2017 – 6 Nights Quest for The Throne
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]It’s time to take up your sigil and do your house proud as you take on a heroic seven-day quest to reach the Iron Throne. Follow in the footsteps of Baratheons, Greyjoys, Starks and Targaryens as you explore the sites used around Ireland to create the hit TV show Game of Thrones. On this tour you’ll be privy to a host of insider secrets about the show; from visiting Downhill Strand which serves as Dragonstone, to crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge where Balon Greyjoy met his bitter end, you’ll be fit to serve the Seven Kingdoms in no time. Perfect for true-blue fans of the series, this trip is sure to be the vacation of a lifetime for any fan brave enough to undertake it. The Iron Throne needs a ruler – could it be you?[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 1: Dublin Arrival” open=”true” el_id=”1481191279620-db6fb376-61a6″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502120005782{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Start in County Meath and visit the impressive Trim Castle, founded in 1173 by the Norman, Hugh de Lacy, and where a scene from Braveheart was filmed. The castle is one of the largest and best preserved in Ireland. Check into your hotel and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your fellow travelers. Your evening includes a visit from Trim Living History to view and see a demonstration of Medieval weapons and armor.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 2: Binevenagh Mountain, Downhill Strand & Mussenden Temple” el_id=”1481193638287-793c94bc-dbf9″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502120202805{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Leave Trim and start exploring Westeros from the television series as you pass the beautifully remote Binevenagh Mountain and visit the early Christian settlement of Monasterboice. Drive to Downhill Strand, known in the series as Dragonstone. Continue exploring the dramatic coastline and visit Mussenden Temple, built in 1785, this building is now one of the most photographed in Ireland.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 3: Dunluce Castle & Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge” el_id=”1481193876860-1c24078c-4297″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502120284064{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Drive to visit the picturesque ruins of Dunluce Castle, which is perched atop basalt rock jutting out over the sea. The castle was filmed in the popular television series as the House of Greyjoy on the Iron Islands. Continue your journey to the unique and legendary Giant’s Causeway, made of hexagonal columns formed 60 million years ago. End your day exploring the Seven Kingdoms with a visit to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 4: Dark Hedges, Cairncastle & Shillanavogy Valley” el_id=”1481194024799-b992287f-4e4c” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502120427833{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Leave your hotel this morning and continue your journey as you drive north along the Nine Glens of Antrim, for lovely views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Pass the Dark Hedges in County Antrim, where Arya Stark made her escape down Kingsroad in season two. Explore the Cushendun Caves where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow creature. Continue your travels to stop and view Cairncastle, an open area of many hills and beauty and used to film scenes from season one, four and five. Visit Shillanavogy Valley which sits under the Slemish Mountain and enjoy a close up look at the area filmed as the Dothraki grasslands.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 5: Belfast Sightseeing & Shane’s Castle” el_id=”1481194699157-8eb4036d-582d” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502120851908{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Embark on a sightseeing tour around Belfast, including the University area, and visit Crumlin Road Gaol to learn about the jail’s 150 year history. Travel along the shores of Lough Neagh to Shane’s Castle, built in the 1300’s on the edge of the lake. The lough and castle were used in seasons one and five. The caverns underneath are used for filming the crypts in Winterfell. Return to Belfast for dinner with your group in the hotel restaurant tonight.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 6: Tollymore Forest Park & Castle Ward” el_id=”1481194793272-53eb85ab-a780″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502121039518{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Drive along the scenic Strangford Lough – an area with close ties to St. Patrick. It was transformed into the Narrow Sea for the television series. Visit the haunting ruins of Inch Abbey, and explore Tollymore Forest Park in County Down. Spend some time at Castle Ward, a 14th century castle complex transformed into Winterfell, home of the Starks, for filming of the series. Enjoy admission to the movie set, dress up in authentic outfits, and pose for countless photo opportunities. Drive to your hotel in Newcastle for an overnight stay.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 7: Depart Dublin for Home” el_id=”1481194894519-7c45408e-01e1″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502121056435{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Your tour ends after breakfast.