Destination:
Ireland,
Northern Ireland,
United Kingdom,
Duration:
12 days
Travel Period:
April 2027 - October 2027
Across Ireland and Scotland, you’ll travel from Dublin’s storied streets to the deep lochs and mountain valleys of the Scottish Highlands, with medieval towns, ancient castles and wild coastlines in between. Follow the Ring of Kerry, stand high above the water at the Cliffs of Moher and pick your way across the extraordinary basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway. Cross the Irish Sea to Scotland, then journey through Glencoe and St Andrews before reaching Edinburgh’s historic closes and grand streets. Along the way, local stories, live music, hearty flavours and the call of the pipes add sound and warmth to the landscapes, while your Travel Director and Local Specialists connect you with the history and people behind each place.
Iconic Experience
- Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
- In Kilkenny, cobbled lanes and narrow slipways thread through the compact medieval centre. With your Travel Director, pass colourful shopfronts and historic buildings along the Medieval Mile, with Kilkenny Castle at one end and St Canice’s Cathedral at the other.
- Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
- Lahinch: Gain a deeper understanding of the Cliffs of Moher on a guided walk with a Local Specialist in conservation. Learn how wildflowers support rare bird species like the red-billed chough and explore the cultural ties between the land and local communities. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
- Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
- Donegal: Stop in Donegal and see The Diamond, a hub for music and cultural gatherings in the town.
- Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark.
- Belfast: See Belfast from the waterfront to its civic heart, from the gleaming scales of the Big Fish at Donegall Quay to the Titanic Quarter, Belfast City Hall and murals painted across the city’s streets, with the towering Samson and Goliath cranes visible across the skyline.
- Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
- Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
What's Included
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Dinner (D)
Your Itinerary
Welcome to Dublin
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Viking Roots and Literary Heritage: Dublin in Depth
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Medieval Ireland: Kilkenny, Blarney and Cork
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Journey Around the Ring of Kerry
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Western Ireland: Cliffs of Moher to Galway
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Explore Ireland’s North: Sligo, Donegal and Derry/Londonderry
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Antrim Coast: Giant’s Causeway to Belfast
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Cross the Irish Sea to Scotland
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Northern Scotland’s Lochs and Highlands
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Scotland Eastbound: St Andrews and Edinburgh
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Trace Edinburgh’s Streets and Royal Past
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Bid Farewell to Scotland and Ireland
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Dates & Pricing
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