Scottish and Irish Dream
from Glasgow
Highlights: Glasgow, Loch Lomond (cruise included), Inveraray Castle, Isle of Skye, Inverness, Whisky Distillery tour and tasting, Royal Deeside, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Belfast, Titanic Exhibition, Dublin, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle.
This spectacular tour will let you explore the Celtic neighbours of Scotland and Ireland in comfort and style. Discover the great cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin each with a unique character all of their own. Along the way you’ll be treated to the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands and the famed Ring of Kerry. There is so much to see and do on this relaxed, but thorough tour.
Day One
Welcome to Glasgow
Arrive in Glasgow Airport. At 2:30 pm tour Glasgow’s main attractions during which you will see Glasgow Cathedral, George Square and Glasgow University. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Savour a welcome drink before dinner.
Overnight: Marriott Hotel, Glasgow (or similar)
Day Two
Glasgow to Ballachulish
Cruise Loch Lomond for stunning views and tour the stately Inveraray Castle. Drive through great Highland scenery and Glen Coe.
Overnight: Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (or similar)
Day Three
Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre
Take the "Road to the Isles” and ferry to the Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle and head to Nairn for a special evening with Scottish music.
Overnight: Newton Hotel, Nairn (or similar)
Day Four
Nairn to Aberdeen (2 nights)
Learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat in the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre. Tour the Speyside Cooperage and Glenfiddich Distillery to sample a "wee dram.”
Overnight: Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen (or similar)
Day Five
Royal Deeside & Afternoon Tea
Drive along "Royal Deeside” to visit the Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle (or Crathes Castle) and the lovely Crathie Church. Stop at the Falls of Feugh for afternoon tea.
Day Six
Aberdeen to Edinburgh (2 nights)
Visit Glamis Castle, childhood home of the late Queen Mother. Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf” and in Edinburgh enjoy a pub dinner and a ceilidh.
Overnight: Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (or similar)
Day Seven
Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore Edinburgh to see the 200-year-old "New Town” and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle.
Day Eight
Edinburgh to Dublin (2 nights)
Depart Edinburgh and take a ferry to Larne. Tour Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner before driving to Dublin.
Overnight: Burlington Hotel, Dublin (or similar)
Day Nine
Dublin Touring & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Spend the morning at leisure and in the afternoon tour Dublin’s highlights. Take time to visit Trinity College to see the famed "Book of Kells". Tour parts of Dublin Castle, which houses the government for centuries. Dine at a popular venue with a great show.
Day Ten
Blarney Castle & Killarney (2 nights)
Head to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence” and continue to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. (B, D)
Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (or similar)
Day Eleven
Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive. Watch a local farmer and his dogs herding flocks of sheep and visit the Skellig Experience which describes monastic life on nearby islands.
Day Twelve
Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle
Royal Deeside & Afternoon Tea
Drive along "Royal Deeside” to visit the Royal Family’s Balmoral Castle (or Crathes Castle) and the lovely Crathie Church. Stop at the Falls of Feugh for afternoon tea.
Day Six
Aberdeen to Edinburgh (2 nights)
Visit Glamis Castle, childhood home of the late Queen Mother. Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf” and in Edinburgh enjoy a pub dinner and a ceilidh.
Overnight: Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (or similar)
Day Seven
Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore Edinburgh to see the 200-year-old "New Town” and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle.
Day Eight
Edinburgh to Dublin (2 nights)
Depart Edinburgh and take a ferry to Larne. Tour Belfast and visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner before driving to Dublin.
Overnight: Burlington Hotel, Dublin (or similar)
Day Nine
Dublin Touring & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Spend the morning at leisure and in the afternoon tour Dublin’s highlights. Take time to visit Trinity College to see the famed "Book of Kells". Tour parts of Dublin Castle, which houses the government for centuries. Dine at a popular venue with a great show.
Day Ten
Blarney Castle & Killarney (2 nights)
Head to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence” and continue to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. (B, D)
Overnight: Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney (or similar)
Day Eleven
Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience
Today embark on the Ring of Kerry drive. Watch a local farmer and his dogs herding flocks of sheep and visit the Skellig Experience which describes monastic life on nearby islands.
Day Twelve
Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle
Cross the River Shannon by ferry to view the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Dine at Bunratty Castle on a memorable medieval-style feast.
Overnight: Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty (or similar)
Day Thirteen
Tour Ends at Shannon Airport
Transfer to Shannon Airport to check in for your flight.
Day Thirteen
Tour Ends at Shannon Airport
Transfer to Shannon Airport to check in for your flight.