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text][post-content id=8404][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_tta_tabs style=”flat” color=”green” active_section=”1″ el_class=”row-tabs-width”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-map-marker” title=”Highlights” tab_id=”1481195515628-abd4ecf8-3692″ add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text] Sightseeing by Luxury Coach Professional Driver/Guide 6 Nights in Hotels Listed Full Breakfast Daily (B) Except on Day 1 6 Dinners (D) Welcome Get-Together Drink Step into the show and experience the Bran Package with your group. Enjoy admission to the movie set- where filming took place. Become one of the Stark Family as your dress up in authentic Game of Thrones outfits and get special instruction from ‘Jon Snow’ on archery. Tour the House of Greyjoy (Dunluce Castle) Visit the Iron Islands (Ballintoy Harbor) See the Dothraki grasslands (Shillenavogy Valley) Tour Castle Ward (Audley’s Castle) dating to the 14th century, used repeatedly as backdrop for the series. The castle of the Wards was used as Winterfell and Audley’s Wood is where Brienne of Tarth and Jamie Lannister trekked together toward King’s Landing Tour of Dublin with a local guide Audio Headsets And Group Photo Deluxe Carry-on Backpack, Ticket Wallet, Luggage Tags & Strap All Local Taxes, Hotel Service Charges & Porterage For One Suitcase Per Person Free Wi-Fi on Coaches And in Hotel Lobbies [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=”typicons” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-home” title=”Hotels” tab_id=”1481195515783-abf0b28a-96f5″ add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text] Trim Castle Hotel Trim or Dunboyne Castle Hotel Dublin (1 night) Atlantic Hotel Portrush (2 nights) Europa Hotel Belfast (2 nights) Slieve Donard Resort and Spa Newcastle (1 night) [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-map-marker” title=”Map” tab_id=”1481196383970-0a45e2a8-b59b” add_icon=”true”][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxOE9SUFBzSzRiZ2tXS2VJZG8wNkZaeTcwb1RzJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2NDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0ODAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=”][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text] NOTE Go Irish
The Scots Irish Tour (14 Nights)
[vc_row el_class=”content-width-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two countries known for their beauty, history and culture, Scotland and Ireland are definitely a package deal. The sister isles are lush and enchanting, calling out for you to come and explore them on this fantastic two-week expedition. Beginning in Edinburgh you’ll be taking five full days to explore some of the best parts of Scotland. St. Andrews, Loch Ness, Glen Coe and many other must-see attractions are yours for the taking, as well as a constant backdrop of breathtaking scenery. You’ll travel on then to Belfast and make your way down through the Emerald Isle, touring everything from the Derry Walls to Killarney National Park and Blarney Castle, before heading to Dublin City. Quench your thirst for rolling green hills and mystic Celtic history with this tour – you won’t regret it.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner el_class=”cus-accordion”][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=”Day 1: Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia” open=”true” el_id=”1481537336887-ad51af1f-723e” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501851037636{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”] You kick off your Scottish adventure at 2:00PM when you arrive at your hotel, which is located on two golf-courses a couple of miles from the city center. Then you’ll head for a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, the boat that sails Queen Elizabeth II around the world. You can view different areas of the ship including staterooms as well as photographs from previous high-status visits. Then you’ll return to your hotel to have a welcome drink with your tour director and guide. Afterwards, you’re free to grab some dinner and enjoy the rest of the evening.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 2: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour” el_id=”1481537533729-e5217a63-a0f2″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501851089471{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today will be dedicated to touring the city of Edinburgh. Take a drive down Princes Street, through the 200-year old Georgian New Town before walking along some of the Royal Mile. Afterwards visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Stone of Scone and the glorious Scottish Crown Jewels. After the Castle tour, the rest of the day is free to pursue your own adventure. That evening, you’ll attend dinner at a Scottish Evening. You can enjoy a traditional Scottish show of Highland dancing, bagpipes and kilts. (From August 6th to 22nd, departures will attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. Your Scottish Evening will be the day before instead.)[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 3: St Andrews & Highland Scenery” el_id=”1481537694149-5d3f43b2-5c44″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501851368440{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On your third day you’ll drive to St. Andrews, a town famous as the “Home of Golf”. You’ll take a walking tour of the town and learn all about its history, and pass Scotland’s oldest University where Prince William and Princess Catherine first met. Afterwards you’ll pay a visit to St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Then you’ll take a break in the village of Pitlochry before continuing your journey through the beautiful Highlands to arrive at your hotel in Inverness (Sunday departures) or Nairn (Tuesday departures).