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The Scots Irish Tour
Edinburgh/Shannon 2026 (11 Days)
Tour Description:
This fast-paced Scotland and Ireland tour focuses on their rich history, with plenty of castle tours and museums to help bring the past to life. It's the perfect trip for those interested in exploring Scottish and Irish heritage.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 22 Mar 26 — Thursday 02 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,895 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Apr 26 — Thursday 30 Apr 26 | Starting at $4,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 28 Apr 26 — Saturday 09 May 26 | Starting at $4,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 May 26 — Thursday 14 May 26 | Starting at $4,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 19 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26 | Starting at $4,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 26 May 26 — Saturday 06 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,545 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 02 Jun 26 — Saturday 13 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Thursday 09 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 07 Jul 26 — Saturday 18 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,645 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 21 Jul 26 — Saturday 01 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,645 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 Aug 26 — Thursday 27 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,945 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 23 Aug 26 — Thursday 03 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,945 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Thursday 10 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,645 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 01 Sep 26 — Saturday 12 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 15 Sep 26 — Saturday 26 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Sep 26 — Thursday 01 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Oct 26 — Thursday 15 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 18 Oct 26 — Thursday 29 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,245 | 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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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 & SightseeingAuthentic Local Experiences:
- August 9 – 25 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
- Discover underground life at Arigna Mining Experience — with a former miner as your guide.
- Traditional Irish music, warm turf fires, and a heartfelt welcome await at Crosskeys Inn, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub — built in 1654 and today known for the Hurl family’s hospitality.
Dining Experiences:
- 10 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 9 dinners (D)
- *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Storytelling Dinner is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Trip Highlights:
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Cliffs of Moher
- Crosskeys Inn (CIE Tours Exclusive)
- Edinburgh Castle
- Giant’s Causeway
- Glenveagh Castle & National Park
- Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
- Isle of Skye
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Scotch Whisky Experience*
- Stirling Castle
- Titanic Belfast
Hotels:
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)
- Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
- Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane (1)
- Europa Hotel, Belfast (2)
- Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1)
- Kilronan Castle Hotel, Ballyfarnon (2)
- The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYEdinburgh & Scotch Whisky Experience*
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM for 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 3 – 19 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 3 – 19 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, explore 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 Nairn.(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 at 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. Explore Belfast as you wish in the afternoon. Visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment, 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. In Derry, join a local guide for a walking tour 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 & 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. 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
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.
