Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your Scottish and Irish adventure kicks off today as you travel to Edinburgh and get settled into your accommodation. Take this time to get your bearings and rest up after your journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu)
- Day 2
Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Edinburgh and have the day to unwind and explore Scotland's capital at whatever pace feels right. This evening, you'll meet up with fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant, which is a good chance to get to know the group before things really get going.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 3
Edinburgh
This morning you'll head to Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels, followed by a panoramic tour of the new town and a walk up the Royal Mile. After lunch, the afternoon opens up for you to explore on your own. If you're interested, there's an optional private tour and dinner at Rosslyn Chapel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and Scottish Crown Jewels
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's new town
- Walking tour up the Royal Mile to the castle
Optional Activities
- Private tour and dinner at Rosslyn Chapel
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Rosslyn Chapel - Day 4
Edinburgh to Inverness
You'll leave Edinburgh and drive to St. Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife to check out the historic Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse. From there, continue on to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, which takes you deeper into some really impressive scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews, see the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and Old Course
Landmarks/POIs St. Andrews Old Course 
- Day 5
Inverness
Start with a walking tour of Inverness guided by someone local who'll fill you in on the town's history and its place as a gateway to the Highlands. You'll explore Inverness Castle, perched on a cliff with stories connected to the Jacobite Rebellion and Mary Queen of Scots. Afternoon is yours to wander around the city, take a walk along the river, or just relax. This evening, join a traditional Highland ceilidh featuring storytelling, singing, and Scottish dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Highland ceilidh dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Inverness with local guide
- Explore Inverness Castle
- Highland ceilidh with storytelling, singing, and Scottish dancing
Landmarks/POIs Inverness Castle - Day 6
Inverness to Glasgow
Leave Inverness and stop at one of Scotland's oldest licensed whisky distilleries for a tour and tasting. Then drive through Glencoe, one of Scotland's most historic glens with dramatic mountain scenery, ending your day in Glasgow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour and tasting at one of Scotland's oldest licensed whisky distilleries
- Visit Glencoe valley
Landmarks/POIs Glencoe 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Belfast
A local guide will show you around Glasgow, taking you through George Square, past Glasgow Cathedral and Provand's Lordship (the oldest house in the city), and explaining the industrial heritage that shaped the place. Later, you'll travel to the Ayrshire coast and then cross the Irish Sea by ferry to Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Glasgow with local guide
- Visit George Square
- Pass by Glasgow Cathedral and Provand's Lordship
- Explore Glasgow's industrial heritage
- Ferry crossing across the Irish Sea to Belfast
Landmarks/POIs George Square Glasgow Cathedral Provand's Lordship 
- Day 8
Belfast
You'll get a privately guided tour of Belfast that covers the city's neighborhoods and its complex history. During the day, choose between visiting the award-winning Titanic Experience Museum or the Ulster Museum. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own. This evening, dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Privately guided tour of Belfast and its neighborhoods
Optional Activities
- Visit the award-winning Titanic Experience Museum
- Visit Ulster Museum
Landmarks/POIs Titanic Experience Museum Ulster Museum - Day 9
Antrim Coastal Route to Derry
Travel along the Antrim Coastal Route to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO site with unique volcanic rock formations. You'll take one of the world's most scenic railway journeys along the Causeway Coast. Later, arrive in Derry, a walled city, for a walking tour of the medieval walls, St. Augustine's Cathedral, and the Guildhall. There's an optional evening at a pub serving traditional food and local Irish music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway (UNESCO)
- Travel along the Causeway Coast railway
- Walking tour of Derry featuring medieval walls
- Visit St. Augustine's Cathedral
- Visit the Guildhall
Optional Activities
- Evening at a pub serving traditional food and featuring a local singer playing Irish music
Landmarks/POIs Giant's Causeway St. Augustine's Cathedral Guildhall - Day 10
Donegal
Head through County Donegal to visit Donegal Castle, a restored 15th-century structure, then spend free time exploring Donegal Town, a small village located where the River Eske meets the water. You'll return to Derry for dinner at a restaurant you choose from a curated list of local options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Diner's Choice - choose from a menu of Derry's great restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Herbert Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Donegal Castle, a restored 15th-century castle
- Free time to explore Donegal Town
Landmarks/POIs Donegal Castle 
- Day 11
County Donegal to Dublin
Travel through the Northern Irish countryside with a stop at Glenshane Country Farm where you'll meet working sheepdogs and watch them do their thing. Lunch happens at the farm. After that, visit a family-run cider farm to meet the owners, walk the orchards, and taste award-winning Irish ciders. Then continue into the Republic of Ireland, arriving in Dublin as evening sets in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Glenshane Country Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Herbert Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Glenshane Country Farm and meet working sheepdogs
- Watch working sheepdogs in action
- Lunch at the farm
- Visit family-run cider farm
- Sample award-winning Irish ciders
- Day 12
Dublin
A local guide will show you Dublin's main sights including St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the city's beautiful Georgian town homes. You can optionally join a guided pub tour with lunch followed by a visit to the Guinness Storehouse Museum. Spend the afternoon checking out Dublin's cultural highlights before heading to a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at one of the city's popular local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Locally guided tour of Dublin
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit O'Connell Street
- Visit Phoenix Park
- View Dublin's Georgian town homes
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Join optional tour with lunch at a local pub
- Visit Guinness Storehouse Museum
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral O'Connell Street Phoenix Park Guinness Storehouse Museum - Day 13
Departure
Your tour comes to a close today. It's time to head home with memories of your journey through Scotland and Ireland.
