This trip through Scotland and Ireland takes you from the medieval city of Edinburgh to the bustling capital of Dublin. Plus, you’ll make scenic stops along the way, from Galway to Belfast and the iconic Cliffs of Moher. The Dingle Peninsula & Killarney National Park are highlights of this incredible journey! Join us for an unforgettable experience! 

Highlights include:

• Panoramic Edinburgh City Tour
• Trossachs National Park - Inveraray Castle
• Cliffs of Moher
• Bunratty Castle
• Western Highlands
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
• Gallarus Oratory
• Killarney National Park
• Ferry to Belfast
• Titanic Belfast Museum
• Cliffs of Moher
• Dingle Peninsula
• Blarney Castle (kiss a rock!)
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• Special wow moments and surprises

...and much, much more!

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Passport, visa & entry requirements 

• In order to enter the United Kingdom and Ireland, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.

• You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. 
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains and ferries.
• TripAdventures Rep and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please discuss with your Group Leader, Stacey

• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flight
• A TripAdventures luggage tag will be sent to you prior to tour. Make sure you use the label and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.

• The United Kingdom and Ireland are on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm on tour.

     You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in Ireland.

• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.

• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $5USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $5USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash (local currency appreciated)

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Overnight flights to Scotland. We recommend booking a flight to arrive before 3PM on 10/1. If you find another, less expensive option, no worries!

Welcome to Edinburgh!

Once you arrive into Edinburgh, make your way to the hotel on your own. Transfers are NOT included, but the airport is very close to the city and easy to get into town. Details with transfer option will be sent prior. If enough people are arriving at the same time, we can help assist with transfers. 

Your TripAdventure representative will be waiting for you at the hotel to assist with rooms, bag storage (if needed)., local exploring options, etc. A meeting time will be given so that you can join your fellow travels for an authentic pub dinner with drinks and fun! 

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Overnight, at your hotel in Edinburgh or area

This morning meet with your English-speaking guide and driver.

Enjoy a panoramic city tour of this incredible city.  Edinburgh is one of the world’s finest capital cities, because of its cultural diversity and impressive

history. The medieval streets run through the whole city telling their own story about the 1000-year-old traditions and myths of Edinburgh. Throughout your city tour you will get to know different parts of this city, such as the Royal Mile, the Princes Street Gardens, the Calton Hill and many more. Here you will also have a fantastic view of the city and Leith – the port of the city and many more.

Later, take time to explore on your own. You will have the afternoon and evening free for exploration and dinner on your own. 

Included meal: Breakfast

Overnight, at your hotel in Edinburgh

Are you ready for the postcard pics? As we travel to Glasgow, we will see some incredible sights!

This morning we meet our guide and travel through the Highlands. What are "The Trossachs? It's okay to ask - 'Trossachs' is a unique word, for a unique place. It refers to the romantic area of sparkling lochs, crumpled hills, sleepy forests and welcoming villages east of Loch Lomond and west of Stirling. You might hear it called 'The Highlands in miniature' and that's a good description. 

The park showcases quintessential Scottish scenery, with rolling hills, deep glens, and the expansive Loch Lomond—Great Britain’s largest lake!

We then visit Inverary Castle, built between 1746 and 1789. This history packed palace has incredible views and a garden to rival the best in the world. 

We then enjoy our evening for an included dinner at a local restaurant. Don't forget to order a scotch! 

Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at your hotel in Glasgow

Today, we enjoy a walking tour of this historic city, including George Square and the River Clyde. We'll stop at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum,  one of Scotland's most popular museums. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the extensive collections are wide-ranging and internationally significant. Do not miss Salvador Dali's "Christ on the Cross"!

This evening is yours to explore! Shopping? Pub Crawl? Local music? Enjoy on your own!! Your TripAdventure rep will help to organize an evening activity for those who are interested!

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight, at your hotel in Glasgow

Boat ride anyone? 

This morning take the ferry from Glasgow to Belfast and sit back for the 2.15 hour ride. Transfer to our hotel and then we can make a plan. Shopping, eating, drinking - whatever we like. Your TripAdventure rep will help you make arrangements for any activities you fancy. In the evening enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers.

Fun optional?

Anyone up for an optional "Game of "Thrones" studio tour? We can visit the sets, costumes and magic that made Westeros come to life! Your TripAdventure rep will help organize the adventure. You can sign up for the optional at checkout! 

*Tickets and times are not guaranteed until all bookings are in. You will not be charged until tickets and times are secured!

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at your hotel in Belfast

"Maidin mhaaaaith!" - the simplest way to say "Good Morning" in Belfast!

This morning enjoy a walking tour of Belfast, exploring the historic city, cobblestone streets and local crafts. We then visit Titanic Belfast which is located in the heart of Belfast. It recreates the story of the world’s most famous ship in an iconic, six floor building right beside the historic site of the original ship’s construction.

Opened in April 2012 to coincide with the centenary of its launch, the self-guided journey begins on entering the building's giant atrium, where the visitor is surrounded by the four ‘ship’s hull’ shaped wings which house the Titanic Experience. As you journey through the nine large galleries of the interactive

exhibition, you will uncover the true story of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900's, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and subsequent place in history. 

The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy! Local pub and music anyone? 

Included meals: Breakfast

Overnight at your hotel in Belfast

Today is a driving day - but don't worry, your driver and guide know all the best stops along the way!

You depart Belfast and journey to Galway. 

Along the way, we stop for a traditional Irish lunch! Stops along the way for stretching, shopping and picture taking. 

