Scotland & Ireland
💎 What makes this program special? These lands were once home to ancient Celtic and Gaelic tribes; today their histories blend comfortably into the modern day. Step into the Middle Ages on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and under the towering spire of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. In Belfast, old conflicts have given way to an influx of restored 19th-century architecture and a thriving arts scene.
🏃 The physical rating of this program is: Average
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportSee the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Explore Dublin on your own
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Day 4: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit Titanic Belfast
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Day 5: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh
Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience
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Day 6: Edinburgh region
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Hike to Arthur's Seat
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Day 7: Edinburgh region
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
See the William Wallace Monument
Visit Stirling Castle
Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Edinburgh region • Loch Ness • Highlands
Travel via Loch Ness to the Highlands region
Take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle
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Day 9: Highlands • Glencoe • Edinburgh region
Travel via Glencoe to Edinburgh
Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportSee the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Explore Dublin on your own
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Day 4: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit Titanic Belfast
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Day 5: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh
Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience
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Day 6: Edinburgh region
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Hike to Arthur's Seat
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Day 7: Edinburgh region
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
See the William Wallace Monument
Visit Stirling Castle
Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Edinburgh region • Loch Ness • Highlands
Travel via Loch Ness to the Highlands region
Take a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle
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Day 9: Highlands • Glencoe • Edinburgh region
Travel via Glencoe to Edinburgh
Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Ferry
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Book of Kells at Trinity College; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Titanic Belfast; Bannockburn Visitor Centre; Edinburgh Castle; Stirling Castle; With extension: Loch Ness boat cruise; Urquhart Castle; Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.