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CIE Scottish & Irish Gold July 2026

Jul 12 - 27, 2026

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Tour overview, highlights, and hotels

Scottish & Irish Gold – 16 Days/15 Nights. Explore some of the most historic cities and towns of Scotland and Ireland. Be enchanted by the Isle of Skye, St Andrews, Glasgow, Dublin, Connemara, and the Ring of Kerry. Trip Highlights: • Sean’s Bar i...

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Day 1 · Sun, Jul 12 · Glasgow, UK


Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel

Jul 12, 2026

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1) Additional details Location This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Glasgow. Facilities The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxi...

Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of the highlights of Glasgow, a city built on industry but now known for its stunning Victorian architecture, a creative cultural scene, and thriving restaurants and nightlife. Visit...

Day 2 · Mon, Jul 13


Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel

Jul 13, 2026

Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)

Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle

Cruise Loch Lomond for views of highland peaks. Stroll through Inveraray before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey.” Drive through Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most beautiful places, and then to your hotel in Ballac...

Day 3 · Tue, Jul 14 · Nairn


Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn

Jul 14, 2026

Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)

Isle of Skye & Loch Ness

Travel through the breathtaking Highlands, crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy lunch at Sligachan with stunning views of the Cuillin Hills, and visit the Sligachan Old Bridge, famed for its legend of magical waters. Pause for photos at ...

Day 4 · Wed, Jul 15 · Pitlochry


Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (first night)

Jul 15, 2026

Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2)

Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials

Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the historic battle and stroll around the moorland. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Spend the evening in a g...

Day 5 · Thu, Jul 16 · Pitlochry


Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting

Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring hotel gardens and museums or browsing around Pitlochr...

Day 6 · Fri, Jul 17 · Edinburgh


Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (first night)

Jul 17, 2026

Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (2)

Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*

Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth.” Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. August 2 – 23 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently. (B, D*)

Day 7 · Sat, Jul 18 · Edinburgh


Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Take a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile to the 200-year-old “New Town” area. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent explorin...

Day 8 · Sun, Jul 19 · Dublin


Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire

Jul 19, 2026

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (1)

Ferry to Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin

Say farewell to your Scottish guide and embark on a ferry ride to Belfast. Visit Titanic Belfast, a state-of-the-art attraction that will immerse you in the full story of the ill-fated ocean liner, built in the nearby shipyards in 1912. Head to yo...

Day 9 · Mon, Jul 20 · Galway


Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway (first night)

Jul 20, 2026

Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway (2)

Sean’s Bar & Galway Walking Tour

Head to Athlone for a welcome drink at Sean’s Bar, the oldest bar in Europe. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful harbor city of Galway; see its stone-clad buildings and medieval, winding lanes. Enjoy some free time to explo...

Day 10 · Tue, Jul 21 · Galway


Connemara, Catamaran Cruise & Kylemore Abbey and Gardens

Explore scenic Connemara. Take a catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (seasonal). Head to Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake, to see elegant rooms, the charming church and the Victorian walled gardens. Return to Galway, wher...

Day 11 · Wed, Jul 22 · Killarney


Great Southern Hotel, Killarney (first night)

Jul 22, 2026

Great Southern Hotel, Killarney (2)

Sheepdogs, Cliffs of Moher & Kate Kearney’s Cottage

Travel south around Galway Bay, through the austere beauty of the Burren, to visit a sheep farm and see trained sheepdogs show off their herding skills. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Take a ferry across the Ri...

Day 12 · Thu, Jul 23 · Killarney


Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry Highlights & Kenmare

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park to scenic Ross Castle. See the highlights of Ireland’s most popular scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry, and take a break in the colorful village of Kenmare. In the beautiful ...

Day 13 · Fri, Jul 24 · Waterford


Granville Hotel, Waterford

Jul 24, 2026

Granville Hotel, Waterford (1) Additional details Location This charming apartment hotel is located in the centre of Waterford on the southeast coast of Ireland. It is located right on the impressive River Suir, which flows through the city of Wat...

Blarney Castle, Traditional Music Session & Waterford Walk

Drive through the mountains on the way to Blarney Castle. Climb the winding staircase to kiss the famous stone or just explore the tranquil gardens. Travel along the coast to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan, a CIE Tours exclusive venue, for some tradi...