Scotland and Ireland
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Group Leader: Kathryn Singletary
Requested Return Date: 7/22/2025
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These lands were once home to ancient Celtic and Gaelic tribes; now 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.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Days 2 - 3: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Participate in Group Leader-planned activities or explore the city
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Day 4: Dublin
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 5: Dublin
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
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Explore Dublin on your own
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Day 6: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Road
- Murals
Visit Titanic Belfast
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Day 7: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh region
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh
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Day 8: Edinburgh region
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: 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 10: 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 11: Highlands • Glencoe • Edinburgh region
Travel via Glencoe to Edinburgh
Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Days 2 - 3: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Participate in Group Leader-planned activities or explore the city
(Note: Transportation is not included for this portion of your tour) -
Day 4: Dublin
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 5: Dublin
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
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Explore Dublin on your own
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Day 6: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Road
- Murals
Visit Titanic Belfast
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Day 7: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh region
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh
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Day 8: Edinburgh region
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: 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 10: 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 11: Highlands • Glencoe • Edinburgh region
Travel via Glencoe to Edinburgh
Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Day 12: Depart for home
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See your tour come to life
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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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
St. Patrick’s Cathedral; EPIC Emigration Museum; Titanic Belfast; Edinburgh Castle; Stirling Castle (with extension: 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.
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