"Two Countries, One Journey - Scotland & Ireland Await!" From Scotland's misty Highlands and the legendary Loch Ness to Ireland's lively cities and warm hospitality, experience the very best of both worlds in one unforgettable tour. Wander through Scotland's native forests, travel past majestic mountains and charming villages, and keep watch for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Then, cross the Irish Sea to discover the magic of Ireland-spend two nights in lively Killarney, one night in historic Waterford, and two nights in vibrant Dublin. Along the way, enjoy three memorable dinners (including one with traditional entertainment in Dublin) and daily breakfast (except arrival day). This perfectly paired tour offers a delightful taste of both countries-ideal for travelers with limited time, yet seeking the very best in touring, scenery, and hospitality.
Two Countries, One Journey – Scotland & Ireland Await!
Tour Highlights
- Eleven (11) meals with eight (8) breakfasts and three (3) dinners
- Top sights with visits to Edinburgh, Inverness, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, Cairngorms, Glencoe, Killarney and the beautiful Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Cobh, Waterford, and Dublin.
- Perfect to pair with other destinations.
Lochs & Legends: Scotland and Ireland Escorted Tour includes
- In Scotland: Three (3) nights accommodations: two nights in Edinburgh (nts 1 & 3) and one night in Inverness
- Breakfast daily (except for morning of arrival).
- Includes Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle (weather and season permitting)
- Arrival and departure transfers in Edinburgh.
- Two (2) days of custom touring.
- All service charges and hotel taxes in Scotland (tips to guides/drivers not included).
- NOTE: Porterage of luggage is NOT included in Scotland.
- In Ireland: excellent hotels - five (5) nights of first-class and superior first-class hotels throughout.
- Full Irish breakfast daily, except day of arrival.
- Two (2) hotel dinners.
- Dinner and entertainment in Dublin.
- Full sightseeing by deluxe touring motor coach.
- Professional Irish driver/guide to escort you throughout.
- Panoramic city tours of Dublin.
- Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry.
- Visits to: House of Waterford, Guinness Brewery Storehouse, and the new Epic Museum in Dublin.
- Porterage of one (1) suitcase per person (starting from arrival at the Killarney hotel).
- Tips and taxes in Ireland. Gratuities to the driver/guide not included.
- Travel documents.
Guaranteed Departures
Please note, each departure requires a minimum number of participants to operate. Tours will be noted "guaranteed" when this number is reached. Please do not book airfare until you have been advised that the tour is guaranteed. Celtic Tours is not responsible for airfare booking on non-guaranteed tours that do not operate.
Smaller Group Tours
In Scotland, the maximum on this portion is 16 tour participants. For Ireland, the tour is based on a maximum of 28 tour participants to maintain the level of comfort and intimacy on our tours that our customers have come to know and love. We have found this to be the perfect size for smaller groups, with no additional fees or small-group supplements passed on to the customer. Group leaders and travel advisors can look at booking a private departure on any one of our dates. For those who want to tour privately, please contact our group department at [email protected] to find out more. When privately operating a tour, the tour leader/travel advisor can look for a larger coach-sized group. That is up to them and their group privately. Please note, the brochure and website price is valid for eight (8) passengers and under. If your party is 9 or more, the tour will have to be priced privately for Scotland (as 9-16 are private for that portion).
Hotel Change
Please note, from Oct 14 to the Nov 11 departure - we will be using the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin for these departures (vs the Sandymount Hotel).
Additional Notes
Please Note Baggage Restriction: Starting April 2026, all our scheduled tours now permit one checked bag up to 20kg (44lbs), with maximum dimensions of 22in x 17in x 10in, as well as one small carry-on item. Checked luggage will be stored in the luggage compartment and will not be accessible during the journey. Carry-on bags should be compact and suitable for onboard storage. We kindly ask all passengers to adhere to these guidelines to ensure comfort and space for everyone.
Click here to printYOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1, Wednesday | Arrive Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh this morning, where your private transfer awaits to whisk you to your pre-arranged accommodations (check-in available from 2:00 pm). Take the day to wander Edinburgh’s charming streets, soak in its historic ambiance, and discover its treasures at your own pace. Overnight stay in Edinburgh. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 2, Thursday | Pitlochry - Cairngorms - Inverness
Make your way independently to the departure point at Edinburgh Bus Station (Pick Up: Gate J and Gate K, St. Andrew Square, EH1 3DQ). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure. Depart Edinburgh at 8:00 am, traveling north across the River Forth and into the scenic Highlands.
Your first stop is Pitlochry, a quintessential Scottish town beloved by Queen Victoria, where you can enjoy a coffee break and take in the charming surroundings. Continue into Cairngorms National Park, a haven of mountains, rivers, lochs, and wildlife.
