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Length
15 Days
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Starts in
Dublin (Ireland)
Ends in
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Language
English
Special Interest(s)
Overview
Travel to see the very Best of Ireland and Scotland, from delicate Waterford Crystal to the golfing greats of St. Andrews. Kiss the Blarney Stone and you’ll be sharing tales from Giant’s Causeway, the Ring of Kerry and the Scottish Highlands for years to come.
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Tour Itinerary
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Explore the Celtic heritage and hospitality of Ireland and Scotland on this grand adventure through beautiful landscapes and enchanting cities. Our first day sees us delve into the whimsy of the Irish capital, before joining our fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.
Meals Included:
Dinner
Accommodations:The Address Hotel Connolly, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Day 2
Discover Diverse 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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:The Address Hotel Connolly, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Day 3
Journey to 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. We 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 Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford
Day 4
Onwards to Blarney and Killarney
Bend over backwards and kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab' before crossing the Kerry Mountains to County Kerry. We journey to 1930s Ireland this evening for an unforgettable experience, visiting the working farms of Muckross, where we'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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Hotel Killarney
Day 5
A Day on the Ring of Kerry
The astounding beauty of the Iveragh Peninsula accompanies us 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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Hotel Killarney
Day 6
Continue to Galway and Ballina
Drive to Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages, known for its thatched cottages. The imposing stone cathedral, built on the site of an old prison and Eyre Square on our next stop in Galway, where we'll enjoy some free time to explore the city before continuing our journey northward. This evening we dine in our hotel.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Great National Hotel Ballina
Day 7
Off to Donegal and on to 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 Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:City Hotel Derry
Day 8
Admire the Giant’s Causeway and on to 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. We arrive in Belfast later and visit the Titanic Belfast Experience where we’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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:AC by Marriott , Stormont Hotel Belfast
Day 9
Cross the Irish Sea to 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. We board our ferry in Belfast and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland, driving through the Ayrshire countryside bound for Glasgow, our home for the next two nights.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center, Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Day 10
Discover Glasgow’s Rich Legacy
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. We head to a whisky distillery next where we’ll Dive Into Culture and learn how to make Scotland's favorite honey-colored drink with a chance to sample a wee dram. We then have some free time to explore the city.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center, Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Day 11
Continue Over the Sea to 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 we'll spend this evening dining in our hotel.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:The Dunollie Hotel Broadford
Day 12
Venture to Loch Ness and Culloden in the Scottish Highlands
We 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 our next stop, where we 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 we spend the evening dining at our hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:The Highlander Hotel
Day 13
Journey to Enchanting Edinburgh
Traversing the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, we pass Pitlochry before arriving in St. Andrews to see its famous golf course on which golfing greats have clamoured to play for centuries. We cross the scenic Firth of Forth to enchanting Edinburgh, our home for the next two nights. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott
Day 14
Uncover Edinburgh’s Treasures
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 our memorable holiday comes to an end, we join our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner to reminisce over shared experiences.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott
Day 15
Farewell Edinburgh
For now it’s time to say a fond farewell to Scotland and our newfound friends, after our unforgettable Celtic sojourn.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
More Details
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Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB) at 08:30, 11:00 and 13:00 on the first day of the trip only. Guests should arrive at least one hour before the last transfer time. * DAY 15: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Complimentary transfers to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) arrive at 07:00 and 09:00 on the last day of the trip only.*¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Brendan Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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