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This tour perfectly combines Scotland and Ireland just for you. You get to experience whiskey tastings, visit a sheep farm, go to romantic castles and visit the historic Culloden Battlefield. In Scotland you will visit Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Isle of Skye, Inveraray and Glasgow. In Ireland you will visit Dublin, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Belfast.
15 Days • fr. $4,695
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of the highlights of Glasgow, a city built on industry but now known for its stunning Victorian architecture, a creative cultural scene, and thriving restaurants and nightlife.
Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali.
Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and then the evening is yours to explore and dine as you wish.
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland
Cruise Loch Lomond for views of highland peaks.
Stroll through Inveraray before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in "Downton Abbey."
Drive through Glencoe, one of Scotland's most beautiful places, and then to your hotel in Ballachulish on the shores of Loch Leven.
Breakfast, Dinner
Ballachulish Hotel in Inverness, Scotland
Travel on the scenic "Road to the Isles," stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle.
Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea.
Breakfast, Dinner
Muthu Newton Hotel in Nairn, Scotland
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the historic battle and stroll around the moorland.
Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep.
Spend the evening in a gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring hotel gardens and museum or browsing around Pitlochry town.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland
Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth."
Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf."
Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment.
July 27 - August 17 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently.
Breakfast, Dinner
Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile to the 200-year-old "New Town" area.
Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city.
The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining.
July 27 – August 17 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast
Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland
Say farewell to your Scottish guide and embark on a ferry ride to Belfast.
Visit Titanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art attraction that will immerse you in the full story of the ill-fated ocean liner, built in the nearby ship yards in 1912.
Head to your hotel in the seaside suburb of Dun Laoghaire near Dublin, where you will meet your Irish driver/guide, and enjoy a free evening in this charming harbor town.
Breakfast
Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Head to Athlone for a welcome drink at Sean's Bar, the oldest bar in Europe.
Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful harbor city of Galway; see its stone-clad buildings and medieval, winding lanes.
Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful harbor city of Galway; see its stone-clad buildings and medieval, winding lanes.
Enjoy some free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, Ireland
Explore scenic Connemara.
Take a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal).
Head to Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, to see elegant rooms, the charming church and the Victorian walled gardens.
Return to Galway, where your evening is free to explore the city's lively pubs and excellent restaurants.
Breakfast
The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, Ireland
Travel south around Galway Bay, through the austere beauty of the Burren, to visit a sheep farm and see trained sheepdogs show off their herding skills.
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic surf.
Take a ferry across the River Shannon estuary as you head to Killarney, where you'll enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage.
Breakfast, Dinner
Great Southern Killarney Hotel in Killarney, IRL
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle.
See the highlights of Ireland's most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, and take a break in the colorful village of Kenmare.
In the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.
Return to Killarney for an evening on your own.
Breakfast
Great Southern Killarney Hotel in Killarney, IRL
Drive through the mountains on the way to Blarney Castle. Climb the winding staircase to kiss the famous stone or just explore the tranquil gardens.
Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some traditional music.
Continue to Waterford, where you'll join a local guide for a walking tour through the narrow streets of Ireland's oldest city, discovering its fascinating past.
Breakfast, Dinner
Granville Hotel in Waterford, Ireland
Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you'll watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces.
In Kilkenny, spend free time exploring the medieval city center, then tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle to see glorious 17th-century tapestries, painted portraits, and sumptuous furnishings.
Travel on to Dublin, where you'll dine with a glass of wine at The Morehampton.
Breakfast, Dinner
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin, Ireland
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.