Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive and get settled into your hotel. Later in the evening, your Travel Director will host a welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow travelers and start getting to know each other over a meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Warm welcome dinner with Travel Director
- Day 2
Dublin
A Local Expert leads an orientation tour through Dublin. You'll travel past the Custom House along the River Liffey, passing the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Then you'll see the 9th-century Book of Kells and wander through Trinity College's cobbled courtyards while learning about its history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Dublin orientation with Local Expert
- Custom House viewing
- River Liffey drive
- Guinness Storehouse viewing
- Christchurch Cathedral viewing
- St. Patrick's Cathedral viewing
- Book of Kells entrance and viewing
- Trinity College guided tour
Landmarks Custom House River Liffey Guinness Storehouse Christchurch Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral Book of Kells Trinity College - Day 3
Cork
Start your day at the National Stud Farm in Kildare, where you can see legendary racehorses being bred, check out the museum, and visit the foaling unit. After that, explore the finest Japanese gardens in Europe, which were designed to represent the symbolism of life. Later you'll travel to Cork and take in the city's highlights like City Hall and the Opera House along Grand Parade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork, Maldron South Mall, Cork)
Included Activities
- National Stud Farm visit with museum and foaling unit
- Japanese gardens viewing
- Cork city orientation
- Grand Parade viewing
- Cork City Hall viewing
- Cork Opera House viewing
Landmarks National Stud Farm Japanese Gardens River Lee Cork City Hall Cork Opera House - Day 4
Blarney
You'll visit the partially ruined 15th-century Blarney Castle, famous for the Stone of Eloquence. Spend time exploring the castle and learning about its historical significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Blarney Castle visit
- Stone of Eloquence viewing
Landmarks Blarney Castle Stone of Eloquence 
- Day 5
Dingle
This is your Insight Choice day at Blarney Castle. You can either climb the medieval tower to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the 'gift of the gab,' or skip the climb and explore the 1,500-acre estate instead. The estate features the Wishing Steps, Witch's Kitchen, and themed gardens including a Water Garden and tropical Fern Garden. If you prefer, a guided tour with a senior gardener highlights rare trees, Druid rock formations, and 600-year-old yew trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)
Included Activities
- Blarney Castle guided garden tour with senior gardener
- Blarney Stone kissing (optional within Insight Choice)
Optional Activities
- Climb medieval tower to kiss the Blarney Stone
- Roam Blarney Castle 1,500-acre estate independently
- Visit Wishing Steps
- Visit Witch's Kitchen
- Explore Water Garden
- Explore Fern Garden
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Gardens - Day 6
Ring of Kerry - Killarney
You'll have a Brendan Choice today. Either take a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys, or join a gentle hike along the lake shore past Ross Castle through National Park scenery. Later, tour the Ring of Kerry with its dramatic seascapes, towering cliffs and mountains. You'll pass through villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Valley to Moll's Gap and Queen Victoria's Ladies View before returning mid-afternoon for leisure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Killarney city orientation
- Ring of Kerry tour
- Lakeshore and Ross Castle viewing
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys in Killarney
- Gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore and National Park
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Ross Castle Sneem Black Valley Moll's Gap Queen Victoria's Ladies View 
- Day 7
Galway
Your Insight Choice today offers a horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys or a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore through Killarney National Park. Then you'll tour the Ring of Kerry, seeing dramatic seascapes, towering cliffs and mountains through villages like Sneem to Queen Victoria's Ladies View. You'll return mid-afternoon for leisure time, then travel to Galway to discover its historic heart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Skellig Hotel, Dingle)
Included Activities
- Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head route drive
- Prehistoric ring forts, beehive huts and Ogham stones viewing
- Blasket Islands offshore viewing
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys
- Gentle hike with Local Expert in Killarney National Park
Landmarks Dingle Peninsula Slea Head Blasket Islands - Day 8
Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Begin with a short ferry ride across the Shannon Estuary, enjoying magnificent views of the Clare coast. You'll visit the Visitors' Center at the 214-meter Cliffs of Moher, then continue to your hotel at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. In Galway, you'll see the Lynch Memorial, the Church of St. Nicholas where Christopher Columbus reportedly prayed, the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square dedicated to President John F. Kennedy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Included Activities
- Shannon Estuary ferry crossing
- Cliffs of Moher Visitors' Center visit
- Galway orientation with Travel Director
- Lynch Memorial viewing
- Church of St. Nicholas viewing
- Spanish Arch viewing
- Eyre Square viewing
Landmarks Shannon Estuary Cliffs of Moher Lynch Memorial Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square 