[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 4: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre” el_id=”1481537795873-72b8a3a6-e6ea” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501851540735{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On your fourth day, travel alongside the famous Loch Ness through the wild scenery of the Highlands, stopping for photos at the Eilean Donan Castle. Then you’ll cross a bridge to the Isle of Skye. Here, you can explore the island and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to learn more about the Lords of the Isles. Then trip back to the mainland on ferry, before travelling home via the “Road to the Isles” which snakes its way through some impressive Highland scenery. You can take a pitstop for some photos of the Glenfinnan Monument before returning to your hotel.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 5: Glen Coe & Rabbie Burns” el_id=”1481537900294-8143c842-727a” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501851816261{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]This morning is your opportunity to say goodbye to Scotland as you journey south through Glen Coe and along the shores of Loch Lomond. In Alloway, you’ll stop momentarily to visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Here you can learn more about the life and works of the famous poet. Then you’ll travel along the coast to take a ferry to Belfast, your next stop. Once you arrive, check in at your hotel and tuck into some dinner.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 6: Titanic Belfast & Ulster Folk Park” el_id=”1481537999374-d180d855-54dd” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501852144459{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Belfast is your oyster today; take a walking guided tour of the city, seeing sights such as City Hall located in Donegall Square and Victorian buildings including the Opera House. Visit Belfast’s most popular visitor destination, the Titanic Belfast exhibit, to learn about the famously ill-fated cruise liner and the people who built it. The afternoon is free for you to explore Belfast. That evening, you’ll attend a fun country-style dinner accompanied by trad music in the Ulster Folk Park.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walls” el_id=”1481538111225-fd1445a8-49d6″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501852214265{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Start your day off with a beautiful drive through the Nine Glens of Antrim, taking in miles of mountains, valleys and coastline. The Giant’s Causeway is your destination; the Causeway is famous for its mass of enormous hexagonal basalt columns that spawned the legend of the giant Finn McCool (Fionn Mac Cumhaill). Pause for a photo opportunity at the ruins of Dunluce Castle on your way to Derry. While in Derry, you’ll take a short guided walking tour of the famous City Walls, before travelling to Letterkenny.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 8: Glenveagh National Park & Kilronan Castle” el_id=”1481538221885-4cb17212-98c9″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501852761529{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]This morning you’ll travel to Glenveagh National Park one of Ireland’s six National Parks. Glenveagh Castle, built in 1870 by Captain Adair, lies within the park. You’ll learn the mansion’s history through a guided tour, exploring the massive gardens that are teeming with exotic plants. Afterwards, stop in Donegal Town to visit the Cistercian ruins of Boyle Abbey, before travelling on to Kilronan Castle that evening.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle
Taste of Scotland & Ireland (10 Nights)
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The luscious, lovely landscapes of Ireland and Scotland are calling out for you with this tour. Kick off your journey in Glasgow city, working down through Loch Ness, St. Andrews and eventually Edinburgh. Throughout your stay in Scotland you’ll be immersed in the culture and history of the country, learning more about its magnificent castles, lakes and residents.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 1: Glasgow Highlights” open=”true” el_id=”1481294811068-8247cac6-5a29″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502115807124{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]You’ll begin your Scottish adventure at 2:30PM on the day of your arrival, when you meet your tour director at your hotel in Glasgow. Afterwards, you’ll undertake a walking tour of Glasgow city, a place which thrived in the Victorian era due to international trade and the shipbuilding industry. You can drive around George Square and take in the opulent City Chambers, before visiting Provand’s Lordship which was built in 1471 and is Glasgow’s oldest house. It was initially part of a hospital and has been restored and re-furnished since. Before dinner in the evening time, you can join your other travellers, your tour director and your guide for a quick welcome drink.