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Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic, 14 Days)

14 days
From Dublin to Edinburgh
4.8
42 traveler reviews
Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic, 14 Days) - Insight Vacations
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Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations
Max group size:
40
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • See the stunning Dublin Castle and Edinburgh Castle
  • Visit one of Europe’s finest Japanese Gardens in Kildare
  • Experience the spectacular scenery of the Ring of Kerry
  • Savour freshly-made Scottish tea at the Ardgowan Estate
  • Cruise the Loch Ness and soak up the incredible scenery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Dublin
  2. Day 2 In Dublin’s Fair City
  3. Day 3 Kildare and Cork
  4. Day 4 Blarney Castle and Killarney Relaxed Start
  5. Day 5 Ring of Kerry Experience Relaxed Start
  6. Day 6 The Cliffs of Moher
  7. Day 7 Glorious Galway to Sligo Bay Relaxed Start
  8. Day 8 Walk in the Giant’s Steps
  9. Day 9 High Tea at Ardgowan Estate Relaxed Start
  10. Day 10 Glencoe and Loch Ness Relaxed Start
  11. Day 11 A Highlands Experience Relaxed Start
  12. Day 12 St. Andrews and Edinburgh
  13. Day 13 Scotland’s Capital of Culture
  14. Day 14 Farewell Edinburgh
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Number of tours

710

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
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    4.4
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  • SV
    · April 22nd, 2024
    Greg and Arther did and excellent job above and beyond great knowledge of all the history and culture made everyone feel so welcome
    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your review with us. We always value the feedback from our customers and are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant experience with Insight Vacations. Our On The Road Team works hard to provide exceptional... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • CJ
    · April 19th, 2024
    Overall, the tour was excellent. I would have liked to have visited Belfast before going to Scotland. Kelli, our Tour Director was outstanding. She was better than all of the tour directors put together from Julia Travel on my last trip. The 2 drivers for Insight were great. How they get the bus where they do is amazing. I would definitely recommend this tour and crew.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for your excellent feedback. It was great to hear about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. We're delighted you received exceptional service. Our team works tirelessly to create unforgettable itineraries for our guests, so... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • LA
    · October 16th, 2023
    Wonderful trip. Saw a great variety of places.
    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • HP
    · October 2nd, 2023
    My own research and a referral from a friend led us to book this trip which filled all our expectations and much more. Travel Director, bus driver, hotels and tour stops were outstanding in knowledge, service and location. Definitely will recommend this tour to family, friends, etc.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We appreciate your positive review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's great to read that our Travel Director shared their passion for travel with you, as it is an essential part of making it a memorable trip. We... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • LP
    · October 1st, 2023
    The tour itinerary was full allowing a broad experience to be gleaned from both Ireland and Scotland respectively. The quality of the travel, hotels and experiences were a complete delight to share with the whole group. We gelled as a group and this made the excursion thoroughly enjoyable, despite the wet weather! Our driver was exemplary which made for safe and enjoyable travel on the coach throughout. Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable and experienced which added plentifully to the daily tours. A very enjoyable tour, highly recommended.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to read you were pleased with our Coach Driver, as they have intense training on making safety and reliability their top priority to always make sure our valuable guests are safe. We are also delighted... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • CR
    · September 30th, 2023
    This was an unforgetable experience. I have traveled extensively throughout Europe when I was younger. I never thought a tour could compare to those experiences. However this tour change my attitude on tours. It was well planed and executed. Our tour director (Greg) was beyond excellent. In fact I think he made the trip the success it was. I would recommend it to any one who likes to see alot, keep on the go, meet people and see sights.
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • PG
    · September 30th, 2023
    This is the first tour we have ever been on and with the expertise and knowledge that Greg has on both these countries made our trip a once in a lifetime experience! I can’t say enough about how fun it was for us because of Greg.
    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We appreciate you sharing your photos and your review. We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights of Ireland and Scotland. At Insight Vacations, we understand the importance of having a professional Travel Director travelling... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • MC
    · September 29th, 2023
    This tour was informative and enjoyable. We saw so many places and extras off the beaten path.
    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We appreciate for your review during your trip to Ireland and Scotland. We're delighted you enjoyed your time with us and that our local team showcased this incredible itinerary so well. Thank you for travelling with us, and we can't wait to create more... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • DC
    · September 29th, 2023
    My wife and I had a great time. Greg was incredible, so knowledgeable. We loved his stories, choice of music, he made the trip.
    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We are grateful for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that your Travel Director made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what Ireland and Scotland offer and providing... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • RG
    · September 29th, 2023
    A wonderful way to see a lot of both Ireland and Scotland. Many great experiences!
    Trip date: September 2023

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Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic, 14 Days)
From Dublin to Edinburgh

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