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12 Days Highlights of Ireland & Scotland

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Rhonda Patterson, Travel Agent in Wichita Falls, TX

Rhonda Patterson

Wichita Falls, TX Travel Agent

Rhonda Patterson

Wichita Falls, TX

Nomadic Niche by Rhonda, an independent agent with BWJ Travel, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
PLACES VISITED:Adare, Aviemore, Ayrshire, Belfast, Blarney, Derry, Dublin, Edinburgh, Fort Augustus, Fort William, Galway, Glasgow, Inverness, Kilkenny, Killarney, Liscahnor, Loch Lomond, Pitlochry, Ring of Kerry, Sligo, Waterford
SUGGESTED DURATION:12 Days
Day 1-2: Dublin – Bonnington Dublin Hotel. Orientation tour of O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Visit Guinness Storehouse with included drink. Day 3: Tramore – Majestic Hotel. Stop in Kilkenny and Waterford, then enjoy live Irish music and drinks in Tramore. Day 4: Killarney – Killarney Court Hotel. Visit Blarney Castle, shop, and enjoy Ring of Kerry views. Day 5: Adare – Woodlands House Hotel & Spa. Optional jaunting car ride and explore scenic Adare. Day 6: Sligo – Southern Hotel Sligo. Visit Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and travel to Sligo. Day 7: Belfast – Leonardo Hotel Belfast. Explore Derry and Giant’s Causeway en route to Belfast. Day 8: Glasgow – Moxy Glasgow Merchant City. Ferry to Scotland via Alloway, birthplace of Robert Burns. Day 9-11: Edinburgh – Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield. Tour Highlands, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh Castle. Day 12: Tour ends after breakfast.
Close All Days
DAY1
Dublin
Close Day
Official Vacation Starts
Check in to your hotel and use the time to rest or discover the vibrant Irish capital
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
DAY2
Dublin
Close Day
Discover the vibrant Irish capital
Meet your Tour Director to start in the “Fair City” with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street; elegant Georgian squares with their tall red brick townhouses, multi-hued doors, and wrought-iron decorated windows; Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College; and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Then head over to experience the Guinness Storehouse. Food and beverages not listed as inclusions. Admission to the Guinness Storehouse, 1 pint of Guinness or soft drink. (Breakfast) Hotel: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
HIGHLIGHTS:
Guinness Storehouse
Trinity College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
DAY3
Kilkenny
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Waterford
Close Day
Kilkenny & Waterford Old-World Charm
Kilkenny, with its medieval cobblestone streets and Old-World charm, is your first destination today. There is time to stroll through pretty lanes with vibrantly painted houses and enjoy a morning coffee. Continue on to Waterford, famous for its exquisite crystal, before arriving at the seaside resort of Tramore. Enjoy a bit of craic (conversation) with an early evening of authentic Irish local flavor. Take a scenic drive to a traditional pub with a local musician ready to entertain you and give you wonderful memories of this beautiful country. Hotel: Majestic Hotel
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tramore Resort
DAY4
Blarney
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Ring of Kerry
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Killarney
Close Day
Kiss the Stone and shop
The first of today’s highlights is Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish handicrafts and handmade crystal. At Kenmare, join part of the Ring of Kerry, and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort town of Killarney. Hotel: Killarney Court Hotel
HIGHLIGHTS:
Blarney Stone of Eloquence
Lakes of Killarney
DAY5
Killarney
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Adare
Close Day
Horse Drawn Ride followed by Picturesque views
In Killarney this morning, enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the National Park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. Then to Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Its main street is punctuated with beautiful stone buildings and thatched cottages, medieval monasteries, ruins, and a picturesque village park. Hotel: Woodlands House Hotel & Spa
HIGHLIGHTS:
Jaunting Car Ride
Ross Castle
DAY6
Liscahnor
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Galway
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Sligo
Close Day
Day of Breathtaking Scenery
Breathtaking scenery awaits you today. Start with a visit to the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher and fantastic views over the Atlantic and Clare coast. Then, cross the limestone plateau of The Burren and stop in Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Hotel: Southern Hotel Sligo
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cliffs of Moher
DAY7
Derry
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Belfast
Close Day
Awe-Inspiring Day
Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry, the walled city on the banks of the Foyle River. Continue on to awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear how millions of years ago, the more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed. Overnight in the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Belfast
HIGHLIGHTS:
Giant's Causeway
DAY8
Belfast
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Ayrshire
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Glasgow
Close Day
Leisurely Day with Ferry Ride
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the capital city of Northern Ireland before boarding the ferry for the Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan. On your way to Glasgow, stop in Alloway, the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns. Hotel: Moxy Glasgow Merchant City
HIGHLIGHTS:
Culzean Castle
Robert Burns Tour
Belfast Castle
Game of Thrones Tour
C.S. Lewis Square
Titanic Square
DAY9
Loch Lomond
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Fort William
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Fort Augustus
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Inverness
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Aviemore
Close Day
Traditional Folk Song Day
Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, and proceed via wild Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis and Fort Augustus. In the afternoon, look out for signs of the mysterious Loch Ness monster, on the way to Culloden Moor where the Jacobite Rising, with Bonnie Prince Charlie at its helm, came to a tragic end at the hands of the Hanoverians. Hotel: Strathspey Hotel
HIGHLIGHTS:
Loch Ness
Moray Coast Tour
Ben Macdui
Cairngorms
DAY10
Pitlochry
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Edinburgh
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Aviemore
Close Day
Travel through Victorian influences through scenery
Travel through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, the Victorian mountain resort set amid beautiful scenery. Then, head to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing. Finally, cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ceremony of the Haggis
St Andrews (Fife) Golf Club
DAY11
Edinburgh
Close Day
Full day in the Scottish capital.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Then, discover what life was like on board Her Majesty's floating residence during an exciting visit of the Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by dinner with wine at an excellent local restaurant! Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
HIGHLIGHTS:
Royal Yacht
Edinburgh Castle
DAY12
Edinburgh
Close Day
End of The Trip
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hogwarts Express
Royal Mile Walking Tour
FINAL THOUGHTS
This itinerary offers a perfect mix of history, culture, & scenic beauty across Ireland and Scotland. From Dublin to Edinburgh, you will enjoy iconic landmarks, charming towns, and authentic local experiences at a comfortable, well-paced rhythm.