Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Dublin- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and small group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Travel Director and small group
- Day 2
Dublin
Dublin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation of Dublin following River Liffey past Custom House
- Visit St Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit Trinity College Library with access to view the Book of Kells
Optional Activities
- Explore Temple Bar lanes
- Visit Dublin museums or galleries
- Shop around Grafton Street and surrounding squares
Landmarks Custom House St Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College Library Book of Kells Temple Bar Grafton Street - Day 3
Kildare - Cork
Kildare - Cork- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork)
Included Activities
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Irish National Stud with foaling unit, museum and stallions
- Walk through Japanese Gardens created by Tassa and Minoru Eida
- Guided tour along Cork's Grand Parade, City Hall and Opera House
Landmarks Irish National Stud Japanese Gardens Cork City Hall Cork Opera House - Day 4
Cork - Killarney
Cork - Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle built in the 15th century by the McCarthy dynasty
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- Orientation of Killarney
- Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarvey
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone - Day 5
Killarney
Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic journey featuring towering cliffs, lakelands, remote villages and the Lakes of Killarney
Optional Activities
- Explore Killarney during evening free time
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Lakes of Killarney - Day 6
Killarney - Galway
Killarney - Galway- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across Shannon Estuary
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Center
- Guided orientation of Galway including Lynch Memorial Window, Church of St Nicholas, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Lynch Memorial Window Church of St Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square - Day 7
Galway - Derry/Londonderry
Galway - Derry/Londonderry- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local flavors)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci's, Derry/Londonderry)
Included Activities
- Travel through Connemara
- Orientation of Sligo including medieval history and W.B. Yeats literary connections
- Dinner featuring local flavors
Optional Activities
- Explore Sligo during free time
- Find a spot for lunch in Sligo
Landmarks Sligo - Day 8
Derry/Londonderry - Ballygally
Derry/Londonderry - Ballygally- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim)
Included Activities
- Walking tour with Ronan following 17th-century city walls with cannons
- Walk down Shipquay Street with Georgian townhouses
- View the Guildhall
- Visit UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway with basalt columns
- Drive along scenic Antrim Coast
Landmarks Derry/Londonderry City Walls Guildhall Shipquay Street Giant's Causeway - Day 9
Ballygally - Glasgow
Ballygally - Glasgow- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle featuring classic British fare)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Cross Irish Sea by ferry from Larne
- Visit Craufurdland Castle and meet the Laird and Lady for a tour
- Traditional afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle
- Guided orientation of Glasgow including George Square and St Mungo's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Spot Ailsa Craig volcanic plug during ferry crossing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Craufurdland Castle Ailsa Craig George Square St Mungo's Cathedral - Day 10
Glasgow - Loch Ness
Glasgow - Loch Ness- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Glen Mhor)
Included Activities
- Drive along Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
- Travel through the dramatic pass of Glencoe
- Stop at Commando Memorial with views of Ben Nevis
- Cruise on Loch Ness
Landmarks Loch Lomond Glencoe Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Loch Ness Aldourie Castle - Day 11
Inverness
Inverness- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Glen Mhor)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Inverness, River Ness and Inverness Castle
- Visit Culloden Visitor Center and learn about the Battle of Culloden
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Uile-bheist distillery with tasting of 'wee dram'
Landmarks Inverness Castle River Ness Culloden Visitor Center Uile-bheist Distillery - Day 12
Inverness - Edinburgh
Inverness - Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Travel through Grampian Mountains
- Pass Blair Castle
- Arrival in St Andrews with views of the Old Course
Optional Activities
- Explore St Andrews University
- Walk to West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire filmed opening scene
- Attend Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
Landmarks Blair Castle River Tay St Andrews Old Course West Sands Beach St Andrews University Forth Road Bridge Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 
- Day 13
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Modern Scottish flavors paired with wine with small group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour along Princes Street to Scott Monument
- Explore New Town Georgian streets
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Follow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle
- View Mons Meg and Scotland's Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
- Hands-on Harris Tweed® handbag creation workshop
- Group dinner featuring modern Scottish flavors paired with wine
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Edinburgh
- Shopping in Edinburgh
Landmarks Princes Street Scott Monument New Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Scotland's Crown Jewels - Day 14
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast
