2024 Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights
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Tour Itinerary
Ballyfarnon , Belfast , Cliffs of Moher , Derry , Dingle Peninsula , Donegal , Dublin , Edinburgh , Ennis , Galway , Giant's Causeway , Highlands , Isle of Skye , Killarney , Letterkenny , Loch Ness , Ring of Kerry , Stirling
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Day 1
Edinburgh | Scotch Whisky Experience*Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. Head out to The Scotch Whisky Experience on the famed Royal Mile. Learn about the art and aromas of whisky production, taste a dram of single malt or blended whisky, and view the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky. For dinner you’ll hear colorful tales of Scottish history and culture while tasting a range of flavorful whiskies paired with local dishes. (August 4 – 20 departures will visit the Scotch Whisky Experience but will dine independently.) (D*)
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Day 2
Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | Independent SightseeingSee 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. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore. Dine independently this evening. (The August 4 – 20 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.) (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Chocolate Tasting | Blair Castle | HighlandsTravel through the scenic countryside of Perthshire to visit Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier for a tasting of award-winning chocolates with an expert chocolatier. All the chocolates are made on-site with sustainable ingredients, including local heather honey and berries, and fresh cream from local herds of Scottish Friesians. In Pitlochry, spend free time exploring and have lunch independently. Next, visit Blair Castle; this citadel, with its romantic turrets and towers, dates back to the 13th century. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to your hotel in Nairn (Tuesday and some Sunday departures) or Inverness (remaining Sunday departures). (B, D)
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Day 4
Loch Ness | Isle of Skye | Armadale CastleTravel alongside Loch Ness, passing the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit Armadale Castle, returning by ferry. Take the “Road to the Isles” past lochs, lush woodlands, and heather-covered moors of the majestic Highlands, stopping for photos around scenic Glencoe. Continue through The Trossachs to your hotel in Dunblane. (B, D)
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Day 5
Stirling Castle | Ferry to BelfastTour Stirling Castle, perched on volcanic rock above the town, and explore the richness of this 16th-century palace that was once home to Mary Queen of Scots. Drive on through southwestern Scotland to Cairnryan and board the ferry to Belfast, where you’ll dine in your hotel this evening. (B, D)
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Day 6
Ards Peninsula | Titanic Belfast | Crosskeys InnDiscover the Ulster-Scots history and heritage of the scenic Ards Peninsula on a drive with a local guide. This area was where Scottish colonizers landed in the 1600s; some of their descendants would move to America and become known as the “Scots-Irish”. Then visit Titanic Belfast to delve into the history of the doomed ocean liner. Spend time exploring Belfast as you wish in the afternoon. Visit Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment in a CIE Tours Exclusive. (B, D)
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Day 7
Nine Glens of Antrim | Giant’s Causeway | Derry Walking TourEnjoy ocean and mountain scenery as you travel the Nine Glens of Antrim. Discover the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns rising out of the sea, and pause for photos at the Dunluce Castle ruins. Head to Derry for a walking tour with a local guide to see how this city, with its painful history, has been transformed into a thriving cultural hub. Proceed on to your hotel in Letterkenny. (B, D)
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Day 8
Glenveagh National Park | Donegal | Belleek Pottery | Kilronan CastleVisit Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens. Continue to Donegal town for a visit to CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design and free time to explore. Next, watch skilled craftspeople create delicate ceramic pieces at Belleek Pottery. Travel to luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant. (B, D)
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Day 9
Arigna Mining | Lough Key ForestVisit the Arigna Mining Experience to discover local history and life as a coal miner in the Arigna Valley. Visit Lough Key Forest Park to explore how humans have shaped the landscape on this old estate over thousands of years. Walk through tunnels used by servants in the 19th century, see the sunken garden, and then walk along with the Tree Canopy Bridge for panoramic views of nature and the shimmering lake. Return to the charming village of Ballyfarnon and relax in your castle hotel before dinner. (B, D)
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Day 10
Galway Walking Tour | Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle BanquetIn Galway, a local guide will take you on a walking tour through the narrow streets to see the medieval city walls and Lynch’s Castle. Travel through the Burren and see its limestone hills, often blooming with a vast array of wildflowers. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high above the Atlantic. This evening, enjoy a medieval-style banquet at a castle. (B, D)
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Day 11
South Pole Inn | Dingle Peninsula | Slea Head | KillarneyTake a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to discover the Dingle Peninsula. See the spectacular views from Slea Head and explore charming Dingle. Visit the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee, then head to the friendly lakeside town of Killarney, in the shadow of Ireland’s highest mountains. (B, D)
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Day 12
Jaunting Car Ride | Ring of Kerry Highlights | Sheepdog DemonstrationEnjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Visit Moriarty’s, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe. Next, take a scenic drive to see the highlights of Ring of Kerry, with breathtaking vistas of mountains, cliffs, and beaches; then on to Kenmare for lunch. Visit a traditional farm and see dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney for a free evening. (B, L)
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Day 13
Blarney Castle | Abbey TavernVisit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone or stroll through the gardens. Travel through the rich dairy country of Cork and Tipperary, past the gentle slopes of the Galtee Mountains. Proceed on to Dublin, where you’ll enjoy dinner and traditional entertainment at the Abbey Tavern in the seaside suburb of Howth. (B, D)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 14
Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour in DublinExplore Dublin at your own pace with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions – Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the GPO Museum. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 15
Tour Ends in Dublin15-day tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner. >
Meals: Breakfast
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