October 5th - October 17th, 2023

Experience the best of Scotland and Ireland during this exciting cultural trip. The tour is perfectly timed to marvel in the beautiful fall colors while soaking in the breathtaking landscapes that surround. Enjoy a perfect mix of culture, history, beauty and plain old fun as we travel to unforgettable destinations.

Highlights: Edinburgh - St. Andrews - The Scottish Highlands - Loch Ness - Pitlochry - Belfast - Derry and the history of the IRA - Giant’s Causeway - Galway - The Cliffs of Moher - Dublin - And Much More!

Overnights: Edinburgh (2 nights) - Inverness (2 nights) - Troon (1 night) - Belfast (2 nights) - Galway (2 nights) - Dublin (3 nights)

Price: €3,995/person - based off a double occupancy room

Day One - Edinburgh Arrival Day and Welcome Dinner Reception - October 5th

Welcome to Scotland! After arriving in Edinburgh, settle into your 4-star accommodations located on the Royal Mile. Unpack, relax, and maybe even enjoy a stroll through Edinburgh to stretch your legs. In the evening, all guests will gather at our Welcome Dinner Reception and get acquainted with fellow travelers while having a delicious meal.

Overnight: Edinburgh, Scotland

Day Two - Edinburgh City Tour - October 6th

Start your day in the heart of Edinburgh. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before meeting your local guide in the hotel lobby for a short walking tour. Our stroll through town will provide visitors with stories Edinburgh’s fascinating past. The tour culminates with an optional visit to the Edinburgh Castle followed by free time to discover the many nearby attractions and museums.

Overnight: Edinburgh, Scotland

Day Three - St. Andrews and the Pitlochry - October 7th

Today we depart for the beautiful Scottish countryside. As we leave Edinburgh, we will circle past some of the beautiful sights we weren’t able to visit by foot the previous days. Leaving the city behind, we are treated to stunning scenery as we travel along the Fife Coast en route to St. Andrews and its world-renowned golf course. Whether you are an avid golfer yourself or think the game is a “good walk spoiled” you are sure to be entertained by the story of the course’s creation during our visit to the Old Course. Not into golf? No need to worry. Our afternoon will be spent in the charming University Town before departing for a visit to the charming town of Pitlochry on the way to Inverness.

Overnight: Inverness, Scotland

Day Four - Scottish Highlands Cultural Day - October 8th

Departing Inverness, a short drive brings us to a traditional Highland farm. Here we will be treated to a demonstration from shepherds and their working dogs as they masterfully round up the flock. Following the visit to the farm, we will visit the Culloden Battlefield where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Enjoy the late afternoon and evening to explore Inverness at your leisure.

Overnight: Inverness, Scotland

Day Five - Loch Ness and Scenic Highlands - October 9th

Hear the lore of Loch Ness and enjoy a visit to the Urquhart Castle nestled above the shore. Afterwards, take in the rugged beauty of the Highlands as we travel south towards Glencoe for lunch. Whether it be scenic waterfalls, stark mountains or mystical Lochs; the landscape is sure to impress.

Overnight: Troon, Scotland

Day Six - Ferry to Northern Ireland and Belfast - October 10th

Today we make our way from Scotland to Ireland traveling across the North Channel. The short two-hour ferry ride gives guests stunning views of both the Scottish and Irish coasts. We arrive in Belfast Harbor, the same harbor the Titanic was constructed, as we are welcomed to Northern Ireland. Enjoy the afternoon and evening to explore Belfast from our centrally located accommodations.

Overnight: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Day Seven - Derry and Giant’s Causeway - October 11th

Visit the border town of Derry or Londonderry as the Loyalists proclaim it. Learn about the struggle between Catholics (Ireland) and the Protestants (Northern Ireland - Loyal to the British Crown). The signing of the Good Friday Agreement brought peace in 1998. After a short walking tour and lunch we depart for Giant’s Causeway. Marvel in the natural beauty of the basalt columns formed from an ancient volcanic eruption.

Overnight: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Day Eight - Belfast Titanic Museum and Tullamore Dew Visit - October 12th

Just around the corner from our Belfast accommodations stands the city’s historic dockyard where the infamous Titanic was constructed. This will be our first destination of the day as we visit the masterfully curated and interactive Titanic Belfast Museum. Explore recreated staterooms, venture aboard the last remaining White Star Line ship, and much more. After leaving Belfast, we head across the border to the Republic of Ireland with a visit to the Tullamore Dew Whiskey Distillery. Our day comes to a close as we settle in for the night at our cozy accommodations in Galway.

Overnight: Galway, Ireland

Day Nine - Galway Town Tour - October 13th

Enjoy a hearty Irish breakfast before meeting our local guide in the hotel lobby for a short walking tour of Galway. After getting acquainted with the town, guests will have the afternoon free to find a cozy pub for lunch and peruse the many shops at their leisure.

Overnight: Galway Ireland

Day Ten - Cliffs of Moher - October 14th

Today we head south along the Irish coast to the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Take in the panorama of rugged beauty from the sprawling overlook. Enjoy a scenic drive through Burren National Park before having a traditional Irish meal on our way to Dublin.

Overnight: Dublin, Ireland

Day Thirteen - Dublin City Tour and Trinity Library - October 15th

Wake up in the capital city of Dublin. See the sights during a locally guided city tour. Spend your afternoon as you please visiting the Guiness Storehouse or perhaps visit the delightful Irish Emigration museum nearby. Relax and enjoy the Irish capital as the day concludes at our centrally located accommodations.

Overnight: Dublin, Ireland

Day Fifteen - Departure Day - October 17th

Enjoy breakfast before saying one final goodbye to the Emerald Island and all the friends made on this wonderful trip. A private shuttle will transport guests to the Dublin International Airport.

One Adult (Double Occupancy Room)              €3,995*

*€1,295 Single Occupancy Supplement