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Scottish & Irish Gold
This captivating 15-day escorted tour brims with iconic experiences, flavors, sights & sounds. Discover such Scottish treasures as Glasgow, Inveraray, Isle of Skye, St. Andrews and Edinburgh. In Ireland, the magic of Belfast, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Waterford and Dublin await. Enjoy free time to see, feel, hear & taste this beloved region.
Highlights include Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle and on select tours, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo; Inveraray Castle, Culloden Battlefield and the Clonmacnoise Monastic Site. Visit historic St. Andrews, marvel at the breathtaking scenery on a short Loch Lomond cruise and visit Loch Ness, where you can look for legendary “Nessie.” In Ireland, immerse yourself in the history of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast displays, see the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle and the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Visit the House of Waterford Crystal and Kylemore Abbey & Gardens. Experience this wonderful affordable trip of a lifetime.
15 Days • fr. $4,695
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali.
- Guided Tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in "Downton Abbey."
- Travel along the shores of Loch Ness
- Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
- Tour & Tasting behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery
- Visit St Andrews, the "Home of Golf and Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth."
- Explore the lovely Royal Mile & iconic Edinburgh Castle
- Guests on July 27 – August 17 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade .
- Visit Titanic Belfast
- Catamaran Cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal)
- Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher
- See the highlights of the Ring of Kerry
- Climb the winding staircase and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal
- Tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle
- This tour includes:
Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
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 - CIE's Welcome Gift to you:
A travel backpack
Universal Travel adapter
Rain poncho in a clip-on pouch
Luggage strap and tags
Water flask - Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow (1 night)
- Ballachulish Hottel (1 night)
- Muthu Newton Hotel in Nairn (1 night)
- Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry (2 nights)
- Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh (2 nights)
- Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (1 night)
- The Galmont Hotel & Spa (Formerly Radisson Blu) in Galway (2 nights)
- Great Southern Killarney (formerly The Malton) in Killarney (2 nights)
- Granville Hotel in Waterford (1 night)
- Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin (2 nights)
Day 1
GLASGOW TOUR & KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM Location Information Description
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of the highlights of Glasgow, a city built on industry but now known for its stunning Victorian architecture, a creative cultural scene, and thriving restaurants and nightlife.
Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali.
Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and then the evening is yours to explore and dine as you wish.
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland
Day 2
LOCH LOMOND CRUISE & INVERARAY CASTLE Location Information Description
Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
Cruise Loch Lomond for views of highland peaks.
Location Information Description
Inveraray, United Kingdom
Stroll through Inveraray before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in "Downton Abbey."
Location Information Description
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Drive through Glencoe, one of Scotland's most beautiful places, and then to your hotel in Ballachulish on the shores of Loch Leven.
Breakfast, Dinner
Ballachulish Hotel in Inverness, Scotland
Day 3
ISLE OF SKYE & LOCH NESS Location Information Description
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Travel on the scenic "Road to the Isles," stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle.
Location Information Description
Nairn, United Kingdom
Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea.
Breakfast, Dinner
Muthu Newton Hotel in Nairn, Scotland
Day 4
CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD & SHEEPDOG TRIALS Location Information Description
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the historic battle and stroll around the moorland.
Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep.
Spend the evening in a gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland
Day 5
BLAIR CASTLE & WHISKY TASTING Location Information Description
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring hotel gardens and museum or browsing around Pitlochry town.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland
Day 6
GLAMIS CASTLE, ST ANDREWS & SCOTTISH EVENING* Location Information Description
Fife, United Kingdom
Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth."
Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf."
Location Information Description
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment.
July 27 - August 17 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently.
Breakfast, Dinner
Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 7
EDINBURGH CASTLE & CITY TOUR Location Information Description
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile to the 200-year-old "New Town" area.
Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city.
The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining.
July 27 – August 17 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast
Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 8
FERRY TO BELFAST, TITANIC BELFAST & DUBLIN Location Information Description
Belfast, Ireland
Say farewell to your Scottish guide and embark on a ferry ride to Belfast.
Visit Titanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art attraction that will immerse you in the full story of the ill-fated ocean liner, built in the nearby ship yards in 1912.
Location Information Description
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Head to your hotel in the seaside suburb of Dun Laoghaire near Dublin, where you will meet your Irish driver/guide, and enjoy a free evening in this charming harbor town.
Breakfast
Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Day 9
SEAN'S BAR & GALWAY WALKING TOUR Location Information Description
Athlone, Ireland
Head to Athlone for a welcome drink at Sean's Bar, the oldest bar in Europe.
Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful harbor city of Galway; see its stone-clad buildings and medieval, winding lanes.
Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful harbor city of Galway; see its stone-clad buildings and medieval, winding lanes.
Enjoy some free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, Ireland
Day 10
CONNEMARA, CATAMARAN CRUISE & KYLEMORE ABBEY AND GARDENS Location Information Description
Connemara, Ireland
Explore scenic Connemara.
Take a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal).
Head to Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, to see elegant rooms, the charming church and the Victorian walled gardens.
Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Return to Galway, where your evening is free to explore the city's lively pubs and excellent restaurants.
Breakfast
The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, Ireland
Day 11
SHEEPDOGS, CLIFFS OF MOHER & KATE KEARNEY'S COTTAGE Location Information Description
Galway, Ireland
Travel south around Galway Bay, through the austere beauty of the Burren, to visit a sheep farm and see trained sheepdogs show off their herding skills.
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic surf.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Take a ferry across the River Shannon estuary as you head to Killarney, where you'll enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage.
Breakfast, Dinner
Great Southern Killarney Hotel in Killarney, IRL
Day 12
JAUNTING CAR RIDE, RING OF KERRY HIGHLIGHTS & KENMARE Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle.
Location Information Description
Ring of Kerry, Ireland
See the highlights of Ireland's most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, and take a break in the colorful village of Kenmare.
Location Information Description
Killarney, Ireland
In the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner.
Return to Killarney for an evening on your own.
Breakfast
Great Southern Killarney Hotel in Killarney, IRL
Day 13
BLARNEY CASTLE, TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION & WATERFORD WALK Location Information Description
County Cork, Ireland
Drive through the mountains on the way to Blarney Castle. Climb the winding staircase to kiss the famous stone or just explore the tranquil gardens.
Location Information Description
Waterford, Ireland
Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some traditional music.
Continue to Waterford, where you'll join a local guide for a walking tour through the narrow streets of Ireland's oldest city, discovering its fascinating past.
Breakfast, Dinner
Granville Hotel in Waterford, Ireland
Day 14
HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL & KILKENNY Location Information Description
Waterford, Ireland
Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you'll watch skilled artisans create sparkling masterpieces.
Location Information Description
Kilkenny, Ireland
In Kilkenny, spend free time exploring the medieval city center, then tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle to see glorious 17th-century tapestries, painted portraits, and sumptuous furnishings.
Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Travel on to Dublin, where you'll dine with a glass of wine at The Morehampton.
Breakfast, Dinner
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin, Ireland
Day 15
TOUR ENDS IN DUBLIN Location Information Description
Dublin, Ireland
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