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise” el_id=”1481294914988-110e88bc-f3e1″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114404655{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today, you’ll drive alongside Loch Lomond, a famous lake known for its stunning beauty before driving through Glen Coe. Glen Coe is considered one of the most breathtakingly stunning places in Scotland. You’ll travel through Fort William before stopping at a woolen mill for refreshments and shopping. Then on to Fort Augustus where you’ll depart on a boat-trip over Loch Ness. Make sure to pack some binoculars, you might be lucky to catch a glimpse of Scotland’s most famous resident… Afterwards, you’ll continue your travels north to Nairn, before settling in to your hotel for the night.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews” el_id=”1481295025824-bfd4a751-085c” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114449313{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On day 3, you’ll take a trip to Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry; here you can observe the distillation process of whiskey and partake in a tipple or two before continuing south to St. Andrews. St. Andrews is known internationally as the “Home of Golf”, and is also home to the University where Prince William and Princess Catherine first met one another. After exploring St. Andrews, you’ll travel towards Edinburgh and your next hotel – a fabulous manor house set on 1000 acres of grounds, with 2 golf courses and spa facilities available for use. You can attend a Scottish Evening, where you’ll dine on some traditional Scottish food while watching a lively show of Highland dancing, bagpipes and kilts.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour” el_id=”1481295381462-32271178-d0f6″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114517941{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Your fourth day starts out with a sightseeing tour of central Edinburgh. Take a drive down the busy Princes Street, through the glorious streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. You’ll walk along some of the Royal Mile before visiting Edinburgh Castle. The Castle is the city’s biggest attraction, and is home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city in your own way. (For August 1st to 22nd departures, seats are reserved for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.)a[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 6: Dublin Sightseeing & Canal Dinner Cruise” el_id=”1481295697445-2a7f31ca-0d87″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114616732{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today you’ll tour Dublin City, taking in the hustle and bustle of Ireland’s largest city. You’ll view beautiful Georgian squares, pass the GPO(General Post Office) where the 1916 Easter Rising took place, and view the fashion-forward retail areas of Grafton Street and Nassau Street. Afterwards, a trip to Trinity College is in order to view the Book of Kells, an 8th century manuscript scribed by monks. In the evening a canal dinner cruise is on the menu, with traditional Irish music aboard a former Guinness barge sailing through central Dublin.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 7: Farmhouse Tea & Blarney Castle” el_id=”1481295990760-6dcd4362-95d3″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114651331{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On day 7 you’ll drive through Ireland’s Midlands region, stopping for pictures at the famed Rock of Cashel. You’ll pay a visit to a traditional farmhouse for tea and scones while watching clever sheepdogs herd sheep skilfully. Continuing south, you’ll stop at Blarney Castle to plant a smooch on the famous “Stone of Eloquence”, before visiting the Blarney Woollen Mills to shop around for quality Irish goods. Then onto Killarney, Co. Kerry which is set in a vista of lakes and mountains. Here, you can check into your next hotel and take a breather before dinner. That evening is free for you to explore Killarney’s traditional “singing pubs”.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 8: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience” el_id=”1481296142215-0b52c45b-a731″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114951438{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Day 8 is dedicated to Kerry – one of Ireland’s most beautiful and interesting areas. Take a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park, viewing Ross Castle which is set on the picturesque Lough Leane. Afterwards you’ll embark on the Ring of Kerry drive – a winding, hilly route with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and coastline. Then you’ll drive through the villages of Killorglin and Caherciveen to cross the bridge for Vale ntia Island. You’ll visit the Skellig Experience, an exhibition dedicated to the lives of early Christian hermits dwelling on Skellig Michael. Skellig Michael is an offshore island covered in the preserved remains of hermit society. It also featured in the Star Wars VII movie. Partake in a casual lunch before stopping in Sneem, a quaint little village. On the way back to Killarney, pause at Moll’s Gap to take in the stunning panorama of mountains before returning back to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore Killarney once more.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & Castle Banquet” el_id=”1481296256919-0a103b45-ee71″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1502114989136{padding-top:
