The Joy of Travel Presents a Private Group Departure for a -
Taste of Scotland & Ireland escorted by Doreen Kyle
(waitlisted)
11 Days / 10 Nights from Glasgow to Dublin
Depart U.S. for Glasgow overnight May 25th - tour begins May 26th, 2023
This group trip is currently sold out. Please contact Doreen to be added to the waitlist.
Doreen: 816-450-3533 or doreen@thejoyoftravel.net
You are cordially invited to join our own Doreen Kyle on this Private escorted tour of Scotland and Ireland
At only $3,244* per person (double occupancy), this fully inclusive guided vacation package includes all hotel accommodations, daily hot breakfast, one lunch, 6 dinners including a Scottish evening in Edinburgh, a canal dinner cruise in Dublin, and a medieval castle banquet, sightseeing by luxury coach, our very own Professional Tour Director, all on-tour transportation including shuttles and ferries, group welcome, and free Wi-Fi on coaches.
Please contact Doreen at 816-450-3533 or Doreen@thejoyoftravel.net for further information. Ask Doreen about the Group Discount, available for a limited time, book early and save.
Optional Travel Protection Insurance is $259 per person. Flights will be available for purchase beginning July 2022 and can be coordinated from most U.S. airports.
Vacation Overview:
The perfect combo, see the most-beloved attractions of two countries in one spectacular trip! Feast in a medieval castle, cruise Loch Ness, whisky tasting, visit St Andrews, take a jaunting car ride, and experience Local Farm life with tea, homemade scones and watch sheepdogs display their skills at herding sheep. These are just a small sample of what you will experience on this amazing tour.
Day 1
Glasgow Tour | Provand's Lordship
Your tour begins at 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow - a city that flourished in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry and international trade. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers, and visit Provand's Lordship, Glasgow's oldest house, built in 1471. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner. (D)
Day 2
Loch Lomond | Loch Ness Cruise
Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its beauty. Drive across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, admiring the wild and spectacular scenery. Continue through Fort William and on to Fort Augustus and stop at a woolen mill to shop for quality Scottish goods. Embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness before heading to Nairn. (B, D)
Day 3
Whisky Tasting | St Andrews | Scottish Evening
Visit Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky is distilled and enjoy a sample. Travel to St Andrews, best known as the “Home of Golf.” Take a panoramic drive around, then spend some time exploring independently. Continue on to your gracious manor house hotel outside Edinburgh, set on 1,000 acres with two golf courses. Enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional food and entertainment. (B, D)
Day 4
Edinburgh Castle | City Tour
Explore the principal sights of central Edinburgh from the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city on volcanic rock home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The rest of the day is free. (B)
Day 5
Ferry to Ireland | Titanic Belfast
Depart Edinburgh and travel through Ayrshire and along the coast. Embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Take a panoramic drive through Belfast, seeing the highlights of this fascinating city, where Titanic was built in the once-bustling shipyards. Visit Titanic Belfast to explore the fascinating story of the doomed ship. Then travel to Dublin, where you will enjoy some free time for dinner on your own. (B)
Day 6
Dublin Sightseeing | Christ Church Cathedral | Canal Dinner Cruise
Discover central Dublin on a panoramic tour with a local guide. See the shopping areas around Grafton and Nassau Streets, view elegant Georgian squares, and the General Post Office, where the 1916 rebellion, would lead to Irish independence, started. Visit Christ Church Cathedral, founded in 1028. In the evening, board a former Guinness barge for a canal dinner cruise complete with traditional Irish music. (B, D)
Day 7
Farmhouse Tea with Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle
Travel through the midlands of Ireland on your way to a traditional farm. Immerse yourself in farm life with tea and scones at a farmhouse visit and watch skilled dogs herd sheep. Head to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Head to Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains. (B, D)
Day 8
Jaunting Car Ride | Ring of Kerry | Skellig Experience
Step back in time as a jaunting car drives you past Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Head to scenic Gap of Dunloe to visit Moriarty's, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Embark on the Ring of Kerry drive, a winding route with breath-taking sights of mountains and coastal views. Cross the bridge to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, which explains the life of early Christian hermits on Skellig Michael, a rocky offshore island featured in the film “Star Wars VII". Enjoy a casual lunch before a pause at Moll's Gap for panoramic mountain views. Return to Killarney where the evening is free. (B, L)
Day 9
Cliffs of Moher | Medieval Castle Banquet
After crossing the Shannon estuary by ferry, take in the enormity of the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches 700 feet above the Atlantic. Walk along the cliffs for stunning views. In Bunratty check into your hotel, where you can take some time to relax independently or have a drink in the nearby Durty Nelly's Pub, an Irish landmark. In the evening, enjoy a memorable medieval-style feast where the lords and ladies will serenade you with song and harp music evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D)
Day 10
Galway, Clonmacnoise & Dublin
Head to Galway for a walking tour around the city center with a local guide. Visit the picturesque monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise, founded in 544 AD by Saint Ciaran. Back in Dublin, your evening is free to explore. (B)
Day 11
Tour Ends In Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast today. (B)
All payments are made directly to wholesale suppliers and any cancellations or changes are subject to their fee schedule and policies. Please be aware that deposits are non-refundable. If insurance has been purchased you may be entitled to a credit up to the full amount paid, minus the cost of the insurance. Exceptions may be made for medical reasons, but it is at the sole discretion of the insurance company. The Joy of Travel, LLC does not have any control over insurance claims or payments.
* Pricing is subject to change. Please contact Doreen (Doreen@thejoyoftravel.net or 816-450-3533) for current offer.