2018 - 11 Day The Scots Irish Tour
3 & 4 Star Vacation - 10 Nights - 19 Meals
HighlightsAuthentic Local Experiences:Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance with reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 5 to August 21 departures. Go behind the scenes at one of Scotland's famous distilleries for a tour and a tasting. Sip an Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn where you'll learn about Tom Crean, an Irish explorer who bravely journeyed to the South Pole.Trip Highlights: Blarney Castle Arigna Mining Experience Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle Cliffs of Moher Edinburgh Castle Giant's Causeway Glenveagh Castle & National Park Isle of Skye Royal Yacht Britannia Titanic BelfastDining Experiences: Twelve dinners including Scottish evening in Edinburgh, Ulster Folk Museum Evening, a festive medieval castle banquet, and a traditional Irish dinner and show at Abbey Tavern.Hotels: Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
Edinburgh (2 nights) Columba Hotel
Inverness (Sunday Departures) or
Newton Hotel
Nairn (Tuesday Departures) (1 night) Isles of Glencoe Hotel
Ballachulish (1 night) Europa Hotel
Belfast (2 nights) Station House Hotel - Letterkenny
Letterkenny (1 night) Kilronan Castle
Ballyfarnon (2 nights) Temple Gate Hotel
Ennis (1 night)All CIE Tours Include: Sightseeing by luxury coach Professional tour director Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1) Welcome get-together drink Audio headsets Free Wi-Fi on coaches Deluxe documents wallet and backpack All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
Edinburgh (2 nights)
Inverness (Sunday Departures) or
Newton Hotel
Nairn (Tuesday Departures) (1 night)
Ballachulish (1 night)
Belfast (2 nights)
Letterkenny (1 night)
Ballyfarnon (2 nights)
Ennis (1 night)All CIE Tours Include:
Call (256) 413-0701 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13854886
- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2018
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Edinburgh | EDINBURGH & ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA : Tour begins 2:00 pm, Edinburgh hotel. Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, the floating home of The Queen on many of her travels around the world. Explore various parts of the ship, including staterooms and public spaces, together with photos of important visits. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (D) |
| Day 2 | Edinburgh | EDINBURGH CASTLE & CITY TOUR : Head out to 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, which contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Dine at a Scottish Evening and enjoy a lively show with bagpipes, kilts and Highland dancing. On August 05 to 21 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle, and your Scottish Evening will be the day before. (B, D) |
| Day 3 | Inverness (Sunday Departures) or Nairn (Tuesday Departures) | BLAIR CASTLE & HIGHLAND SCENERY : Head through the rolling green countryside of Perthshire to visit Blair Castle, home of the Duke of Atholl. Enjoy a tour of Blair Athol Distillery where you can see the process of whisky production and sample the finished product. Take a break in Pitlochry for some free time to explore and have lunch independently. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to Inverness (Sun departures) or Nairn (Tue departures). (B, D) |
| Day 4 | Ballachulish | ISLE OF SKYE & CLAN DONALD CENTRE : Travel alongside Loch Ness and through wild Highland scenery, pausing for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to understand the history of the powerful Lords of the Isles. Return to the mainland by ferry and take the "Road to the Isles" through some majestic Highland scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. (B, D) |
| Day 5 | Belfast | GLEN COE & RABBIE BURNS : Enjoy views of the magnificent Highlands as you travel through Glen Coe and alongside the lovely shores of Loch Lomond. Stop in Alloway to visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum to learn about the famous poet's life and poetry. Embark on a short ferry ride to Belfast. (B, D) |
| Day 6 | Belfast | TITANIC BELFAST & ULSTER FOLK MUSEUM : At Titanic Belfast delve into the history of the famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Take a walk with a local Belfast guide to see the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and Victorian buildings, including the Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon. Browse around the city on your own in the afternoon and in the evening visit the Ulster Folk Museum for a fun country-style dinner and traditional music. (B, D) |
| Day 7 | Letterkenny | GIANT'S CAUSEWAY & DERRY'S WALLS : Enjoy the scenic route of the Nine Glens of Antrim, known for views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Discover the Giant's Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns which have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. Pause for photos at ruined Dunluce Castle. Head to Derry and enjoy a walking tour with a local guide to see the 17th century city walls, which are some of the best-preserved in Europe, and the Diamond, the main central square. (B, D) |
| Day 8 | Ballyfarnon | GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK & KILRONAN CASTLE : Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll through the extensive gardens filled with exotic plants. Spend some free time in Donegal and have lunch independently before heading to the Belleek China Factory. Watch skilled craftspeople mold and decorate clay to form delicate and highly decorative pieces. Travel to the luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before enjoying dinner in the castle's fine restaurant. (B, D) |
| Day 9 | Ballyfarnon | ARIGNA MINING EXPERIENCE & CARRICK ON SHANNON : Visit the Arigna Mining Centre to experience what life was like for a coal miner in the Arigna Valley before the mines closed down. Browse through the exhibition area which outlines 400 years of mining history in the area. Then enjoy some free time in the historic town of Carrick on Shannon, situated on the River Shannon. In the afternoon relax in your lovely castle hotel before dinner. (B, D) |
| Day 10 | Ennis | CLIFFS OF MOHER & MEDIEVAL CASTLE BANQUET : Head to Galway city and join a local guide for a gentle walking tour. See the medieval city walls, Lynch's Castle and the narrow streets. Travel through the Burren, an area of limestone hills which supports a wide range of flora. View the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. In the evening head to either Bunratty or Knappogue Castle for a fun medieval-style banquet. (B, D) |
| Day 11 | Tour Ends in Ennis | TOUR ENDS IN ENNIS : Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, Edinburgh (2 nights)
- Columba Hotel Inverness (Sunday Departures) or Newton Hotel, Nairn (Tuesday Departures) (1 night)
- Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1 night)
- Europa Hotel, Belfast (2 nights)
- Station House Hotel - Letterkenny, Letterkenny (1 night)
- Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon (2 nights)
- Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis (1 night)
- Disclaimer
Single room supplement: $690
