15 Days • fr. $4,645
Discover Scots Irish history as you tour from Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands. After a stop on the Isle of Skye continue to Northern Ireland with a visit to Belfast & Derry. View Giant’s Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher and tour the Dingle peninsula and Killarney before ending in Dublin. Enjoy unique experiences such as a castle stay, a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia and a medieval banquet.
The 15 day The Scots Irish Tour from CIE Tours is an adventure with a focus on the history of Scotland and Ireland. You'll travel through time as your journey takes you from castles to bustling modern London. In just over two weeks you'll explore much of what these amazing countries have to offer. This 15 day Scots Irish Tour from CIE Tours also features extended stays in some of the best accommodations in all of Europe. Book your tour now and create memories that will most certainly last a lifetime.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Edinburgh hotel. Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former floating home of the Queen on many of her travels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group.
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See the highlights of central Edinburgh including the bustling Princes Street and the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore.
Enjoy a Scottish evening with dining and a lively show with bagpipes, kilts and Highland dancing. The August 4th - 20th departures watch the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast, Dinner
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Blair Atholl, United Kingdom
Head through the scenic countryside of Perthshire to visit Blair Castle. Enjoy a tour of Blair Athol Distillery to see whisky production and sample a dram.
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
In Pitlochry, spend some free time exploring and have lunch independently.
Inverness, United Kingdom
Continue through majestic Highland scenery to Inverness (Sunday departures) or Nairn (Tuesday departures). NOTE: Columba Hotel, Inverness (Sunday Departures) or Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (Tuesday Departures)
Breakfast, Dinner
Columba Hotel, Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Travel alongside Loch Ness and through the Highlands, pausing for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle.
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Return to the mainland by ferry and take the “Road to the Isles” through some majestic Highland scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument.
Breakfast, Dinner
Isles of Glencoe Hotel
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Enjoy views of the magnificent Highlands as you travel through Glencoe and along the shore of Loch Lomond. Stop in Alloway to visit the poet Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
Belfast, United Kingdom
Embark on a short ferry ride to Belfast.
Breakfast, Dinner
Europa Hotel
Belfast, United Kingdom
At Titanic Belfast, delve into the history of the famous liner. Walk with a local guide to see the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and Victorian buildings, including the Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon. Your afternoon is free to explore. In the evening, visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment.
Breakfast, Dinner
Europa Hotel
Antrim, United Kingdom
Enjoy the scenic route of the Nine Glens of Antrim, known for views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. Discover the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns, and pause for photos at the Dunluce Castle ruins.
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Head to Derry for a walking tour with a local guide to see the 17th- century city walls and the Diamond, the main central square.
Letterkenny, Ireland
Overnight in Letterkenny at the Station House Hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Station House Hotel
Donegal, Ireland
Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens. Spend free time in Donegal and have lunch independently, then head to Belleek Pottery to watch skilled craftspeople create delicate, highly decorative pieces.
Kilronan, Ireland
Travel to the luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
Kilronan Castle Hotel
Arigna, Ireland
Visit the Arigna Mining Centre to experience what life was like for a coal miner in the Arigna Valley.
Carrick on Shannon, Ireland
Then enjoy some free time in the historic town of Carrick-on-Shannon, situated on the River Shannon.
Kilronan, Ireland
Continue to Kilronan and relax in your castle hotel before dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
Kilronan Castle Hotel
Galway, Ireland
Head to Galway and join a local guide for a gentle walking tour. See the narrow streets, the medieval city walls, and Lynch’s Castle.
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Travel through the Burren, an area of limestone hills that supports a wide range of flora. View the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic.
Ennis, Ireland
In the evening, head to Knappogue or Bunratty Castle for a medieval-style banquet.
Breakfast, Dinner
Temple Gate Hotel
Dingle, Ireland
Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to discover the Dingle Peninsula. Take in views from Slea Head at the westernmost tip. Stop in Dingle to explore and sip an Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn.
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Head to Killarney, a town settled beside three lakes in the shadow of Ireland’s highest mountains.
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Towers Hotel, or Killarney Plaza Hotel
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Head to Kenmare for lunch.
Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Travel along part of the Ring of Kerry for breathtaking vistas of mountains, cliffs, and beaches. Immerse yourself in farm life at Kissane Sheep Farm and see dogs herding sheep.
Killarney/Ireland, Ireland
Return to Killarney for a free evening.
Breakfast, Lunch
Killarney Towers Hotel, or Killarney Plaza Hotel
Blarney, Ireland
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or stroll through the gardens. Treat yourself to Irish goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills.
Dublin, Ireland
Travel through the rich dairy country of Cork and Tipperary, past the gentle slopes of the Galtee Mountains. Arrive in Dublin and enjoy a festive dinner at the Abbey Tavern followed by traditional entertainment.
Breakfast, Dinner
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Dublin, Ireland
Explore Dublin at your own pace with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions -- Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Ireland, or the General Post Office Museum.
Breakfast
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Dublin, Ireland
Your program ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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