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Ireland and Scotland Tour

Taste of Scotland and Ireland Tour - 11 or 12 Day Tour of Scotland and Ireland

Royal Highland ShowAre you Scots Irish or just have an interest in travel to Ireland and Scotland? Then, this escorted Ireland and Scotland tour is for you.

Scottish Pub Evening & Ghost Tour Taylor's Three Rock Evening with Traditional Music Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness Edinburgh Ghost Tour Bonnie Prince Charlie's Defeat at Culloden Kiss the Blarney Stone Cliffs of Moher Open-Top Bus Tour in Dublin
A few departures on this tour have a senior discount available. Please ask for details. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. map

Day 1 - Sat: Depart U.S. for Scotland Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to Glasgow, either traveling direct or via London.

Scotland and Ireland tourDay 2 - Sun: Glasgow Highlights Land in Glasgow Airport where you'll meet your driver/guide or representative. Take a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. If you arrive later than noon, you must transfer to the hotel at your own expense. At 3:00 pm set out on a coach tour to discover the main attractions of Glasgow, a city that flourished in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers and nearby Glasgow Cathedral. Visit extensive collections in Kelvinqrove Art Gallery and Museum, originally opened in 1901 and recently refurbished. Back at your hotel, join your fellow travelers for a welcome drink before dinner. (D)

Day 3 - Mon: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Depart Glasgow and travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned in song for its unsurpassed beauty. Travel across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through the deep valley of Glencoe, notorious for the Campbell massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Continue through Fort William and stop in Fort Augustus before driving beside Loch Ness to enjoy delightful scenery and keep an eye out for "Nessie". Visit Urquhart Castle to see the ruins of what was once the largest castle in Scotland and enjoy scenic views over the loch. Continue to Nairn where your hotel was a favorite summer residence of Charlie Chaplin. Experience Scottish culture in your hotel this evening when a Scottish piper and a step-dancer perform. (B, D)

Scottish CastleDay 4 - Tue: Culloden Battlefield & Edinburgh Ghost Tour Visit the Culloden Visitor Centre to learn about the Battle of Culloden where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by the British army in 1746, changing the traditional way of Highland clan life forever. Drive south through the Grampian Mountains to visit Edradour Distillery, Scotland's smallest, to see how whisky is distilled and sample some. Continue south to Edinburgh and check in to your hotel, located on a golf course a few miles from the city center. In the evening head to the cozy Beehive Inn for an informal pub dinner and then join a local guide for a fun walking tour to discover the haunts of Edinburgh's many colorful characters. (B, D)

Scottish tea Day 5 - Wed: Edinburgh City Tour & Castle This morning an Edinburgh city guide will point out the principal sights of this interesting capital city. Drive along the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. See the compact medieval section along the Royal Mile where some houses reach 11 stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city center and contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The balance of the day is free for further sightseeing, shopping and dining. On August 02, 07, 14, 16 and 21 departures enjoy the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Day 6 - Thu: Larne Ferry & Drive to Dublin Depart Edinburgh early this morning and drive south through part of the Southern Uplands and along the coastline. At Cairnryan take a ferry ride across the narrow channel between Scotland and Ireland to Larne, just outside Belfast. Drive south to Dublin and check in to your hotel, located in the Georgian section of the city, where the evening is at leisure for independent dining. (B)

Book of KellsDay 7- Viking Dublin & Taylor's Three Rock Pub This morning join your fellow travelers for a tour of central Dublin in the company of a local guide. Pass Trinity College, where the Book of Kells is housed; Dail Eireann, where the government meets; and rows of Georgian houses with gaily-colored doorways. Stop at Dublin Castle for a guided tour through the elegant State Apartments, which are filled with elaborate Waterford Crystal chandeliers and furnishings. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or use your open-top bus and Guinness or Jameson vouchers to explore the city on your own. In the evening drive to Taylor's Three Rock Pub for a great dinner of Irish specialties, which is followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs and intricate step-dancing. (B, D)

Blarney CastleDay 8 - Sat: Blarney Castle & Killarney Depart Dublin and travel through the center of Ireland, stopping to view the stately church ruins atop the Rock of Cashel. Continue your drive south to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Also visit the Blarney Woollen Mills where you can find quality Irish-made goods. Drive into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. Check in to your downtown hotel and relax before dinner. Afterwards you may like to head to a “singing pub.” (B, D)

