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The perfect combo

See the most-beloved attractions of two countries at a lively pace. Feast in a medieval castle, cruise Loch Ness, take a jaunting car ride, watch sheepdogs on a farm.

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Tour start Glasgow

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Tour end Shannon

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Nights

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01 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

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Featured Attractions

Sheepdog Demonstration

Get a little taste of farm life—and enjoy watching the hardest working dogs in the business herd their flocks.

Loch Ness Cruise

Cruise along Scotland's most famous Loch, enjoying views of Urquhart Castle above—and keeping an eye out for the mysterious "Nessie" below.

Blair Athol Distillery

Sample a wee dram of the good stuff—and see how Scotch whisky is made.

Cliffs of Moher

Let the view from these 700-feet-tall shale and sandstone cliffs take your breath away.

Edinburgh Castle

Tour the iconic castle at the heart of the capital, which boasts the Crown Jewels of Scotland.

Titanic Belfast

Learn the history of the making—and sinking—of this legendary ocean liner, in the city where it was built.

Blarney Castle

Kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of gab at this historic castle, with beautiful gardens to enjoy.

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Trip Itinerary

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Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow - a city that flourished in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry and international trade. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (D)
Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its beauty. Drive across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, admiring the wild and spectacular scenery. Continue through Fort William and on to Fort Augustus. Embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness before heading to your hotel. (B, D)
Visit Blair Athol Distillery, founded in 1798, to discover traditional whisky production and taste a sample. Travel to St Andrews, a town rich in medieval heritage and the home of golf; take a panoramic drive and have time to explore independently.  Continue on to your elegant manor house hotel outside Edinburgh; three centuries old, it's set on 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland. Explore as you wish and dine independently this evening. (B)
Explore the principal sights of central Edinburgh from the bustling Princes Street through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city on volcanic rock, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is free. Experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. The August 1 - 23 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B, D*)
Depart Edinburgh and travel through Ayrshire and along the coast. Embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Take a panoramic drive through Belfast, seeing the highlights of this fascinating city, where the Titanic was built in the once-bustling shipyards. Visit Titanic Belfast to explore the fascinating story of the doomed ship. Then travel to Dublin, where you will enjoy some free time for dinner on your own. (B)
Explore Dublin on a panoramic tour with a local guide, discovering its history and viewing its elegant Georgian buildings, Trinity College, the River Liffey, and more. Visit Christ Church Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the city for more than 1,000 years. This evening, dine on a former Guinness barge as you cruise the Grand Canal, listening to traditional Irish music. (B, D)
Travel through the countryside to a traditional farm, where you'll savor tea and homemade scones and watch sheepdogs display their skills at herding sheep.  Head to Blarney Castle and climb the winding stairs to kiss its famous stone, or enjoy the gardens. Move on to the lively lakeside town of Killarney, where you'll have dinner. (B, D)
Step back in time as a jaunting car drives you past Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Head to the scenic Gap of Dunloe to visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Embark on the Ring of Kerry drive - a winding route with breath-taking sights of mountains and coastal views. Cross the bridge to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, which explains the life of early Christian hermits on Skellig Michael, a rocky offshore island featured in the film “Star Wars VII.” Enjoy a casual lunch before a pause at Moll's Gap for panoramic mountain views. Return to Killarney where the evening is free. (B, L)
Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry on your way to visit the Cliffs of Moher. Take in the spectacular views from these awesome cliffs, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. Head on to Bunratty, where you'll have a little time to relax in your hotel or have a drink in the famed Durty Nelly's Pub nearby. Your dinner will be a medieval-style feast in a castle, complete with serenading lords and ladies. (B, D)
Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>

Where you’ll stay

Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central Glasgow, Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central boasts 300 elegant guest rooms and suites, each with...
Muthu Newton Hotel

Muthu Newton Hotel Nairn, Scotland

Muthu Newton Hotel is close to the Nairn golfing links and the Moray Firth offering unrivalled...
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Exterior

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Edinburgh, Scotland

In addition to a full-service spa, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club features a golf course and...
Restaurant

Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, Ireland

Boasting a garden, a fitness centre as well as a bar, Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin is set in...
Killarney Avenue Hotel

Killarney Avenue Hotel Killarney, Ireland

The Killarney Avenue Hotel is a warm and comfortable haven guaranteed to offer a charming welcome...
Bunratty Castle Entrance

Bunratty Castle Hotel Bunratty, Ireland

Nestled in the heart of the historic countryside of Bunratty, this hotel is an ideal base for...
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Inclusive package with no hidden extras

What's included?

  • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
  • Scottish & Irish entertainment
  • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
  • Welcome drinks with your group
  • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
  • All entrance fees to attractions
  • Comprehensive travel itinerary

 

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

  • A travel backpack
  • Travel adapter
  • Rain poncho
  • Luggage strap and tags
  • Documents wallet
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See what people are saying about this trip

5
CIE Tours Customer
2 months 3 weeks ago
FABULOUS TRIP!

Absolutely fabulous trip! Can't wait to go back! Would have loved more time at Blarney Castle (only had time to hurry to kiss the stone, but not really take anything in) and Bunratty Castle (only had the dinner there, no time to explore as the rest was closed for the day and did not get there early enough to tour, etc) - so those stops, while still fabulous, were just too short. The rest was timed pretty well. Our tour guides were great - very knowledgeable and fun. Our bus driver/Ireland tour guide, Ollie, was a true treasure.

5
Robert Donald Porter
2 months 3 weeks ago

As I noted previously. Important things toured but not overwhelming. We also had sufficient free time.

5
Carol M Pankow
2 months 3 weeks ago

Beautiful and friendly people, beautiful locations and scenery. Ollie did a beautiful job with entertaining us and showing us around.

5
Charla Jeane Nelson
2 months 4 weeks ago
GREAT trip!

The trip was seamless, though it would be nice to spend 2 nights at each hotel

5
CIE Tours Customer
2 months 4 weeks ago
As Usual, FABULOUS

Ireland gets more beautiful every year. Scotland was nice but Ireland wa where we as a group really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to Sam, our guide/driver we all learned even more of the history while saving some of his great slogans. I have shamelessly quoted him to everyone here. “We’re Irish. We don’t tan, we rust.” Looking forward to next year’s tour.

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