Ireland & Scotland

March 10 - 19, 2027

Itinerary       Pricing

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March 10: Edinburgh | Apex Waterloo Place (or similar)

Upon arrival at Edinburgh airport, you will be met by your tour manager and airport transfer. Depending on flight arrival times, we will enjoy an orientation walk through the Old Town, the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and a first look at Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade. After our walk, we’ll make our way to our hotel for the next two nights at the Apex Waterloo Place (or similar). Dinner and the rest of the evening will be on your own.

March 11: Edinburgh

Enjoy breakfast included at our hotel this morning. Today we will enjoy a half-day guided tour of Edinburgh. We’ll stop to visit Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Tonight we will enjoy a 90-minute tour at the Scottish Whisky Experience, with a tasting of 4 regional single malts. Also included is an extended private viewing of the World’s Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky, a chocolate pairing, a souvenir crystal tasting glass, and a 3-course tasting menu in the Amber restaurant with a dram of whisky and coffee or tea. After that, we will return to our hotel, and the rest of the evening will be on your own.

March 12: Edinburgh – Fort William | The Moorings (or similar)

After breakfast at our hotel this morning, we will board our bus and travel north towards Fort William. We will stop to visit Stirling Castle, passing through Pitlochry with a stop for free time on your own. Later, we will check into our hotel for the night, The Moorings (or similar). Dinner and the rest of the evening will be on your own.

March 13: Edinburgh – Dublin - Waterford | Dooley’s Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before we take a transfer to Edinburgh Airport and fly into Dublin. Upon arrival, meet our driver/guide in the arrivals hall and make our way to the waiting coach. We get right into touring, and make our way south, past the capital city to Wicklow, and stop in the breath-taking Glendalough for a visit of this monastic site. We continue on to the Viking city of Waterford and check into our hotel. Rest or walk around the city. Dinner is at our hotel this evening. Overnight in Waterford.

March 14: Waterford – Blarney – Killarney | Castlerosse Hotel Killarney

Our fantastic day today starts with our first real Irish breakfast, followed by a morning tour of the House of Waterford. We continue on to Blarney, where we have included a visit to the castle and gardens, where you can kiss the stone for your gift of eloquence. Continue on to Killarney, where we enjoy dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Killarney.

March 15: Dingle Peninsula | Castlerosse Hotel Killarney

Enjoy a full Irish breakfast at our hotel this morning. After, a delightful day takes us along the Kerry coast to the Dingle Peninsula, which offers magnificent coastal scenery. Beyond Slea Head, we see the Blasket Islands, the last outpost of Europe. A full day tour returning to Killarney, where you enjoy dinner on your own this evening. Overnight in Killarney.

March 16: Killarney – Newbridge – Dublin | Iveagh Garden Hotel

After breakfast included at the hotel this morning, we depart Killarney today and make our way back to Dublin. On the way, we will have a photo stop at Cashel, then onto Newbridge with a stop at the famed silverware showroom, before making our way to Dublin. On arrival in Dublin, we will tour the EPIC Museum before making our way to our hotel for check-in. Tonight, you are free to enjoy the capital city on your own. Overnight in Dublin.

March 17: Dublin  |Iveagh Garden Hotel

After breakfast, independently make your way to the nearby parade route where you can view the fabulous St. Patrick’s parade festivities. You are free today to enjoy Dublin. Visit museums, galleries, and some of Dublin’s most famous pubs! Overnight in Dublin.

March 18: Dublin – Balbriggan | Bracken Court

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and have a visit the Guinness Storehouse before making our way out of Dublin city. We depart Dublin and take the coastal route, stopping in Skerries to take in the beautiful views before making our way to Ballbriggan and our last night’s hotel. We enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening before settling in for the night. Overnight in Ballbriggan, Co. Dublin.

March 19: Dublin - Flight Home

An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight. You arrive home the same day.