The Scots Irish Tour
This fast-paced Scotland and Ireland tour focuses on their rich history, with plenty of castle tours and museums to help bring the past to life. It's the perfect trip for those interested in exploring Scottish and Irish heritage.?
Authentic Local Experiences:
- CIE Tours Exclusive
- Hear traditional Irish music at Crosskeys Inn in Antrim, Ireland's oldest thatched pub. This stone cottage, with its turf fires, was built in 1654.
- Authentic Experiences
- August 3 - 19 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
- Discover underground life at Arigna Mining Experience - with a former miner as your guide
Trip Highlights:
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Cliffs of Moher
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Crosskeys Inn Irish Night - CIE Tours Exclusive
- Edinburgh Castle
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Giant's Causeway
- Glenveagh Castle & National Park
- Isle of Skye
- Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
- Stirling Castle
- Titanic Belfast
- Lough Key Forest Park
- Ards Peninsula
Dining Experiences:
- 10 Breakfasts (B) and 9 Dinners (Tattoo departures have 8 dinners) (D)
Hotels:
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club | near Edinburgh (2)
- Golf View Hotel | Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro | Dunblane (1)
- Europa Hotel | Belfast (2)
- Station House Hotel | Letterkenny (1)
- Kilronan Castle Hotel | Ballyfarnon (2)
- Temple Gate Hotel | Ennis (1)
Interests
- Brews and Spirits
- Festivals and Events
- Local Experiences
- National Parks and Preserves
About CIE Tours
Creating incredible memories for nearly a century
CIE Tours has helped generations of guests experience the beauty and wonder of Europe, forge new friendships, and be welcomed home far away from their homes. Founded in 1932, our reputation for excellence is rooted in our signature Irish hospitality, the genuine warmth of our guides, and a talent for fostering lasting friendships on the road. We offer exclusive access, authentic experiences, and in-depth knowledge th
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinburgh & Scotch Whisky Experience* | ||
| 2 | Edinburgh Panoramic Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Independent Sightseeing | ||
| 3 | Chocolate Tasting, Blair Castle & Highlands | ||
| 4 | Loch Ness, Isle of Skye & Armadale Castle | ||
| 5 | Stirling Castle & Ferry to Belfast | ||
| 6 | Ards Peninsula, Titanic Belfast & Crosskeys Inn | ||
| 7 | Nine Glens of Antrim, Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walking Tour | ||
| 8 | Glenveagh National Park, Donegal & Kilronan Castle | ||
| 9 | Arigna Mining & Lough Key Forest | ||
| 10 | Galway Walking Tour, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet | ||
| 11 | Tour ends in Shannon |
