Celtic Highlights

ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in Scotland’s largest city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Dinner

JURYS INN GLASGOW

GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Your Celtic adventure starts in earnest with a city drive, taking in the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares.

Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

On the way this morning: the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, lovely Loch Linnhe, and Fort William beneath Ben Nevis.

Inverness, United Kingdom

In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster. Spend the night in Inverness, the Highland capital.

Breakfast, Dinner

MERCURE INVERNESS HOTEL

Inverness, United Kingdom

At Culloden Visitor Center, hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans.

Blair Atholl, United Kingdom

Then, drive through the Cairngorms National Park and visit Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tonight in Edinburgh, don’t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.

Breakfast

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE

EDINBURGH

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore Holyrood Palace (when available). Later, a unique optional excursion: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this evening. For departure numbers 0804 through 0819, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned Military Tattoo.

Breakfast

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE

EDINBURGH–GRETNA GREEN–GRASMERE, ENGLAND–LIVERPOOL

Gretna Green, United Kingdom

On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green.

Grasmere, United Kingdom

Then, leave the land of the Scots and journey into England through the tranquil Lake District, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, to Grasmere, home of poet William Wordsworth, to try original Grasmere Gingerbread. GINGERBREAD.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

In Liverpool, visit THE Beatles Story, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.”

Breakfast

NOVOTEL LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL–NORTH WALES–DUBLIN, IRELAND

Wales, United Kingdom

Travel to lovely Betws-y-Coed, then through the incomparable landscapes of Snowdonia National Park and over breathtaking Llanberis Pass. After a stop at Caernarvon, cross Britannia Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey for a photo stop at tongue-twisting Llanfair.

Dublin, Ireland

At Holyhead, board your FERRY and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin. For a first taste of Ireland, why not join an optional Irish cabaret evening including dinner, dance, song, and laughter?

Breakfast

THE GIBSON HOTEL

DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

An orientation drive in the Irish capital includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, consider an optional dinner outing to the Guinness Storehouse.

Breakfast

THE GIBSON HOTEL

DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY

Kildare, Ireland

Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh to visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world.

Blarney, Ireland

On the way to Killarney, stop at the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached, and in Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone.

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

Overnight in Killarney.

Breakfast, Dinner

SCOTTS HOTEL

KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK

Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Follow the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Have your camera ready for sparkling seascapes, brightly colored farmhouses, subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View.

Limerick, Ireland

In the afternoon, travel via quaint Adare to Limerick. A suggestion for a very special night out: an optional medieval banquet at an historic castle.

Breakfast

CLAYTON HOTEL LIMERICK

LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Drive to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic, and step on to the edge of the world to admire the awe-inspiring views and watch the birds glide along the rugged cliffs.

Galway, Ireland

Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture.

Sligo, Ireland

Then, spend the night in the coastal seaport and county town of Sligo.

Breakfast, Dinner

CLAYTON SLIGO HOTEL

SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST

Derry, Ireland

First highlight today is Derry, situated on the banks of the Foyle River, and a walk on the Old Town walls in the company of a Local Guide.

Bushmills, United Kingdom

After lunch, take your photographs of Dunluce Castle, then visit awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, composed of thousands of strangely symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea.

Belfast, United Kingdom

Stay in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government.

Breakfast, Dinner

STORMONT HOTEL

BELFAST–GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

Belfast, United Kingdom

On this morning’s “Living History” tour in the company of a Local Guide, learn more about this fascinating city where the Titanic was built.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Board your fefrry for the crossing of the North Channel to Cairnryan on the west coast of Scotland. Back in Glasgow, celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

JURYS INN GLASGOW

GLASGOW

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

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