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Scottish & Irish Gold - 16 Days/15 Nights

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Platinum Operator: CIE Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 26 - 44
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Glasgow
Glasgow
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Glasgow highlights
- Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Welcome drink with group
Optional Activities
- Explore Glasgow's restaurants and nightlife
- Independent dining
Landmarks
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Day 2
Loch Lomond - Inveraray
Loch Lomond - Inveraray
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ballachulish Hotel)
Included Activities
- Loch Lomond Cruise
- Guided tour of Inveraray Castle
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Inveraray village
Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray
Day 3
Highlands - Isle of Skye - Loch Ness
Highlands - Isle of Skye - Loch Ness
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Sligachan with views of Cuillin Hills), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Muthu Newton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cross bridge to Isle of Skye
- Lunch at Sligachan
- Visit Sligachan Old Bridge
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
- Travel along shores of Loch Ness
Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Cuillin Hills
Sligachan Old Bridge
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness
Day 4
Culloden - Pitlochry
Culloden - Pitlochry
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
- Stroll around moorland
- Sheepdog herding demonstration at local farm
Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Day 5
Blair Castle - Pitlochry
Blair Castle - Pitlochry
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Crieff Hydro Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Blair Castle
- Tour of Blair Athol Distillery
- Sample at Blair Athol Distillery
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel gardens and museum
- Browse Pitlochry town
Landmarks
Blair Castle
Blair Athol Distillery
Day 6
Glamis Castle - St Andrews - Edinburgh
Glamis Castle - St Andrews - Edinburgh
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment (except August 1-22 departures))
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Glamis Castle
- Visit St Andrews
Optional Activities
- Independent dining (August 1-22 departures)
Landmarks
Glamis Castle
St Andrews
Day 7
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Norton House Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh
- Tour of Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- Independent exploring
- Shopping
- Dining
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 1-22 departures)
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
New Town Edinburgh
Day 8
Edinburgh to Belfast to Dublin
Edinburgh to Belfast to Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Royal Marine Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Belfast
- Visit Titanic Belfast
Optional Activities
- Independent exploring of Dún Laoghaire
- Independent dining
Landmarks
Titanic Belfast
Day 9
Athlone - Galway
Athlone - Galway
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (The Galmont Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Welcome drink at Sean's Bar, Athlone
- Walking tour of Galway with local guide
Optional Activities
- Independent exploring of Galway
Landmarks
Sean's Bar
Galway
Day 10
Connemara - Killary Harbour - Galway
Connemara - Killary Harbour - Galway
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (The Galmont Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Explore Connemara
- Catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour
- Visit Kylemore Abbey
- See Kylemore Abbey's church and Victorian walled gardens
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway's pubs and restaurants
Landmarks
Connemara
Killary Harbour
Kylemore Abbey
Day 11
Galway Bay - Burren - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
Galway Bay - Burren - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Great Southern Killarney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel around Galway Bay
- Explore the Burren
- Visit sheep farm with sheepdog herding demonstration
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Ferry across River Shannon Estuary
- Traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage
Landmarks
Galway Bay
The Burren
Cliffs of Moher
River Shannon Estuary
Kate Kearney's Cottage
Day 12
Killarney National Park - Ring of Kerry - Kenmare
Killarney National Park - Ring of Kerry - Kenmare
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Great Southern Killarney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
- Visit scenic Ross Castle
- Drive Ring of Kerry highlights
- Break in Kenmare village
- Visit Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
Optional Activities
- Independent evening in Killarney
Landmarks
Killarney National Park
Ross Castle
Ring of Kerry
Kenmare
Gap of Dunloe
Day 13
Blarney Castle - Dungarvan - Waterford
Blarney Castle - Dungarvan - Waterford
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Granville Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Traditional music at Marine Bar, Dungarvan
- Walking tour of Waterford with local guide
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- Explore Blarney Castle gardens
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Marine Bar
Waterford
Day 14
Waterford - Kilkenny - Dublin
Waterford - Kilkenny - Dublin
Meals
Dinner (Dinner with a glass of wine at One Ballsbridge)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Clayton Hotel Burlington Road)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of House of Waterford Crystal
- Tour of Kilkenny Castle
- Dinner with wine at One Ballsbridge, Dublin
Optional Activities
- Explore Kilkenny medieval city center
Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Kilkenny Castle
One Ballsbridge
Day 15
Dublin
Dublin
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Clayton Hotel Burlington Road)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin
Optional Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse
- Visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
- Visit GPO Museum
Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
GPO Museum
Day 16
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray

Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Cuillin Hills
Sligachan Old Bridge
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness

Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield

Landmarks
Blair Castle
Blair Athol Distillery

Landmarks
Glamis Castle
St Andrews

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
New Town Edinburgh

Landmarks
Titanic Belfast

Landmarks
Sean's Bar
Galway

Landmarks
Connemara
Killary Harbour
Kylemore Abbey

Landmarks
Galway Bay
The Burren
Cliffs of Moher
River Shannon Estuary
Kate Kearney's Cottage

Landmarks
Killarney National Park
Ross Castle
Ring of Kerry
Kenmare
Gap of Dunloe

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Marine Bar
Waterford

Landmarks
House of Waterford Crystal
Kilkenny Castle
One Ballsbridge

Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
GPO Museum

Accommodation
Meals
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Ballachulish Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 2
Muthu Newton Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 3
Crieff Hydro Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Norton House Hotel & Spa
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
Royal Marine Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 8
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Hotel 4*
Days 9, 10
Great Southern Killarney Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 11, 12
Granville Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 13
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Hotel 4*
Days 14, 15

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4.4

Overall rating based on 107 Reviews

Itinerary
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Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.2
Food
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Tour Operator
4.6

Linda5.0•August 2026
At first we were concerned about such a large group (39). But quickly realized the people we met on the tour were...
At first we were concerned about such a large group (39). But quickly realized the people we met on the tour were what helped make the experience so great. Tour guide and bus driver on Scotland leg had a great relationship and were a lot of fun. Weather wasn't great, but that was expected. The driver on the Ireland leg was new so he and tour guide did not have a relationship at all. But by the end of the week we had them loosened up. Weather in Ireland was unseasonable hot....but again, no one's fault. This was a lifetime dream to go to Ireland and Scotland. I could have used less castles, but that's my personal opinion. While most of included meals (breakfast & dinner) are in the hotels ....which were fabulous, the itinerary included some fun places to go for lunch and dinner. Some with entertainment. Bars of course - some with entertainment. Overall a fabulous trip and we made friends for a lifetime. One is planning a reunion for next year.Show more
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Raymond4.0•June 2025
The itinerary is comprehensive and there are special activities that are unique to the country which some other tour...
The itinerary is comprehensive and there are special activities that are unique to the country which some other tour agencies may not include in their itineraries. The tour guides of both Scotland and Ireland were great and knowledgeable. Most of the hotels chosen were of high standards and of good value except for Muthu Newton Hotel which was quite run down internally and staff were unprofessional. Other than that, things were generally good and we had a good time!Show more
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Christa3.0•October 2024
Completely depends on who you get as guide & driver. The Scotland portion of our trip was wonderful. The Ireland...
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Mik5.0•May 2024
We lucked out on the weather on our entire trip and had outstanding weather. Our tour guides were so informative and...
We lucked out on the weather on our entire trip and had outstanding weather. Our tour guides were so informative and fun in both Scotland and Ireland. Even with the wrench of our guide getting injured during our trip, everything went smoothly for us and we had a very happy and fun vacation. We absolutely loved our guides and drivers who all went that extra mile that just makes a vacation so much more relaxing. Not once did we have to worry about our bags or any other details. We always knew when/where to be, and where we were going next. We learned so much about both countries and absolutely plan to go back with CIE next year. Thank you to Deirdre "D", Adrian, Tony and Marion! We hope to one day encounter you guys again!Show more
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John5.0•April 2024
We were very impressed with all aspects of this tour. The standard of the hotels was first class. The fact that we...
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Lori5.0•May 2023
We traveled to amazing places and met some wonderful people.
Traveled in April 2023
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Evelyn4.0•June 2023
The Scotland side of our tour was perfect. Fabulous Tour Guide and Driver. Food, hotels, tour in general were superb....
The Scotland side of our tour was perfect. Fabulous Tour Guide and Driver. Food, hotels, tour in general were superb. Cannot say enough about this part of tour. Ireland was sadly lacking. Our tour guide seemed like he was not interested, the driver seemed irritated with the tour guide most of the time. The tours were lacking in substance, too much time on the freeway in the bus. (in Scotland we rarely traveled freeways, only smaller roads through the country) Issues with hotels that our tour guide said immediately "you know this is not my fault". We did not see some of the things we were told we would. After a few days of this most of us were ready to go home.Show more
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Cathleen5.0•June 2023
Quality historical information - Great accommodations - Wonderful Food.
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Barbara5.0•June 2023
So well-planned and organized. Best tour guide in Scotland, Rory, and Bus Driver, David. Gest tour guide in...
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Ms.5.0•June 2023
Wonderful accommodations, good stops. Tour directors were very well informed on history and more. Bus drivers were...
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Traveled in May 2023
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