tour of Craufurdland Castle with 29th Laird and Lady
- Traditional afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle
- See George Square in Glasgow
- See St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow
- Explore Glasgow's grand public buildings
Landmarks Ailsa Craig Craufurdland Castle George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 10
Glasgow to Loch Ness
You drive along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond and through Glencoe with its dramatic Highland landscape and history. You stop at the Commando Memorial for views of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Later, you reach Loch Ness and take a cruise to see the scenery and hear tales about the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
- View dramatic landscape of Glencoe
- Visit Commando Memorial
- View Ben Nevis from Commando Memorial
- Cruise on Loch Ness
- View Loch Ness scenery and historic monuments
Landmarks Loch Lomond Glencoe Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Loch Ness Aldourie Castle 
- Day 11
Inverness
You explore Inverness in the morning. Then you head to Culloden Moor Visitor Center to learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat in 1746. Later, you visit a whisky distillery for a taste and hear about smuggling tales and the stories behind their single malts and beers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- See Inverness River Ness
- See Inverness Castle
- Explore Inverness scenery and history
- Visit Culloden Moor Visitor Center
- Walk Culloden Moor battlefield
- Learn about 1746 Jacobite Rising
- Whisky and beer tasting at Uile-bheist distillery
- Distillery tour at Uile-bheist
- Learn about sustainability practices at Uile-bheist
Landmarks River Ness Inverness Castle Culloden Moor Uile-bheist Distillery 
- Day 12
Inverness to Edinburgh
You drive through the Grampian Mountains past Blair Castle, then visit historic St. Andrews. You'll see the Old Course, golf's home since the 1400s, and have free time to explore. You might visit the university where Prince William and Kate met, or check out West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed. After crossing the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh, select departures attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Grampian Mountains
- Pass Blair Castle
- Visit St. Andrews
- See Old Course at St. Andrews
- Free time to explore St. Andrews
- Cross Forth Road Bridge
- Travel to Edinburgh
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Andrews University
- Walk West Sands Beach at St. Andrews
- Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
Landmarks Blair Castle St. Andrews Old Course St. Andrews University West Sands Beach Forth Road Bridge 
- Day 13
Edinburgh
A Local Expert shows you Edinburgh's highlights, driving along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, then exploring the New Town with its neoclassical Georgian buildings. In the Old Town, you see the Palace of Holyroodhouse and climb the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle with its Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free for shopping or exploring. Tonight, you'll have a celebration dinner of modern Scottish cuisine with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine served with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- City tour with Local Expert
- Drive along Princes Street
- Visit Scott Memorial
- Explore New Town with neoclassical Georgian facades
- See Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Climb Royal Mile
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- View Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle
- View Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
- View Honours of Scotland at Edinburgh Castle
- Free time for shopping and exploration
- Celebration Dinner with modern Scottish cuisine and wine
Landmarks Princes Street Scott Memorial New Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Crown Jewels of Scotland Honours of Scotland - Day 14
Edinburgh
After breakfast, your 14-day journey ends with transfers to Edinburgh Airport, concluding your tour of Ireland and Scotland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