- Day 9
Sligo Bay
You'll tour the wild Connemara region, a scenic area filled with rivers, lakes and silent hills. After that, drive along the scenic shores of Sligo Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Sligo)
Included Activities
- Connemara region tour
- Sligo Bay scenic drive
Landmarks Connemara Sligo Bay - Day 10
Giant's Causeway - Ballygally
Cross into Northern Ireland and arrive in Londonderry for a walking tour with Ronan, a leading storyteller. Follow the original 17th-century city walls down Shipquay Street with its Georgian townhouses and stop at the red sandstone Guildhall. Then travel to the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway with over 40,000 basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Continue along the scenic Antrim Coast to your hotel overlooking Ballygally Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim)
Included Activities
- Londonderry walking tour with Ronan
- 17th-century city walls walk
- Guildhall viewing
- Shipquay Street walk
- Giant's Causeway visit
Landmarks Londonderry Guildhall Shipquay Street Giant's Causeway Antrim Coast Ballygally Bay - Day 11
Ardgowan Estate - Glasgow
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry and head to Ardgowan, where Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle on a 10,000-acre coastal estate. You'll explore the area's history and learn about the Shaw Stewart family's conservation efforts during this Make Travel Matter experience, followed by traditional Scottish tea and scones. From there, continue to Glasgow where your Travel Director shows you grand public buildings including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Afternoon Tea (Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan Estate), Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Irish Sea ferry crossing
- Ardgowan Estate tour with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
- Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan
- Glasgow city tour
- George Square viewing
- St. Mungo's Cathedral viewing
Landmarks Ardgowan Estate George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 12
Glencoe - Loch Ness
You'll take a scenic drive along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond and experience the dramatic landscape of Glencoe with its clan history. Pause at the Commando Memorial for views of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Later you'll reach the Great Glen and travel to Loch Ness, where you'll board a cruise to soak up the scenery, historic monuments and tales of Nessie.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Loch Lomond scenic drive
- Glencoe tour
- Commando Memorial visit
- Ben Nevis viewing
- Loch Ness cruise
Landmarks Loch Lomond Glencoe Commando Memorial Ben Nevis Great Glen Loch Ness - Day 13
Culloden - Uile-bheist Distillery
See Inverness in the morning, then travel to Culloden Moor Visitor Center where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army met its end. Later, you'll experience Uile-bheist, a pioneering distillery blending age-old traditions with cutting-edge sustainability. You'll hear tales of whisky smugglers, explore the craft behind their signature single malts and beers, and uncover the legends that inspire their brews during this Make Travel Matter experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kingsmills, Inverness)
Included Activities
- Inverness city tour
- Culloden Moor Visitor Center visit
- Uile-bheist distillery visit and whisky tasting
Landmarks Inverness Inverness Castle River Ness Culloden Moor Uile-bheist Distillery - Day 14
St. Andrews - Edinburgh
Drive through the Grampian Mountains past Blair Castle. Cross the Tay to visit St. Andrews, passing the Old Course, home of golf since the 15th century. You'll have free time to explore this university town where Kate Middleton and Prince William met, or stroll West Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed. Cross the majestic Forth Road Bridge to reach Edinburgh. On select departures, you'll attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Grampian Mountains scenic drive
- Blair Castle viewing
- St. Andrews Old Course viewing
- St. Andrews exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Andrews University
- Stroll West Sands Beach
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
Landmarks Grampian Mountains Blair Castle River Tay St. Andrews Old Course St. Andrews University West Sands Beach Forth Road Bridge - Day 15
Edinburgh
A Local Expert will show you Edinburgh's highlights in the morning. You'll drive along Princes Street to the ornate Scott Memorial, then explore the 18th-century New Town with neoclassical Georgian facades. In the Old Town, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse and venture up the Royal Mile to visit Edinburgh Castle, home of Mons Meg and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or shopping. Later, join friends for a Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine with wine in the heart of Edinburgh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine served with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Edinburgh city tour with Local Expert
- Princes Street drive
- Scott Memorial viewing
- New Town exploration
- Old Town exploration
- Palace of Holyroodhouse viewing
- Royal Mile walk
- Edinburgh Castle visit
- Crown Jewels and Honours of Scotland viewing
- Mons Meg viewing
- Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine with wine
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Edinburgh
- Further city exploration during afternoon leisure
Landmarks Princes Street Scott Memorial New Town Old Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle - Day 16
Departure
Your 14-day tour of Ireland and Scotland comes to an end after breakfast. Transfers will take you to Edinburgh airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
