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15-Day Ireland and Scotland Tour from Dublin to Edinburgh: Killarney and Glasgow | 3 Countries and 21 Cities | 14 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore Dublin, Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh
• Discover Waterford, Adare, Galway and Glasgow
• Trip Highlights: Dublin City Tour, Visit Ireland's National Stud Farm, Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop, Visit Blarney Castle, Visit the Working Farms of Muckross and Learn how to Churn Butter, Belfast City Tour, Explore a traditional whiskey distillery in the Scottish Highlands, See Glencoe, Fort William Visit, See Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands Culloden, Scenic Drive Through the Scottish Highlands, Visit the University Town of St. Andrews, Edinburgh City Tour
• Discover Waterford, Adare, Galway and Glasgow
• Trip Highlights: Dublin City Tour, Visit Ireland's National Stud Farm, Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop, Visit Blarney Castle, Visit the Working Farms of Muckross and Learn how to Churn Butter, Belfast City Tour, Explore a traditional whiskey distillery in the Scottish Highlands, See Glencoe, Fort William Visit, See Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands Culloden, Scenic Drive Through the Scottish Highlands, Visit the University Town of St. Andrews, Edinburgh City Tour
15 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Dublin
Explore the Celtic heritage and hospitality of Ireland and Scotland on this grand adventure through beautiful landscapes and enchanting cities. Your first day sees you delve into the Irish capital, before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for dinner.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, The Address Connolly Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Dublin
Drive through the streets of Dublin, joining your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour past the stately Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the tallest church in Ireland. Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the city. Stop for a pint of 'the Black Stuff' in Temple Bar, admire the colorful performers on Grafton Street or consider joining an Optional Experience this evening to tap your feet to the lively sounds of Irish music at an Irish cabaret.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, The Address Connolly Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Dublin - Waterford
Dive Into Culture and gain insights into Ireland's strong tradition of breeding world-class thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud in Kildare. Enjoy a guided walk admiring the powerful steeds that have made racing history and stroll around the tranquil Japanese gardens. Travel to the House of Waterford Crystal this afternoon and Dive Into Culture yet again to witness this delicate craft, watching talented master crafters at work in their workshop.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford - 4
Day 4 — Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
Bend over backwards and kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab' before crossing the Kerry Mountains to Killarney. Tonight, why not join an Optional Experience for some lively entertainment.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Killarney - 5
Day 5 — Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
The astounding beauty of the Iveragh Peninsula accompanies you on this soul-stirring coastal journey around the Ring of Kerry – a dramatic landscape of mountains, loughs and lakes which have inspired writers and poets for centuries. See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap with the Macgillycuddy's Reeks peaks in the distance.
Journey to 1930s Ireland this evening for an unforgettable experience, visiting the working farms of Muckross, where you'll learn about traditional farming and meet the families who ply the land. Your visit will help to preserve the heritage of rural Ireland and you'll Connect With Locals, savoring delicious local flavors during your Be My Guest visit to the Quilles Farmhouse against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.
Ring of Kerry
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel Killarney - 6
Day 6 — Killarney - Galway - Ballina
Drive to Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages, known for its thatched cottages. See the imposing stone cathedral, built on the site of an old prison and Eyre Square on your next stop in Galway, where you'll enjoy some free time to explore the city before continuing your journey northward. This evening, dine in your hotel.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Great National Hotel Ballina - 7
Day 7 — Ballina - Donegal - Londonderry
Head north to Donegal with its 'Diamond' center before joining a Local Specialist in Londonderry to stroll along its 17th-century walls. See the neighborhood of the Bogside, known for its murals that depict events of the 'Troubles' like the Battle of the Bogside, which sparked the conflict.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: City Hotel Derry - 8
Day 8 — Londonderry - Giant’s Causeway - Belfast
Tread in the footsteps of Finn McCool and along the other-worldly Giant's Causeway 'steps' that descend into the sea during your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Your visit will help to conserve this iconic landmark.
Arrive in Belfast later and visit the Titanic Belfast Experience where you'll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic story of the famous ship that met its end in the Atlantic. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the capital of Northern Ireland.
