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10-Nights The Scots Irish Tour from $3,895
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1615569
This fast-paced Scotland and Ireland tour focuses on their rich history, with plenty of castle tours and museums to help bring the past to life. It's the perfect trip for those interested in exploring Scottish and Irish heritage.?
Authentic Local Experiences:
- August 9 – 25 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
- Discover underground life at Arigna Mining Experience — with a former miner as your guide.
- Traditional Irish music, warm turf fires, and a heartfelt welcome await at Crosskeys Inn, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub — built in 1654 and today known for the Hurl family’s hospitality.
Dining Experiences:
- 10 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 9 dinners (D)
- *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Storytelling Dinner is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Trip Highlights:
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Cliffs of Moher
- Crosskeys Inn (CIE Tours Exclusive)
- Edinburgh Castle
- Giant’s Causeway
- Glenveagh Castle & National Park
- Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
- Isle of Skye
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Scotch Whisky Experience*
- Stirling Castle
- Titanic Belfast
Hotels:
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, near Edinburgh (2)
- Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)
- Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane (1)
- Europa Hotel, Belfast (2)
- Station House Hotel, Letterkenny (1)
- Kilronan Castle Hotel, Ballyfarnon (2)
- The Inn at Dromoland, Newmarket-on-Fergus (1)
10 nights from $3,895 per person
Exclusive Amenity: Enjoy Free Ground Transfers from CIE Tours for Ireland Guided Vacations on Arrival and Final Tour Days
Valid for new bookings deposited Now – December 31, 2025 for travel Now – December 31, 2026.
*Amenity is combinable with all other offers, promotions, or discounts, and is subject to availability and airline booking guidelines. Other restrictions may apply.
CIE Tours: The Scots Irish Tour
Day 1: Edinburgh & Scotch Whisky Experience
Hotel: Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
Day 2: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Independent Sightseeing
See 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 9 – 25 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade).
Hotel: Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
Meals: (B)
Day 3: Chocolate Tasting, Blair Castle & Highlands
Travel 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, explore 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 for dinner.
Hotel: Macdonald Drumossie Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 4: Loch Ness & Isle of Skye
Travel alongside Loch Ness, passing the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge and enjoy lunch in Sligachan, overlooking the Cuillin Hills. See the Sligachan Old Bridge and hear the legend of the enchanted waters below. On the mainland, travel through the majestic Highlands stopping for photos around scenic Glencoe. Continue through The Trossachs to your hotel in Dunblane.
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro
Meals: (B, L, D)
Day 5: Stirling Castle & Ferry to Belfast
Tour 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 through southwestern Scotland to Cairnryan and board the ferry to Belfast, where you’ll dine at your hotel this evening.
Hotel: Europa Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Crosskeys Inn
Dive into the history of the doomed ocean liner at Titanic Belfast, located steps from the dockyards where the ship was built. Then enjoy some free time to stroll this fascinating, historic city and lunch independently. This evening, you’ll visit the cozy Crosskeys Inn for dinner and entertainment in a CIE Tours exclusive.
Hotel: Europa Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 7: Nine Glens of Antrim, Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walking Tour
Enjoy 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. In Derry, join a local guide for a walking tour to see how this city, with its painful history, has been transformed into a thriving cultural hub. Proceed on to your hotel in Letterkenny.
Hotel: Station House Hotel - Letterkenny
Meals: (B, D)
Day 8: Glenveagh National Park, Donegal & Kilronan Castle
Stroll through Glenveagh National Park, the largest in Ireland, featuring a stunning Victorian castle and native oak woods. Take in breathtaking views of the Derryveagh Mountains and pristine lakes. Continue to Donegal town for a visit to CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Triona Design and free time to explore. Travel to luxurious Kilronan Castle with time to relax before dinner in the castle’s fine restaurant.
Hotel: Kilronan Castle
Meals: (B, D)
Day 9: Arigna Mining & Carrick-on-Shannon
Visit the Arigna Mining Experience, Ireland’s first coal mining museum, to discover the 400-year legacy of the mines from former miners sharing firsthand knowledge of the challenging conditions they faced. Next, visit Carrick-on-Shannon, a vibrant, historic riverside town with a picturesque marina, where you’ll enjoy some free time. Return to the charming village of Ballyfarnon and relax in your castle hotel before dinner.
Hotel: Kilronan Castle
Meals: (B, D)
Day 10: Galway Walking Tour, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
In 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.
Hotel: The Inn at Dromoland
Meals: (B, D)
Day 11: Tour ends in Shannon
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Meals: (B)
Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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