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Best of Ireland and Scotland in Small Group
Dublin
ieIreland
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 1: Arrival in Dublin
Welcome to the fabulous capital of Ireland - Dublin! Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for the check-in.

The rest of the day free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room. As an option you may take the famous Luas - a modern local tram.

Day 2: Dublin City Tour & Irish Dance Night
After a full Irish breakfast this morning, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and carry on to a walking city tour of Dublin.

During the sightseeing tour you see many of Dublin’s icons while being guided to some hidden and wonderful spots that visitors most often miss. You see Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, the famous Ha’penny Bridge, the Georgian doors of Dublin and Trinity College Library where you see the famous Book of Kells.

You then have a guided group tour of the original Jameson Distillery on Bow St. where it all began in 1780. The former factory founded by John Jameson where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971 now stands as a monument to Irish Whiskey. Here you explore the history and heritage and enjoy a comparative whiskey tasting.

After the tour, you have the afternoon at leisure.

In the evening we invite you to enjoy a show of traditional Irish music, dance and dinner for which Ireland is famous worldwide. Cast of dancers from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance will provide you with the flavor of different styles of Irish dance. Transfers are not included, you may take a taxi or walk to the Belvedere.

Additional meals: dinner

Day 3: Tour on the Way to Cork
After breakfast you check out and depart from Dublin.

Day 1 Dublin
Brooks Hotel
Brooks Hotel
IE, Drury St, Dublin
Classic Double Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Airport Transfer
Day 2 Dublin
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 3 Dublin
Brooks Hotel
Included
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
Included
1h
Group tour (30+)
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience
Dublin Walking Tour with Entrance to the Book of Kells
Included
4h
Private tour
Dublin Walking Tour with Entrance to the Book of Kells
Belvedere Irish Night with Dinner
Included
Half day
Private tour
Belvedere Irish Night with Dinner
Highlights of your Dublin experiences
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral
Dublin
Ha'penny Bridge
Ha'penny Bridge
Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
Book of Kells
Book of Kells
Car from Dublin to CorkPrivate Transfer Minivan & Exploring Ireland's Countryside
Departure
Dublin, IrelandDublin hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Cork, IrelandCork hotel...

Description for connection

In the morning you meet your driver-guide to explore Ireland's countryside on the way to Cork. The first stop during your trip is the Rock of Cashel, the site that was the he Seat of the High Kings of Munster and where St Patrick converted King Aengus to Christianity. The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale. Your trip continues with a stop at the stunning Blarney Castle where you have the chance to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence. *Please, note: you may add a journey on gorgeous Dublin – Rosslare railway line that passes Killiney Bay, the Avoca viaduct and the waterfront in Wexford town to your route today.
Cork
ieIreland
1 night
Your program overview

Day 3: Arrival
Your final destination for today is the university city of Cork. Upon arrival, you are taken to your hotel for the check-in.

The evening is free for you to enjoy pubs and restaurants in the city center.

Day 4: Wild Atlantic Way to Killarney
Today you check out from the hotel and depart from Cork.

Day 3 Cork
The River Lee Hotel
The River Lee Hotel
IE, The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork, T12 X2AH
Deluxe King Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 4 Cork
The River Lee Hotel
Car from Cork to KillarneyPrivate Transfer & Exploring the Wild Atlantic Way
Departure
Cork, IrelandCork hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Killarney, IrelandKillarney hotel...

Description for connection

After breakfast you travel with your driver-guide along the wild and rugged south and west coast, which is part of Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way route. Today is all about the very best Irish scenery and truly breathtaking panoramas that present a new vista with every mile. During the day you enjoy a number of magnificent photo stops. You first make a stop to view the beautiful scenery at the Old Head of Kinsale. You then travel along the coastline to Skibbereen and around Bantry Bay - one of the world’s largest natural harbours. There is time for lunch in the picturesque village of Kenmare and then you make your way through the most stunning part of the Ring of Kerry (its "short route" ) along the Killarney National Park.
Killarney
ieIreland
1 night
Your program overview

Day 4: Arrival
Your final destination today is the popular town of Killarney.

Upon arrival, you are taken to your hotel for the check-in. The evening is free and you can take the hotel shuttle to town to enjoy Ireland’s most famous tourist town and all of its great pubs and restaurants.

Day 5: The Dingle Peninsula on the Way to Limerick
Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and are met by your guide-driver. 

Day 4 Killarney
Killarney Randles Hotel
Killarney Randles Hotel
IE, Muckross Rd, Dromhale, Killarney, V93 N264
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 1 guest
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 5 Killarney
Killarney Randles Hotel
Car from Killarney to LimerickPrivate Transfer & Dingle Peninsula Tour
Departure
Killarney, IrelandKillarney hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Limerick, IrelandLimerick hotel...

Description for connection

This day is dedicated to a memorable day tour to the Dingle Peninsula - a journey that takes in the wild and rugged beauty of the Slea Head Drive - once cited as 'the most beautiful place on earth' by the National Geographic. The peninsula is littered with archaeological remains and secluded sandy beaches. Dingle Town is one of Ireland’s quickly disappearing Gaeltacht regions where Irish is the first language.
Limerick
ieIreland
1 night
Your program overview

Day 5: Arrival
In the evening you arrive in Limerick and check-in to your centrally-located hotel.

Day 6: Trip for Galway
Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and meet with your guide-driver. 

Day 5 Limerick
Limerick Strand Hotel
Limerick Strand Hotel
IE, Ennis Rd, Limerick, V94 03F2, Ireland, Limerick
Superior King Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 6 Limerick
Limerick Strand Hotel
Car from Limerick to GalwayPrivate Transfer & Cliffs of Moher Tour Minivan
Departure
Limerick, IrelandLimerick hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Galway, IrelandGalway hotel...

Description for connection

Your first stop is the famous Bunratty Castle and the Folk Park where you enjoy its sights as you stroll from house to house of the charming village street. Afterwards, you make your way to The Cliffs of Moher - a sheer precipice that stretches for 5 miles along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most impressive coastlines in Ireland. Today you get to enjoy the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre and as a highlight of your day - a one hour Cliffs of Moher Cruise (from mid-March to end October). After the tour, you continue your journey and have time to see the Burren Region followed by a scenic drive to the city of Galway.
Galway
ieIreland
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 6: Arrival
Upon arrival, you are taken to your hotel for the check-in. The rest of the day is free to explore Galway city and enjoy some of the great music and food in the bars and restaurants.

Day 7: Free Day in Galway & Optional Tours
Today you are free for you to enjoy and explore Galway on your own.

Alternatively, you can take one of our carefully planned optional tours or day trips:

Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Tour from Galway

Scenic Cruise of Corrib River & Lake

Galway Walking City Tour

Connemara and Aran Island Food Tour

 Galway Food Tour

Day 8: Train to Dublin
After breakfast, you check out from your hotel and your driver takes you to the station for a train to Dublin.

Day 6 Galway
Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galmont Hotel & Spa
IE, Lough Atalia Rd, Galway, H91 CYN3, Ireland, Galway
Classic King Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 7 Galway
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 8 Galway
Galmont Hotel & Spa
Departure: Private Station Transfer Minivan
Train from Galway to DublinRegular Class Seat
Departure
Galway, IrelandGalway Central...
2 h
Arrival
Dublin, IrelandDublin Heuston...
Dublin
ieIreland
1 day
Your program overview

Day 8: Flight to Edinburgh
You are met by your driver who takes you to the airport.

Day 8 Dublin
Departure: Private Airport Transfer
Flight from Dublin to Edinburghnot found
Departure
Dublin, Ireland
1 h
Arrival
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh
gbUnited Kingdom
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 8: Arrival
Welcome to the gorgeous ancient city - Edinburgh! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Day 9: Edinburgh Royal Mile
Today following breakfast you get to explore the capital of Scotland. In the morning meet with a guide in a lobby to start a tour of the Royal Mile.

