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Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic)

14 days
From Dublin to Edinburgh
4.8
52 traveler reviews

Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic)

14 days
From Dublin to Edinburgh
4.8
52 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • See the stunning Dublin Castle and Edinburgh Castle
  • Visit one of Europe’s finest Japanese Gardens in Kildare
  • Experience the spectacular scenery of the Ring of Kerry
  • Savour freshly-made Scottish tea at the Ardgowan Estate
  • Cruise the Loch Ness and soak up the incredible scenery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Dublin
  2. Day 2 In Dublin’s Fair City
  3. Day 3 Kildare and Cork
  4. Day 4 Blarney Castle and Killarney Relaxed Start
  5. Day 5 Ring of Kerry Experience
  6. Day 6 The Cliffs of Moher
  7. Day 7 Glorious Galway to Sligo Bay Relaxed Start
  8. Day 8 Walk in the Giant’s Steps
  9. Day 9 High Tea at Ardgowan Estate Relaxed Start
  10. Day 10 Glencoe and Loch Ness Relaxed Start
  11. Day 11 A Highlands Experience Relaxed Start
  12. Day 12 St. Andrews and Edinburgh
  13. Day 13 Scotland’s Capital of Culture
  14. Day 14 Farewell Edinburgh
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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Food
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    4.4
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  • DC
    · May 23rd, 2025
    Gregory made the trip extra special, his knowledge, personal experiences and the extra touches and treats were the icing on the cake. By far the best tour director. It was a wonderful trip and I have nothing negative to add.
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    Thank you for providing feedback on your recent experience. We very much agree that a great Travel Director is essential to the overall enjoyment and comfort of our guests on any of our trips. It is for this reason that we take great care to select our... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • DD
    · May 23rd, 2025
    Greg was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, and fun. We could not have been happier with him. And he made us feel secure that he would be on the job taking care of his mostly elderly clients! We recommend him without reservation.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are proud of our team's professionalism and dedication to providing exceptional service, and we are delighted to hear that this was evident during your tour. Thank you for being our guest... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • MA
    · May 21st, 2025
    Greg was simply great… knowledgeable, fun, and organized. He knew the area well and shared many interesting facts and lore as we traveled. Our driver, Raymond, was also superb. Would absolutely travel with both of them again!
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. It is excellent to know that they could provide you with exceptional service. Thank you for... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • A
    · May 20th, 2025
    Greg was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland & Scotland. He made our trip amazing
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We are fully aware of the important role that our Travel Directors play in the success of any trip. That is why all our representatives are carefully selected and have received thorough training to be able to manage our departures with the highest level... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • MS
    · May 20th, 2025
    I can't say enough about the trip, Greg and Raymond Larkin our driver. Greg and Raymond were a dynamic duo. They were so in sync with each other that we thought they worked together several times before. Safety was always a priority, and I would suggest this team be offered the opportunity to work together as much as possible. Greg was fantastic! He was professional, kind, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable on our touring countries. He made the trip fun, and it was evident that he put a lot of time and effort into preparing for the trip and making it an enjoyable experience for everyone. I would jump at the chance to tour again with him in the future.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your input and are glad to hear that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a valuable asset to our company. Thank you for being... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • KA
    · May 17th, 2025
    Greg was great! Energetic and humorous! And easy to understand.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words, we hope to welcome you on tour again.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • BS
    · May 16th, 2025
    Wow! We had an exceptional 14 day tour with Greg as our Travel Director and Raymond as our driver. Well organized, informative, friendly, and fun. We had lots of laughs. They were truly caring, kind and made sure we were all taken care of. I highly recommend him!’
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We truly appreciate your input and are delighted to know that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a vital asset to our company, and we are proud of the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • A
    · May 16th, 2025
    Greg was very well organized, it made our trip extremely enjoyable and he exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend traveling with him.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We appreciate your kind words and are thankful that you have chosen us to be hosts for this wonderful adventure. We hope to welcome you back again.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • KP
    · May 15th, 2025
    Greg made this a beautifully easy visit.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words, we hope to host you again.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic) reviewer 10
    · May 15th, 2025
    Greg was amazing a wealth of knowledge very...
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    Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We truly appreciate your input and are delighted to know that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a vital asset to our company, and we are proud of the... Show more
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    Trip date: May 2025

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14 days
Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic)
From Dublin to Edinburgh

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      We are pleased to inform you that our buses are equipped to accommodate wheelchairs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. With the hotel rooms, we do not have direct control with our third-party suppliers, but our team is committed to providing an inclusive environment, and we have taken the necessary steps to ensure that our tours are accessible to everyone. With the wheelchair, we have what we called a specific requirements form that we need you to fill out and send back to us once you're booked with this tour to ensure that we can accommodate your needs.

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