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Best of Ireland & Scotland - Premium (Classic) (27 destinations)

16 days
From Dublin to Edinburgh
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City & Culture
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 1 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

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

    Included Activities

    • Warm welcome dinner with Travel Director
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Dublin orientation with Local Expert
    • Custom House viewing
    • River Liffey drive
    • Guinness Storehouse viewing
    • Christchurch Cathedral viewing
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral viewing
    • Book of Kells entrance and viewing
    • Trinity College guided tour
    Landmarks
    Custom House
    River Liffey
    Guinness Storehouse
    Christchurch Cathedral
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Book of Kells
    Trinity College
  3. Day 3

    Cork

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

    Included Activities

    • National Stud Farm visit with museum and foaling unit
    • Japanese gardens viewing
    • Cork city orientation
    • Grand Parade viewing
    • Cork City Hall viewing
    • Cork Opera House viewing
    Landmarks
    National Stud Farm
    Japanese Gardens
    River Lee
    Cork City Hall
    Cork Opera House
  4. Day 4

    Blarney

    Blarney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Blarney Castle visit
    • Stone of Eloquence viewing
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Stone of Eloquence
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dingle

    Dingle
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)

    Included Activities

    • Blarney Castle guided garden tour with senior gardener
    • Blarney Stone kissing (optional within Insight Choice)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb medieval tower to kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Roam Blarney Castle 1,500-acre estate independently
    • Visit Wishing Steps
    • Visit Witch's Kitchen
    • Explore Water Garden
    • Explore Fern Garden
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Gardens
  6. Day 6

    Ring of Kerry - Killarney

    Ring of Kerry - Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Killarney city orientation
    • Ring of Kerry tour
    • Lakeshore and Ross Castle viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys in Killarney
    • Gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore and National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Ross Castle
    Sneem
    Black Valley
    Moll's Gap
    Queen Victoria's Ladies View
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Galway

    Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)

    Included Activities

    • Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head route drive
    • Prehistoric ring forts, beehive huts and Ogham stones viewing
    • Blasket Islands offshore viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys
    • Gentle hike with Local Expert in Killarney National Park
    Landmarks
    Dingle Peninsula
    Slea Head
    Blasket Islands
  8. Day 8

    Cliffs of Moher - Galway

    Cliffs of Moher - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Shannon Estuary ferry crossing
    • Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Center visit
    • Galway orientation with Travel Director
    • Lynch Memorial viewing
    • Church of St. Nicholas viewing
    • Spanish Arch viewing
    • Eyre Square viewing
    Landmarks
    Shannon Estuary
    Cliffs of Moher
    Lynch Memorial
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
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  9. Day 9

    Sligo Bay

    Sligo Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Sligo)

    Included Activities

    • Connemara region tour
    • Sligo Bay scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Connemara
    Sligo Bay
  10. Day 10

    Giant's Causeway - Ballygally

    Giant's Causeway - Ballygally
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim)

    Included Activities

    • Londonderry walking tour with Ronan
    • 17th-century city walls walk
    • Guildhall viewing
    • Shipquay Street walk
    • Giant's Causeway visit
    Landmarks
    Londonderry
    Guildhall
    Shipquay Street
    Giant's Causeway
    Antrim Coast
    Ballygally Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Ardgowan Estate - Glasgow

    Ardgowan Estate - Glasgow
    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan Estate), Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Irish Sea ferry crossing
    • Ardgowan Estate tour with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
    • Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan
    • Glasgow city tour
    • George Square viewing
    • St. Mungo's Cathedral viewing
    Landmarks
    Ardgowan Estate
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
  12. Day 12

    Glencoe - Loch Ness

    Glencoe - Loch Ness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Loch Lomond scenic drive
    • Glencoe tour
    • Commando Memorial visit
    • Ben Nevis viewing
    • Loch Ness cruise
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Great Glen
    Loch Ness
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Culloden - Uile-bheist Distillery

    Culloden - Uile-bheist Distillery
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)

    Included Activities

    • Inverness city tour
    • Culloden Moor Visitor Center visit
    • Uile-bheist distillery visit and whisky tasting
    Landmarks
    Inverness
    Inverness Castle
    River Ness
    Culloden Moor
    Uile-bheist Distillery
  14. Day 14

    St. Andrews - Edinburgh

    St. Andrews - Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Grampian Mountains scenic drive
    • Blair Castle viewing
    • St. Andrews Old Course viewing
    • St. Andrews exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews University
    • Stroll West Sands Beach
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Grampian Mountains
    Blair Castle
    River Tay
    St. Andrews
    Old Course
    St. Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Forth Road Bridge
  15. Day 15

    Edinburgh

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

    Included Activities

    • Edinburgh city tour with Local Expert
    • Princes Street drive
    • Scott Memorial viewing
    • New Town exploration
    • Old Town exploration
    • Palace of Holyroodhouse viewing
    • Royal Mile walk
    • Edinburgh Castle visit
    • Crown Jewels and Honours of Scotland viewing
    • Mons Meg viewing
    • Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine with wine

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Edinburgh
    • Further city exploration during afternoon leisure
    Landmarks
    Princes Street
    Scott Memorial
    New Town
    Old Town
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
  16. Day 16

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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