Best Of Ireland And Scotland (15 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Be My Guest 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 14 Breakfasts 3 Dinners

Others

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 14 Breakfast (B) 5 Dinner (D) Killarney: It's 1930s Ireland revisited. Visit the working farms of Muckross taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney. Kildare: Admire Ireland's finest thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud Farm. Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour. Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast. Pitlochry: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence. Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages. Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings. Donegal: Stop in Donegal and see The Diamond, a hub for music and cultural gatherings in the town. Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents. Fort William: Near the foothills of Ben Nevis, stop in Fort William for a stroll along the charming High Street. Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle. Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Centre, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created. Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse. Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore with an expert, who'll explain how your visit helps conserve this iconic natural landmark. Glencoe: Visit this Highland village on Loch Leven. : Explore Dublin, Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh with a Local Specialist : Discover Waterford, Adare, Galway and Glasgow : Visit the Irish National Stud in Kildare, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, Titanic Experience in Belfast, a whisky distillery, Pitlochry and Edinburgh Castle : View Eilean Donan Castle, the battlefield of Culloden and the 18th green at St. Andrews : See St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Galway Cathedral and Loch Lomond : Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry : Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland : Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Mespil Mespil Fitzwilton Killarney Towers, Hotel Killarney Killarney Towers, Hotel Killarney Ballina City AC by Marriott , Stormont Hilton Garden Inn City Centre Hilton Garden Inn City Centre Dunollie Highlander Novotel Centre, Marriott Novotel Centre, Marriott

Hygieneprotocol

You must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson. You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included