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Taste of Scotland & Ireland
Glasgow/Shannon 2024 (10 Days)
Tour Description:
The perfect combination of two great countries in one itinerary. Start in Glasgow before exploring the Scottish Highlands with a Loch Ness cruise and whisky tasting. Visit St Andrews and Edinburgh, take a quick ferry ride to Ireland and get to know the southern part of Ireland, including Dublin, Blarney, Killarney and the Cliffs of Moher.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 26 May 24 — Wednesday 05 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 31 May 24 — Monday 10 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 02 Jun 24 — Wednesday 12 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 04 Jun 24 — Friday 14 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 07 Jun 24 — Monday 17 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 09 Jun 24 — Wednesday 19 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 21 Jun 24 — Monday 01 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 23 Jun 24 — Wednesday 03 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 25 Jun 24 — Friday 05 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 Jun 24 — Monday 08 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 02 Jul 24 — Friday 12 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 05 Jul 24 — Monday 15 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 14 Jul 24 — Wednesday 24 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 19 Jul 24 — Monday 29 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 21 Jul 24 — Wednesday 31 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 26 Jul 24 — Monday 05 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 28 Jul 24 — Wednesday 07 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 30 Jul 24 — Friday 09 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 Aug 24 — Monday 12 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 06 Aug 24 — Friday 16 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 09 Aug 24 — Monday 19 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Aug 24 — Wednesday 21 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 13 Aug 24 — Friday 23 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 16 Aug 24 — Monday 26 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 20 Aug 24 — Friday 30 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Aug 24 — Saturday 31 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 27 Sep 24 — Monday 07 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Sep 24 — Wednesday 09 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,895 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 18 Oct 24 — Monday 28 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,945 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 20 Oct 24 — Wednesday 30 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,345 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 22 Oct 24 — Friday 01 Nov 24 | Starting at $3,345 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 27 Oct 24 — Tuesday 05 Nov 24 | Starting at $3,345 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingAuthentic Local Experiences:
- July 30 – August 21 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.
- Experience farm life as you sample freshly baked scones with tea and watch a sheepdog demonstration.
- Discover the rich history and local lore of Edinburgh, Galway and Dublin with local guides.
Trip Highlights:
- Blair Athol Distillery
- Scottish Evening*
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- Dublin Canal Cruise with Dinner
- Edinburgh Castle
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Skellig Experience
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Titanic Belfast
- Sheepdog Demonstration
August 2 – 23 departures
Dining Experiences:
- 9 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 6 Dinners* (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central | Glasgow (1)
- Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
- Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club | near Edinburgh (2)
- Hyatt Centric The Liberties | Dublin (2)
- Killarney Avenue Hotel | Killarney (2)
- Limerick Strand Hotel | Limerick (1)
- Maldron Hotel Pearse Street | Dublin (1)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYGlasgow Highlights
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of this city that flourished as a center of shipbuilding and trade in Victorian times and is now a thriving hub of culture. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europe’s finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (D)
Loch Lomond | Loch Ness Cruise
Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its beauty. Drive across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, admiring the wild and spectacular scenery. Continue through Fort William and on to Fort Augustus. Embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness before heading to Nairn. (B, D)
Whisky Tasting | St Andrews
Visit Blair Athol Distillery, founded in 1798, to discover traditional whisky production and taste a sample. Travel to St Andrews, a town rich in medieval heritage and the home of golf; take a panoramic drive and have time to explore independently. Continue on to your elegant manor house hotel outside Edinburgh; three centuries old, it’s set on 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland. Explore as you wish and dine independently this evening. (B)
Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scottish Evening*
Explore the principal sights of central Edinburgh from the bustling Princes Street through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city on volcanic rock, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is free. Experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. The July 30 – August 21 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B, D*)
Ferry to Ireland | Titanic Belfast
Depart Edinburgh and travel through Ayrshire and along the coast. Embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Take a panoramic drive through Belfast, seeing the highlights of this fascinating city, where the Titanic was built in the once-bustling shipyards. Visit Titanic Belfast to explore the fascinating story of the doomed ship. Then travel to Dublin, where you will enjoy free time for dinner on your own. (B)
Dublin Sightseeing | Christ Church Cathedral | Canal Dinner Cruise
Explore Dublin on a panoramic tour with a local guide, discovering its history and viewing its elegant Georgian buildings, Trinity College, the River Liffey, and more. Visit Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the city for more than 1,000 years. This evening, dine on a former Guinness barge as you cruise the Grand Canal, listening to traditional Irish music. (B, D)
Farmhouse Tea with Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney
Travel through the countryside to a traditional farm, where you’ll savor tea and homemade scones and watch sheepdogs display their skills at herding sheep. Head to Blarney Castle and climb the winding stairs to kiss its famous stone, or enjoy the gardens. Move on to the lively lakeside town of Killarney, where you’ll have dinner. Departures from April 5 to October 18 will then attend the Gaelic Roots Irish Dance & Music Show. (Please note: some Wednesday departures will stay in Tralee instead of Killarney on Days 7 and 8). (B, D)
Jaunting Car Ride | Ring of Kerry | Skellig Experience
Step back in time as a jaunting car drives you past Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Head to the scenic Gap of Dunloe to visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Embark on the Ring of Kerry drive – a winding route with breathtaking sights of mountains and coastal views. Cross the bridge to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, which explains the life of early Christian hermits on Skellig Michael, a rocky offshore island featured in the film “Star Wars VII.” Enjoy a casual lunch before a pause at Moll’s Gap for panoramic mountain views. Return to Killarney where the evening is free. (B, L)
Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
Cross the Shannon River estuary by ferry on your way to visit the Cliffs of Moher. Take in the spectacular views from these awesome cliffs, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. Head on to your hotel, and then in the evening, you’ll visit a genuine castle for a medieval-style feast, complete with serenading lords and ladies. (B, D)
Tour Ends in Shannon
10-day tour ends in Shannon after breakfast. (B)
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