Scottish & Irish Gold

15 or 16 Days

Starting from $5,145

EST.

1932

Guests

120k+

Rating

4.9★

COuntries

4 Luxuriate in this grand tour

Explore some of the most historic cities and towns of Scotland and Ireland. Be enchanted by the Isle of Skye, St Andrews, Connemara, and the Ring of Kerry.

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Trip Itinerary

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Day 1: Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Glasgow’s highlights, a city known for its Victorian architecture, vibrant culture, and thriving arts scene. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to one of Europe’s finest art collections. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and a free evening to explore and dine independently.

Day 2: Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle

Cruise Loch Lomond for views of Highland scenery before exploring Inveraray. Tour Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey,” then travel through Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most scenic regions, to your hotel in Ballachulish. (B, D)

Day 3: Isle of Skye & Loch Ness

Travel through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy lunch at Sligachan with views of the Cuillin Hills and visit the Sligachan Old Bridge. Stop for photos at Eilean Donan Castle before continuing along Loch Ness. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials

Visit Culloden Battlefield to learn about the historic Jacobite uprising. Continue through Highland scenery to a local farm for a sheepdog demonstration before heading to your hotel near Pitlochry. (B, D)

Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting

Tour Blair Castle, home of the Dukes of Atholl, then visit Blair Athol Distillery for a whisky tasting. Enjoy free time in Pitlochry or relax at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews

Visit Glamis Castle, steeped in history and linked to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Continue to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” for sightseeing and free time before traveling to Edinburgh. (B, D)

Day 7: Edinburgh City Tour & Castle

Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from the Royal Mile to the Georgian New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, and enjoy free time to explore. (B)

Day 8: Ferry to Belfast & Titanic Belfast

Travel to the ferry for your crossing to Northern Ireland. Arrive in Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast, learning about the city’s shipbuilding heritage before continuing your journey. (B)

Day 9: Athlone & Galway

Travel west to Athlone for a welcome drink at Sean’s Bar, one of Ireland’s oldest pubs. Continue to Galway for a guided walking tour and time to explore the lively city. (B, D)

Day 10: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey

Explore the scenic region of Connemara, including a cruise on Killary Harbour and a visit to Kylemore Abbey and its gardens. (B)

Day 11: Cliffs of Moher & Killarney

Travel along Galway Bay and through the Burren to visit the Cliffs of Moher. Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry and continue to Killarney for dinner and traditional entertainment. (B, D)

Day 12: Ring of Kerry & Jaunting Car Ride

Explore the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most scenic drives. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park and visit Ross Castle. (B)

Day 13: Blarney Castle, Waterford & Kilkenny

Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or explore the gardens. Continue to Waterford for a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal, then travel to Kilkenny to see its medieval streets and castle. (B, D)

Day 14: Dublin City Tour & Farewell Dinner

Take a panoramic tour of Dublin, viewing its Georgian squares and historic landmarks. Enjoy free time before a farewell dinner with your group. (B, D)

Day 15: Tour Ends in Dublin

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Tour Overview

This great combination tour covers the same itinerary in Scotland as on the Scottish & Irish Dream with romantic castles, mythical Isle of Skye, historic Culloden, and Edinburgh. In Ireland… Guided Tours, Guided Small Groups