Overview
Itinerary
Cead mile failte - a hundred-thousand welcomes!
This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Ireland's Capital City
DUBLIN: Take a morning orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: "In Dublin's fair city where girls are so pretty" you'll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the legendary library of Trinity College.
Scones and Cities
ATHLONE: Visit the town.
RATHBAUN: Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.
GALWAY: Free time. 191 mi / 308 km (B/D)
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Someone's in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.
Spend Your Day Your Way in Belfast
BUNDORAN: Free time.
BELFAST: Explore Belfast on an included YourChoice Excursion in Northern Ireland's capital city. 186 mi / 300 km (B)
Explore your way today with your choice of excursions:
- PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES: Take an inspiring journey through war and peace on a city centre walking tour of Belfast. Learn the history of The Troubles and the path to peace and reconciliation.
- BEST OF BELFAST: Discover the essential Belfast with your expert Local Guide. Explore its beautiful architecture, stunning street art, unique heritage, and the amazing stories of its citizens from across the centuries.
Strait to Scotland
BELFAST: Visit the Titanic Belfast experience.
Take a ferry crossing to Cairnryan on Scotland's southwest coast en route to Glasgow. 132 mi / 212 km (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC RIDE: The North Channel (also called the Irish Channel) connects northeast Ireland to the southwestern coast of Scotland. The North Channel is part of the Ocean's Seven, a set of seven long-distance open-water swims, although most who cross rely on the many ferries that run between Belfast and Cairnryan, the Scottish village with a proud maritime history, including building sections of the floating Mulberry Harbours built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Private Armies and Slate
LOCH LOMOND: Stop for photos.
INVERARY: Visit the castle.
ELLENABEICH: Visit the remote former slate-mining village.
OBAN: Free time. 102 mi / 164 km (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE CLAN'S CASTLE: Inverary Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, the chief of Clan Campbell, one of Scotland's most powerful and influential clans. The Atholl Highlanders are the only remaining private army in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the duke. The castle's conical roofs and turrets give it a fairy-tale appearance, while its interior features stunning rooms with opulent decorations. Located with stunning views over Loch Fyne, it's no wonder it has been used for location filing on many occasions, including the popular Downton Abbey.
Glens and Tipples
GLENCOE: Scenic drive through Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park.
STIRLING: Visit the Castle and a whisky distillery. 155 mi / 249 km (B)
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: We'll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slainte Mhath!
Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on select departures. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - MUSIC & MASTERPIECES: Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Cead mile failte - a hundred-thousand welcomes!
This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Ireland's Capital City
DUBLIN: Take a morning orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: "In Dublin's fair city where girls are so pretty" you'll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the legendary library of Trinity College.
Scones and Cities
ATHLONE: Visit the town.
RATHBAUN: Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.
GALWAY: Free time. 191 mi / 308 km (B/D)
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Someone's in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.
Spend Your Day Your Way in Belfast
BUNDORAN: Free time.
BELFAST: Explore Belfast on an included YourChoice Excursion in Northern Ireland's capital city. 186 mi / 300 km (B)
Explore your way today with your choice of excursions:
- PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES: Take an inspiring journey through war and peace on a city centre walking tour of Belfast. Learn the history of The Troubles and the path to peace and reconciliation.
- BEST OF BELFAST: Discover the essential Belfast with your expert Local Guide. Explore its beautiful architecture, stunning street art, unique heritage, and the amazing stories of its citizens from across the centuries.
Strait to Scotland
BELFAST: Visit the Titanic Belfast experience.
Take a ferry crossing to Cairnryan on Scotland's southwest coast en route to Glasgow. 132 mi / 212 km (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC RIDE: The North Channel (also called the Irish Channel) connects northeast Ireland to the southwestern coast of Scotland. The North Channel is part of the Ocean's Seven, a set of seven long-distance open-water swims, although most who cross rely on the many ferries that run between Belfast and Cairnryan, the Scottish village with a proud maritime history, including building sections of the floating Mulberry Harbours built to support the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Private Armies and Slate
LOCH LOMOND: Stop for photos.
INVERARY: Visit the castle.
ELLENABEICH: Visit the remote former slate-mining village.
OBAN: Free time. 102 mi / 164 km (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE CLAN'S CASTLE: Inverary Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, the chief of Clan Campbell, one of Scotland's most powerful and influential clans. The Atholl Highlanders are the only remaining private army in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the duke. The castle's conical roofs and turrets give it a fairy-tale appearance, while its interior features stunning rooms with opulent decorations. Located with stunning views over Loch Fyne, it's no wonder it has been used for location filing on many occasions, including the popular Downton Abbey.
Glens and Tipples
GLENCOE: Scenic drive through Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park.
STIRLING: Visit the Castle and a whisky distillery. 155 mi / 249 km (B)
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: We'll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slainte Mhath!
Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on select departures. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - MUSIC & MASTERPIECES: Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Dublin The Gibson (Superior First-Class)
- Castlebar Breaffy House Hotel (Superior First-Class)
- Belfast Europa (Superior First-Class)
- Glasgow AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow (Superior First-Class)
- Oban-Argyll, Scotland Oban Bay Hotel (First-Class)
- Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- 2025: Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 26, August 2, 9 and 16.
- 8 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Dublin The Gibson (Superior First-Class)
- Castlebar Breaffy House Hotel (Superior First-Class)
- Belfast Europa (Superior First-Class)
- Glasgow AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow (Superior First-Class)
- Oban-Argyll, Scotland Oban Bay Hotel (First-Class)
- Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- 2025: Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures July 26, August 2, 9 and 16.
Don't waste your precious time qeuing up, skip the lines with special VIP access at the must-see sites. Read more
Globus has the recipe for a great holiday. Savour the flavours of the UK & Ireland through its regional cuisine. Read more
Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the destination. Read more
Globus picks hotels picked on their centralised location, so you'll stay right in the heart of the destination. Read more
Globus' coaches offer one of the most comfortable, stress-free and eco-friendly ways to travel. Read more
Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more
Don't waste your precious time qeuing up, skip the lines with special VIP access at the must-see sites. Read more
Globus has the recipe for a great holiday. Savour the flavours of the UK & Ireland through its regional cuisine. Read more
Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the destination. Read more
Globus picks hotels picked on their centralised location, so you'll stay right in the heart of the destination. Read more
Globus' coaches offer one of the most comfortable, stress-free and eco-friendly ways to travel. Read more
Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more
Trip Reviews (10) View All Most Recent 'A Taste of Ireland and Scotland' Reviews
People are lovely and the landscape perfectly green... amazing! Really enjoyed Cornwall and Dartmoor and Looe and lots lots more. One suggestion would be to spend less ...read more time in Stratford-upon-Avon and more time in Oxford and York.
Our group was a good mix of nationalities and personalities and the tour manager really knowledgeable, there wasn't anything he didn't explain and relate to us perfectly. Kevin our driver was very friendly and obliging and a great driver. I think we were over the coach after 20 days on it but the commentary and scenery on the way helped to make it more comfortable.
Accommodation was perfect, comfortable beds, large rooms and bathrooms and hotel meals were great. Overall a fantastic holiday.
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