Itinerary
- Day 1
Scotland - Arrival
You'll arrive in Scotland and get transferred to your hotel. Take some time to settle in and get your bearings, then check the boards at reception for tour information and details about where to meet up with your group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
- Day 2
Edinburgh
After breakfast, head out with a local guide for a panoramic tour of Edinburgh. You'll see Scotland's capital, including the UNESCO World Heritage center, the castle, those steep winding streets, and some nice parks throughout the city. The afternoon opens up for you to explore on your own and wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Edinburgh Park Airport), Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Park), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 3
Edinburgh - Stirling - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness
Leave Edinburgh heading north with stops at The Kelpies horse sculptures and then Stirling's historic castle (entry included). Move on to Pitlochry for lunch and time to look around this whisky region area. You'll pass Culloden battlefield before arriving in Inverness, where you can walk along the River Ness and see the suspension bridge.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness), Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stirling Castle
Landmarks The Kelpies Stirling Castle Culloden Battlefield 
- Day 4
Scottish Highlands
Spend the day seeing Highland highlights starting with Eilean Donan Castle on the fjord (tickets included). Then you'll visit Fort Augustus sluice gates where lunch is available. A boat tour on Loch Ness comes next (included), followed by medieval Urquhart Castle (admission included). The day finishes at a traditional whiskey distillery with a tasting (included), staying in Inverness for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pentahotel Inverness), Hotel (Bb Inverness)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
- Boat tour on Loch Ness
- Visit to Urquhart Castle
- Whiskey distillery visit with tasting
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle Fort Augustus Loch Ness Urquhart Castle 
- Day 5
Inverness - Fort William - Inveraray - Glasgow
Continue through the Highlands with a stop at Spean Bridge's WWII monument. You'll reach Fort William at Ben Nevis's base (Scotland's highest mountain), pass Kilchurn Castle ruins, then arrive in Inveraray by Loch Fyne for lunch. Head back along Loch Lomond's shores to Glasgow where you'll have evening time to check out the city center.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South), Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City)
Landmarks Ben Nevis Kilchurn Castle Inveraray Castle Loch Lomond 
- Day 6
Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin
Leave Glasgow and travel to Cairnryan in southern Scotland to board the ferry heading to Northern Ireland. You'll arrive in Belfast, then continue into the Republic of Ireland with Dublin as your final destination for the day, getting there by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
- Day 7
Dublin
Start with a panoramic tour of Dublin, Ireland's capital. You'll stroll along the River Liffey, walk through parks, see the historic university, and check out vibrant downtown streets. You get to see the outside of Trinity College, and the afternoon is yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin
Landmarks Trinity College River Liffey - Day 8
Dublin - Powerscourt - Kilkenny - Rock of Cashel - Cork
Head to Powerscourt for its 18th-century gardens (admission included) with fountains, Japanese gardens, and a pet cemetery. After that, you'll stop in Kilkenny for lunch and a walk around town. The Rock of Cashel (admission included) comes next, a medieval fortress symbolizing Irish resistance. You'll arrive in Cork with evening time to explore, and dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens
- Visit to Rock of Cashel
Landmarks Powerscourt Gardens Rock of Cashel 
- Day 9
Cork - Kinsale - Killarney - Adare - Limerick
Travel to Kinsale to see Charles Fort with ocean views and stroll the coastal town. Then continue to Killarney for lunch and time to walk around this popular destination. A jaunting car tour through the National Park (included) takes you past gardens and lakes to Ross Castle, plus a scenic lake cruise. Stop in Adare with its stone cottages and abbey ruins before reaching Limerick mid-afternoon. You'll have time to explore the city center, castle, cathedral, and riverfront, with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Limerick)
Included Activities
- Jaunting car tour through Killarney National Park
- Lake cruise in Killarney
Landmarks Charles Fort Ross Castle Adare 
- Day 10
Limerick - Bunratty - Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Visit Bunratty Folk Park (tickets included) to see traditional cottages, old markets, and a castle from medieval times. Stop at Caherconnell to check out the Poulnabrone Dolmen and maybe watch dogs herding sheep. See the Cliffs of Moher (admission included) with an optional hike to O'Brien's Tower, then pass through Burren National Park's unique landscapes before arriving in Galway.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jurys Inn Galway), Hotel (Maldron Sandy Road)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bunratty Folk Park
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- Climb to O'Brien's Tower at Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Bunratty Folk Park Poulnabrone Dolmen Cliffs of Moher O'Brien's Tower Burren National Park 
- Day 11
Galway - Cong - Clonmacnoise - Dublin
Travel to the village of Cong in a beautiful lake area. Visit the Royal Abbey ruins and walk around Ashford Castle, a medieval castle now operating as a hotel. Continue to Clonmacnoise to see the Celtic monastic ruins (tickets with guided tour included), then head to Dublin arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballsbridge Hotel), Hotel (Maldron Parnell Square), Hotel (Clayton Leopardstown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Celtic monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise with guided tour
Landmarks Cong Ashford Castle Clonmacnoise Celtic Monastic Ruins 
- Day 12
Dublin - Departure
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories of Scotland and Ireland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
