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Scottish & Irish Gold
Glasgow/Dublin 2025 (16 Days)
Tour Description:
Explore some of the most historic cities and towns of Scotland and Ireland . Be enchanted by the Isle of Skye, St Andrews, Connemara, and the Ring of Kerry.
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 18 Apr 25 — Sunday 04 May 25 | Starting at $5,045 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25 | Starting at $5,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 May 25 — Sunday 08 Jun 25 | Starting at $5,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 08 Jun 25 — Tuesday 24 Jun 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 18 Jun 25 — Friday 04 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Jun 25 — Tuesday 08 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 25 Jun 25 — Friday 11 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 02 Jul 25 — Friday 18 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 16 Jul 25 — Friday 01 Aug 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 30 Jul 25 — Friday 15 Aug 25 | Starting at $6,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 Aug 25 — Tuesday 19 Aug 25 | Starting at $6,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 06 Aug 25 — Friday 22 Aug 25 | Starting at $6,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Sep 25 — Sunday 05 Oct 25 | Starting at $5,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 08 Oct 25 — Friday 24 Oct 25 | Starting at $5,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Oct 25 — Tuesday 28 Oct 25 | Starting at $5,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingCIE Tours Exclusives:
- Hear traditional music as you sip a drink at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. This lively pub, owned by musician Christy O'Neill, dates back nearly 300 years.
- July 27 - August 17 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
- Raise a glass at Sean's Bar in Athlone. Welcoming the thirsty since 900 AD, it's in the Guinness Book of World Records as Europe's oldest pub.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Inveraray Castle
- St. Andrews
- Scottish Evening*
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Sean's Bar in Athlone
- Irish Night in Killarney
- Cliffs of Moher
- Marine Bar in Dungarvan - CIE Tours Exclusive
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
- Dublin Restaurant Dinner
- 15 Breakfasts (B) and 9 Dinners (D)
- Sandamn Signature Glasgow Hotel| Glasgow (1)
- Ballachulish Hotel | Ballachulish (1)
- Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
- Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2)
- Norton House Hotel & Spa | near Edinburgh (2)
- Royal Marine Hotel | Dun Laoghaire | Dublin (1)
- The Galmont Hotel & Spa | Galway (2)
- Great Southern Hotel | Killarney (2)
- Granville Hotel | Waterford (1)
- Clayton Hotel Burlington Road | Dublin (2)
Authentic Local Experiences:
Trip Highlights:
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Dining Experiences:
Hotels:
ITINERARY
ITINERARYGlasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
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.
Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle
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.(B, D)
Isle of Skye & Loch Ness
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.(B, D)
Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials
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.(B, D)
Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting
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.(B, D)
Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*
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.(B, D*)
Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
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.(B)
Ferry to Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin
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.(B)
Sean’s Bar & Galway Walking Tour
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. Enjoy some free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.(B, D)
Connemara, Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
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.(B)
Sheepdogs, Cliffs of Moher & Kate Kearney’s Cottage
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.(B, D)
Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry Highlights & Kenmare
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.(B)
Blarney Castle, Traditional Music Session & Waterford Walk
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.(B, D)
House of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny
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.(B, D)
Independent Day in Dublin
Enjoy a day of independent touring on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum.(B)
Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast.(B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
