IRELAND JUNE 8-15, 2024 + SCOTLAND JUNE 15-20, 2024
2024 Best of Ireland South Tour 8 Days/7 Nights JUNE 8-15, 2024
With Optional Taste of Scotland Tour 5 days/4 nights JUNE 15-20, 2024
Are you ready to experience the lush landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Ireland? Join our group tour and immerse yourself in a world of unique experiences that will stay with you forever.
From taking a jaunting car ride through the countryside to petting friendly sheep on a working farm and indulging in the world-renowned cuisine, our Ireland tour has something for everyone. Explore the bustling streets of Dublin, discover the charming coastal town of Galway, and marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Ring of Kerry.
But the adventure doesn't stop there - experience the lively pub culture and mingle with the locals for an authentic Irish experience. This is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories and be a part of a journey that will inspire long-lasting memories. Then add on an optional 5 day tour to Scotland to complete your Celtic adventure!
Our team of experienced travel experts is dedicated to making sure that your experience is nothing short of magical. We take care of everything from start to finish, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy every moment of your trip.
Experience the Magic of Ireland and Scotland with Us!
Are you dreaming of exploring the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Ireland and Scotland? Don't just imagine it - book your trip today and let us Make your Bucket List Trip a Reality! With our expert guidance and insider knowledge, you're bound to have an unforgettable journey.
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Bucket List Best of Ireland South Tour 8 days/7 nights - with Island Girl Travel and Vacations and C.I.E Tours
Experience the best of Ireland's most scenic locations on our wonderful 8-day escorted tour. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the Emerald Isle's top destinations, where we'll take you to some of the most stunning locations in the country.
Thrill at the breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most iconic natural wonders, and admire the stunning beauty of the Dingle Peninsula. This tour is the perfect introduction to the beauty and charm of Ireland, and we're confident that you'll love every moment of it.
Join us for a week-long adventure that will take you through Ireland's most scenic destinations, and let us show you all the beauty and magic that this amazing country has to offer. From start to finish, we'll be there to ensure that your trip is stress-free and unforgettable.
Best of Ireland South Tour and Taste of Scotland Tour Combination - 13 days/12 nights with Island Girl Travel and Vacations CIE Tours
An additional 5 nights in SCOTLAND can also be added to the end of the tour. This combination tour brings you the best of both Scotland and Ireland. We will take a short flight from Dublin to Glasgow. Explore breathtaking landscapes and quaint villages on your misty isle journey in Scotland and enjoy Glasgow, Edinburgh and the stunning highlands with their castles and lochs - you may even see the Loch Ness Monster!
BEST OF IRELAND SOUTH TOUR 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- 12 Meals included
- Top sights with visits to Galway, Connemara, Killarney, and Dublin.
- Relaxed itinerary (Great for groups & families).
- Accommodation 4* hotels as below
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- Village of Adare
- Dingle Peninsula
- Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
- Sheepdog Demonstration
- Medieval Castle Banquet
- Muckross Schoolhouse
HOTELS
- Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
- Scotts Hotel
- The Inn at Dromoland
- Grand Canal Hotel
*all hotels and visits are subject to changes until departure
LAND ONLY PRICE FOR 8 DAYS IRELAND TOUR with all inclusions as per itinerary
- $2575 per person sharing double
- +$429 single supplement for solo room (Please note single rooms are limited to 3 per group)
- EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 5% DISCOUNT first 20 bookings!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full daily breakfast and many meals (*Breakfast is not included on Day 1)
- An evening of Irish entertainment
- Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
- Welcome drinks with your group
- Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
- All entrance fees to attractions
- Comprehensive travel itinerary
WELCOME GIFTS
- A travel backpack
- Travel adapter
- Rain poncho
- Luggage strap and tags
- Documents wallet
OUR IRELAND TOUR ROUTE
Day 01 - Independent Exploration in Dublin
Explore Dublin independently. Head into the city center, to take the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and see this vibrant city of Georgian squares, bustling pubs, and the River Liffey. Choose a visit to one of Dublin's top attractions using your voucher: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Teeling Distillery, or the GPO Museum. You are free to explore the restaurants and pubs of the city center, or return to your hotel, for independent dining as you wish.
Day 02 - Dublin Tour | Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Enjoy a free morning in Dublin for further independent sightseeing with the included vouchers. Then your tour departs at 2:30 PM from the hotel lobby and sets off on a panoramic tour of Dublin city center. Visit the award-winning Teeling Distillery. This new distillery in the heart of the city was Dublin's first distillery to open in 125 years. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (B, D)
Day 3 - Sheepdog Demonstration | Blarney Castle | Killarney
Relax and enjoy the farmlands of the picturesque midlands. Savor farm life as you visit a traditional farm; enjoy homemade scones with tea, and watch trained dogs show off their skills herding sheep. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Travel through Macroom and into County Kerry where the scenery becomes more mountainous. Arrive in the charming town of Killarney. (B, D)
Day 4 - Dingle Peninsula | Traditional Irish Dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse
Discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous in the movies “Ryan's Daughter” and “Far & Away,” which showcased the wonderful scenery found here. Travel to Slea Head at the westernmost tip of the peninsula for awesome views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish entertainment over dinner at Muckross Schoolhouse. (B, D)
Day 5 - Jaunting Car Ride | Adare | Limerick Panoramic Tour
Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle and Kenmare Estate. Visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner. Stop in the picturesque village of Adare, with its thatched cottages and colorful garden, before proceeding to Limerick for a panoramic tour. Dine at a medieval-style feast, where lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and music from days of yore. (B, D)
Day 6 - Cliffs of Moher | Galway
Travel along the coast of County Clare to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the churning Atlantic. Drive through the austerely beautiful landscape of the Burren on your way to Galway. Join a local guide in Galway for a walking tour of this thriving historic city; see its charming medieval streetscape, filled with small local shops and cafes, and many street musicians. Return to your hotel in Clare for dinner. (B, D)
Day 7 - Irish National Stud | Dublin
Enjoy the scenic Irish countryside on your way to Kildare where you'll visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish National Stud. Here you'll see impeccably bred stallions alongside protective mares, frolicking foals, and athletic yearlings. Stroll around the delightful grounds to explore St. Fiachra's Garden, including its miniature Japanese Gardens. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure and dine at your choice of one of the many restaurants or pubs scattered throughout Dublin. (B)
TASTE OF SCOTLAND TOUR - 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the very best of Scotland's gorgeous scenery and bustling cities on this short-and-sweet introductory tour. Discover the highlights of Glasgow, the Highlands, and Edinburgh.
