14-Nights Scottish & Irish Gold from $4,495

CIE Tours

OFFER ID 1542511

2025 - 15 Day Scottish & Irish Gold
CIE Tours Exclusives:


Hear traditional music as you sip a drink at the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. This lively pub, owned by musician Christy O'Neill, dates back nearly 300 years.
Authentic Local Experiences:

July 27 - August 17 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.

Raise a glass at Sean's Bar in Athlone. Welcoming the thirsty since 900 AD, it's in the Guinness Book of World Records as Europe's oldest pub.

Trip Highlights:

Edinburgh Castle
Inveraray Castle
St. Andrews
Scottish Evening*
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Sean's Bar in Athlone
Irish Night in Killarney
Cliffs of Moher
Marine Bar in Dungarvan - CIE Tours Exclusive
House of Waterford Crystal
Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
Dublin Restaurant Dinner

*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Dining Experiences:

14 Breakfasts (B) and 9 Dinners (D)

Hotels:

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel | Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel | Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa | near Edinburgh (2)
Royal Marine Hotel | Dun Laoghaire | Dublin (1)
The Galmont Hotel & Spa | Galway (2)
Great Southern Hotel | Killarney (2)
Granville Hotel | Waterford (1)
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road | Dublin (1)


14 nights from $4,495 per person

Itinerary

CIE Tours: 2025 - 15 Day Scottish & Irish Gold

Day 1 Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of the highlights of Glasgow, a city built on industry but now known for its stunning Victorian architecture, a creative cultural scene, and thriving restaurants and nightlife. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and then the evening is yours to explore and dine as you wish.

Day 2 Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle
Cruise Loch Lomond for views of highland peaks. Stroll through Inveraray before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in "Downton Abbey." Drive through Glencoe, one of Scotland's most beautiful places, and then to your hotel in Ballachulish on the shores of Loch Leven.(B, D)

Day 3 Isle of Skye & Loch Ness
Travel on the scenic "Road to the Isles," stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea.(B, D)

Day 4 Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the historic battle and stroll around the moorland. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Spend the evening in a gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.(B, D)

Day 5 Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring hotel gardens and museum, or browsing around Pitlochry town.(B, D)

Day 6 Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*
Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth." Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf." Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. July 27 - August 17 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently.(B, D*)

Day 7 Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile to the 200-year-old "New Town" area. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. July 27 – August 17 departures attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.(B)

Day 8 Ferry to Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin
Say farewell to your Scottish guide and embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Visit Titanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art attraction that will immerse you in the full story of the ill-fated ocean liner, built in the nearby ship yards in 1912. Head to your hotel in the seaside suburb of Dun Laoghaire near Dublin, where you will meet your Irish driver/guide, and enjoy a free evening in this charming harbor town.(B)

Day 9 Sean's Bar & Galway Walking Tour
Head to Athlone for a welcome drink at Sean's Bar, the oldest bar in Europe. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful harbor city of Galway; see its stone-clad buildings and medieval, winding lanes. Enjoy some free time to explore Galway on your own, then join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.(B, D)

Day 10 Connemara, Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
Explore scenic Connemara. Take a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal). Head to Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, to see elegant rooms, the charming church and the Victorian walled gardens. Return to Galway, where your evening is free to explore the city's lively pubs and excellent restaurants.(B)

Day 11 Sheepdogs, Cliffs of Moher & Kate Kearney's Cottage
Travel south around Galway Bay, through the austere beauty of the Burren, to visit a sheep farm and see trained sheepdogs show off their herding skills. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Take a ferry across the River Shannon estuary as you head to Killarney, where you'll enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment and dinner at Kate Kearney's Cottage.(B, D)

Day 12 Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry Highlights & Kenmare
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle. See the highlights of Ireland's most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, and take a break in the colorful village of Kenmare. In the beautiful Gap of Dunloe, visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Return to Killarney for an evening on your own.(B)

Day 13 Blarney Castle, Traditional Music Session & Waterford Walk
Drive through the mountains on the way to Blarney Castle. Climb the winding staircase to kiss the famous stone, or just explore the tranquil gardens. Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some traditional music. Continue to Waterford, where you'll join a local guide for a walking tour through the narrow streets of Ireland's oldest city, discovering its fascinating past.(B, D)

Day 14 House of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny
Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you'll watch skilled artisans create sparkling master-pieces. In Kilkenny, spend free time exploring the medieval city center, then tour the beautifully restored Kilkenny Castle to see glorious 17th-century tapestries, painted portraits, and sumptuous furnishings. Travel on to Dublin, where you'll dine with a glass of wine at The Morehampton.(B, D)

Day 15 Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast.(B)B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>

Featured Destinations
Waterford
Killarney
Galway
Pitlochry
Nairn
Ballachulish
Dublin
Edinburgh
Glasgow

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
03/09/2025 - 03/23/2025
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03/16/2025 - 03/30/2025
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03/23/2025 - 04/06/2025
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03/30/2025 - 04/13/2025
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04/18/2025 - 05/02/2025
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* 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.
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Length
14 Nights
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OFFER ID
1542511

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