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Lush Green Landscapes, Lakes & Peaks

Ireland & Scotland • 15 days / 13 nights

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$8,639

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Flights, hotels & activities included
Combine spectacular natural landscapes with vibrant, historical cities in Ireland and Scotland! This tour will expose you to massive lands of greenery, gothic-style architecture and an impressive cruise around Loch Ness.
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Highlights

Overview

Trip map

Become enchanted in the fairy-tale-like scenery of both Ireland and Scotland as you navigate cities, castles and the mountainous regions of the Highlands. From urban delights Dublin, Galway, Edinburgh and Glasgow to the stunning landscapes of Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, the Isle of Skye and the legendary Loch Ness, enjoy the eclectic beauty of this region.

Itinerary

Day 1

1

Canada - Night on board

Canada - Night on board

Arrive at your Canadian departure airport ready to board a flight to Dublin, the Irish capital. Night on board.*

 

* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2

2

Dublin

Dublin

Arrive at Dublin airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Once settled, spend the rest of the day exploring the Irish capital at your leisure. Why not take a stroll along the banks of the River Liffey to admire the city's diverse architecture or head straight to the vibrant Temple Bar area to enjoy the cosy atmosphere of Dublin's best pubs and eateries.

 

A number of venues in the area hold regular live music performances so be sure to catch one of these for an unforgettable start to your journey through Ireland. Overnight stay in Dublin. 

Day 3

3

Dublin

Dublin

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a walking tour of Dublin. Explore the most emblematic sights and get to know the history of this wonderful capital. Pass by famous Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland and whose library is home to the legendary Book of Kells.

 

Continue to the Temple Bar area, the cultural center of Dublin and home to colorful pubs which host live Irish music and dance performances. Learn the legend of the Ha’Penny Bridge over the River Liffey and stroll past Dublin Castle, the seat of British Rule in Ireland for over 700 years.

 

Continue past Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland's largest church and named after the beloved patron Saint of Ireland. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy your last moments in Dublin at your leisure. Why not take a self-guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint at the end*. For dinner and a show, you can join our optional Irish evening**. Overnight stay in Dublin.

*You will have the option to buy an optional ticket package for several attractions in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability. Guinness Storehouse visit is part of the optional ticket package you can buy in the next step of the booking process.

**Optional Irish evening with dance show and dinner: Enjoy a 3-course dinner and an evening filled with traditional Irish song and dance. 

Activities

Walking Tour of Dublin

Walking Tour of Dublin

included
2h
Irish Evening: Dinner & Dance Show

Irish Evening: Dinner & Dance Show

Optional
3h
Entrance Package: Guinness Storehouse, King John’s Castle & Kilkenny Castle

Entrance Package: Guinness Storehouse, King John’s Castle & Kilkenny Castle

Optional

Day 4

4

Dublin - Athlone - Galway

Dublin - Athlone - Galway

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the capital behind today as you travel to the town of Athlone, which sits on the River Shannon in the center of the county. Take a panoramic tour of Athlone to see its impressive 13th-century castle and historic streets. After some time at your leisure, continue to Galway a port city on Ireland’s west coast, where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the city center, learn about its history and explore Eyre Square, a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and traditional pubs, many of which still offer traditional Irish folk music shows. Overnight stay in County Galway.

Activities

Galway City Centre Visit

Galway City Centre Visit

included
2h
Panoramic Tour of Athlone

Panoramic Tour of Athlone

included

Day 5

5

Galway - Connemara - Galway

Galway - Connemara - Galway

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart towards Connemara National Park, a beautiful cultural region, situated in County Galway. Connemara is known for its strong connection to traditional Irish culture and immaculate landscapes. Admire the rolling countryside, home to wild Connemara ponies. After a day of exploring the rich landscapes of rural Ireland, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in County Galway.

Activities

Connemara National Park

Connemara National Park

included
6h

Day 6

6

Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney

Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover one of the most iconic landscapes in Ireland: the stunning Cliffs of Moher! Stretching along the coastline for around 14-kilometers, these dramatic sea cliffs overlook the wild waters of the Atlantic. Set off towards Country Kerry, stopping along the way in Limerick, one of the oldest and most important cities in Ireland, dating back to the 12th-century. Don't miss the chance to take a tour through the medieval times in King John's Castle*. Afterwards, continue to the southwest of Ireland and into County Kerry, home to the beautiful scenery of the Killarney National Park. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Killarney.


*King John's Castle visit is part of the optional ticket package you can buy in the next step of the booking process

Activities

Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher

included
2h
Limerick & County Kerry

Limerick & County Kerry

included

Day 7

7

Killarney - Ring of Kerry - County Cork

Killarney - Ring of Kerry - County Cork

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the Ring of Kerry today, an area of immense natural beauty, glistening lakes and dramatic coastlines, home to incredible beaches and charming seaside villages. In the afternoon, head towards Cork, known as the culinary capital of Ireland and famed for its fantastic food market. It's also home to brilliant museums and art galleries and the legendary Shandon Bells. Overnight stay in County Cork.

Activities

Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry

included
6h
Visit to Cork City

Visit to Cork City

included

Day 8

8

Cork - Kilkenny - Dublin

Cork - Kilkenny - Dublin

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the journey back to Dublin, stopping along the way at the medieval town of Kilkenny with its cobblestoned streets and imposing St. Canices Cathedral, here you can learn about the architecture and family who lived in Kilkenny Castle*. After some time at your leisure, continue towards the capital. Arrive in Dublin and enjoy the evening at your leisure, hitting the bars or revisiting your favorite sights. Overnight stay in Dublin.


*Kilkenny Castle visit is part of the optional ticket package you can buy in the next step of the booking process.

