Scottish & Irish Dream
Starting from $4,195
- 14 Days In 2025
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 Dublin
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Highlights
Inveraray Castle
Find yourself in the home of the Downton Abbey series as you tour the locale where it was set and filmed.
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.
St Andrews
Cross the modern Tay Bridge to the medieval town of St Andrews, the "Home of Golf”.
Titanic Belfast
Get an in-depth look at how the ship was built in Belfast's shipyards—and the inside story of its fateful maiden voyage.
Blarney Castle
Kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of gab at this historic castle, with beautiful gardens to enjoy.
Cliffs of Moher
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf below.
Skellig Experience
This prizewinning interpretive center gives visitors a rich and evocative experience of "the islands at the edge of the world".
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Our July 31st to August 21st 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.
Ring of Kerry
Make sure your camera is at the ready for this winding route with incredible mountain and coastline views — one of the most iconic coastal drives in the world.
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 13Galway & Dublin
Day 14Tour Ends in Dublin
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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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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