Scottish & Irish Gold (14 Nights)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Truly a journey of discovery and knowledge, the Scottish and Irish Gold Tour is jam-packed with every must-see stop and spot on the grid. Take fourteen days to investigate the history, culture and landscape of these magnificent countries – though they may be small, they’re certainly mighty. From Glasgow to Dublin, we’ve drawn up an itinerary that fits in every famous landmark as well as some of Ireland and Scotland’s hidden gems, with time to explore and investigate each one. You’ll be stopping in Glasgow, the Isle of Skye, Edinburgh, Belfast, the Ring of Kerry, Dublin and a huge list of other places throughout the two weeks, taking in different ways of life and indulging in an ever-present backdrop of stunning scenery. Surrounded by vistas on every side, this tour is as beautiful as it is busy. This trip is the vacation of a lifetime – if you’ve always wanted to visit Ireland and Scotland, the Scottish and Irish Gold Tour is the right way to do it. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner el_class=”cus-accordion”][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=”Day 1: Glasgow City Tour” open=”true” el_id=”1481284785068-0a56e380-6d8a” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543399227762{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Your Scottish adventure begins at 2:30PM, when you arrive at your hotel in Glasgow and meet your tour director. You’ll set out on an introductory tour of Glasgow, viewing its most famous attractions such as parks, squares and museums. At Kelvingrove Museum, you’ll view awe-inspiring art collections. That evening you can enjoy a welcome drink with your tour director and fellow travellers.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle” el_id=”1481284929309-d0f74874-32c1″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543399264874{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today you’ll take a short cruise of Loch Lomond, admiring the gorgeous views of the Highlands before travelling to Inveraray. Here, you’ll explore the town before taking a tour of Inveraray Castle, home to the Campbells and also used as a filming location for internationally-acclaimed TV drama “Downton Abbey”. Then you’ll journey through Glen Coe, one of Scotland’s most beautiful areas, before travelling down the coast to your next hotel in Ballachulish.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=” Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre” el_id=”1481285548040-babac2a1-a363″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543400694357{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Journey down the idyllic “Road to the Isles”, pausing for some photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Then travel on a ferry to the Isle of Skye, visiting the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. You can drive through the island and return to the mainland via bridge, pausing for pictures at Eilean Donan Castle before continuing on your journey. Travel along the gorgeous shoes of the famous Loch Ness, where the mysterious Loch Ness monster is said to reside. Keep your binoculars at the ready! Finish up your day at your hotel in Nairn, a manor house sitting on fabulous grounds near the North Sea.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 4: Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdogs” el_id=”1481285703203-62e275e9-e936″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543400771475{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, just a stone’s throw distance from Nairn, is your first destination today. Here, you can learn about the battle that took place on 16th April 1746, when Prince Charles Edward Stuart and his army were defeated by the British Government forces. Take a walk around the moorland to discover monuments commemorating the troops involved in the battle. Then, you’ll continue through the Highlands, taking in the wonderful scenery, before arriving at Leault Farm where sheepdogs herd sheep.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting” el_id=”1481285820812-0fef0ebd-0fcb” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543401159288{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Start off your fifth day with a tour of Blair Castle, home to the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The castle dates back to 1259 and has undergone many renovations through the ages, transforming from a strong medieval fortress to a Victorian castle. Here you’ll learn the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria and the Atholl Highlanders. After, you’ll visit Blair Athol Distillery and observe how whiskey is made, maybe indulging in a wee tipple before you depart. The afternoon is free to explore the hotel gardens and facilities, or to have a root around the town of Pitlochry.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 6: Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening in Edinburgh” el_id=”1481285978520-1d723b8b-ef55″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543401203131{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today take a trip to Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and the legendary backdrop of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Travel across the Tay Bridge to visit St. Andrews, the world-famous “Home of Golf” where you can view the Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse while on a scenic drive. If golfing isn’t for you, you can explore the town instead, learning about the ruined cathedral and castle. Then you’ll drive south to the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, and enjoy a traditional Scottish Evening with a dinner of haggis and a bagpipe show.