Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights

Trip highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Isle of Skye and the amazing Giant's Causeway.

Tour Overview

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 9 – 25 departures.
  • Step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia and go behind the scenes of the Queen’s former floating home.
  • Hear traditional Irish music in one of Ireland’s oldest pubs – Crosskey’s Inn in Antrim. This stone cottage, with a thatched roof and turf fires, was built in 1654.

Tour highlights

  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Giants Causeway
  • Isle Of Skye
  • Glenveagh National Park & Castle
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Blair Castle
  • Edinburgh City
  • Glencoe

Overnights for this tour

  • 2 nights in the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
  • 1 night in the Columba Hotel
  • 1 night in the Muthu Newton Hotel
  • 1 night in the Isles of Glencoe Hotel
  • 1 night in the Europa Hotel
  • 1 night in the Europa Hotel
  • 1 night in the Station House Hotel - Letterkenny
  • 1 night in the Kilronan Castle
  • 1 night in the Kilronan Castle
  • 1 night in the Temple Gate Hotel
  • 1 night in the Temple Gate Hotel

Accommodation options

  • Superior & First Class Hotels
  • Private En-Suite Facilities in All Rooms
  • Breakfast Included
  • All Local Taxes and Hotel Service Charges Included

Day 1 - Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia

Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Edinburgh hotel. Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former floating home of the Queen on many of her travels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Day 2 - Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

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 to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore. Enjoy a Scottish evening with dining and a lively show with bagpipes, kilts and Highland dancing. The August 9-25 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, with their Scottish evening dinner on Day 1. (B, D)

Day 3 - Blair Castle & Highlands

Enjoy a tour of Blair Athol Distillery to see whisky production and sample a dram. In Pitlochry, spend some free time exploring and have lunch independently. Head through the scenic countryside of Perthshire to visit Blair Castle. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to Inverness (Sunday departures) or Nairn (Tuesday departures). (B, D)

Day 4 - Isle of Skye & Armadale Castle

Travel alongside Loch Ness and through the Highlands, pausing for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit Armadale Castle. 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 - Glencoe & Rabbie Burns

Enjoy views of the magnificent Highlands as you travel through Glencoe and along the shore of Loch Lomond. Stop in Alloway to visit the poet Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Embark on a short ferry ride to Belfast. (B, D)

Day 6 - Titanic Belfast & Crosskeys Inn

At Titanic Belfast, delve into the history of the famous liner. Walk with a local guide to see the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and Victorian buildings, including the Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon. Your afternoon is free to explore. In the evening, visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 7 - 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, and pause for photos at the Dunluce Castle ruins. Head to Derry for a walking tour with a local guide to see the 17th- century city walls and the Diamond, the main central square. (B, D)

Day 8 - Glenveagh National Park & Kilronan Castle

Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens. Spend free time in Donegal and have lunch independently, then head to Belleek Pottery to watch skilled craftspeople create delicate, highly decorative pieces. Travel to the luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant. (B, D)

Day 9 - Arigna Mining & Carrick on Shannon

Visit the Arigna Mining Centre to experience what life was like for a coal miner in the Arigna Valley. Then enjoy some free time in the historic town of Carrick-on-Shannon, situated on the River Shannon. Return to the charming town of Ballyfarnon and relax in your castle hotel before dinner. (B, D)

Day 10 - Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet

Head to Galway and join a local guide for a gentle walking tour. See the narrow streets, the medieval city walls, and Lynch’s Castle. Travel through the Burren, an area of limestone hills that supports a wide range of flora. View the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic. In the evening, head out to a caslle for a medieval-style banquet. (B, D)

Day 11 - Tour Ends In Shannon.

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >

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Tour Prices

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