14-Nights The Scots Irish Tour

CIE Tours

2025 - 15 Day The Scots Irish Tour
Authentic Local Experiences:
CIE Tours Exclusive

Hear traditional Irish music at Crosskeys Inn in Antrim, Ireland's oldest thatched pub. This stone cottage, with its turf fires, was built in 1654.

Authentic Experiences

August 3 - 19 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Discover underground life at Arigna Mining Experience - with a former miner as your guide.

Trip Highlights:

Arigna Mining Experience
Cliffs of Moher
Medieval Castle Banquet
Crosskeys Inn Irish Night - CIE Tours Exclusive
Edinburgh Castle
Scotch Whisky Experience
Giant's Causeway
Glenveagh Castle & National Park
Isle of Skye
Ards peninsula
Stirling Castle
Titanic Belfast
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
Lough Key Forest Park
Irish Night in Dublin

Dining Experiences:

14 Breakfasts (B) and 11 Dinners (D)

Hotels:

Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club | near Edinburgh (2)
Golf View Hotel | Inverness or Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro | Dunblane (1)
Europa Hotel | Belfast (2)
Station House Hotel | Letterkenny (1)
Kilronan Castle Hotel | Ballyfarnon (2)
Temple Gate Hotel | Ennis (1)
Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa | Tralee (2)
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel | Dublin (2)

Featured Destinations

Tralee Tralee Tralee is one of the largest tourist attractions in Ireland with thousands of visitors each year. It is the county town of Kerry and has a host of attractions, including the Geraldine Experience which tells the story of Kerry and of Ireland from the earliest times. The Rose of Tralee festival is the most famous festival in the country. While the numerous recreation and cultural experiences in the town make it an essential part of any visit to Ireland.
Ennis Ennis A place where a blend of visitors and entertainment combine to create an atmosphere synonymous with Irish tradition at its very best and of times well spent. If it’s music and "craic" you are looking for, seek out the pub/bar most suitable to your liking. For a more relaxed atmosphere visit the cinema. If it’s delights of the culinary nature that tickle your taste buds, then make sure to check out one of our many restaurants, specializing in traditional Irish dishes to both European and Eastern creations. When festival time comes round, Ennis and the county of Clare are where it’s all happening!
Ballyfarnon
Letterkenny Letterkenny Located 20 miles west of Derry City and 35 miles north of Donegal Town, Letterkenny is the largest town in Co. Donegal. The town has a buzzing nightlife and offers great historical and recreational opportunities for visitors to the area.
Belfast Belfast Belfast is popular with travelers who come to discover the city’s physical beauty and renewed tranquility. Enjoy performances at the Grand Opera House, shopping along trendy Donegall Place and visiting numerous pubs along The Golden Mile. St. Anne’s Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, is the principal church of the Anglican Church of Ireland and contains stones from every county in Ireland. Located next to Europa Hotel, the Grand Opera House boasts an impressive mix of large productions of opera, ballet, musicals and drama. Known as the Big Ben of Belfast, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower was built in 1869 to commemorate the Prince Consort. Built in 1849 as one of Queen Victoria’s colleges, Queens University is one of the foremost universities in the British Isles. The classical-style building of Stormont, erected in 1928-32 to house the Parliament of Northern Ireland, stands 3.5 miles outside the city. The Prince of Wales Avenue is exactly one mile long and is bordered by rose beds containing 600 of the famous Korona roses noted for their scarlet blooms.	Destination Guide
Dunblane
Nairn Nairn East of Inverness, the hills gradually give way to the narrow and sheltered lowland strip around the edge of the Moray Firth, where the main town is Nairn, a long-established small resort notable for its golf and fine beaches. Overall, this area offers plenty of Scottish strands to follow, with a good range of historic sites and castles, as well as Europe's best preserved 18th-century fort (at Fort George).
Dublin Dublin Dublin enjoys one of the loveliest natural settings in Europe. Dublin attracts visitors from around the world with its old world charm and friendly atmosphere. Most of the architecture dates from the 18th century, when Dublin enjoyed great prominence and prosperity. Also of interest are stately Georgian houses which front Merrion Square. O'Connell Street is considered the commercial center of Dublin. Perhaps the most memorable feature of Dublin is the traditional pub, where visitors can enjoy conversation over fine Irish brew. The city also offers many fine parks, including St. Stephen's Green and Phoenix Park. National Gallery's renowned collection includes works by such famous masters as Rembrandt and Monet. Trinity College's Old Library is home to the most cherished treasure, the Book of Kells, a manuscript of the Gospels. Admire Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy the exhibits in impressive National Museum. Self-guided walking tours include Old City Trail, Georgian Heritage Trail and the Cultural Trail.	Destination Guide
Edinburgh Edinburgh Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were wed. Or venture across the moors to marvel at the scenic Highlands.

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