Day 9 - Sun: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive - a winding route with breathtaking sights of mountains and coastal views. Stop near the Gap of Dunloe to see Essence of Kerry, an audio-visual presentation. As you travel, there will be plenty of stops for photos. Meet a local farmer for a taste of farm life with a sheepdog demonstration of herding flocks. Cross to Valencia Island by bridge to visit the Skellig Experience which describes the life of early monks who led austere lives on the nearby islands. Drive through Waterville and stop in Sneem to admire brightly-painted houses. Pause at Moll's Gap for stunning views and take a guided walk around Muckross Gardens before returning to Killarney in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

Cliffs of MoherDay 10 - Mon: Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Drive to Tarbert for a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary. Continue to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of limestone that reaches 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Drive to Bunratty to check into Bunratty Castle Hotel, located very close to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. If you wish, you may visit the Folk Park, have a drink in the 200-year-old Durty Nelly's Pub or shop at the Bunratty Mills. In the evening head to Bunratty Castle for a memorable medieval-style feast. During and after the meal the lords and ladies will serenade you with song and harp music, evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)

Slieve League CliffsDay 11 - Tue: Shannon Airport or Dublin Extension Clients on the 11-day tour will take a group transfer to nearby Shannon Airport where your tour concludes at 10:30 am. Those on the 12-day tour will drive through the outskirts of Limerick and through the midland region of Ireland to Kildare. Here visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. You can learn about horse breeding and see some of the valuable animals before touring the lovely Japanese Gardens, considered the best in Europe. Drive to your hotel in the center of Dublin and you are free this evening for independent activities and dining. (B)

Day 12 - Wed: Depart from Dublin AirportDepart from Dublin Airport As your hotel is convenient to Dublin Airport, a hotel shuttle service will transfer you to the airport terminal. After check-in, you'll have time to shop at the duty-free stores before U.S. Immigration pre-clearance and boarding your flight for the journey home. (B) Breakfast (B) Dinner (D)

B=Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, D=Dinner

Tour Includes
  • Group transfers on arrival and departure
  • Ferry from Scotland to Ireland
  • Dublin open-top bus tour
  • Visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery
  • Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout Services of a professional driver/guide
  • Superior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 9 or 10 nights
  • Full Scottish & Irish breakfast daily (B)
  • 7 dinners (D) including - Pub dinner at the Beehive Inn in Edinburgh - Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment at Taylor's Three Rock Pub - Medieval banquet and entertainment in Bunratty Castle - 4 table d'hote dinners
  • Welcome get-together drink
  • Display of Scottish piping and step-dancing in Nairn
  • Whisky tasting and tour of Blair Athol Distillery
  • Ghost walking tour of Edinburgh
  • Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 02, 07, 14, 16 and 21 departures
  • Tours of Edinburgh and Dublin with local guides
  • Ferry ride across the River Shannon
  • Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Essence of Kerry AV Show, Skellig Experience, Muckross Gardens, Cliffs of Moher and Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
  • Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
  • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
Your Accommodations: Your Accommodations: Stay at the following (or similar):Thistle Hotel, Glasgow (1 night) The Newton Hotel, Nairn (1 night) Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Burlington Hotel, Dublin (2 nights) Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney (2 nights) Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (1 night) Ashling Hotel, Dublin (1 night - 12-day tour only)
2010
11 days including air from US       10 days Glasgow to Shannon       Special   Book
Depart Return Price w/ Air   Start End Price   Departure   Online
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Sat Aug 28, 2010 Tue Sep 7, 2010 $2,928   Sun Aug 29, 2010 Tue Sep 7, 2010 $1,978   55 and Smilin Guaranteed   Sold Out
Sat Sep 4, 2010 Tue Sep 14, 2010 $2,828   Sun Sep 5, 2010 Tue Sep 14, 2010 $1,978   Guaranteed   Call to book
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Single room supplements: 12 day tour $648. Child 8-21 reductions: sharing with two adults $75; ONLY ONE TRIPLE ROOM IS AVAILABLE PER DEPARTURE - BOOK EARLY. Please add airfare to the land only price. Note: Land only tour starts in Edinburgh one day later than departure date shown. The air inclusive prices from New York above are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability, are are plus $239 taxes. Airfare is available from many cities. Just ask. NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details. Currency Converter by OANDA.com, The Currency Site.
2011
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