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The Scots Irish Tour
Edinburgh/Shannon 2024 (11 Days)
Tour Description:
Explore Scots Irish history on this itinerary when you start in Edinburgh, head into the Highlands and drive through the Isle of Skye.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 19 May 24 — Thursday 30 May 24 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 26 May 24 — Thursday 06 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 28 May 24 — Saturday 08 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,695 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 02 Jun 24 — Thursday 13 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 18 Jun 24 — Saturday 29 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 23 Jun 24 — Thursday 04 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 25 Jun 24 — Saturday 06 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 02 Jul 24 — Saturday 13 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 21 Jul 24 — Thursday 01 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 30 Jul 24 — Saturday 10 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Aug 24 — Thursday 22 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 20 Aug 24 — Saturday 31 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,245 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 25 Aug 24 — Thursday 05 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 01 Sep 24 — Thursday 12 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 08 Sep 24 — Thursday 19 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 17 Sep 24 — Saturday 28 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 24 Sep 24 — Saturday 05 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Sep 24 — Thursday 10 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,795 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 06 Oct 24 — Thursday 17 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,645 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingAuthentic Local Experiences:
- CIE Tours Exclusive
- Hear traditional Irish music at Crosskeys Inn in Antrim, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub. This stone cottage, with its turf fires, was built in 1654.
- Authentic Experiences
- Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 7 – 23 departures.
- Step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia and go behind the scenes of the Queen’s former floating home.
Trip Highlights:
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Cliffs of Moher
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Crosskeys Inn Irish Night – CIE Tours Exclusive
- Edinburgh Castle
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Giant’s Causeway
- Glenveagh Castle & National Park
- Isle of Skye
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Stirling Castle
- Titanic Belfast
Dining Experiences:
- 10 Breakfasts (B) and 9 Dinners (Tattoo departures have 8 dinners) (D)
Hotels:
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club | near Edinburgh (2)
- Columba Hotel | Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro | Dunblane (1)
- Europa Hotel | Belfast (2)
- Station House Hotel | Letterkenny (1)
- Kilronan Castle Hotel | Ballyfarnon (2)
- Temple Gate Hotel | Ennis (1)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYEdinburgh | Scotch Whisky Experience*
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. Head out to The Scotch Whisky Experience on the famed Royal Mile. Learn about the art and aromas of whisky production, taste a dram of single malt or blended whisky, and view the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky. For dinner you’ll hear colorful tales of Scottish history and culture while tasting a range of flavorful whiskies paired with local dishes. (August 4 – 20 departures will visit the Scotch Whisky Experience but will dine independently.) (D*)
Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | Independent Sightseeing
See the highlights of central Edinburgh including the bustling Princes Street and the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore. Dine independently this evening. (The August 4 – 20 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.) (B)
Chocolate Tasting | Blair Castle & Highlands
Travel through the scenic countryside of Perthshire to visit Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier for a tasting of award-winning chocolates with an expert chocolatier. All the chocolates are made on-site with sustainable ingredients, including local heather honey and berries, and fresh cream from local herds of Scottish Friesians. In Pitlochry, spend free time exploring and have lunch independently. Next, visit Blair Castle; this citadel, with its romantic turrets and towers, dates back to the 13th century. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to your hotel in Nairn (Tuesday and some Sunday departures) or Inverness (remaining Sunday departures). (B, D)
Loch Ness | Isle of Skye | Armadale Castle
Travel alongside Loch Ness, passing the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit Armadale Castle, returning by ferry. Take the “Road to the Isles” past lochs, lush woodlands, and heather-covered moors of the majestic Highlands, stopping for photos around scenic Glencoe. Continue through The Trossachs to your hotel in Dunblane. (B, D)
Stirling Castle | Ferry to Belfast
Tour Stirling Castle, perched on volcanic rock above the town, and explore the richness of this 16th-century palace that was once home to Mary Queen of Scots. Drive on through southwestern Scotland to Cairnryan and board the ferry to Belfast, where you’ll dine in your hotel this evening. (B, D)
Ards Peninsula, Titanic Belfast | Crosskeys Inn
Discover the Ulster-Scots history and heritage of the scenic Ards Peninsula on a drive with a local guide. This area was where Scottish colonizers landed in the 1600s; some of their descendants would move to America and become known as the “Scots-Irish”. Then visit Titanic Belfast to delve into the history of the doomed ocean liner. Spend time exploring Belfast as you wish in the afternoon. Visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment in a CIE Tours Exclusive. (B, D)
Nine Glens of Antrim | Giant’s Causeway | Derry Walking Tour
Enjoy ocean and mountain scenery as you travel the Nine Glens of Antrim. Discover the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns rising out of the sea, and pause for photos at the Dunluce Castle ruins. Head to Derry for a walking tour with a local guide to see how this city, with its painful history, has been transformed into a thriving cultural hub. Proceed on to your hotel in Letterkenny. (B, D)
Glenveagh National Park | Donegal | Belleek Pottery | Kilronan Castle
Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens. Continue to Donegal town for a visit to CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design and free time to explore. Next, watch skilled craftspeople create delicate ceramic pieces at Belleek Pottery. Travel to luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant. (B, D)
Arigna Mining | Lough Key Forest
Visit the Arigna Mining Experience to discover local history and life as a coal miner in the Arigna Valley. Visit Lough Key Forest Park to explore how humans have shaped the landscape on this old estate over thousands of years. Walk through tunnels used by servants in the 19th century, see the sunken garden, and then walk along with the Tree Canopy Bridge for panoramic views of nature and the shimmering lake. Return to the charming village of Ballyfarnon and relax in your castle hotel before dinner. (B, D)
Galway Walking Tour | Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
In Galway, a local guide will take you on a walking tour through the narrow streets to see the medieval city walls and Lynch’s Castle. Travel through the Burren and see its limestone hills, often blooming with a vast array of wildflowers. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic. This evening, enjoy a medieval-style banquet at a castle. (B, D)
Tour ends in Shannon
11-day tour ends in Shannon. (B)
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