Celtic Highlights
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a 13-day journey through the enchanting landscapes of Scotland and Ireland. This multi-day tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the bustling city of Glasgow to the serene Loch Ness, from the historic battlefield of Culloden Moor to the majestic Edinburgh Castle, from the romantic Gretna Green to the musical city of Liverpool, from the scenic Snowdonia National Park to the vibrant Dublin, from the legendary Rock of Cashel to the magical Ring of Kerry, and from the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher to the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, this tour promises an unforgettable experience. Enjoy local delicacies, meet friendly locals, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and traditions of these Celtic lands.
Included
All accommodations as stated in itinerary.
An expert guide is included.
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 3 three-course dinners
jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat
Motorcoach; ferries Holyhead-Dublin, Belfast-Cairnryan.
Destinations
Limerick
Killarney
Galway
DublinMap
Attractions
Cliffs of Moher
Rock of Cashel
Doagh Famine Village
Irish National Stud & Gardens
Miners Village
Adare Town Park
Blarney Stone
St. Patrick's Cathedral Park
Whitehead Railway Museum
The Grosvenor MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Glasgow
Day 1: Glasgow
Welcome to Glasgow! Enjoy your free time exploring the city. At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 – Day 2: Glasgow to Fort William via Highlands
Day 2: Glasgow to Fort William via Highlands
Embark on a scenic drive through the Highlands, passing by the beautiful Loch Lomond and Loch Linnhe. Visit the legendary Loch Ness and explore Fort William, the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
Day 3 – Day 3: Fort William to Blair Atholl via Culloden
Day 3: Fort William to Blair Atholl via Culloden
Visit the historic battlefield site of Culloden Moor and its visitor center. Continue to Blair Atholl and explore Blair Castle, a place steeped in seven centuries of history.
Day 4 – Day 4: Blair Atholl to Edinburgh
Day 4: Blair Atholl to Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh and embark on a city sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (only for departures between August 5 and August 19).
Day 5 – Day 5: Edinburgh to Liverpool via Gretna Green and Grasmere
Day 5: Edinburgh to Liverpool via Gretna Green and Grasmere
- The Grosvenor Museum
- More
Visit Gretna Green, famous for its blacksmith weddings. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District and stop at Wordsworth's beloved village of Grasmere. Sample the original Grasmere gingerbread. Arrive in Liverpool and visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four.
Day 6 – Day 6: Liverpool to Dublin via North Wales
- Dublin
- More
Drive through the scenic forest village of Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Take a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin.
Day 7 – Day 7: Dublin
- Dublin
- More
- Miners Village
- St. Patrick's Cathedral Park
- More
Take an orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College in Dublin. Enjoy free time to explore the city.
Day 8 – Day 8: Dublin to Killarney via Kildare, Cashel, and Blarney
- Dublin
- Kildare
- Killarney
- More
- Rock of Cashel
- Irish National Stud & Gardens
- Blarney Stone
- More
Visit the world-renowned Irish National Stud in Kildare. See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Visit the village of Blarney, known for its magical Kissing Stone. Arrive in Killarney and enjoy free time.
Day 9 – Day 9: Killarney to Limerick via Ring of Kerry and Adare
- Killarney
- Adare
- Limerick
- More
Take a panoramic drive around part of Ireland's southwestern peninsula, the Ring of Kerry. Stop at the quaint village of Adare to see its pretty thatched cottages. Arrive in Limerick and enjoy free time.
Day 10 – Day 10: Limerick to Galway via Cliffs of Moher
- Limerick
- Galway
- More
- Cliffs of Moher
- More
Visit the 668-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, which offer stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean. Arrive in Galway and enjoy free time.
Day 11 – Day 11: Galway to Derry via Giant's Causeway
- Galway
- More
Walk on top of the city walls of Derry with a Local Guide. Visit the Giant's Causeway, a natural wonder consisting of more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago.
Day 12 – Day 12: Derry to Glasgow via Belfast and Cairnryan
Day 12: Derry to Glasgow via Belfast and Cairnryan
- Whitehead Railway Museum
- More
Visit the Titanic Belfast experience in Belfast. Take a ferry crossing to the maritime port of Cairnryan on Scotland's west coast. Continue to Glasgow.
Day 13 – Day 13: Glasgow
Day 13: Glasgow
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Safe travels until we meet again!
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