You tour includes a visit of the Edinburgh Castle to explore this famous fortification and enjoy great panoramic views of the city. After the tour (around 4 hours) you return to your hotel.

Day 10: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel and check out you meet the driver to continue the trip. 

Day 8 Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
GB, 19 North Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1SD
Standard Guest Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 9 Edinburgh
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 10 Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Included
Edinburgh City Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Edinburgh City Tour
Highlights of your Edinburgh experiences
Edinburgh
Scott Monument
Scott Monument
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh
Saint Andrew Square
Saint Andrew Square
Edinburgh
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
Edinburgh
Princess Street
Princess Street
Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat
Car from Edinburgh to PitlochryPrivate Transfer Minivan with Tour in Stirling and Dunkeld
Departure
Edinburgh, United KingdomEdinburgh hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Pitlochry, United KingdomPitlochry hotel...

Description for connection

Your day starts with a visit to the city of Stirling, Scotland's heritage capital which is the home to the finest collection of historic buildings in Scotland. Here you visit the Royal Palace, the jewel of Stirling Castle’s crown and view the King and Queen’s apartments. You also see the original, famous Stirling Heads and the wonderful Royal Kitchens. Then you continue your journey to the lovely village of Dunkeld on the banks of the River Tay. Here you find the Hermitage - a protected site featuring a stretch of magical Perthshire forest. Also known as part of the Perthshire Big Tree Country the Hermitage is home to the giant Douglas firs that you can admire while you make your way to the Black Linn waterfall. Today your journey ends in Pitlochry, a cozy resort town located amongst the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire.
Pitlochry
gbUnited Kingdom
1 night
Your program overview

Day 10: Arrival in Pitlochry
Right after Dunkeld you have a stop at the Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery* to discover the beautifully balanced single malt whiskey and enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tour inside. Here you visit the warehouse, see the heritage exhibition, and have a single tasting from the range of fine Scotch whiskeys. 

Upon arrival to a cozy resort town located amongst the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire, you have a check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is at your own leisure

*Note: visitors must wear sensible footwear on the distillery tour (no high heels or open-toed shoes permitted). From November to March the distillery is closed on Sunday.

Day 11: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and continue the journey.

Day 10 Pitlochry
Craigatin House
Craigatin House
GB, 165 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5QL
Standard King Room Breakfast Included (Main House)
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 11 Pitlochry
Craigatin House
Car from Pitlochry to InvernessPrivate Transfer Minivan with Cairngorms National Park Tour
Departure
Pitlochry, United KingdomPitlochry hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Inverness, United KingdomInverness hotel...

Description for connection

You start the day with a tour of the Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe's last remaining private regiment, the Atholl Highlanders and discover the unique story of this castle. As you drive north into the Cairngorms National Park you take in the amazing scenery, learn some more about the wonderful wilderness of Scotland: five of the six highest mountains of United Kingdom are located within the park, huge forests of ancient native trees are found here as well as cascading waterfalls and rich wildlife. You then continue to Culloden Moor - the site of the final Jacobite Rising where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746. Explore the Culloden Visitor Centre, located beside the battlefield, that features artifacts of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. Your last stop for today is a visit to the 4000-year-old Bronze Age cemetery complex - Clava Cairns. This exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site casts a light upon the distant history of Highland Scotland. Finally you are taken to Inverness.
Inverness
gbUnited Kingdom
1 night
Your program overview

Day 11: Arrival in Inverness
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 12: Departure from Inverness
In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel and the next stop is the famous Loch Ness.

Day 11 Inverness
Kingsmills Hotel
Kingsmills Hotel
GB, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3LP
Classic Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 12 Inverness
Kingsmills Hotel
Car from Inverness to Fort WilliamPrivate Transfer Minivan with Tour & Jacobite Train
Departure
Inverness, United KingdomInverness hotel...
8 h
Arrival
Fort William, United KingdomFort William hotel...