- Additional 7 meals for Scotland Tour
- Relaxed itinerary (Great for groups & families).
- Accommodation
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Blair Athol Distillery
- Edinburgh Castle
- St Andrews
- Loch Lomond
- Glasgow
HOTELS
- DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
- Muthu Newton Hotel
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club
*Please note, all hotels and visits are subject to changes until departure.
LAND ONLY PRICE FOR 5 DAYS SCOTLAND TOUR with all inclusions as per itinerary
- $1925 per person sharing double
- +$314 single supplement for solo room (Please note single rooms are limited to 3 per group)
- EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 5% DISCOUNT first 20 bookings!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full daily breakfast and many meals (*Breakfast is not included on Day 1)
- An evening of Scottish entertainment
- Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
- Welcome drinks with your group
- Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
- All entrance fees to attractions
- Comprehensive travel itinerary
WELCOME GIFT
- A travel backpack
- Travel adapter
- Rain poncho
- Luggage strap and tags
- Documents wallet
OUR SCOTLAND TOUR ROUTE
Day 1 - Glasgow Highlights
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of Glasgow - a dynamic, friendly city with a wealth of Victorian architecture and modern culture. Drive around George Square and see its collection of monuments to famous Scots. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a splendid, Spanish Baroque-style building housing one of Europe's finest art collections, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, and Dali. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your group. (D)
Day 2 - Loch Lomond | Loch Ness Cruise
Depart for the scenic Highlands, driving alongside Loch Lomond, resplendent with lush islands, then across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe - seeing mountains, moors and waterfalls along the way. Stop at Fort Augustus for a short cruise on Loch Ness, famed for its beauty as well as the legendary monster. Continue to yourelegant manor house hotel in Nairn. (B, D)
Day 3 - Whisky Tasting | St Andrews
Visit the historic Blair Athol Distillery to discover the art of whisky-making and sample a dram. Continue to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf”; take a panoramic drive and spend some time exploring the old city independently. Continue on to your gracious manor house hotel outside Edinburgh, set on 1,000 acres of picturesque grounds. Explore as you wish and dine independently this evening. (B)
Day 4 - Edinburgh Castle | City Tour
Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh to see the main sights, from bustling Princes Street to the wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses reach several stories tall. Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock, and home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Take some free time to explore in the afternoon. Experience a lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. The August 1 - 23 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B, D*)
IMPORTANT NOTES
- For bookings please contact us at claire.maguire@cruiseplanners.com or call/text/WhatsApp Claire 714-822-8647
- Travel Insurance - ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED!!!!! Please contact us for your quote.
- Airport Transfers - can be arranged upon request Transfers will be included with group flights.
- Pre / Post Tour Accommodations - Please contact us for further information and options. We will be offering special rates for additional nights in Dublin or elsewhere in the UK and Ireland. We can customize anything you need!
- All hotels and visits are subject to changes until departure.
- Travel Documents, luggage tags and other items will be sent 2 weeks prior to departure
LAND TOURS AS PER ABOVE WITH INCLUSIONS AS ABOVE
- PRICE PER PERSON SHARING (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) IRELAND $2575 per person sharing double; SCOTLAND $1925 per person sharing double ($4500 per person to do the Combo tour)
- SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for SOLO OCCUPANCY (LIMITED AVAILABILITY - only 3 per group) IRELAND +$429; SCOTLAND +$314 ($5243 solo occupancy to do the Combo tour)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT first 20 bookings 5% OF LAND TOUR COST excluding insurance, flights and extra nights.
For discounted bookings, a non-refundable $250 deposit is due at time of booking.
- Land deposit $250 per person payable by credit card etc.
- Please note this is a non-refundable deposit if Early Bird discount is applied.
- $150 REFUNDABLE up to 99 days before departure if no Early Bird discount is applied.
Cancellation policy:
Land Cancellation Penalties:
- Between time of booking and 99 days prior to departure - loss of $250 deposit for those booked with the optional early bird booking discount. $100 per person admin fee/cancellation penalty for regular non-discounted bookings.
- Between 99 and 66 days prior to departure - $500 per person
- Between 65 and 16 days prior to departure - 30% per person
- Between 15 and 8 days prior to departure - 50% per person
- Between 7 and 1 day prior to departure - 100% per person
- *All cancellations must be advised in writing*
- Travel Insurance is strongly advised. Please ask us to add this to your booking any time prior to final payment April 8, 2024.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS - we can help with flights! Nonstop flights to Ireland are available from Philadelphia, New York (Newark or JFK), Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It will be possible to add flights to your tour with full payment due 125 days prior to departure date.
- Departure tax, fuel surcharges and government security fees - are subject to change at any time and are not guaranteed until ticketing is final upon final payment of all group tickets.
- Short Flight Ireland to Scotland if doing both tours
- Any other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any other incidentals or discretionary purchases
- Optional tour guide and driver gratuities
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