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour” el_id=”1481286065694-156d1172-cf51″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543401698807{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Start your last day in Scotland off with a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh; wander through the wide streets and elegant mansions of New Town, a 200-year-old Georgian town. Walk part of the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city, before visiting Edinburgh Castle. The castle is Edinburgh’s most famous attraction and offers some simply stunning views of the city. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy. (On July 30 to August 20 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.)[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 8: Titanic Belfast & Vibrant Dublin” el_id=”1481286164041-26f7243e-9569″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543401787696{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today you’ll say farewell to Edinburgh, driving south along the coast to Ayrshire. You’ll take a ferry to Belfast from Cairnryan, eating a light lunch while sailing. After arriving in Belfast, you’ll travel to the Titanic Belfast exhibition to learn more about the ill-fated cruise liner and the people who built it. Then it’s on to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. You’ll check in
Scottish & Irish Dream (12 Nights)
[vc_row el_class=”package”][vc_column el_class=”content-width-1″][vc_column_text]For all of those Celtic souls stuck living across the Atlantic, the rolling green pastures of Ireland and the Highlands can seem like a faraway dream. With this tour, we’ve made them a reality. The Scottish and Irish Dream Tour is dedicated to displaying the tranquil, enchanting lands of both countries. Prepare to fall in love with Celtic history and culture if you haven’t already. Beginning in Glasgow you’ll spend seven days getting to know the Scottish Isles inside and out, wandering through the romantic countryside and through the formidable Highlands before finishing in Edinburgh. You’ll enter Ireland next, where another world of lush green fields and rich, interesting history awaits you. Take five days to make your way around the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher before returning home – we can’t guarantee you’ll ever want to leave though![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner el_class=”cus-accordion”][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=”Day 1: Glasgow City Tour” open=”true” el_id=”1481212574158-0f1cc01e-2a51″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394689095{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Your Scottish adventure kicks off at 2:30PM; you’ll meet your tour director at your Glasgow hotel, before setting out on an introductory tour of the city. Take in all of Glasgow’s main attractions, including parks and squares before viewing beautiful art collections at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. That evening enjoy a welcome drink with your tour director and fellow travellers before dining in your hotel.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle” el_id=”1481212904463-44c26644-5b36″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394765396{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today you’ll take a short cruise around Loch Lomond to enjoy some world-famous views of the Highland peaks, before driving to Inveraray. Here, you can explore the town before a tour of Inveraray Castle, where the Campbells once lived – it’s also a filming location for the critically-acclaimed TV series “Downton Abbey”. Then travel through Glen Coe, one of Scotland’s most beautiful areas, before arriving at your hotel in Ballachulish.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre” el_id=”1481213015123-20aa3f61-bbbf” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394785294{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Journey down the idyllic “Road to the Isles”, pausing for some photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Then travel on a ferry to the Isle of Skye, visiting the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. You can drive through the island and return to the mainland via bridge, pausing for pictures at Eilean Donan Castle before continuing on your journey. Travel along the gorgeous shoes of the famous Loch Ness, where the mysterious Loch Ness monster is said to reside. Keep your binoculars at the ready! Finish up your day at your hotel in Nairn, a manor house sitting on fabulous grounds near the North Sea.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 4: Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdogs” el_id=”1481213276012-606c0906-4c49″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394805685{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, just a stone’s throw distance from Nairn, is your first destination today. Here, you can learn about the battle that took place on 16th April 1746, when Prince Charles Edward Stuart and his army were defeated by the British Government forces. Take a walk around the moorland to discover monuments commemorating the troops involved in the battle. Then, you’ll continue through the Highlands, taking in the wonderful scenery, before arriving at Leault Farm where sheepdogs herd sheep.