15 days tour

Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights (33 Destinations)

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Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights (33 Destinations)

This tour includes:

Meals

14 Breakfasts (B) and 11 Dinners (D)

Transport

Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)

Guide

Guide

Accommodation

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Golf View Hotel Nairn Muthu Newton Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Europa Hotel Station House Hotel - Letterkenny Kilronan Castle Temple Gate Hotel Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin

Others

Hear traditional Irish music at Crosskeys Inn in Antrim, Irelandโ€™s oldest thatched pub. This stone cottage, with its turf fires, was built in 1654.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights (33 Destinations)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Edinburgh &Amp; Scotch Whisky Experience*
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Edinburgh &Amp; Scotch Whisky Experience*

      Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for The Scotch Whisky Experience on the famed Royal Mile. Learn about the art and aromas of whisky production, taste a dram of single malt or blended whisky, and view the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky. For dinner you’ll hear colorful tales of Scottish history and culture while tasting a range of flavorful whiskies paired with local dishes. (August 3 – 19 departures will visit the Scotch Whisky Experience but will dine independently.) (D*)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour, Edinburgh Castle &Amp; Independent Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour, Edinburgh Castle &Amp; Independent Sightseeing

      See the highlights of central Edinburgh including the bustling Princes Street and the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore. Dine independently this evening. (The August 3 – 19 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.) (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Chocolate Tasting, Blair Castle &Amp; Highlands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Chocolate Tasting, Blair Castle &Amp; Highlands

      Travel through the scenic countryside of Perthshire to visit Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier for a tasting of award-winning chocolates with an expert chocolatier. All the chocolates are made on-site with sustainable ingredients, including local heather honey and berries, and fresh cream from local herds of Scottish Friesians. In Pitlochry, explore and have lunch independently. Next, visit Blair Castle; this citadel, with its romantic turrets and towers, dates back to the 13th century. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to Nairn. (B, D)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Loch Ness, Isle Of Skye &Amp; Armadale Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Loch Ness, Isle Of Skye &Amp; Armadale Castle

      Travel alongside Loch Ness, passing the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit Armadale Castle, returning by ferry. Take the “Road to the Isles” past lochs, lush woodlands, and heather-covered moors of the majestic Highlands, stopping for photos around scenic Glencoe. Continue through The Trossachs to your hotel in Dunblane. (B, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Stirling Castle &Amp; Ferry To Belfast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Stirling Castle &Amp; Ferry To Belfast

      Tour Stirling Castle, perched on volcanic rock above the town, and explore the richness of this 16th-century palace that was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots. Drive on through southwestern Scotland to Cairnryan and board the ferry to Belfast, where you’ll dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ards Peninsula, Titanic Belfast &Amp; Crosskeys Inn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ards Peninsula, Titanic Belfast &Amp; Crosskeys Inn

      Discover the Ulster-Scots history and heritage of the scenic Ards Peninsula on a drive with a local guide. This area was where Scottish colonizers landed in the 1600s; some of their descendants would move to America and become known as the “Scots-Irish”. Then visit Titanic Belfast to delve into the history of the doomed ocean liner. Explore Belfast as you wish in the afternoon. Visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment, a CIE Tours exclusive. (B, D)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Nine Glens Of Antrim, Giant&Rsquo;S Causeway &Amp; Derry Walking Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Nine Glens Of Antrim, Giant&Rsquo;S Causeway &Amp; Derry Walking Tour

      Enjoy ocean and mountain scenery as you travel the Nine Glens of Antrim. Discover the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns rising out of the sea, and pause for photos at the Dunluce Castle ruins. In Derry, join a local guide for a walking tour to see how this city, with its painful history, has been transformed into a thriving cultural hub. Proceed on to your hotel in Letterkenny. (B, D)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Glenveagh National Park, Donegal &Amp; Kilronan Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Glenveagh National Park, Donegal &Amp; Kilronan Castle

      Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens. Continue to Donegal town for a visit to CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design and free time to explore. Travel to luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant. (B, D)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Arigna Mining &Amp; Lough Key Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Arigna Mining &Amp; Lough Key Forest

      Visit the Arigna Mining Experience to discover local history and life as a coal miner in the Arigna Valley. Visit Lough Key Forest Park to explore how humans have shaped the landscape on this old estate over thousands of years. Walk through tunnels used by servants in the 19th century, see the sunken garden, and then walk along with the Tree Canopy Bridge for panoramic views of nature and the shimmering lake. Return to the charming village of Ballyfarnon and relax in your castle hotel before dinner. (B, D)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Galway Walking Tour, Cliffs Of Moher &Amp; Medieval Castle Banquet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Galway Walking Tour, Cliffs Of Moher &Amp; Medieval Castle Banquet

      In Galway, a local guide will take you on a walking tour through the narrow streets to see the medieval city walls and Lynch’s Castle. Travel through the Burren and see its limestone hills, often blooming with a vast array of wildflowers. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic. This evening, enjoy a medieval-style banquet at a castle. (B, D)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Dingle, Slea Head, South Pole Inn &Amp; Tralee
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Dingle, Slea Head, South Pole Inn &Amp; Tralee

      Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to discover the Dingle Peninsula. See the spectacular views from Slea Head and explore charming Dingle. Visit the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee. (B, D)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Jaunting Car Ride, Ring Of Kerry Highlights &Amp; Sheepdog Demonstration
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Jaunting Car Ride, Ring Of Kerry Highlights &Amp; Sheepdog Demonstration

      Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe. Next, see the highlights of Ring of Kerry, with breathtaking vistas of mountains, cliffs, and beaches; then on to Kenmare for lunch. Visit a traditional farm and see dogs herding sheep. Spend free time in Killarney before returning to Tralee. Dine independently this evening. (B)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Blarney Castle &Amp; Abbey Tavern
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Blarney Castle &Amp; Abbey Tavern

      Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or stroll through the gardens. Travel through the rich dairy country of Cork and Tipperary, past the gentle slopes of the Galtee Mountains. Proceed on to Dublin, where you’ll enjoy dinner and traditional entertainment at the Abbey Tavern in the seaside suburb of Howth. (B, D)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour In Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour In Dublin

      Explore Dublin at your own pace with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum. (B)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Tour Ends In Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Tour Ends In Dublin

      Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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