Giant's Causeway
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: AC by Marriott, Stormont Hotel Belfast - 9
Day 9 — Belfast - Glasgow
Join your Local Specialist in Belfast this morning for an included city tour which will take you to Queen's University and the Baroque Revival-style City Hall. Board your ferry in Belfast and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland, driving through the Ayrshire countryside bound for Glasgow, your home for the next two nights.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center, Maldron Hotel Glasgow City - 10
Day 10 — Glasgow
Delve into Scotland's intriguing cultural capital and stroll through the town to admire views of George Square and the River Clyde, once the heart of Scotland's shipbuilding industry. You'll head to a whisky distillery next where you'll Dive Into Culture and learn how to make Scotland's favorite honey-colored drink with a chance to sample a wee dram. You'll then have some free time to explore the city.
George Square
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center, Maldron Hotel Glasgow City - 11
Day 11 — Glasgow - Fort William - Isle of Skye
Journey along the famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to the tragic site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonalds at the 'Glen of Weeping'. Continue to Fort William at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Then, cross to the Isle of Skye, where you'll spend this evening dining in your hotel.
Isle of Skye
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: The Dunollie Hotel Broadford - 12
Day 12 — Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands
Leave the rugged beauty of Skye behind and venture to the site where three lochs meet. View Eilean Donan Castle before traveling along the banks of Loch Ness in search of the elusive monster that bears its name.
The bloody battlefield of Culloden is your next stop, where you'll spend a poignant moment reflecting on the many men who lost their lives in the brief but brutal battle between the Redcoats and Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobites. This evening you spend the evening dining at your hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
Eilean Donan Castle
Loch Ness
Culloden
Scottish Highlands
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: The Highlander Hotel - 13
Day 13 — Scottish Highlands - Edinburgh
Traversing the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, you'll pass Pitlochry before arriving in St. Andrews to see its famous golf course on which golfing greats have clamoured to play for centuries. Cross the scenic Firth of Forth to enchanting Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Delta Hotels by Marriott , Novotel Edinburgh Center - 14
Day 14 — Edinburgh
Join your Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour which includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle, surveying the city from the imposing Castle Rock. See the Royal Mile, the elegant Palace of Holyrood in the shadow of Arthur's Seat and the new Scottish Parliament building. As your memorable holiday comes to an end, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner to reminisce over shared experiences.
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Scottish Parliament Building
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Novotel Edinburgh Center - 15
Day 15 — Edinburgh - Home
For now it's time to say a fond farewell to Scotland and your newfound friends, after your unforgettable Celtic sojourn.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 14-night hotel accommodation
- 14 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Dublin City Tour, Visit Ireland's National Stud Farm, Tour the House of Waterford Crystal Workshop, Visit Blarney Castle, Visit the Working Farms of Muckross and Learn how to Churn Butter, then Dine in The Quilles Farmhouse, Adare Orientation, Stroll Through Galway, Donegal Visit, Londonderry City Tour, Visit Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, Discover the story of the Titanic at the visitor attraction in Belfast, Belfast City Tour, Explore a traditional whiskey distillery in the Scottish Highlands, See Glencoe, Fort William Visit, See Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands Culloden, Scenic Drive Through the Scottish Highlands, Visit the University Town of St. Andrews, Edinburgh City Tour
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling or transiting through the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025. A new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for entry and transit. Applications open November 27, 2024. For more details and to apply for the ETA, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
- ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: It includes tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on departures that coincide with performance dates which run from July 24, 2025 through July 31, 2025.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your holiday.
- Guests are advised that only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their specific visa requirements. Guests should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel. Please check your itinerary carefully. Remember that requirements vary based on a passport's place of issue and that the process can take time.
- Check that multi-entry visas have the correct entry dates and destinations before you travel. Please be aware that with some itineraries, you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop. If this happens on your itinerary, you will still need a visa to enter/exit the country.
- Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times, as border crossings will need to see your entry documents and passports. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your Travel Director. However, be advised that you may be required to open your luggage and answer simple questions about the length of your stay, purpose of travel, etc.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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