Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and get settled into your accommodation in the Irish capital. Your Travel Director will meet you along with the other travellers in your group, and everyone gathers for a welcome dinner this evening to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Address Connolly, Clayton Ballsbridge), Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Maldron Croke Park, Dublin)
- Day 2
Dublin
This morning starts with a guided sightseeing tour through Dublin's Georgian Squares and you'll pass by St. Patrick's Cathedral, Ireland's tallest church. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore the city however you like, whether that's heading to Temple Bar for a drink or wandering through Grafton Street's shops. If you're interested, there's an optional Irish cabaret show with live music available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Address Connolly, Clayton Ballsbridge), Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Maldron Croke Park, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour past Georgian Squares with Local Specialist
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Dublin Dinner and Irish Show - €72.00
- Experience the Ancient Monastic Site of Glendalough - €25.00
- Explore Temple Bar and enjoy a pint
- Browse colourful performers on Grafton Street
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral Grafton Street Temple Bar - Day 3
Dublin to Waterford
You'll head to the Irish National Stud in Kildare to see thoroughbreds and walk through the tranquil Japanese gardens on the grounds. Later, you'll continue on to Waterford where you can watch master crafters at the House of Waterford Crystal demonstrate their delicate techniques for creating the famous crystal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fitzwilton)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Irish National Stud in Kildare
- Stroll through Japanese gardens at Irish National Stud
- Workshop tour at House of Waterford Crystal
Optional Activities
- Irish Folk Fun - €29.00
Landmarks/POIs Irish National Stud House of Waterford Crystal 
- Day 4
Waterford to Killarney
The day starts at Blarney Castle where you'll kiss the Blarney Stone and supposedly gain the 'gift of the gab'. After that, you'll cross over the Kerry Mountains to reach Killarney. Your evening is free, so you can either relax at your hotel or take part in any optional entertainment that's available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
Optional Activities
- Experience a Jaunting Cart Ride through Bourn-Vincent National Park - €22.00
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Kerry Mountains 
- Day 5
Killarney
You'll spend the day driving along the Ring of Kerry, taking in coastal views through the Iveragh Peninsula with its dramatic mountains and lakes. You'll pass through several locations including Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Black Valley and Moll's Gap. Later, you'll visit working farms at Muckross to see how rural Irish life operated in the 1930s, meet local families, and enjoy traditional food at Quilles Farmhouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Quilles Farmhouse, Be My Guest experience with local flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around Ring of Kerry
- Visit Cahirciveen, Waterville, Black Valley and Moll's Gap
- Be My Guest visit to working farms of Muckross
- Learn about traditional farming at Muckross
- Dinner at Quilles Farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Visit Muckross House and its Gardens - €21.00
- Celtic Steps - €36.00
- Gaelic Roots - €34.00
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry Iveragh Peninsula Cahirciveen Waterville Black Valley Moll's Gap Macgillycuddy's Reeks Muckross 
- Day 6
Killarney to Galway
You'll drive to Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages with its thatched cottages and stone cathedral built on the site of an old prison. Then you'll head to Galway where there's free time to walk around and check out the area before dinner back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great National Ballina)
Included Activities
- Village walk through Adare
- View stone cathedral in Adare
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway including Spanish Arch and cathedral
- Browse Claddagh rings in Galway
Landmarks/POIs Adare Adare Cathedral Galway Cathedral Spanish Arch Eyre Square 
- Day 7
Galway to Derry/Londonderry
Heading north to Donegal, you'll see the 'Diamond' centre before meeting a Local Specialist who'll take you on a walk along the 17th-century city walls of Derry/Londonderry. You'll then visit the Bogside neighbourhood to see the murals showing events from the 'Troubles', including the Battle of the Bogside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel Derry)
Included Activities
- Visit Donegal and see the Diamond
- Walk along 17th-century walls of Derry/Londonderry with Local Specialist
- View Bogside murals depicting the Troubles and Battle of the Bogside
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Drinks in Londonderry - £42.00
Landmarks/POIs Donegal Diamond Derry/Londonderry City Walls Bogside Gothic Guildhall Shipquay Street 
- Day 8
Derry/Londonderry to Belfast