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting” el_id=”1481213661866-f5cbfb27-15ab” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394826390{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Start off your fifth day with a tour of Blair Castle, home to the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The castle dates back to 1259 and has undergone many renovations through the ages, transforming from a strong medieval fortress to a Victorian castle. Here you’ll learn the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria and the Atholl Highlanders. After, you’ll visit Blair Athol Distillery and observe how whiskey is made, maybe indulging in a wee tipple before you depart. The afternoon is free to explore the hotel gardens and facilities, or to have a root around the town of Pitlochry.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews Golf” el_id=”1481213775814-5e3f4cb9-a4b0″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394845814{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today take a trip to Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and the legendary backdrop of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Travel across the Tay Bridge to visit St. Andrews, the world-famous “Home of Golf” where you can view the Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse while on a scenic drive. If golfing isn’t for you, you can explore the town instead, learning about the ruined cathedral and castle. Then you’ll drive south to the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, and enjoy a traditional Scottish Evening with a dinner of haggis and a bagpipe show.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour” el_id=”1481213881740-d976a9ff-a6a3″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394865196{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Start your last day in Scotland off with a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh; wander through the wide streets and elegant mansions of New Town, a 200-year-old Georgian town. Walk part of the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city, before visiting Edinburgh Castle. The castle is Edinburgh’s most famous attraction and offers some simply stunning views of the city. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy. (On July 30 to August 20 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.)[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 8: Titanic Belfast & Vibrant Dublin” el_id=”1481214174160-51525f3d-a328″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394901110{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Today you’ll say farewell to Edinburgh, driving south along the coast to Ayrshire. You’ll take a ferry to Belfast from Cairnryan, eating a light lunch while sailing. After arriving in Belfast, you’ll travel to the Titanic Belfast exhibition to learn more about the ill-fated cruise liner and the people who built it. Then it’s on to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. You’ll check in at your hotel, located in the city centre, before dining independently.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Day 9: Dublin Touring & Merry Ploughboy Pub” el_id=”1481214409815-569a15be-84a4″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1543394964249{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px
Irish and Scottish Sample (8 Nights)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Perfect for those who’ve been longing for greener pastures, this eight-night adventure is dedicated to giving you a taste of all that Ireland and Scotland have to offer. If you can’t decide on either one, why not visit both? Beginning in Dublin’s fair city, you’ll be ending your trip in Edinburgh. Along the way we’ve devised a route that gives you the most authentic Gaelic experience possible, leaving room for you to explore and investigate castles, countryside and various attractions. You’ll also be visiting the three biggest cities in the area – Dublin, Belfast and Edinburgh, cities that are the perfect blend of past and present. All three have rich historical roots and today they remain thriving, vibrant and metropolitan. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about Ireland and Scotland then this tour is right up your alley. Pack your bags and prepare to leave your heart somewhere in the Irish Sea! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”cus-accordion”][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dalkey Village” open=”true” el_id=”1481191279620-db6fb376-61a6″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501848951584{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Your Irish adventure begins at 2:00PM. You’ll meet your tour director at your hotel in Dublin located about 8 miles south of the City Center before taking the drive to Dalkey Village, which is now an upscale suburb. While there you’ll undertake a gentle, guided walk through the village to explore some of the countless interesting shops, bars and restaurants. You can visit Dalkey Castle, an impressive piece of Irish history with a lot of stories to tell. Marvel at local literary connections in the newly re-furbished Writers’ Gallery in the castle. In the evening meet your tour director over a welcome drink to discuss your trip and enjoy dinner in your hotel.