The Scots Irish Tour 11 Days

Head out to see the highlights of central Edinburgh including the bustling Princes Street and the 200-year-old Georgian New Town…

The Scots Irish Tour 11 Days

Price starts at
$3789.25
$3295
14
  • DAY 1
    Edinburgh & Scotch Whisky Experience

    Embark at 2:00 PM for The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile to learn the art of whisky production and taste a dram. Enjoy a vibrant dinner paired with local dishes and whiskies. (Note: August 4–20 departures have an independent dinner instead).

  • DAY 2
    Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle

    Tour central Edinburgh’s lively Princes Street, the Georgian “New Town,” and the Royal Mile. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels, followed by free time for relaxation or independent exploration. (Note: August 4–20 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo).

  • DAY 3
    Chocolate Tasting, Blair Castle & Highlands

    Venture into Perthshire for an expert-led tasting at the Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier. Enjoy free time in Pitlochry, then visit the 13th-century Blair Castle, surrounded by majestic Highland landscapes, before heading to your hotel in Inverness or Nairn.

  • DAY 4
    Loch Ness, Isle of Skye & Armadale Castle

    Travel along Loch Ness, cross the bridge to the Isle of Skye, and explore the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. Return by ferry, drive the scenic “Road to the Isles” and Glencoe, and spend the night in Dunblane.

  • DAY 5
    Stirling Castle & Ferry to Belfast

    Tour the 16th-century palace of Stirling Castle, famously perched on volcanic rock. Drive through southwestern Scotland to Cairnryan, board a ferry crossing the Irish Sea to Belfast, and enjoy dinner at your hotel.

  • DAY 6
    Ards Peninsula, Titanic Belfast & Crosskeys Inn

    Explore the Ulster-Scots history of the Ards Peninsula with a local guide. Uncover the tragic history of the famous ocean liner at Titanic Belfast, enjoy free time, and savor an exclusive evening of dinner and entertainment at the Crosskeys Inn.

  • DAY 7
    Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walking Tour

    Drive the scenic Nine Glens of Antrim, discover the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, and view the Dunluce Castle ruins. Take a walking tour of Derry’s historic walls with a local guide before your overnight stay in Letterkenny.

  • DAY 8
    Glenveagh, Belleek Pottery & Kilronan Castle

    Visit Glenveagh National Park’s 1870 castle and gardens. Shop for tweeds at Triona Design in Donegal, observe craftsmanship at Belleek Pottery, and conclude the day with fine dining at the luxurious Kilronan Castle.

  • DAY 9
    Arigna Mining & Lough Key Forest

    Discover local history at the Arigna Mining Experience. Unravel the landscape’s history at Lough Key Forest Park, strolling through 19th-century tunnels and the scenic Tree Canopy Bridge, before relaxing at your castle hotel.

  • DAY 10
    Galway Walk, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Banquet

    Take a guided walking tour of Galway’s medieval streets and city walls. Journey through the Burren’s limestone hills, marvel at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher, and celebrate your final night with an authentic medieval-style castle banquet.

  • DAY 11
    Tour Ends in Shannon

    Your dynamic exploration of Scottish and Irish heritage concludes this morning following breakfast.

  • The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile (with tasting and paired dinner)
  • Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle, and the Scottish Crown Jewels
  • (August 4–20 departures include the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo)
  • Award-winning chocolate tasting at the Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
  • The romantic 13th-century Blair Castle and the volcanic Stirling Castle
  • Isle of Skye via bridge and the ruins of Armadale Castle
  • Ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast
  • Ards Peninsula tour and Titanic Belfast museum
  • Exclusive dinner and entertainment at the historic Crosskeys Inn
  • The majestic Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle ruins
  • Guided walking tours in Derry’s walled city and Galway’s medieval streets
  • Glenveagh National Park, Triona Design, and Belleek Pottery
  • Arigna Mining Experience and Lough Key Forest Park (Tree Canopy Bridge)
  • The towering Cliffs of Moher and a Medieval-style Castle Banquet
  • Two luxurious nights dining and staying at the magnificent Kilronan Castle

  • 2 nights — Edinburgh 
  • 1 night — Inverness or Nairn (Scottish Highlands) 
  • 1 night — Dunblane 
  • 2 nights — Belfast 
  • 1 night — Letterkenny (Donegal) 
  • 2 nights — Ballyfarnon / Roscommon area (Kilronan Castle) 
  • 1 night — Shannon / Clare area
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile (with tasting and paired dinner)
  • Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle, and the Scottish Crown Jewels
  • (August 4–20 departures include the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo)
  • Award-winning chocolate tasting at the Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
  • The romantic 13th-century Blair Castle and the volcanic Stirling Castle
  • Isle of Skye via bridge and the ruins of Armadale Castle
  • Ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast
  • Ards Peninsula tour and Titanic Belfast museum
  • Exclusive dinner and entertainment at the historic Crosskeys Inn
  • The majestic Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle ruins
  • Guided walking tours in Derry’s walled city and Galway’s medieval streets
  • Glenveagh National Park, Triona Design, and Belleek Pottery
  • Arigna Mining Experience and Lough Key Forest Park (Tree Canopy Bridge)
  • The towering Cliffs of Moher and a Medieval-style Castle Banquet
  • Two luxurious nights dining and staying at the magnificent Kilronan Castle

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