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Discover the treasures of Ireland and Scotland on your affordable tour from Dublin to Edinburgh. In Dublin’s fair city, you’ll drive along the statue-lined O’Connell Street, see the elegant Georgian squares with their red-brick townhouses. You’ll also see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. En route from Dublin to the seaside resort of Tramore, take a stroll through the pretty lanes of Kilkenny, and see the city famous for its Irish crystal—Waterford. In Blarney, home of the fabled Stone of Eloquence, time to browse or buy irresistible Irish handicrafts and crystal. On your way to Killarney, stop for spectacular photo opportunities along the Ring of Kerry. You’ll travel to Limerick, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and the cosmopolitan seaside city of Galway. Drive along Donegal Bay, with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry. Continue to the north coast’s awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway—40,000 interlocking basalt columns that were formed by volcanic eruptions some 60 million years ago. An amazing sight!
Next, to Belfast, where the Titanic was built. You’ll board a ferry for an Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan, then on to Glasgow. Your budget-minded travel through Ireland and Scotland delves into the lush and rugged country of Scotland with magical scenes such as the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, wild landscapes of Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, the Highland capital of Inverness, and Scotland’s famed whisky region. From the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to the beautiful Victorian resort of Pitlochry, and the home of golf, St. Andrews, you’ll cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh for royal Scottish history, and home to historic scientists, inventors, and novelists. Your value-minded tour of Ireland and Scotland is chock-full of priceless experiences, sights, and memories brave and true!
Please note: Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
Orientation drive
KILKENNY Visit the colorful town
WATERFORD Visit the home of the famous crystal
BLARNEY
Visit the famous village
RING OF KERRY Takes pictures of the Lakes of Killarney
KILLARNEY Visit the popular resort town
ADARE Admire the thatched cottages
CLIFFS OF MOHER Savor the spectacular views
GALWAY Visit the port city
DERRY Visit the walled city
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See the amazing basalt columns
BELFAST Visit Northern Ireland’s capital
BELFAST-CAIRNRYAN by ferry
ALLOWAY Stop in Robert Burns’ birthplace
FORT WILLIAM INVERNESS Visit the Highland capital
CULLODEN MOOR See the battle site
PITLOCHRY Visit the Highland resort
ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf
EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle
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Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Day1
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover the vibrant Irish capital. Why not end the day with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse?
DUBLIN.
Day2
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions to start your day in the “Fair City” with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street; elegant Georgian squares with their tall red brick townhouses, colorful doors, and wrought-iron decorated windows; Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College; and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Maybe join an optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN–KILKENNY–WATERFORD–TRAMORE
Day3
Kilkenny, with its medieval cobblestone streets and Old-World charm, is your first destination today. There is time to stroll through pretty lanes with colorful painted houses and enjoy a morning coffee. Continue on to Waterford, famous for its exquisite crystal, before arriving at the seaside resort of Tramore. Before dinner, an optional pub tour might be fun.
Today’s Distance: 128 mi/ 205 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TRAMORE–BLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY
Day4
The first of today’s highlights is Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal. At Kenmare, join part of the RING OF KERRY, and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort town of Killarney.
Today’s Distance: 178 mi/ 293 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KILLARNEY–ADARE–LIMERICK.
Day5
In Killarney this morning, there is time for an optional horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the National Park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. Then to Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Its main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings and thatched cottages, medieval monasteries, ruins, and a picturesque village park. On to Limerick and, this evening, consider joining an optional medieval banquet.
Today’s Distance: 75 mi/ 113 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO
Day6
Breathtaking scenery awaits you today. Start with a visit to the spectacular 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER and fantastic views over the Atlantic and Clare coast. Then, cross the limestone plateau of The Burren and stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Your destination for tonight is Sligo.
Today’s Distance: 178 mi/ 293 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SLIGO-DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Day7
Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry, the walled city on the banks of the Foyle River. Continue on to awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear how millions of years ago the more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed. Overnight in the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BELFAST–ALLOWAY, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW
Day8
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the capital city of Northern Ireland before boarding the FERRY for the Irish Sea, crossing to Cairnryan. On your way to Glasgow, stop in Alloway, the birthplace of Robert Burns.
Today’s Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM– INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–ELGIN.
Day9
Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, and proceed via wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, and Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster, then pause in the Highland capital of Inverness. Cross Culloden Moor where the Jacobite Rising, with Bonnie Prince Charlie at its helm, came to a tragic end at the hands of the Hanoverians. Your overnight destination is Elgin, nestled in the world-famous whisky region.
Today’s Distance: 213 mi/ 343 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ELGIN–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH
Day10
Travel through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, the Victorian mountain resort set amongst a beautiful scenery. Then, head to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing. Finally, cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. A suggestion for this evening: a traditional Scottish night out with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis.
Today’s Distance: 215 mi/ 347 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day11
A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, which was once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers 0731, 0807, and 0814, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH
Day12
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
First-Class
Modern Business-oriented hotel comprising an 18th-century Manor House, located 3km north of Dublin City center.
Location
Swords Road, Dublin 9, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Majestic Hotel
Superior Tourist-Class
Welcome to the award winning AA*** Majestic Hotel in the sunny South East of Ireland, overlooking Tramore Bay with its impressive 5km stretch of golden beach and sand dunes and less than 10km from the historical city of Waterford.
Location
Tramore, Tramore-Waterford, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Phone
Killarney Court Hotel
First-Class
Bedrooms boast tasteful neo-gothic style decor w/modern facilities; friendly efficient svc; ideal venue for a conference/seminar.
Location
Tralee Road, Killarney-Co.Kerry, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
Limerick City Hotel
First-Class
Located on the banks of the River Shannon, The Limerick City Hotel encompasses breathtaking views of the Shannon and Limerick City. Limerick City Hotel is walking distance from Limerick Colbert Train & Bus Station. Why not enjoy a drink or food with us at our new McGettigan's bar; we offer some great Irish food with a twist.
Location
Lower Mallow Street, Limerick, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Southern Hotel Sligo
Superior First-Class
Sligo's only City Centre based hotel with a full Leisure Centre located beside both train and bus stations in the heart of Sligo City. This Sligo City based hotel is the ideal base for a touring the Yeats Country and environs of which the North West of Ireland is renowned.
Location
Lord Edward Street, Sligo, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
Jurys Inn Belfast
First-Class
The Belfast hotel's location puts us in the perfect spot whether you're a visitor in town on business, or a culture vulture looking to hoover up the best experiences that this wonderful city and its people have to offer.
Location
Fisherwick Place, Belfast, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- ATM
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
First-Class
Multistory Hotel set in prestigious West End, 4 miles from city center.
Location
Shelley Road 2-4, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
Eight Acres Hotel
First-Class
Set in quiet, well kept gardens Eight Acres Hotel & Leisure Club is the ideal location for a Highland seaside adventure. The Darroch Restaurant encompasses contemporary décor overlooking the greenery and offers a varied menu, with innovative dishes using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Hotel amenities include 52 spacious en-suite bedrooms, large health club with swimming pool, gym and relaxing spa, games room with pool table, full sized snooker table and seating area, plus complimentary WiFi throughout.
Location
Morrison Road, Elgin, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Superior Tourist-Class
Three-story Hotel set 3 miles west of city center in quiet residential area.
Location
Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