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 2: Dublin Tour & Taylor’s Three Rock Pub” el_id=”1481193638287-793c94bc-dbf9″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501849352561{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]Spend your morning undertaking an introductory tour of Dublin, taking in rows of stately Georgian houses lining elegant squares. Observe Trinity College, home of the book of Kells, as well as Leinster House where the Government convenes. You’ll also tour St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which dates from 1220-1259, and learn about prominent people in Ireland’s history including Dean Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels. The afternoon is free so that you may use your vouchers for an independent open-top bus tour around the city and a visit to one attraction. Afterwards, you’ll drive to Taylor’s Three Rock Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties. After all is said and done, you can sit back with an Irish coffee to watch a lively trad show with music, songs and step-dancing[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 3: Antrim Coast & Giant’s Causeway” el_id=”1481193876860-1c24078c-4297″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1528972312771{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On day three, you say goodbye to Dublin before travelling north to Derry for a guided walking tour of Northern Ireland’s most historically rich city. Learn about 20th century Irish history as you take in the Bogside, and take a stroll along the medieval city walls completely encasing Derry City Center. Continue on then to the Giant’s Causeway! The Giant’s Causeway is a formation of multiple hexagonal basalt columns, created by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The enormous rocks have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool, so enjoy a walk to see the stunning, unique rock formations and sea views. Check in to your hotel in Ballycastle and relax before dining in the hotel.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 4: Heritage Farm & Titanic Belfast” el_id=”1481194024799-b992287f-4e4c” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501849565848{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]The first stop on your fourth day in Ireland is the Causeway Coast Discovery Center. Here, you’ll receive a taste of Irish hospitality by way of tea and home-made scones, before watching a turf-cutting demonstration. Then, take a drive along the Nine Glens of Antrim – a scenic region with fantastic views of mountains, valleys and coastline. The Nine Glens is also used to film scenes for Game of Thrones. Afterwards, continue on to Belfast. Here, a panoramic tour will show you Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about the background, building and short life of this ill-fated famous liner. At the end of the day, you can spend some free time having a look around on your own before dining in your hotel.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 5: Ferry to Scotland & Pitlochry” el_id=”1481194699157-8eb4036d-582d” el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501849824841{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On day 5, say farewell to the Emerald Isle and take a short ferry trip to Scotland, before driving along the west coast and entering Glasgow. After a quick break, you can take a guided tour of Pollok House, a grand old country house which gives great insight into life in the 1930s. The many lavish rooms are stacked with priceless antique furniture and a vast collection of Spanish artwork, as well as preserved servant’s quarters. You’ll then continue your journey northward into the fabulous scenery of the Scottish Highlands before arriving at your hotel in Pitlochry. The hotel originally opened in 1884 and still boasts many of its original features, including opulent guest rooms and massive grounds to explore.[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_toggle title=”Day 6: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews” el_id=”1481194793272-53eb85ab-a780″ el_class=”tour-content-p” css=”.vc_custom_1501849897946{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #6dab3c !important;}”]On this day, you’ll take a guided tour of Blair Athol Distillery which is conveniently located very close to your hotel. Here you can observe how whiskey is distilled and sample some of Scotland’s finest before you continue southwards. Next stop is St. Andrews, a town located on the east coast. St. Andrews is known internationally as the “home of golfing”, and the town’s University is where Princess Catherine and Prince William studied and subsequently began dating. Here, you can take a short walking tour and explore the town at your own pace. Afterwards, you’ll arrive at your hotel in
voucher
More Reason To Choose Us
MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE US No Hidden Surcharges 24/7 Support Financial Protection Dedicated Travel Butler Price Guarantee Over 12 Years Experience SPEAK TO OUR CUSTOMER DIRECTLY If you’re interested and want to find out more about our vacations, speak to one of our previous customers who have experienced one first-hand. Just Click the button below and request our customer list and we will send you a contact list of past customers who have volunteered to help answer any question you might have. Talk To Us Now
Why Choose GoIrish Tours?
Why Choose GoIrishTours? Price Guarantee We’ll refund the difference once you find your cheaper vacation option. No Hidden Charges With GoIrishTours, what you see is what you get. Customized Tours Our tours are tailor-made to suit our costumers. 12 Years Experience We’ve been up and running for over a decade.
Irish Legends Tour (10 Days Tour Package)
Your honeymoon is unlike any trip you have ever taken so why not celebrate it in charming romantic Ireland. With its picturesque seaside villages, cosy traditional Irish pubs and
