11-Day Highlights of Ireland and Scotland 2026

Tour Code 183-21079 Language English
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US$4995
¥33713
€4326
C$7001
Rs.475245

Highlights

Chase the craic across Scotland and Ireland, where every day brings a story worth telling. Hop across the mythical stones of Giant's Causeway, then lose yourself among Scotland's shimmering lochs, rugged Highlands and storybook castles.
  • Explore Dublin, Derry/Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh
  • Discover Galway, Cong and Glasgow 
  • Visit Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, Donegal, Giant's Causeway, Titanic Experience and a whiskey distillery in Belfast, Loch Lomond, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, Edinburgh Castle and EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum
  • View Glencoe and the 18th hole at St. Andrews, St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin, City Walls and Murals of Derry/Londonderry, Belfast City Hall, Forth Rail Bridge and Arthur's Seat
  • See Ailsa Craig
  • Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
  • Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
  • Connemara: Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory and witness master craftsmen bring these intricate crystal designs to life.  
  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
  • Cong: Enjoy time as you wish to explore this delightful, quintessential Irish village, used as the location for 1952 film, 'The Quiet Man.' See the statue of the lead characters played by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and the ruins of the Medieval Cong Abbey.
  • Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark. 
  • Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.
  • Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction in Belfast.
  • Belfast: Warm your heart with a little Irish whiskey at the Titanic Distillery. 
  • Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. You’ll explore iconic sights like the Big Fish at Donegall Quay, the Titanic Quarter, and the famous Samson and Goliath cranes. Along the way, you’ll also visit Belfast City Hall and see murals in various locations that reflect the political sentiments of the local residents.
  • Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. 
  • Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions.   
  • Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
  • Fort William: Near the foothills of Ben Nevis, stop in Fort William for a stroll along the charming High Street.
  • St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
  • Edinburgh: Visit Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg and other artifacts.
  • Cong: Uncover centuries of Irish heritage as you explore Catherine and Jim Power’s Glen Keen Farm. Marvel at collies herding sheep, and enjoy a traditional tea of scones, freshly whipped cream and jam.

Dates & Prices

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Itinerary

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Price Includes

  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Additional Notes

  • UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details & to apply for the ETA visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
  • DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB) depart at 08:30,11:00 and 13:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time.
  • DAY 11: Complimentary transfer arrives at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) on the last day of the tour at 08:00.
  • TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Dublin and Edinburgh. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.
  • ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Trafalgar includes tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on departures that only coincide with performance dates which run from August 7 to August 29, 2026.

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