Galway may be the "most Irish town in Ireland". Because of that “Irish-ness” you find a lot of things to do in Galway. Its Old City is chockablock with pubs, shops, cheese-mongers and restaurants, and everything else any good Irish city should flaunt. Its weaving cobbled lanes are a riot of reds and yellows and blues and greens that run on forever. And it retains a bohemian flavor, thanks to its youngish population.

Enjoy the evening on your own, mingling with locals. 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at your hotel in Galway

This morning we start off with a walking tour of Galway. 

We then travel via the Burren to the amazing Cliffs of Moher. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Burren region, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights. Standing more than 750ft above the ground at their highest point and nearly 5 miles long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as the valleys and hills of Connemara. The cliffs reach their highest point just north of O'Brien's Tower built by Cornelius O’ Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, to entertain his lady friends. A visit of the tower is also possible. The sweeping view across the Atlantic has recently been ranked the best 'cliff-view' on the planet by Conde Nast Traveler - even saying "That it Rivals The Grand Canyon'.

We then Visit Bunratty Castle, which is one of the most complete and authentic medieval castles in Ireland. Built in 1425 and plundered on many occasions, it was authentically restored in 1954 to its   former medieval splendor and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings and tapestries capturing the mood and the style of the times. The castle hosts evening medieval banquets and takes the participants back to the time that the castle entertained its visitors with fine food, wine and song. 

Within the grounds of Bunratty Castle is Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. Meet and chat with the Bean an Ti (Woman

of the House) and various street characters including the Policeman and Schoolteacher. Enjoy the tastes, scents, sights and sounds of this enchanting place as you stroll from house to house or around the charming village complete with school, post office, doctors house, hardware shop, printers and of course the pub!

For over 40 years the ladies of the Castle, aided and abetted by the Earl's Butler, have welcomed guests from all over the world to join them at The Earl's Banquet. 

The evening begins with a mead reception in the Great Hall of the castle, then downstairs to enjoy a four-course meal with red & white wine. This is followed by entertainment by the world renowned Bunratty Castle Entertainers accompanied by harp and violin. An evening that is sure to leave memories of a lifetime!

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at your hotel in Limerick

This morning, enjoy some of the finest coastal scenery to be seen in Ireland as we travel through the Dingle Peninsula! 

This amazing scenery can be found in West Kerry, the most northern of the Kerry Peninsulas. This peninsula is famous for its Celtic, pre-Christian monuments and Christian churches. It is also a ‘Gaeltacht' (Irish speaking) area, where the Irish language and traditional ways of life are preserved. Dingle town itself is a thriving fishing town and offers plenty of opportunity for shopping or simply savoring the atmosphere of a typical country Irish town with its plentiful pubs, narrow streets and busy harbor. The road around the Peninsula is truly spectacular. It passes through a chain of Mountains, called Slieve Mish. 

From Inch, a long beach bordered by dunes and made famous by David Lean’s movie “Ryan’s daughter,” admire the Iveragh Peninsula and Rossbeigh Beach. From Dingle, drive around the coast to Slea Head. Here the blue of the marine landscape surrounds the Blasket Islands, deserted since 1953. In the distance are the two rocky Skellig islands, where the ruins of an early Christian Monastery can be found. The Dingle Peninsula will charm you with its villages painted in bright colors and will bewitch you with the dramatic beauty of its landscapes.

We will also visit Gallarus Oratory, which is the most impressive early Christian monument on the Dingle peninsula. It has withstood the passage of time for over 1200 years. Built in the shape of an upturned boat, the oratory formed part of a larger monastic site and was used as a place of prayer and reflection. 

Enjoy photo stops at Coumeenole Beach, Slea Head, and Dunbeg Fort. After lunch head to Killarney National Park which features beautiful lakes and mountain sceneries. The park is famous for its native natural habitats and species including oak holly woods, yew woods and red deer. Enjoy a photo stop at Ross Castle on Lough Leane.

Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner on your own, maybe in a pub with a cozy fire.

Included meals: Breakfast

Overnight at your hotel in Killarney

Today we journey to the Capital city of Dublin. 

First we stop at the famous Blarney Castle (because you have to, right?) 

Blarney Castle is a Medieval castle and stronghold in County Cork, Ireland. It is most famous for being the home of the Blarney Stone, which according to folklore, bestows the gift of the flattery and eloquence on those who kiss the stone. There’s a variety of myths and legends about its origins: the association with the name Blarney with the so called gift of the gab was first made by Elizabeth I out of frustration at Lord Blarney’s ability to talk a lot without saying much. To kiss the stone, you have to lean backwards over a long drop: it's awkward, but a must.

The Castle is believed to date back to around 1200. The original was destroyed, but it was rebuilt in 1446 by Cormac Láidir MacCarthy, King of Munster. Legend has it that prior to this, 4,000 Munster men were sent to help Robert the Bruce fight the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. In repayment, the 'Stone of Scone' was split in half and sent to Blarney Castle in gratitude, where it was incorporated into the battlements. 

We then travel to Dublin and settle in for a free evening to explore and have fun in this eclectic city! 

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight at your hotel in Dublin

We start the day with a walking tour of Dublin.

Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. The parish church of Saint Patrick on this site was granted collegiate status in 1191 and raised to cathedral status in 1224.

The present building dates from 1220. The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican communion). 

You then have the options to do as you please - will you take a tour of the Guinness Storehouse Factory? Or perhaps Irish Whiskey is more your style at the Old Jameson Distillery - the choices are endless. Just keep enough steam for tonights farewell dinner, where we recap, eat, drink and enjoy our last evening together!

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at your hotel in Dublin

It's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as you make your way to the airport. Your guide will help you arrange transfers prior.