Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
You'll arrive in Edinburgh and walk the Royal Mile, checking out the castle and getting a feel for the city center. This evening is free to wander around on your own, or if you'd like, there's an optional traditional Scottish evening where you'll join locals for Scottish tales, music, and hearty food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Traditional evening with locals featuring Scottish tales, tunes, and hearty food
Landmarks Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 2
Edinburgh
Today's all yours in Edinburgh. You can explore at your own pace and wander wherever interests you, or you can opt into guided experiences like an Edinburgh Castle tour, shopping on Princes Street, or whisky tasting. It's your call how you spend the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Tartan shopping on Princes Street
- Whisky tasting experience
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Princes Street - Day 3
Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
You'll head out toward the Scottish Highlands with a stop in St. Andrews, Scotland's oldest university town and where golf started. From there, you'll drive through rugged mountain scenery and arrive in the Highlands. There's an optional chance to see traditional Highland games if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in St. Andrews
- Visit to rewilding centre to learn about native animal species reintroduction
Optional Activities
- Traditional Highland games
Landmarks St. Andrews Swilcan Bridge - Day 4
Scottish Highlands to Glasgow
This morning you're heading to Loch Ness for a cruise on the UK's most voluminous lake. After that, you'll visit a rewilding centre to learn about native species being reintroduced to the area. If you fancy it, there's an optional canoe experience available. By evening, you'll drive to Glasgow where you'll have dinner and stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Visit to rewilding centre
Optional Activities
- Canoe across southern end of Loch Ness
Landmarks Loch Ness 
- Day 5
Glasgow
Starting early, you'll head to Stirling to see The Kelpies in Helix Park, two impressive 100ft horse statues. Then you're back to Glasgow where you can experience the city's character through live music, visit the gothic cathedral, and explore its quirky neighborhoods. There's also an optional final Scottish night with a local meal and traditional live music if you want to celebrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop in Stirling
- Visit to The Kelpies in Helix Park
- Exploration of Glasgow including gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Celebratory final night with local meal and live traditional music
Landmarks Stirling Castle The Kelpies Glasgow Cathedral - Day 6
Glasgow to Dublin
You'll take a ferry crossing the Irish Sea to Larne, then head to Dublin. Once there, you can explore the city's heritage and character, check out the pubs, and soak in the atmosphere. Dinner's included with the group, and afterward you'll head to Temple Bar where you can walk the cobbled lanes and enjoy the lively scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing the Irish Sea with access to ferry facilities and food court
- Group dinner in Dublin
- Evening at Temple Bar
Landmarks Temple Bar Larne 
- Day 7
Dublin to Clonmel
Leaving Dublin, you'll go to Kilkenny where you can explore the castle, cathedral, and medieval parts of town. There's an optional bike ride if you want to see the city differently. Later, you'll travel to Clonmel, and on the way there's an optional Jameson Distillery tour at Midleton. Dinner's included, and you'll have time to explore the town in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Talbot Hotel Clonmel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Kilkenny castle and cathedral
- Arrival in Clonmel with included dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride in Kilkenny
- Jameson Distillery Tour at Midleton
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle - Day 8
Clonmel to Galway
You're heading out from Clonmel to County Cork, where you'll stop at Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone and walk around the medieval castle. Next, you'll go to the Cliffs of Moher to see those dramatic cliff faces that make for great photos. By evening, you'll arrive in Galway for a two-night stay in this atmospheric Irish city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Blarney Castle Cliffs of Moher Lynch's Castle Eyre Square 
- Day 9
Galway
You've got the day to keep exploring Galway or venture out on optional adventures. In summer, there's a ferry to the Aran Islands where you can do horseback riding, bike around farms, or visit Dún Aonghasa prehistoric fortress ruins. It's your chance to experience authentic Irish life and local character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Aran Islands (summer)
- Horse riding on Aran Islands
- Bike ride around Aran Islands picturesque farms
- Visit to Dún Aonghasa (prehistoric fortress ruins)
Landmarks Aran Islands Dún Aonghasa - Day 10
Galway to Derry/Londonderry
You'll travel from Galway to Derry/Londonderry, Ireland's only walled city that was built in the 17th century. There's an optional authentic rural Irish experience where you can spend time with a shepherd and border collies, including homemade lunch. There's also an optional guided Bogside tour if you want to learn about that historic neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sheep Dog Experience with local shepherd and homemade lunch
- Guided tour of the Bogside
Landmarks Derry/Londonderry City Walls Bogside 
- Day 11
Derry/Londonderry to Belfast
You're heading to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site with distinctive giant rock columns. From there, you'll continue to Belfast for a driving tour. If you're interested, there's an optional visit to the Titanic Museum, which is where the world's most famous ship was built.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis budget Belfast City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Giant's Causeway
- Driving tour of Belfast
Optional Activities
- Titanic Museum visit
Landmarks Giant's Causeway Titanic Museum Belfast 
- Day 12
Belfast to Dublin
You'll return to Dublin to complete your circle through Ireland. You can visit the Guinness Storehouse where you'll learn how to pull a pint the Irish way. There's also an optional farewell dinner available where you can celebrate your week in Ireland with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Guinness Storehouse
Optional Activities
- Free Time Add-On farewell dinner
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse - Day 13
Departure from Dublin
This final morning you'll have breakfast with the tour group before you head out. It's time to say goodbye to your crew and wrap up your tour with all the memories you've collected from Scotland and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
