13/14 Days – Scottish & Irish Dream

Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of the
highlights of Glasgow, a city built on industry but now known for its stunning
Victorian architecture and creative cultural scene. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
Museum, housing one of Europe’s finest art collections. Enjoy a welcome drink with
your group at the hotel, then you are free to explore the city and dine as you wish.

Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond with views of Highland peaks. Stroll
through Inveraray and have lunch on your own before touring Inveraray Castle,
which you may recognize from the “Downton Abbey” series. Drive through
Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most beautiful places, and continue on to your hotel. (B,
D)

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.
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.
(B, D)

Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the historic battle. Walk
around the serene moorland to see monuments commemorating the troops.
Immerse yourself in farm life at a local farm as you watch dogs herd sheep. Travel
to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. (B, D)

Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of
Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria’s famous stay
led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind
the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum, or
browsing around Pitlochry town. (B, D)

Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth”. Head to St Andrews, the
“Home of Golf”. See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course
on a panoramic drive. Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner and
entertainment. July 31 – August 21 departures enjoy an evening free to dine
independently. (B, D*)

Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from the narrow lanes and medieval
townhouses of the Royal Mile to the elegant mansions and wide streets of the 200-
year-old Georgian “New Town”. 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 31 – August 21 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military
Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)

Say farewell to your Scottish guide and embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Immerse
yourself in the history of the Titanic through displays at Titanic Belfast. Drive on to
Dublin, where you have a free evening to explore the city’s excellent restaurants
and famed pubs. (B)

Explore Dublin independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour, and choose one of
four top attractions to visit with your included voucher: GPO Museum, Teelings
Distillery, or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. At 2:00 PM meet your new Irish
guide/driver and tour group in the hotel lobby. Join a local guide for a Dublin City
tour, and then take a guided tour of Dublin Castle. Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner
and show at Merry Ploughboy Pub. (B, D)

Head for Blarney Castle today, stopping for a photo opportunity at the Rock of
Cashel along the way. You might choose to climb the steep winding staircase to kiss
the famed Blarney Stone, which legend says will give you the gift of the gab. Drive
through Macroom, built around a fine old castle, and into County Kerry where the
scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in Killarney, picturesquely set beside
lakes with Ireland’s highest mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, forming a backdrop.
Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. (B, D)

Take the Ring of Kerry drive – a winding route with awesome mountain and
coastline views. Stop off in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe to visit our CIE Tours
preferred shopping partner Moriarty’s. Enjoy lunch before crossing to Valentia Island
and the Skellig Experience, which tells the story of nearby islands. Watch a
demonstration of highly skilled dogs herding flocks of sheep. Spend a free evening
in Killarney. (B, L)

Take a ferry across the River Shannon Estuary and visit the Cliffs of Moher, a
spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches high above the Atlantic. Check in to
your hotel and enjoy free time before heading out for a memorable medieval-sty

Drive north to Galway for a panoramic tour of the city with some free time on your
own to explore. Travel across the country to Dublin. Spend the final night of your
tour independently exploring the pubs in the lively Temple Bar area or experiencing
one of Dublin’s fine restaurants. (B)

Your 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. >