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Get a taste of two spectacular countries 

This short-and-sweet combination Ireland and Scotland tour visits all the top highlights, mixing in historic cities with iconic sights.

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Tour start Dublin

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Tour end Edinburgh

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Highlights

Blair Athol Distillery

Sip a wee dram of Scotch whisky after discovering how it is crafted.

Nine Glens of Antrim

Savor the varied landscapes of this collection of forests, that served as a backdrop for Game of Thrones.

St Andrews

See the birthplace of golf,

Edinburgh Castle

Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle, where the Crown Jewels of Scotland are housed.

Dalkey Castle

Let costumed guides catch you up on 500 years of history in this grand castle.

Giant's Causeway

Created by volcanic activity 60 million years ago – or, according to Gaelic legend, by a giant – mammoth hexagonal stone columns rise from earth in a striking formation.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Our August 1st to August 15th departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.

Crosskeys Inn – CIE Tours Exclusive
Crosskeys Inn – CIE Tours Exclusive

Enjoy dinner with your group as you listen to traditional music at the oldest thatched pub in Ireland – the Crosskeys Inn. It's a special CIE Tours Exclusive venue.

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slide Day 1Dublin Arrival | Dalkey Castle | Dalkey Village
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Dublin hotel. Visit Dalkey Castle, built in 1390, where 500 years of history are brought to life with costumed actors in a fun and interactive tour. Your leisurely stroll in this heritage town will follow in the footsteps of international best-selling writer Maeve Binchy to the Memorial Garden in her honor and past the favorite pub of U2's Bono, a local resident. Enjoy a welcome drink at your hotel with your group before some free time for dining independently.
Take a panoramic tour of Dublin, seeing the stateliness of its Georgian buildings and the lively buzz of its shop-lined streets. Visit Dublin's spiritual heart: the 1,000-year-old Christ Church Cathedral. See its magnificent interior, filled with treasures reflecting Ireland's history. Enjoy an afternoon of independent exploring in Dublin before heading out for an Irish night at Taylors Three Rock, where you'll be entertained by a lively show over dinner. (B, D)
Visit Listoke Distillery for a tour of this gin producer and a drink. Visit the stately Hillsborough Castle, the home of the King when he visits Northern Ireland. Embark on a panoramic tour of Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built. (B, D)
Travel along part of the Nine Glens of Antrim, a scenic region with lovely views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. Discover the Giant's Causeway, a natural wonder formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava that has given rise to many legends. Enjoy lunch with your group in Ireland's oldest thatched roof pub, the Crosskeys Inn - a CIE Tours Exclusive. (B, L)
Discover 150 years of history at Crumlin Road Gaol, a Victorian-era prison, and hear stories of some of the 25,000 people who served time there. Next, board the ferry to Scotland, and then continue your journey northwards into the magnificent scenery of the Scottish Highlands to your historic hotel in Pitlochry. The hotel still retains many original features, with unique guest rooms and spacious grounds. (B, D)
Tour Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky is distilled and sample a wee dram. Continue to St Andrews on the east coast. This town is renowned as the “Home of Golf” and for its university, Scotland's oldest. Take a short walking tour and spend some time exploring on your own. July 31 - August 14 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh. See the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town, and walk along the Royal Mile, with its closely clustered medieval houses. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle, where the Crown Jewels of Scotland are housed. Spend some free time exploring independently, before enjoying a traditional Scottish dinner with lively entertainment. July 31 - August 14 departures enjoy a free evening. (B, D)
You are free to explore Edinburgh independently on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. (B)
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner. >

Where you’ll stay

Herbert Park Hotel

Herbert Park Hotel Dublin, Ireland

Overlooking the 48-acre Herbert Park, this hotel is 350 feet from the RDS and a 5-minute walk...
Maldron Hotel Belfast City

Maldron Hotel Belfast City Belfast, Northern Ireland

Boasting a bar and on-site dining, Maldron Hotel Belfast City is located in Belfast, 800 metres...
Atholl Palace Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel Pitlochry, Scotland

Originally opened in Victorian times, the Atholl Palace Hotel retains many features of a...
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

This contemporary hotel is a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, which can be viewed from some of...
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Inclusive package with no hidden extras

What's included?

  • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
  • Scottish & Irish entertainment
  • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
  • Welcome drinks with your group
  • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
  • All entrance fees to attractions
  • Comprehensive travel itinerary

 

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

  • A travel backpack
  • Travel adapter
  • Rain poncho
  • Luggage strap and tags
  • Documents wallet

From our travelers

Glens of Antrim

This was the adventure of a lifetime. The scenery was beautiful. The weather was perfect.

Chris and Judy, TN
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4
CIE Tours Customer
4 years 1 month ago
Always a great experience

Would love to give 5 stars, but there was too much time on the bus. There were a few times where we would drive to a destination for an hour or 1.5 hours then back to the hotel. Then the next day we drove another 1.5 hours to a destination and back to the hotel. Could have streamlined the travel to spend less time on the bus. Also the taste of Belfast did not provide enough food for a dinner. It was barely an appetizer.

5
Wayne Pulliam
4 years 2 months ago
Tour guide and bus driver were awesome.

We were well taken care of from the moment we arrived in the airport till the tour ended. The only downside was a couple of the hotels had no AC.

5
Ms. Susan Edwards
4 years 2 months ago

The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because there were two times the timing wasn’t the best. In the day tour of Dublin, too much time was spent driving to see points of interest which made the choice of optional tours difficult with so little time to get to the chosen place for a complete tour. The only other was the long ferry then bus ride from Belfast to the first stop in Scotland.

5
CIE Tours Customer
4 years 2 months ago
Great overview

See above. Scotland exceeded expectations.

4
CIE Tours Customer
4 years 2 months ago

Everything we purchased was good. Alittle pricey but not bad.

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