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...

3:00PM – 9:00PM · 6hr

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...

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

10:00AM – 6:00PM · 8hr

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...

Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn (1)

1:00AM

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 ...

Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (2)

1:00AM

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...

1:00AM

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...

Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (2)

10:00AM – 10:00PM · 12hr

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*)

10:00AM

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...

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (1)

10:00AM

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...

Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway (2)

1:00AM

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...

1:00AM

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...

Great Southern Hotel, Killarney (2)

10:00AM

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...

10:00AM

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 ...

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...

10:00AM

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...