Scottish & Irish Dream
Starting from $4,195
- 13 Days In 2024
Regal majesty and scenic splendor
Discover Scotland’s castles, art, and history as you tour its cities and the Highlands. Cross over to Ireland for music, a medieval castle banquet, and the beauty of the Ring of Kerry.Trip details
Tour start Glasgow
Tour end Limerick
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Highlights
Exploring Edinburgh
Explore the wide streets of New Town and the medieval houses along the Royal Mile.
Inveraray Castle
Find yourself in the home of the Downton Abbey series as you tour the locale where it was set and filmed.
Blarney Castle
Kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence and see if it gives you the gift of gab.
St Andrews
See the birthplace of golf, and Scotland's oldest university.
Cliffs of Moher
Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary and view the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches high above the Atlantic.
Skellig Experience
This prizewinning interpretive center gives visitors a rich and evocative experience of "the islands at the edge of the world."
Ring of Kerry
Take a scenic drive around the peninsula to take in rugged, verdant coastal landscapes and rural seaside villages.
Edinburgh Castle
Walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens, and even the odd pirate or two, in this medieval-era royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, alive with many exciting tales.
Titanic Belfast
Explore the history of the ill-fated ocean liner and its first (and last) voyage, in the city where it was built.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Our July 28th to August 18th departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.
Dublin Castle
Tour the impressive State Apartments at Dublin Castle - once serving as living quarters, they are now the site of state ceremonies and presidential inaugurations.
Merry Ploughboy Pub
The Merry Ploughboy Pub in Dublin promises an authentic Irish experience with lively music, hearty food, and warm hospitality that captures the spirit of Ireland.
Itinerary
Day 1Glasgow Tour | Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Day 2Loch Lomond | Inveraray Castle
Day 3Isle of Skye | Loch Ness
Day 4Culloden | Sheepdog Demo
Day 5Blair Castle | Whisky Tasting
Day 6Glamis Castle | St Andrews | Scottish Evening*
Day 7Edinburgh Castle | City Tour
Day 8Belfast Ferry | Titanic Belfast | Dublin
Day 9Dublin | Merry Ploughboy Pub
Day 10Blarney Castle | Killarney
Day 11Ring of Kerry | Skellig Experience
Day 12Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
Day 13Tour Ends in Limerick
Where you’ll stay
Inclusive package with no hidden extras
What's included?
- Full daily breakfast and many meals*
- Scottish & Irish entertainment
- Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
- Welcome drinks with your group
- Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
- All entrance fees to attractions
- Comprehensive travel itinerary
*Breakfast is not included on Day 1
Our welcome gift to you
- A travel backpack
- Travel adapter
- Rain poncho
- Luggage strap and tags
- Documents wallet
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Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry
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Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney
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Clayton Hotel Limerick, Limerick
Located on Steamboat Quay, Limerick the 17-story Clayton Hotel Limerick combines architectural mastery with warm interiors and exceptional service. Grill Bar and Restaurant serves locally sourced food with flame grilled selections in the heart of the city. Dine in style in this chic space surrounded by floor to ceiling glass walls. Visit Club Vitae leisure centre where guests can enjoy access to the 12 metre indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym, steam room and sauna.
See what people are saying about this trip
Erica Huang
Scottish & Irish Dream - 13 Days/12 Nights
GREAT GUIDES AND SERVICES
CIE Tours Customer
Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights-A wonderful adventure to see much of the Scottish and Irish landmarks.
The small tour with about 20 people was a great experience for new friends while enjoying the highlights of each country.
Colby Grueber
Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights
This tour was super amazing! The guides are awesome and you never have to worry about where you are going or how to get there. Food was delicious and all the people are so very friendly!! Highly recommend this tour and CIE!!
Marianne Rief
Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights-Fantastic! Truly a trip of a lifetime!!!!
Beautiful, stunning, historical, lovely hotels we stayed in. The itinerary was perfect. Love, love this trip. Highly recommend to anyone considering visiting both Scotland and Ireland. Beautiful countries. Beautiful people.
Jeffrey Alan Ross
Scottish & Irish Dream - 14 Days/13 Nights-Fantastic tour group 5 stars!!
We loved all the sites on the tour. Every day was a great experience
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