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Ireland and Scotland featuring Northern Ireland Explore centuries of Celtic culture and tradition on this tour spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Enjoy a full day excursion to Scotland's Western Isles, including Mull and Iona. Traditional music fills the air during a ceilidh in Scotland and an Irish music night. Discover Dublin, Edinburgh and Derry. See the rugged beauty of Donegal and Glenveagh National Park. See the Giant's Causeway. Visit the Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich- an Irish language arts center supported by the Collette Foundation. Tour Highlights
Dublin, Irish Night, Strokestown House, Belleek Pottery, Glenveagh National Park, Derry, Ulster American Folk Park, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Oban, Mull, Iona, Stirling Collette Experiences
Explore centuries of Celtic culture and tradition on this program devoted to Ireland and Scotland.Experience the rugged natural beauty of County Donegal and Glenveagh National Park.See the spectacular Giant's Causeway, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions, along the northeast coast of Ireland.Enjoy a scenic cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond and see its numerous islands.Visit Iona Abbey - where the Book of Kells was produced, and where many early kings from Scotland and Ireland are buried. |
| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6237908 | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight: Begin your journey through the history, culture and scenic wonders of Ireland and Scotland with an overnight flight. | | Day 2 | Dublin | Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins: Your tour begins in Dublin, the beautiful capital of Ireland. This evening, join your fellow travelers for Irish Night, a memorable experience featuring great local cuisine and traditional Irish entertainment. | | Day 3 | Dublin | Dublin: Discover why Dublin is dubbed the "Fair City" during a sightseeing tour highlighting its many attractions. Visit the world-renowned St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and see the magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes, a Dublin trademark. An afternoon at leisure allows you to further explore the city's delightful atmosphere and cultural treasures. | | Day 4 | Bundoran | Dublin - Bundoran: Depart Dublin, traveling through central Ireland to Strokestown Park. A guided visit of the park features the restored 18th-century Georgian mansion and 4-acre pleasure garden with its famous herbaceous border, as well as the Famine Museum, which documents the hardships experienced by tenant farmers during the Great Irish Famine. Next, visit Belleek Pottery, internationally known for its highly decorative Parian China. Your day ends in the beautiful coastal resort town of Bundoran. | | Day 5 | Derry | Bundoran - Donegal County - Derry, Northern Ireland: Today's journey showcases the rugged, natural beauty of County Donegal. Visit spectacular Glenveagh National Park, a natural wonderland with over 40,000 acres of mountains, lakes and woodland. Enjoy a guided tour of the Scottish-styled Glenveagh Castle, set amidst the natural, colorful splendor of one of the finest gardens in Ireland. This afternoon cross the border into Northern Ireland en route to Derry. | | Day 6 | Derry | Derry - Ulster American Folk Park - Derry: Begin your day with a locally guided walking tour in "Maiden City." See Derry's medieval walls, St. Augustine's Cathedral and the Guildhall. Then, travel via Omagh, one of the oldest towns in Ireland, to the Ulster American Folk Park. This open-air museum documents the stirring story of emigration from Ireland to North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. | | Day 7 | Belfast | Derry - Giant's Causeway - Antrim Coast - Belfast: This morning, see the most famous natural sight in Northern Ireland when you visit the wondrous Giant's Causeway. Formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, the causeway resembles an old cobbled road leading mystically into the sea. Continue along the stunning Antrim Coastal Route en route to Belfast. | | Day 8 | Edinburgh | Belfast - Ferry Crossing - Edinburgh, Scotland: This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Belfast's many sights. A visit is included to the Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich*- an Irish language arts and community center supported by the efforts of the Collette Foundation. The Culturlann is headquartered in West Belfast, which suffered greatly during many years of political strife. This groundbreaking program is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ireland's underprivileged children and the revitalization of Northern Ireland. Later this morning, bid farewell to Ireland as you board a high-speed ferry that will carry you across the sea to Scotland. Upon arrival in Stranraer, travel to Scotland's regal capital city, Edinburgh. | | Day 9 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh: The beauty and charm of Edinburgh comes to life during a tour of the city. Visits are included to the majestic Edinburgh Castle - home of the Scottish crown jewels - and the famous Palace of Holyroodhouse (except when the Queen is in residence), which was once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Enjoy a free afternoon in which you could shop along Princes Street or perhaps visit one of Edinburgh's many museums. | | Day 10 | Oban | Edinburgh - Loch Lomond - Oban: Travel through the beautiful Trossachs National Park this morning before enjoying a delightful scenic cruise on Loch Lomond, subject of Andrew Lang's song, "The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond." Then, continue to Oban, a charming port town known as the "Gateway to the Western Isles." | | Day 11 | Oban | Oban - Isle of Mull - Iona - Oban: A ferry crossing brings you to the Isle of Mull. Behold spectacular landscapes as you travel toward Fionnphort, where a passenger ferry* takes you to the mystical Isle of Iona. Enjoy a visit to Iona Abbey, the birthplace of Scottish Christianity and burial place of early Scottish Kings. Upon your return to Mull, stop at Duart Castle** and enjoy a guided visit of the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean of Duart. Return by ferry to Oban this evening. | | Day 12 | Drymen | Oban - Stirling - Drymen: This morning, visit Stirling Castle, first erected 900 years ago and formerly the royal residence for the House of Stewart where Mary, Queen of Scots, was crowned in 1543. Your next stop gives you the opportunity to learn about Scottish farm life with a fascinating and delightful sheep dog demonstration! Join your fellow travelers tonight for a farewell dinner where you will enjoy a traditional Scottish meal and a ceilidh (a social gathering with traditional music, dancing, and storytelling). | | Day 13 | Drymen | Drymen - Tour Ends: This morning your unforgettable journey through Ireland and Scotland comes to a close in Drymen. |
| | | Grand Canal Hotel | | Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran | | City Hotel, Derry | | Europa Hotel (Belfast), Belfast | | Paramount Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh | | Oban Caledonian, Oban | | Winnock Hotel (Best Western), Drymen | |
| | * NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations. |
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