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Best of Ireland & Scotland – Classic Group

14 Days

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Tour Description

This unforgettable Ireland and Scotland guided tour offers travellers a deep dive into the heart of Gaelic culture and history. Dublin impresses with the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College and the millennia old Book of Kells. Experience centuries of rich Gaelic history as you take High-Tea at the Ardgowan Estate near Glasgow and see the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Glencoe offers a glimpse of Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis ahead of a cruise on Loch Ness and the chance to seek out Scotland’s most infamous bonnie monster. Up in the highlands, enjoy a whiskey tasting at a distillery, to uncork tales of smugglers before the vacation embarks on a grand tour of the Scottish capital. Edinburgh doesn’t disappoint with the Royal Mile, home to Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s Crown Jewels and the Scottish Parliament.

Priced From:

$ 10875pp *

From: 2026-04-02

To: 2026-09-24

Start Location: Dublin, Ireland

End Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Trip Type: Country Roads

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Dublin
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Clayton Charlemont, Dublin
Relax at your hotel before joining your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.
In Dublin’s Fair City
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Clayton Charlemont, Dublin
An orientation with your Local Expert will take you past the Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy entrance to the 9th-century Book of Kells and a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College to gain insight into the establishment's impressive history.
Kildare and Cork
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: The Kingsley, Cork, Maldron South Mall, Cork
Witness life behind the scenes of the National Stud Farm, where many legendary racehorses are bred. Then see the finest Japanese gardens in Europe, where the gardens portray the symbolism of life and trace the journey of a soul, designed by master horticulturists, Tassa and Minoru Eida. Continue on to Cork, Ireland's second most populous city, built on the River Lee. Travel along Grand Parade to see Cork's City Hall and Opera House.
Blarney Castle, Killarney and Dingle Relaxed Start
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Skellig Hotel, Dingle.
Today’s Insight Choice invites you to experience one of Ireland’s most iconic sites. Opt to explore Blarney Castle, climbing its medieval tower to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, long said to grant the ‘gift of the gab.’ Alternatively, skip the climb and take time to roam the castle’s 1,500-acre estate, discovering the Wishing Steps, Witch’s Kitchen and a series of imaginative themed gardens, from the tranquil Water Garden to the tropical Fern Garden.
Dingle Peninsula Relaxed Start
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Skellig Hotel, Dingle.
Enjoy a Relaxed Start before setting out along the Dingle Peninsula, a region rich in Gaelic culture and striking Atlantic views. Drive the Slea Head route, one of Ireland’s most scenic stretches, passing rugged cliffs, ancient stone huts and panoramic lookouts across the Blasket Islands. Along the way, gain insight into Ireland’s early Christian heritage and the daily life of this remote, Irish-speaking region.
The Cliffs of Moher
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Connemara Coast, Galway
Begin the day with a short ferry ride across the Shannon Estuary. Enjoy magnificent views of the Clare coast, as you journey to the Visitors' Centre at the 214 m (702 ft) Cliffs of Moher. Continue on to your hotel, located at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. Join your Travel Director in Galway to see the infamous Lynch Memorial and the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his discovery of America. Also see the aged Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late U.S. President, John F. Kennedy.
Glorious Galway to Sligo Bay Relaxed Start
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Clayton, Sligo
Leaving the City of Tribes behind, it's time to tour the wild Connemara region, a scenic wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills. Drive along the scenic shores of Sligo Bay before arriving at your hotel. Tonight, enjoy some local favours during dinner.
Walk in the Giant’s Steps
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim
Cross into Northern Ireland and arrive in Londonderry for a walking tour with Ronan, one of the region’s leading storytellers. Follow the original 17th-century city walls, complete with cannons, and make your way down Shipquay Street, lined with Georgian townhouses. Pause outside the red sandstone Guildhall, a prominent example of neo-Gothic architecture. Later, visit the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, where over 40,000 basalt columns were formed by ancient volcanic activity. Continue along the scenic Antrim Coast to your hotel overlooking Ballygally Bay.
Cream Tea at Ardgowan Estate Relaxed Start
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Radisson Blu, Glasgow
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry and journey to Ardgowan. Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle, set on a 10,000-acre coastal estate. Explore the history of the area and learn the Shaw Stewart family's conservation efforts to protect the land on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, followed by traditional Scottish tea and scones. Continue to Glasgow where your Travel Director will show you the city's grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
Glencoe and Loch Ness Relaxed Start
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Kingsmills, Inverness
A scenic drive takes you along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. Absorb the dramatic landscape of Glencoe, still echoing with the cries of massacred clansmen. Pause at the Commando Memorial for a view of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis before reaching the Great Glen. Continue on to Loch Ness and embark on a cruise to soak up the scenery, historic monuments and intriguing tales of Nessie in the heart of Scotland's great glen.
A Highlands Experience Relaxed Start
Day 11
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Kingsmills, Inverness
In the morning, see the sights of Inverness before travelling to the Culloden Moor Visitor Centre, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army met its fateful end. Then, enjoy a 'wee dram' with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Uile-bheist, a pioneering distillery blending age-old traditions with cutting-edge sustainability. Hear tales of whisky smugglers, explore the craft behind their signature single malts and beers, and uncover the legends that inspire their brews.
St. Andrews and Edinburgh
Day 12
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
A scenic drive takes you through the Grampian Mountains past the Duke of Atholl's Blair Castle. Drive down and cross the Tay to visit St. Andrews. As you arrive, pass the Old Course, the home of golf since its invention in the 15th-century. Enjoy free time to explore. Why not wander to St. Andrews University where the love story of Kate Middleton and Prince William began? Alternately, stroll to West Sands Beach where the famous 'Chariots of Fire' scene was filmed. Continue across the majestic Forth Road Bridge to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. In the evening, select departures attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Scotland’s Capital of Culture
Day 13
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
In the morning, join a Local Expert to see the highlights of the city. Drive along Princes Street to the ornate Scott Memorial, then see the 18th century New Town with its neoclassical Georgian facades. In the Old Town see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King. Venture up the Royal Mile to visit Edinburgh Castle, home of Mons Meg and Scotland’s Crown Jewels, the Honours of Scotland. In the afternoon, you are at leisure to continue exploring as you wish, or perhaps go shopping. Join your friends in the heart of Edinburgh at a Celebration Dinner of modern Scottish cuisine served with wine.
Farewell Edinburgh
Day 14
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Your 14 days in Ireland and Scotland come to an end after breakfast with transfers arriving at Edinburgh airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-02
End Date: 2026-04-15
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End Date: 2026-04-29
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