Stop in Aviemore, a lively outdoor hub, where you may wish to sample local specialties before heading to the picturesque Loch Morlich. Next, journey to the ancient Clava Cairns near Inverness—mysterious standing stones and ring cairns immortalized in the Outlander series.
Arrive in Inverness and check into your accommodation. Enjoy a free evening exploring the Capital of the Highlands at your leisure. (B)
Day 3, Friday | Loch Ness - Glencoe - Edinburgh
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll be collected from your accommodation and set off into the scenic countryside. Your first highlight is the legendary Loch Ness, where you may choose to enjoy a boat cruise* and explore the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Continue south through the dramatic Great Glen, passing Ben Nevis—the UK’s highest peak—and the town of Fort William. Pause for lunch en route before arriving in breathtaking Glencoe, a valley of striking slopes and rugged peaks, forever marked by a poignant chapter in Scottish history, your driver-guide may share.
The return journey takes you across the remote Rannoch Moor and through the Lowlands around Stirling, before arriving in Edinburgh at approximately 7:00 pm. Make your own way to your pre-booked hotel. (B)
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather-dependent and may be canceled without notice (closed from early to mid-January).
Day 4, Saturday | Edinburgh - Dublin
After breakfast, your private transfer awaits to take you to Edinburgh Airport, where you will board a flight from Edinburgh to Dublin. NOTE: This flight is NOT included in this package price. It can be purchased and ticketed by Celtic Tours, but is sold separately. On arrival at Dublin Airport, your private chauffeur transfer will be waiting to take you to your pre-booked hotel. Today we have include the Go-City pass for your to enjoy the Hop-on Hop-off bus pass in Dublin and admission to so many iconic sights, you won't want to miss. The day is free to enjoy the capital city on your own. Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 5, Sunday | Dublin - Killarney
After breakfast, make your way independently to Dublin Heuston Rail Station, where you will board a train from Dublin to Killarney (we will endeavor to book direct rail service, but some train services do require a train change in Mallow). On arrival into Killarney Station, make your own way to Hotel Killarney. This evening at dinner, you will meet your Driver/Guide and fellow tour participants to begin your Irish adventure! Overnight in Killarney. (B, D)
Day 6, Monday | Killarney - Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland's most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney. Tonight venture out independently and enjoy one of the many restaurants Killarney has to offer. Overnight in Killarney. (B)
Day 7, Tuesday | Blarney - Waterford
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney, we travel the short distance to Waterford, where you have the afternoon free to explore the Viking city! In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 8, Wednesday | Waterford - Dublin
Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to Dublin via Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm. Overnight in Dublin. (B,D)
Day 9, Thursday | Dublin
On our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own before the final overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 10, Friday: Dublin - Tour ends
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last-minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight. You arrive home the same day. (B)
(NOTE: There is no luggage handling or porterage until you are at the hotel in Killarney. Prior to that, you will manage your luggage on your own)
MAPS
This tour map showcases key destinations and routes for our guided adventures. Each tour highlights unique locations, cultural landmarks, and picturesque regions, giving you a visual guide to the journey ahead.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply. When a triple room is booked, a discount will apply. Due to limitations in Scotland, max of 8 passenger can be booked on any one departure. Should your party be larger than 8, this tour will need to be priced as a private tour (in Scotland only). In Ireland, the maximum group size on all dates is 28 passengers. Tours must have a minimum of 10 tour participants to operate. Please do not book airfare until the tour date selected has been marked "guaranteed". Celtic Tours is not responsible for any non-refundable airfare booked for a tour that is not guaranteed and does not operate. Porterage of luggage is included from the hotel in Killarney. Prior to arriving at the Killarney Hotel, porterage/luggage handling is not included and you will handle your own luggage during that time.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Porterage in Scotland and in Ireland until you reach the Killarney hotel.
- Lunches and dinners (not noted on the itinerary)
- Tips to driver/guide
Airfare
Celtic Tours is pleased to offer our air services. Air can be booked 10 months in advance of departure. Please note, the tour does not include airfare at this time.
Departures & Transfers
Departure date is the date the tour starts in Scotland. Private transfers are included in Scotland. In Ireland, on arrival, a private transfer will take you to your Dublin hotel. You will make your own way to the Dublin Rail Station from your hotel and to the Killarney hotel from Killarney Station.
Tour ends for all passengers at 6:10 am at Dublin Airport.
Optional Tours
Optional: Gaelic Roots at the Killarney Avenue Hotel - a magical mix of Irish song, music and dance
HOTELS
Accommodations booked by Rabbies UK
Dooley's Hotel
Academy Plaza Hotel
UK Hotel
The Address Connolly
Hotel Killarney
Sandymount Hotel