Activities

Kilkenny Town

Kilkenny Town

included
2h

Day 9

9

Dublin - Edinburgh

Dublin - Edinburgh

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Edinburgh. Arrive in Edinburgh and self-transfer* to the hotel. The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is famed for its charming medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with neoclassical gardens and buildings. The rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore the city. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.

 

*You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel in the next step of the booking process.

Day 10

10

Edinburgh – Stirling – Whisky Distillery – Highlands

Edinburgh – Stirling – Whisky Distillery – Highlands

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an adventure towards the highlands. En route, you will stop by Stirling, a charming city in central Scotland where you will briefly visit a couple of historical sites and attractions such as the Wallace Monument, arguable the most important landmark of the city. You will have time to explore Stirling at your own pace, ideal for you to grab lunch.  

After spending some time in Stirling’s urban and natural beauty, continue north to visit one of Scotland’s most famous exports; whisky. You will tour a working distillery where you will become acquainted with the processes and production and sample a ‘wee dram’. Dinner and overnight stay in the Highlands.

Activities

Whisky Distillery with Tour and Tasting

Whisky Distillery with Tour and Tasting

included

Day 11

11

Highlands – Isle of Skye – Loch ness – Highlands

Highlands – Isle of Skye  – Loch ness – Highlands

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way towards the west of Scotland for a visit to the beautiful and scenic Isle of Skye, known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles and picturesque fishing villages. Take this time to appreciate Scotland in its full natural glory. 

 

On the way back to your hotel, you will hop on a brief cruise in the Loch Ness for an unforgettable experience! If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Nessie! Dinner and overnight stay in the Highlands

Activities

Loch Ness Cruise

Loch Ness Cruise

included
30m
Visit to the Isle of Skye

Visit to the Isle of Skye

included

Day 12

12

Highlands – Fort William – Trossachs – Glasgow

Highlands – Fort William – Trossachs – Glasgow

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready to head back down to the south of Scotland to acquaint yourself with its biggest city, Glasgow. En route, stop in Fort Augustus which sits on the impressive 60 mile Caledonian Canal, halfway between Inverness and Fort William and offering spectacular views down Loch Ness. 

 

From here, continue south through the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, the largest loch in the country. Once you have arrived in Glasgow, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Glasgow.

Day 13

13

Glasgow – Edinburgh

Glasgow – Edinburgh

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, take part in a city tour of Glasgow where you will learn about its history, culture and  impressive architecture and stop by some of its most emblamatic attractions, including: the Glasgow Cathedral, the Kelvingrove art gallery and more.

 

From here, enjoy some free time at your leisure to grab a bite to eat. Next, head back to Edinburgh to embark on another city tour where you will familiarize yourself with its top sites, including the Royal Mile and more. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.

Activities

Panoramic Tour of Edinburgh

Panoramic Tour of Edinburgh

included
Glasgow Panoramic Visit

Glasgow Panoramic Visit

included

Day 14

14

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your own leisure; the perfect way to take in the beauty of the city one last time at your own pace. Perhaps this would also be a good time to go shopping for some souvenirs to take back home or stop by impressive the Edinburgh Castle. For dinner, you're invited to an optional experience* called the Spirit of Scotland. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.

*Optional Spirit of Scotland dinner and show: Dine on 3 delightful courses as you enjoy an exciting show of song and dance that showcases the unique artistic traditions of Scotland.

Activities

Spirit of Scotland Dinner and Show

Spirit of Scotland Dinner and Show

Optional
2h 30m

Day 15

15

Edinburgh - Canada

Edinburgh - Canada

Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, self-transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip**.

 

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

 

** Depending on the return flight schedule, you may arrive in Canada the next day.

What's included

  • Departures from main Canadian airports.
  • International flights: Canada - Dublin, Edinburgh - Canada.
  • Internal flight: Dublin - Edinburgh. *
  • 13 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.**
  • 13 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
  • Ireland airport transfers are included.
  • Visits and entrance fees as is indicated in the itinerary.***
  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • English speaking guide.

Accommodation

These are our featured hotels for this tour. Hotel allocation depends on availability and seasonality, so you may be assigned any hotel from our selection.

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Additional information

What's not included

Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

Scotland airport transfers are not included. You can book them for an additional cost on the next step of the booking process.

Passengers travelling from Canada will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK countries before traveling. 

Car seats: You must bring (and install) your own child car seat, as it is not provided or available for rent at the destination.

*Your internal flight details will be available no later than 15 days before departure or will be provided at your destination. You can view all your flight information and travel documents in the 'Your Trips' section of the app, and in the Trip Summary available in the 'My Bookings' section on the Exoticca website, once you've logged in.

**Check-in and check-out times are set as a matter of internal policy at each hotel. As a general rule, check-in begins at 3PM and the check-out time is at noon. Please note that these hours may vary per the rules of an individual hotel.

*** Please note: During the winter season, the itinerary may be affected. In this case, it is important to review the notes section before your departure.

*** Please note: the order of the itinerary may change to 2 nights in Dublin at the end of the tour and 1 night at the beginning of the tour. In all cases you will have 3 nights in Dublin in total.

Note: Please keep in mind that the tour has a lot of ground to cover within a short schedule. In order to keep on track, we will be traveling for several hours per day.

Scotland airport transfers are not included. You can book them for an additional cost on the next step of the booking process. 

Ireland airport transfers are included. 

 

The activity vouchers will be sent before your departure and will be available in your customer account and in the 'Documents' section of the Exoticca: Traveler's app. They will confirm the exact schedules and meeting points.

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 778 807 9750 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.

Car seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.

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