16 DAYS SCOTLAND AND IRELAND - 7/13/26
Details
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Ever wanted to visit Ireland well known as the "Emerald Isle" due to its' amazing greenery? Well, here's another opportunity to join travel friends and go in 2026! Rosie, one of our avid travelers is inviting you to join her on this comprehensive tour of Scotland and Ireland scheduled for July 13, 2026 which gives you plenty of time to plan for it. You will be visiting the "fair city" of Dublin and Belfast in Northern Ireland where you will see the Titanic Museum and the Giant Causeway, two major attractions not to be missed. In addition, you will visit the beautiful castle in Edinburg, Scotland plus many more wonderful attractions.
Escorted Package Includes:
Flights New York-Edinburgh, Dublin-New York
(Other departure cities might be available to be booked ten months prior to departure at additional cost)
14 nights accommodations
2 nights Edinburgh
2 nights Aviemore
2 nights Glasgow
1 night Belfast
1 night Derry
2 nights Galway
2 nights Killarney
2 nights Dublin
Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
Hotel porterage
All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
Ferry Cairnryan-Belfast
21 meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 dinners
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout
Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
View the Scottish Crown jewels at Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city
Visit stately Scone Palace, ancient residence of Scottish kings where Charles II was crowned
At a whisky distillery, learn the art of Scotch whisky making and enjoy a tasting
Travel to Loch Ness, one of Scotland’s most storied sites, home of the Loch Ness monster
Cruise on the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond, with gorgeous vistas of tranquil scenery
Explore Glasgow's George Square with its impressive collection of statues and monuments
Ferry to Belfast, one of Europe's true Renaissance cities
Tour the interactive Titanic Experience Museum that reveals the story of the ill-fated ship
Visit spectacular Giant's Causeway with its hexagonal basalt columns that stretch into the sea
Excursion to Connemara National Park, a wonderland of scenic mountains and grasslands
View the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock towering over the Atlantic Ocean
A breathtaking day of magnificent vistas as you drive around the renowned "Ring of Kerry"
At Blarney Castle, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, promising you the "gift of gab"
Tour spirited Dublin, with its thousand year history, immortalized by James Joyce
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Is This Trip Right for You?
Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking every touring day, as well as considerable time standing. Due to specific drop off and pick up points, additional walking to and from sights may be necessary.
Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets.
Things to Consider: This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. Some hotels are built in the traditional local style and have no air conditioning. During heat waves, these hotels can become uncomfortable, even at higher elevations. Hotels in Scotland often encompass the traditional style of the region. You can expect small rooms with low lighting and limited access to electrical outlets. Rooms may lack amenities, including air-conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, in-room safe, and luggage racks. Meals in Scotland will often take place at your hotel. The food served is local to the region with limited variety. Many hotels have limited restaurant staff and therefore meals can take longer than expected.
COST: Land Tour only From $4099/pp;
Land and Air from NYC: From $5349/pp (other departure cities such as IAD/DCA/BWI might be available 10 months prior to departure at additional cost)
Single Supplement: $1300
LAND ONLY - Non-Refundable Deposit: $300/pp
LAND AND AIR - Non-refundable Deposit $300/pp
Final Payment Date: 4/14/26
NOTE: Prices subject to change especially airfare; not guaranteed until booked.
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Since 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK prime minister's website has used the phrase "countries within a country" to describe the United Kingdom.
HOW TO GET BOOKED as part of this group:
Email me the following information to **supra1214@aol.com**
- Your full name as it appears in your passport
- Your mailing address
- Your telephone number
- Your email address
- Your date of birth
- Your passport number, issue & expiration dates
- Type of room needed (single or double). If double, provide the same information for your roommate.
- Your Emergency Contact Information (name & phone number)
- Signed credit card authorization (will email upon receipt of items 1-8)
PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT
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