Ireland & Scotland

Ireland & Scotland (16 days)
Join your host Richard Arnold and travel to the perfect emerald green landscapes and rugged beauty of Scotland and Ireland – home to grand castles and enduring myths and legends. Visit the Scottish Highlands, kiss the Blarney Stone and enjoy a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy Scotland’s natural beauty and centuries-old heritage and you’ll soon learn why the Irish say if you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!
With your host:
Richard Arnold, Director of Fun
Highlights
Your Tour Includes:
• Fully escorted from Halifax, NS
• Local tour guide from arrival in Ireland to departure from Scotland
• Luxury motor coach transportation from arrival in Ireland to departure from London, England
• 14 nights hotel accommodations
• Sightseeing as listed in itinerary
• Meals as listed in itinerary
Your Tour Does Not Include:
• Airfare
• Transportation to and from Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• Additional Sightseeing not listed in itinerary
• Additional Meals not listed in itinerary
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel insurance (travel insurance is highly recommended - please contact Atlantic Tours for your quote)
• Customary gratuities for your tour guide and driver (suggested is 5 Euros per day for the Tour Guide and driver, per day).
Please note: VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR AND MUST BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS BEYOND THE RETURN DATE
Itinerary
Day 1: Halifax, NS to Dublin
• Meet your Tour Escort at Halifax Stanfield International Airport for your overnight flight (not included) to Ireland
Day 2: Arrive Dublin (Dinner)
• Arrive Dublin Airport (DAA)
• Meet your Local Tour Guide
• City tour of Dublin
• Guided tour of Guinness Brewery
Day 3: Blarney – Kinsale (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Rock of Cashel
• Blarney Castle and a chance to “Kiss the Blarney Stone”
Day 4: Kinsale – West Cork – Mizen Head – Kenmare – Killarney (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Mizen Head – the most southerly point of Ireland
• Maritime Museum
• Ring of Kerry
Day 5: The Dingle Peninsula (Breakfast)
• Brian de Staic Studio – specializing in Celtic jewelry
• Slea Head
• Free time in Dingle
Day 6: Killarney – Tralee – Shannon Ferry – Cliffs of Moher – Galway (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Shannon Ferry to Killimer
• Cliffs of Moher
Day 7: The Aran Islands (Breakfast)
• Ferry to Inishmore – the largest of the Aran Islands
• Tour of Inishmore
• Dun Aonghasa
Day 8: Galway – Sligo – Donegal (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Knock Shrine
• Benbulben Mountain
• River Erne – famous for Parian China
Day 9: Donegal – Derry – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Derry City
• Derry Peace Bridge
• Antrim Coast Road Drive
• Giant’s Causeway
Day 10: Belfast – Glasgow (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Guided tour of Belfast
• Titanic Belfast
• Ferry across the North Atlantic to Scotland
Day 11: Glasgow – Forth William (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Guided tour of Glasgow
• Glasgow Cathedral
• Ben Nevis Distillery tour & tasting
Day 12: Isle of Sky – Inverness (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Ferry to the Isle of Skye – voted 4th best island in the world by National Geographic
• Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle
• Eilean Donan Castle
• Loch Ness
Day 13: Inverness – Culloden – Pitlochry – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Culloden Visitor Centre
• Grampian Mountains
Day 14: Edinburgh Touring (Breakfast, Dinner)
• Guided tour of Edinburgh City
• Palace of Holyrood House – the official Scottish residence of her Majesty the Queen
• Edinburgh Castle
• Spirit of Scotland Show at the Jam House – a traditional Scottish evening of song and dance accompanied by a selection of Scottish food
Day 15: Edinburgh to near London's Heathrow Airport, England (Breakfast)
• Transfer to London, England today for your final overnight on the trip.
Day 16: Depart to Halifax, NS
• Included transfer to London's Heathrow International airport for your return flight (not included) to Halifax.
Accommodations
Day 2 |
The Camden Court Hotel or similar |
Dublin, Ireland |
Day 3 |
Trident Hotel or similar |
Kinsale, Ireland |
Day 4 & 5 |
The Arbutus Hotel Killarney or similar |
Killarney, Ireland |
Day 6 & 7 |
The Harbour Hotel or similar |
Galway, Ireland |
Day 8 |
The Mill Park Hotel or similar |
Donegal, Ireland |
Day 9 |
The Europa Hotel or similar |
Belfast, Ireland |
Day 10 |
The Grand Central Hotel or similar |
Glasgow, Scotland |
Day 11 |
Nevis Bank Hotel or similar |
Fort William, Scotland |
Day 12 |
Inverness Palace Hotel or similar |
Inverness, Scotland |
Day 13 & 14 |
Apex Grassmarket Hotel or similar |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
Day 15 |
Near Heathrow Airport (TBD) |
England |
Rates
2023 Per Person Rates in Canadian Funds
Double/Twin: $5439 (no tax)
Single: $6999 (no tax)
There is no sales tax on this tour.
Airfare is not included in the rates above however the air can be added to the package as listed below.
Group Flight Details*: Always subject to change.
Cost: $1349 per person (includes 1st checked bag)
Flight |
Departure Date |
Departure Airport |
Departure Time |
Arrival Airport |
Arrival Time |
Arrival Date |
AC 609 |
April 15, 2023 |
Halifax (YHZ) |
1:10 PM |
Toronto (YYZ) |
2:51 PM |
April 15, 2023 |
AC 800 |
April 15, 2023 |
Toronto (YYZ) |
8:35 PM |
Dublin (DUB) |
8:15 AM |
April 16, 2023 |
AC 869 |
April 30, 2023 |
London (LHR) |
10:05 AM |
Halifax (YHZ) |
12:55 PM |
April 30, 2023 |
Please Note:
Valid Passport is required for this tour; must be valid for 6 months beyond return date
Payment & Deposits:
Fully Payable upon Booking and 100% non-refundable.
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