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Best of Ireland and Scotland - Small Group (Small Groups)

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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 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with your small group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with Travel Director and group
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  3. Day 2

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Dublin following the River Liffey
    • Visit to Custom House
    • Visit to St Patrick's Cathedral
    • Visit to Trinity College Library with access to the Book of Kells
    • Orientation tour passing Guinness Storehouse and Christchurch Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Temple Bar lanes
    • Visit Dublin museums or galleries
    • Browse Grafton Street and surrounding squares
    Landmarks
    Custom House
    St Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College Library
    Book of Kells
    Guinness Storehouse
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Temple Bar
    Grafton Street
  4. Day 3

    Kildare - Cork

    Kildare - Cork
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork)

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes tour of Irish National Stud
    • Visit to the foaling unit and museum at Irish National Stud
    • Walk through Japanese Gardens
    • Orientation of Cork along Grand Parade
    • View of City Hall and Opera House
    Landmarks
    Irish National Stud
    Japanese Gardens
    Cork City Hall
    Cork Opera House
    Grand Parade
  5. Day 4

    Cork - Killarney

    Cork - Killarney
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Orientation of Killarney
    • Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
  6. Day 5

    Killarney

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

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Lakes of Killarney
  7. Day 6

    Killarney - Galway

    Killarney - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride across Shannon Estuary
    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher visitor centre
    • Orientation of Galway
    • Visit to Lynch Memorial Window
    • Visit to Church of St Nicholas
    • Visit to Spanish Arch
    • Visit to Eyre Square
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    Lynch Memorial Window
    Church of St Nicholas
    Spanish Arch
    Eyre Square
  8. Day 7

    Galway - Londonderry

    Galway - Londonderry
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local flavours dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Da Vinci's, Derry/Londonderry)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Connemara
    • Orientation of Sligo
    • Travel to Londonderry
    • Dinner in Londonderry

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sligo during free time
    • Find lunch in Sligo
    Landmarks
    Connemara
    Sligo
  9. Day 8

    Londonderry

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

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Londonderry city walls with Ronan
    • Visit to Guildhall
    • Tour of Shipquay Street
    • Visit to UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway
    • Scenic drive along Antrim Coast
    Landmarks
    Londonderry City Walls
    Guildhall
    Shipquay Street
    Giant's Causeway
    Ballygally Bay
  10. Day 9

    County Antrim - Glasgow

    County Antrim - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Hotel Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing across Irish Sea
    • Tour of Craufurdland Castle with the Laird and Lady
    • Traditional afternoon tea at Craufurdland Castle
    • Orientation of Glasgow
    Landmarks
    Ailsa Craig
    Craufurdland Castle
    George Square
    St Mungo's Cathedral
  11. Day 10

    Glasgow - Loch Ness

    Glasgow - Loch Ness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Drive past Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
    • Pass through Glencoe
    • Visit to Commando Memorial with views of Ben Nevis
    • Cruise on Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
    Glencoe
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
  12. Day 11

    Inverness

    Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Glen Mhor)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Inverness
    • Visit to Culloden Visitor Centre
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Uile-bheist distillery
    • Whisky and beer tasting at Uile-bheist
    Landmarks
    Inverness Castle
    River Ness
    Culloden Moor
    Uile-bheist
  13. Day 12

    Inverness - Edinburgh

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Grampian Mountains
    • Pass Blair Castle
    • Travel to St Andrews

    Optional Activities

    • Explore St Andrews Old Course
    • Visit St Andrews University
    • Walk West Sands Beach
    • Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Blair Castle
    St Andrews Old Course
    St Andrews University
    West Sands Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Modern Scottish flavours paired with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Edinburgh starting on Princes Street
    • Visit to Scott Monument
    • Explore New Town Georgian streets
    • Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Walk the Royal Mile
    • Visit to Edinburgh Castle
    • View of Mons Meg and Scottish Crown Jewels
    • Harris Tweed® handbag creation workshop
    • Farewell dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration during afternoon leisure time
    • Shopping in Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Princes Street
    Scott Monument
    New Town
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    Mons Meg
    Scottish Crown Jewels
  15. Day 14

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

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