Description for connection

Together with your private guide-driver, you have a first stop by the famous Loch Ness - Scotland’s legendary lake - best known for the alleged sightings of a monster. Here you enjoy an informative expedition coupled with comfort and great service on board the spacious boat. Then you pass the Invermoriston and witness the old Thomas Telford bridge that crosses the spectacular River Moriston falls. On the way, you drive past the Five Sisters of Kintail - a high mountain ridge rising steeply from Glen Shiel to a maximum height of 3,501 feet. The five distinctly pointed summits are a well-known landmark. Today we have planned a visit to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most recognized castles in Scotland used as the backdrop for countless famous movies. It is perfectly situated on a tiny island, surrounded by water and magnificent scenery. It is certainly a "must-see" Scottish castle! After you cross the Skye Bridge take a ferry over the sea from Skye (Armadale) to Mallaig, taking in the beautiful views. Upon arrival you have the Jacobite steam train ride on the famous West Highland Line described as the greatest railway journey in the world! During the ride you cross the most famous bridge in Scotland - the Glenfinnan Viaduct featured in the Harry Potter movies. In about 2 hours you arrive in Fort Willam.
Fort William
gbUnited Kingdom
1 night
Your program overview

Day 12: Arrival in Fort William
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 13: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you meet your driver-guide to arrive in Glasgow.

Day 12 Fort William
Cruachan Hotel
Cruachan Hotel
GB, Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ
Deluxe Double Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 13 Fort William
Cruachan Hotel
Car from Fort William to GlasgowPrivate Transfer Minivan with Tour of Inveraray Castle
Departure
Fort William, United KingdomFort William hotel...
6 h
Arrival
Glasgow, United KingdomGlasgow hotel...

Description for connection

Enjoy a scenic drive to Glasgow via Glen Coe and Inveraray Castle which is considered as one of the most spectacular drive in Scotland. This narrow valley of Glen Coe is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692. Glen Coe with its mountain peaks carved out by the glaciers and volcanic explosions is also an iconic film location: it is featured in the James Bond's Skyfall and Harry Potter movies. Here you have a chance to visit the Glencoe Visitor Center and Exhibition (entrance tickets not included). One of the main highlights today is the amazing Inveraray Castle featuring in Downtown Abbey. You will visit the romantic Castle & Gardens on the shores of Loch Fyne and discover one of Scotland’s finest stately homes. The way to Glasgow from the castle goes along the Loch Lomond and the western part of Trossachs National Park.
Glasgow
gbUnited Kingdom
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 13: Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 14: City Tour
Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your guide and start a 4-hour walking tour. Together you explore the gems and the great historical importance of Glasgow.

This port city on the River Clyde, famous for its shipbuilding industry, is famed for its outstanding Victorian and art nouveau architecture, fine art museums and excellent shopping opportunities. Following the tour, you may visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and the Burrell Collection.

After the tour, you return to the hotel or may continue an exploration of the city on your own.

Day 15: Departure
This is the last day of your adventure! In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel and driver takes you to the airport or train station for your flight back home.

We hope you had a journey of a lifetime and we will be looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

Day 13 Glasgow
The Principal Grand Central Hotel
The Principal Grand Central Hotel
GB, 99 Gordon St, Glasgow, G1 3SF
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 14 Glasgow
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 15 Glasgow
The Principal Grand Central Hotel
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Included
Glasgow Guided City Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Glasgow Guided City Tour
Highlights of your Glasgow experiences
Glasgow
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow
George Square
George Square
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ieDublin
2 nights
ieCork
1 night
ieKillarney
1 night
ieLimerick
1 night
ieGalway
2 nights
ieDublin
1 day
gbEdinburgh
2 nights
gbPitlochry
1 night
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1 night
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1 night
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2 nights
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