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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.
16 Days • fr. $4,595
Tour begins at 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a tour of central Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once famous for shipbuilding. Visit extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink.
Dinner
Radisson Blu Glasgow OR Hilton Glasgow
Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views.
Browse around the town of Inveraray before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in the “Downton Abbey” series.
Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven.
Breakfast, Dinner
Isles of Glencoe Hotel
Take the “Road to the Isles” through some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Isle of Skye and Visit the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle.
Keep your camera handy as you travel the shores of Loch Ness on your way to Nairn.
Overnight in Nairn
Breakfast, Dinner
Muthu Newton Hotel
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre where the British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly named Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the moorland and the visitor center.
Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep.
Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria's famous stay led to the creation of Europe's only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the gardens, hotel museum, or browsing around Pitlochry.
Overnight in Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings.
Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse through the medieval town. In Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, and Highland dancing.
Overnight at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel in Edinburgh
Breakfast, Dinner
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. On July 28 to August 18 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Embark on a ferry ride to Belfast and enjoy lunch on board. Immerse yourself in the history of the Titanic through state-of-the-art displays at Titanic Belfast. Head to your hotel in the seaside town of Dun Laoghaire near Dublin, and meet your Irish driver/guide. Enjoy a free evening in this bustling seaside town.
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel TBA
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.