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Ireland & Scotland: Dublin, Ring of Kerry, Highlands & Edinburgh
A 15-day guided journey through Ireland and Scotland with Dublin, the Ring of Kerry, Belfast, the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh.
Ireland
Scotland
Guided / Escorted
Moderate
Culture
Nature & Adventure
Length15 days / 14 nights
FormatGuided Ireland and Scotland journey
ActivityBalanced
Route
Dublin • Waterford • Blarney • Ring of Kerry • Galway • Giant’s Causeway • Belfast • Glasgow • Scottish Highlands • Eilean Donan • Culloden • St Andrews • Edinburgh
Why This Trip Stands Out
This 15-day guided journey connects Ireland and Scotland in one trip without rushing past the places that make each country worth visiting. You get Ireland’s cities, coastal scenery and countryside first, then cross to Scotland for Glasgow, the Highlands and Edinburgh.
- Travel from Dublin through Waterford, Kerry, Galway and Belfast before crossing to Scotland.
- See the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, the Giant’s Causeway and the Scottish Highlands.
- Visit Eilean Donan, Culloden and St Andrews on the way to Edinburgh.
- Use one guided itinerary instead of piecing together two separate country trips.
Sample Itinerary
Days 1–4 | Dublin, Waterford & Kerry
Begin in Dublin, then travel south through Ireland with time in Waterford and Blarney before reaching the southwest and the landscapes around Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.
Days 5–8 | Galway, Northern Ireland & Belfast
Continue through western Ireland toward Galway, then head north for dramatic Atlantic scenery, the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast.
Days 9–12 | Glasgow & the Scottish Highlands
Cross by ferry to Scotland and continue to Glasgow before moving into the Highlands, with historic sites, lochs, mountain scenery and Eilean Donan along the route.
Days 13–15 | St Andrews & Edinburgh
Travel south through Scotland, stop in St Andrews and finish in Edinburgh with time to experience the capital before departure.
What You Get
What’s Included
- 14 nights of guided-tour accommodations
- 14 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Professional Travel Director and Driver
- Touring transportation throughout the itinerary
- Ferry crossing between Northern Ireland and Scotland
- Included sightseeing and experiences across Ireland and Scotland
Your Stay
Where You’ll Stay
Fourteen hotel nights are included across Ireland and Scotland. Exact properties vary by departure.
Getting Around
Transportation
The itinerary uses a touring coach for most overland travel plus a ferry crossing between Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Food & Dining
Meals & Dining
Fourteen breakfasts and six dinners are included, with other meals left open for local dining.
More to Add
Optional Experiences
Optional experiences vary by departure and may be offered during free time in major cities and scenic regions.
Stay a Little Longer
Extensions Available
Extra hotel nights can be added before Dublin or after Edinburgh.
Make It Yours
Ways to Customize It
I can coordinate international airfare, extra nights and additional time elsewhere in Ireland, Scotland or the UK around the fixed guided itinerary.
Group Details
How the Group Works
This is a fixed guided departure led by a professional Travel Director. Exact group size varies by departure.
A Good Match?
Who This Trip Is Best For
Travelers who want to experience both Ireland and Scotland in one organized trip with classic highlights, scenic countryside and major historic cities.
Before You Choose It
A Few Things to Know
This is a multi-country guided itinerary with regular coach travel, walking and a ferry crossing between Northern Ireland and Scotland. Exact hotels and sightseeing order can vary by departure.
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