Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your journey starts once you arrive in Ireland. You'll have the afternoon and early evening to get settled at your hotel and wander around on your own, getting a feel for the area. At 6 pm, you'll meet your Tour Director and the rest of the group for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
- Day 2
Dublin
This morning includes an orientation drive through Dublin where you'll pass by O'Connell Street, the Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College to get oriented. From there, the afternoon is yours to explore the city at your own pace, whether that's checking out neighborhoods, grabbing lunch, or visiting museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning orientation drive through Dublin including O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College
Landmarks/POIs O'Connell Street St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College - Day 3
Athlone - Rathbaun - Galway
You'll head west from Dublin, and the drive takes you through Athlone on the way. At Rathbaun Farm, you'll get hands-on trying to bake scones and learn about how Irish sheep herding works, plus you'll have fresh coffee and scones. Later you arrive in Galway where the rest of the day is free so you can explore this coastal town and see what it has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Athlone town
- Scone baking experience at Rathbaun Farm
- Learn about sheep herding at Rathbaun Farm
- Coffee and scones at Rathbaun Farm
Landmarks/POIs Rathbaun Farm 
- Day 4
Bundoran - Belfast
The morning starts with free time in Bundoran to do what you want. Then you head to Belfast where there are two guided options to choose from. You can either do a walking tour focusing on the city's conflict and peace history, or go with a local guide to see the architecture, street art, and heritage sites around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- YourChoice Excursion in Belfast - either 'Pack Up Your Troubles' walking tour or 'Best of Belfast' guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Belfast City Center 
- Day 5
Belfast - Cairnryan - Glasgow
Start the day at Titanic Belfast to learn the history of the famous ship and see the exhibits. After that, you'll board a ferry that crosses the North Channel to Cairnryan on Scotland's southwest coast, then continue on to Glasgow where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Titanic Belfast experience
Landmarks/POIs Titanic Belfast 
- Day 6
Loch Lomond - Inveraray - Ellenabeich - Oban
The drive takes you through Scottish landscapes with a photo stop at Loch Lomond. You'll visit Inveraray Castle, which is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll and has fairy-tale looking turrets and opulent rooms inside. Later the route goes to Ellenabeich, a remote village that was built around slate mining, giving you a look at Scotland's industrial past. By evening you reach Oban and have free time to check out the waterfront or explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Loch Lomond
- Visit to Inveraray Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ellenabeich former slate-mining village
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Inveraray Castle Ellenabeich 
- Day 7
Trossachs - Stirling
The morning brings a scenic drive through Trossachs National Park with time to take in the views. You'll head to Stirling next to see the historic castle there, and then visit a traditional Scottish whisky distillery where a guide explains how whisky is made and the distillery's own story. You'll get to taste a dram of malt whisky before wrapping up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Trossachs National Park
- Visit to Stirling Castle
- Whisky distillery visit with whisky tasting
Landmarks/POIs Trossachs National Park Stirling Castle - Day 8
Edinburgh
A local guide takes you through Edinburgh this morning, walking through the elegant New Town and the historic Old Town sections. You'll head up to Edinburgh Castle where you can see Scotland's Crown Jewels and take in the views from the top. After lunch, the rest of the afternoon is free so you can wander the streets, visit shops, or head back to any sites you want to see again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city sightseeing with local guide including New Town, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (included on departures July 26, August 2, 9, and 16)
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Old Town Edinburgh New Town - Day 9
Departure
Your trip through Ireland and Scotland concludes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
