Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dublin
You'll land at Dublin airport and get transferred to your hotel. From there, the day is open for you to relax or start wandering around the capital on your own terms. Dinner comes with your hotel booking.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Dublin to County Kerry via Blarney
After breakfast, you'll meet up with your tour leader and head out toward County Kerry. The first stop is Blarney Castle where you can kiss the Stone of Eloquence and look through the craft shop at Blarney Woollen Mills. Then it's on to Killarney for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle - Day 3
Ring of Kerry Tour
This day takes you around the Ring of Kerry with mountain, bog, and ocean views throughout. You'll pass through Killorglin and Glenbeigh, stop at a local farm to watch a sheepdog demonstration, and spend time in the colorful village of Sneem before heading back to Killarney.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry tour
- Sheepdog demonstration at local farm
- Visit to Sneem village
Optional Activities
- Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park ($)
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry Killarney National Park Sneem - Day 4
Cliffs of Moher and the Burren
After breakfast, you'll head north to the Cliffs of Moher, which rise 7 kilometers from the Atlantic. On clear days you can see the Aran Islands and Connemara Mountains from up there. Then you'll drive through the Burren limestone plateau and have the afternoon free to check out Limerick.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher visit
- Ferry across the River Shannon
- Burren region tour
Optional Activities
- Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle in the evening ($)
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher The Burren Bunratty Castle - Day 5
Galway and Lough Corrib Cruise
You'll travel to Galway and get a panoramic tour of this vibrant city known for its musicians and artists. There's time at the impressive cathedral built between 1958 and 1965, then an afternoon cruise on Lough Corrib aboard the Corrib Princess with scones and Irish coffee included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Galway panoramic tour
- Galway Cathedral visit
- Lough Corrib cruise with scones and Irish coffee
Landmarks/POIs Galway Cathedral Lough Corrib - Day 6
Connemara and Kylemore Abbey
Today takes you through scenic Connemara with its lakes, rivers, and mountains, with some leisure time in Connemara National Park. You'll see Kylemore Abbey and its miniature gothic cathedral, then visit Dan O'Hara's homestead to learn about 19th-century tenant farming, where tea and scones are provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Connemara National Park leisure time
- Kylemore Abbey visit
- Dan O'Hara's homestead visit with tea and scones
Landmarks/POIs Connemara National Park Kylemore Abbey Dan O'Hara's homestead - Day 7
Galway to Dublin via Irish Emigration Museum
After breakfast, you'll head back to Dublin, passing landmarks like the General Post Office and Phoenix Park on the north side, then Georgian squares and Trinity College on the south. The Irish Emigration Museum in the historic Custom House Quarter is next on the itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Irish Emigration Museum visit
- Dublin city tour (General Post Office, Phoenix Park, Georgian squares, Trinity College)
Optional Activities
- Dinner and show at Taylor's Three Rock in Rathfarnham with music and Irish dancing ($)
Landmarks/POIs General Post Office Phoenix Park Trinity College Dublin Castle Irish Emigration Museum - Day 8
Dublin to Edinburgh
Following a final Irish breakfast, you'll get transferred to Dublin airport for your flight to Edinburgh. Once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own, with optional visits to the National Museum of Scotland or Royal Botanic Garden if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- National Museum of Scotland visit
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh visit
- Dinner in local pubs with Haggis and Scotch
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Scotland Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Day 9
Stirling Castle and Glasgow
After breakfast, you'll visit Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's largest and most important castles. From there you'll travel to Glasgow for a panoramic tour covering George Square, the Victorian district, and Saint-Mungo's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stirling Castle visit
- Glasgow panoramic tour
- Saint-Mungo's Cathedral visit
Landmarks/POIs Stirling Castle George Square Saint-Mungo's Cathedral - Day 10
Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle, and Glencoe
You'll travel along Loch Lomond's shores and take a 50-minute cruise with highland views. Next is Inveraray Castle, then you'll drive through Glencoe landscapes with plenty of spots to stop for photos before reaching Fort William or Oban for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Loch Lomond cruise
- Inveraray Castle visit
- Glencoe scenic drive
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Inveraray Castle Glencoe - Day 11
Isle of Skye and Aviemore/Inverness
This day takes you through Glenfinnan Valley, famous for Harry Potter filming, then by ferry to the Isle of Skye with scenic views throughout. You'll return to the mainland using the iconic Skye Bridge, passing Eilean Donan Castle before arriving in Aviemore or Inverness for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glenfinnan Valley travel
- Ferry to Isle of Skye
- Isle of Skye scenic tour
- Skye Bridge crossing
- Eilean Donan Castle viewing
Landmarks/POIs Glenfinnan Valley Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Castle - Day 12
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Speyside, and Aberdeen
You'll travel to Loch Ness and check out the ruins of Urquhart Castle with panoramic views. After that, you'll continue to Speyside, Scotland's whisky hub, and see the ruins of Elgin Cathedral before arriving in Aberdeen for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Loch Ness visit
- Urquhart Castle ruins visit
- Speyside region tour
- Elgin Cathedral ruins visit
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Elgin Cathedral - Day 13
Stonehaven, Whisky Distillery, St Andrews, and Edinburgh
You'll head to Stonehaven, stop at Dunnottar Castle for photos, then visit a whisky distillery to learn about production and have a tasting. Later you'll drive to St Andrews, famous for its university and golf course, before returning to Edinburgh for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dunnottar Castle stop
- Whisky distillery visit with tasting
- St Andrews leisure exploration
Landmarks/POIs Stonehaven Dunnottar Castle St Andrews Old Course St Andrews - Day 14
Edinburgh
After breakfast, you'll get a panoramic tour of Edinburgh's UNESCO Old Town and New Town, visiting Edinburgh Castle and St Giles Cathedral. The afternoon is free, so you might hike Arthur's Seat, walk Mary's King's Close, or join a ghost story tour if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Edinburgh panoramic tour
- Edinburgh Castle visit
- St Giles Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- Arthur's Seat hike
- Mary's King's Close walk
- Ghost story tours ($)
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle St Giles Cathedral Arthur's Seat Mary's King's Close - Day 15
Departure from Edinburgh
After your final breakfast, you'll be transferred to Edinburgh Airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