You'll travel to the Giant's Causeway and explore the otherworldly hexagonal 'steps' that descend into the sea. From there, you'll head to Belfast and visit the Titanic Belfast Experience to learn about the ship's tragic history. The evening is free for you to experience Belfast's vibrant nightlife and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC by Marriott , Stormont), Hotel (AC by Marriott Belfast, Stormont)
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway and explore the natural formations
- Titanic Belfast Experience visitor attraction
Optional Activities
- Belfast Walk with Fish and Chips - £41.00
Landmarks/POIs Giant's Causeway Titanic Belfast 
- Day 9
Belfast to Glasgow
A Local Specialist will lead you on a city tour of Belfast showing you the Big Fish at Donegall Quay, Titanic Quarter, the Samson and Goliath cranes and City Hall. After that, you'll board your ferry to cross to Cairnryan in Scotland, then drive through Ayrshire countryside to Glasgow where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn City Centre, Maldron)
Included Activities
- Belfast city tour with Local Specialist including Big Fish at Donegall Quay
- View Titanic Quarter
- See Samson and Goliath cranes
- View Belfast City Hall
Landmarks/POIs Big Fish Donegall Quay Titanic Quarter Samson and Goliath Cranes Belfast City Hall 
- Day 10
Glasgow
You'll walk through Glasgow to see George Square and the River Clyde, which was once central to Scotland's shipbuilding industry. You'll visit Clydeside Distillery to see how Scotland's whisky is made and get to taste a dram yourself. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn City Centre, Maldron)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Glasgow city centre
- View George Square
- View River Clyde
- Tour Clydeside Distillery and learn whisky-making
- Whisky tasting at Clydeside Distillery
Optional Activities
- A Stirling Evening - £44.00
Landmarks/POIs George Square River Clyde Clydeside Distillery - Day 11
Glasgow to Isle of Skye
The day takes you along Loch Lomond's banks to Glencoe, where the 1692 massacre of the MacDonalds took place. You'll continue to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Later, you'll cross over to the Isle of Skye and have dinner at your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dunollie)
Included Activities
- Journey along Loch Lomond
- Visit Glencoe, site of 1692 massacre
- Stop in Fort William on the High Street
- View Ben Nevis foothills
Optional Activities
- Loch Lomond Boat Trip - £15.00
- Isle of Skye Drive - £15.00
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Glencoe Fort William Ben Nevis Isle of Skye 
- Day 12
Isle of Skye to Scottish Highlands
Leaving Skye's rugged landscape behind, you'll head to where three lochs meet and see the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Then you'll travel along the banks of Loch Ness where you might spot the elusive monster. You'll visit the Culloden battlefield to learn about the 1746 battle between the Redcoats and Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobites. Dinner is at your hotel in the Highlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Highlander)
Included Activities
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Drive along Loch Ness
- Visit Culloden battlefield
- Reflect on the 1746 Jacobite battle history
Optional Activities
- Highland Farm Experience - £15.00
Landmarks/POIs Eilean Donan Castle Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield - Day 13
Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh
You'll traverse the Scottish Highlands' dramatic landscapes and pass through Pitlochry before arriving in St. Andrews to see the famous golf course where the game originated. Crossing the Firth of Forth, you'll reach Edinburgh for a two-night stay. If your departure aligns with performance dates, your Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Centre, Delta by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Pass through Pitlochry
- Visit St. Andrews golf course
- Cross Firth of Forth scenic route
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Drive to Historic Torphichen - £48.00
- Scottish Show with Dinner - £62.00
- Blair Castle visit - £20.00
Landmarks/POIs Pitlochry St. Andrews Golf Course St. Andrews Firth of Forth Blair Castle 
- Day 14
Edinburgh
Your Local Specialist leads a guided tour of Edinburgh's highlights including Edinburgh Castle overlooking the city from Castle Rock, the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood, Arthur's Seat and the Scottish Parliament building. As your tour ends, you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a farewell dinner to share memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Centre, Delta by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Walk the Royal Mile
- View Palace of Holyrood
- See Arthur's Seat
- View Scottish Parliament building
- Farewell dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Rosslyn Chapel - £22.00
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Castle Rock Royal Mile Palace of Holyrood Arthur's Seat Scottish Parliament Rosslyn Chapel - Day 15
Edinburgh
You'll depart Edinburgh and Scotland today, saying goodbye to the friends you've made during your journey through Ireland and Scotland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
