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1 DE PA RT FRO M TH E USA
This morning visit the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre for a Unique Insight into the history of one of the world’s most famous ships. Then board a ferry at Larne and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland. Drive through the spectacular Ayrshire countryside to Glasgow. B
2 AR R IV E I N D U BLI N, IRE L AND
Welcome to Ireland! Your time is free until you board a canal barge for an evening Welcome Reception. Enjoy a light meal and drinks as you cruise along Dublin’s 200-yearold canals. WR
3 DU B L I N S I G H TSEEI N G & F RE E TIME
4 DUBLIN / KILDARE / WATERFORD
Visit the Irish National Stud Farm for a Unique Insight into the world of horse breeding. After a guided walk through the farm, stroll through the Horse Museum or the tranquil Japanese Gardens. This afternoon, visit the House of Waterford Crystal. Watch the master craftsmen at work during your Local Specialty demonstration and tour of the workshop, and see the exquisite completed pieces in the showrooms. B
5 WAT ERFO R D / B LA R NE Y / KI L L A RN EY
16 Depart Edinburgh
12 GLASGOW / GLENCOE / ISLE OF SKYE
You will be transferred to the airport (conditions apply), where your vacation ends. B
Journey along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Glencoe, or the “Glen of Weeping,” the site of the 1692 massacre. Pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. At Glenfinnan see the monument to the final Jacobite Rising, as well as the famous viaduct which has been featured in the Harry Potter films. Then cross by ferry to the Isle of Skye. B d
AUTHENTIC ACCOMMODATION Breaffy House, Castlebar For a real taste of Ireland, stay at the Breaffy House in County Mayo. Dating back to 1890, the turret, 90-acre grounds, and country-house feel of this Authentic Accommodation are mixed with modern comforts.
13 ISL E O F S KY E / LOC H NES S / SCOT T IS H HIG HLANDS
Enjoy a scenic drive back to the mainland via Glen Shiel and on along the banks of Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the elusive monster! Visit Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by the redcoats. End the day in the magical Scottish Highlands. B D
6 R I NG O F K ERRY EXCURSION
Experience Ireland’s most scenic coastal drive around the Ring of Kerry. Here mountains, valleys, lakes, and sea blend into a landscape that is often breathtaking beyond words. It is one of the most magical places in Ireland. See Cahirciveen, Waterville, the Black Valley, and Moll’s Gap as you travel. B
14 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS / PITLOCHRY / ST. ANDREWS / EDINBURGH
Heading south, stop in the village of Pitlochry. Then on to the historic town of St. Andrews, the home of golf. Take a photograph on the 18th hole of the Old Course, where the game was first played
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Drive through Adare, one of Ireland’s prettiest villages. See King John’s Castle, St. Mary’s Cathedral, and the Treaty Stone as you pass through Limerick. In Galway, view the Cathedral and stroll around Eyre Square during some free time. Dine tonight at your hotel, the Breaffy House, an Authentic Accommodation. B d
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7 KI L L A RN EY / LI M ERICK / GALWAY / CAS T LEBA R
9 LONDONDERRY / GIANT’S CAUSEWAY / BELFAST
This morning, a Local Expert takes you on a sightseeing tour including a visit to Edinburgh Castle. See the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the new Scottish Parliament building, and the elegant Georgian architecture in the New Town. Join your fellow travelers this evening for a Farewell Dinner. During the Edinburgh Festival in August, your visit includes tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo. B FD
Your morning orientation tour of Glasgow includes views of George Square and the River Clyde. Visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral before free time. This afternoon, visit the Glengoyne whisky distillery, a Local Specialty, to sample a“wee dram.” B
At Blarney Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the “gift of the gab.” Then cross the Kerry Mountains to Killarney. Join your companions for a Be My Guest dinner on a traditional Irish farm tonight. B BG
Head north through Sligo to Donegal, where you can view the castle which was once the stronghold of the O’Donnell clan. In Londonderry, walk along the 17th-century walls with your Local Expert and see the streets and murals of the Bogside. B
15 EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
11 GLASGOW ORIENTATION & FREE TIME
See Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, and the stately Georgian Squares with a Local Expert. Spend the rest of the day as you please. This evening, perhaps attend an Irish cabaret. B
8 CAS T LEBA R / D O N EGAL / L OND O N D ERRY
600 years ago! Cross the Firth of Forth to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Tonight, why not enjoy an optional night out including traditional song, dance, and Scottish fare? B
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BELFAST
Ireland
Visit the iconic Giant’s Causeway, 2 a UNESCO World Heritage DUBLIN KILDARE site and an Area of LIMERICK Outstanding Natural Beauty. Later arrive in Belfast where a city 2 tour with a Local KILLARNEY Expert takes in 1 Ring of Queens University WATERFORD Kerry BLARNEY and City Hall. B D
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