Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and head to your hotel to settle in. The rest of your first day is open, so you can take it easy or start wandering around the city. Dublin's got that mix of old history and new energy that makes it feel alive, so there's plenty to check out whenever you're ready.
- Start point
- Dublin Airport (DUB), Corballis Rd, Dublin, County Dublin K67, Ireland (Arrival transfer)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin's artistic and historic streets at own pace
- Visit traditional Irish pubs
- Discover modern cafés and street performers
- Day 2
Dublin
After breakfast, you'll hop on a panoramic bus tour that lets you get on and off whenever something catches your eye. There's an audio guide available in 8 languages if you want more background on what you're seeing. Along the way, stop at local pubs to try traditional Irish food like lamb stew, a full Irish breakfast, or boxty, which is a type of potato pancake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Dublin with 24-hour ticket
- Optional audio guide tour in 8 languages
Optional Activities
- Traditional Irish lunch at local pubs (lamb stew, Irish breakfast, boxty with pint of beer)
Landmarks Samuel Beckett Bridge City Hall Dublin Castle Glasnevin Cemetery Kilmainham Gaol 
- Day 3
Dublin
You've got the whole day to yourself in Dublin. Head to the Custom House or Dublin Castle, or walk through Phoenix Park if you want some green space. If you're up for getting out of the city, Dublin Bay has coastal walks and mountains to explore. Shopping and traditional pubs are great options too, or you could do some hiking and coastal walks if you're feeling more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Custom House
- Visit Dublin Castle
- Visit Phoenix Park
- Visit Trinity College Dublin
- Visit St. Patrick's Protestant Cathedral
- Coastal walks and visits to small villages in Dublin Bay area
- Hiking in Dublin Mountains
- Rock climbing in Dalkey Quarry
- Walking the Howth Cliff Path
- Swimming in the sea
- Shopping in Dublin
- Visit authentic Irish pubs
Landmarks Custom House Dublin Castle Phoenix Park Trinity College Dublin St. Patrick's Protestant Cathedral Dublin Mountains Dalkey Quarry Howth Cliff Path Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - Day 4
Dublin to Edinburgh
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Dublin Airport and fly to Edinburgh. Once you land and get to your hotel, the day is yours. Edinburgh's Scotland's historic capital, and there's plenty to see, but take it at your own pace and don't feel rushed on your first evening here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh at own pace
- Day 5
Edinburgh
You've got time to explore Edinburgh and see the castle, which sits on top of a volcano that's been extinct for 700 million years. It gives you real insights into Scotland's medieval past. Wander through the city's old streets, walk around, and you'll get some great views from up there and around the historic areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Explore Edinburgh's medieval streets and 16th-century architecture
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Castle Rock Hill - Day 6
Edinburgh
Another free day in Edinburgh, so you can go in different directions depending on your interests. If you want to venture further, there are optional trips to the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, and Glencoe Valley. Or you could do a whisky tasting experience instead. If shopping's more your speed, look for traditional quaich cups or Scottish tablet sweets to bring home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Scottish Highlands region
- Excursion to Loch Ness
- Excursion to Glencoe Valley
- Whisky tasting tour
- Shopping for souvenirs (quaich, Scottish tablet, and other mementos)
Landmarks Loch Ness Glencoe Valley - Day 7
Edinburgh to Inverness
After breakfast, you'll take the train to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. It's a good journey through some nice scenery. Once you arrive, the afternoon is free, so you can start getting familiar with this city, which blends historic heritage with modern amenities. It's a good base for exploring more of the Highlands when you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ticket Edinburgh to Inverness
Optional Activities
- Explore Inverness at own pace
- Day 8
Inverness
You can walk around Inverness and see Inverness Castle, the cathedral, and the River Ness. Check out the Old High Church too. The city's known as Scotland's Happiest City, so there's something about the place that feels good. If you're interested in folklore, you might keep an eye out toward Loch Ness, though the monster remains pretty elusive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Inverness Castle
- Visit Inverness Cathedral
- Walk along River Ness
- Visit the Old High Church
- Search for the Loch Ness Monster
Landmarks Inverness Castle Inverness Cathedral River Ness Old High Church - Day 9
Inverness to Edinburgh
After breakfast, you'll take the train back to Edinburgh, and that's where your tour wraps up. You'll head home with memories from Ireland and Scotland. It's a nice way to end the journey, retracing part of your route and reflecting on what you've seen over the past week or so.
- End point
- Inverness Airport (INV), Dalcross, Inverness, Scotland IV2 7JB, United Kingdom (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ticket Inverness to Edinburgh
