14 Days The Story of Ireland & Scotland - Small Group Tour

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You will discover authentic experiences with our stays in and visits to the Castles of Ireland and Scotland, and enjoy our literary Pub Crawl, while also discovering the taste of Whiskey at our Tastings, and, of course, the diverse beauty of these two amazing countries.

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore beautiful Galway Bay and take a nice walk along the promenade
    • Explore Connemara area of Ireland
    • Explore Killarney and experience the Cliffs of Moher
    • A beautiful drive to Ring of Kerry, Killarney
    • Discover Blarney Castle, Dublin
    • Visit Scotland Oban
    • Oban, Scottish Highlands
    • Explore Stirling, Edinburgh
    • Discover Edinburgh

What's this trip about?

    You will discover authentic experiences with our stays in and visits to the Castles of Ireland and Scotland, and enjoy our literary Pub Crawl, while also discovering the taste of Whiskey at our Tastings, and, of course, the diverse beauty of these two amazing countries.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGalway
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Scotland
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Connemara
  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • Galway
  • Kilkenny
  • Loch Ness
  • Scottish Highlands
  • Stirling Castle

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Hotels feature private bathrooms with showers, typical European-sized rooms, small lobbies
    • Air-Conditioned Guest Rooms based on season and culture
    • Daily Continental Breakfast
    • Professional Local Guides
    • Walking Tours with Guides & Tour Captain
    • Special Access
    • Story Land & Sea Exclusives per itinerary
    • Your professional, fully trained Tour Captain/Driver is with you throughout the tour.
    • Exploration & Immersion
    • Welcome Dinner in Galway is included

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: International Flight Day: Bound for Ireland
Today is your flight date from North America, Canada, Australia or New Zealand - Your flight is not included, however we do have an air department that could provide you a quotation. You will cross the Atlantic Ocean tonight en-route to Europe. Please Note: "Day 1" is the published tour date and is the date you will arrange your air travel to depart your home airport.

Your Small Group Tour will commence on Itinerary Day 2.

The Adventure Begins - The Story of Ireland

Day 2: Welcome to the Pearl of Ireland
Accommodation, 2 Nights Deluxe: Dromoland Castle Hotel, Adare Manor, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, or Similar Classic: Four Star Hotel, or Similar Walking Level: Light, Leisurely Pace. Volume: Light Upon arrival into Shannon Airport you will make your way to t...
Orientation Walkabout
STORY Exclusive: Welcome Reception Once everyone is checked in enjoy our orientation walkabout and then enjoy a special experience at our property.

Story Way Dining
Enjoy our signature Welcome Dinner tonight with your Tour Captain (some itineraries will feature dinner in Bunratty). Our approach to dining is truly unique: We've collected our favorite dishes from the incredible restaurants we visit for each included dinner. No buffe...
Irish Treasures: Cliffs of Moher | The Burren

Day 3: Rugged Coastal Beauty

Cliffs of Moher
After a wonderful Irish breakfast at the hotel, meet our driver and guide in the lobby as we set out to explore and experience the Cliffs of Moher, a sheer precipice that stretches for 5 miles along the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's western edge. The Cliffs of Moher ...
The Burren
What is most realized upon entering The Burren is the silence. Tourism Ireland describes it this way, "It’s a silence as layered as the undulating landscape itself, filled with the riches of Irish history; of aeons of stories, told and untold. All around you is pale grey...
To Killarney

Day 4: Muckross House | Killarney
Accommodation, 3 Nights Deluxe: Killarney Plaza Hotel or Similar Classic: 3+ to 4 Star Hotel or Similar This morning we make our way bound for Killarney, but first we enjoy visiting a stop at a 19th century Victorian mansion by the name of Muckross House.

Muckross House
The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes. Originally built for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, the water-colorist Mary Balfour Herbert. The fourth house in a series of homes that were owned by generations of the Herbert family for almost two hundred years. Story Way Dining: Join tonight for an included dinner with the Tour Captain in Killarney.

Blarney Castle & Woolen Mills

Day 5: Exploring Blarney Castle & Gardens
Today we head to Dublin with a stop at Blarney Castle, where you will have the chance to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence (some call the gift of Gab) and time to pillage the adjacent woolen mills. Situated about 5 miles from Cork City, this historic castle is most fa...
Killarney

Day 6: Enjoy a Day at Leisure
Today, enjoy a complete day at leisure. May we suggest optional touring to the Ring of Kerry? Tonight, join the Tour Captain for an optional dinner or enjoy exploring at your leisure.

Journey to Dublin

Day 7: Welcome to Dublin.
Meals: Dinner Accommodation in Dublin, 2 Nights Deluxe: Brooks Hotel, The Fitzwilliam or Similar Classic: Drury Court or Similar Included Dinner Tonight: Tonight's dinner is included in Dublin. Today we head to Dublin with a stop at the Rock of Cashel, also kno...
Orientation Walkabout
As the capital of the Emerald Isle, Dublin is a beautiful destination filled with coffee shops, museums, and one shop called Peacock Green & Co. known for its specialty in tea. Oh! And don't forget the Queen of Tarts, whose delectable sweets are manifest in the many cakes available! Learn about these sites and more on your Orientation Walk with the Tour Captain. Then later enjoy Dinner in Dublin!

Exploring the Story of Dublin

Day 8: Trinity College, The Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral
After your full Irish breakfast this morning meet the Tour Captain and our expert local guide in the lobby to commence our walking tour exploring the city center. Enjoy an informed and fun perspective of life and history in Ireland’s capital. The walking tour will begi...
Experience in Dublin Today:
Trinity College Library - Inspiration for movies and more. Book of Kells St. Patrick's Cathedral - Included admission and tour with our guide. Enjoy our guided walking tour of the heart of Dublin. Brazen Head Pub Optional dining tonight with your Tour Captain or explore at leisure.

The Adventure Continues - The Story of Scotland

Day 9: Arrive Inverness, Scotland Airport
Meals: Dinner Accommodation, 2 Nights Deluxe: Ness Walk or Similar Classic: Best Western Inverness Palace & Spa or Similar Walking Level: Light, Leisurely Pace; Volume: Light Included Dining: Welcome Dinner Tonight, the Story Way! Join your Tour Captain for...
Scottish Treasures: Culloden

Culloden Battlefield
It's described as a "powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end." We experience this fascinating site as we explore key areas where the action took place on Culloden Moor. We will also visit the memorial cairn aroun...
Orientation Walkabout
Later before dinner join your Tour Captain for our Orientation Walkabout of Inverness.

Scottish Treasures: Loch Ness & Eilean Donan Castle

Day 10: The Loch Ness Mystery & Beautiful Castle

Loch Ness & Captain Edwards
This morning we make our way to Loch Ness and board Captain Edwards' craft, the Nessie Hunter, for a proper exploration of the lock. Learn about the mystery and the environment of this amazing loch. Captain Edwards has the deepest part of the loch named after him, Edwards Deep. See stunning Urquhart Castle from our boat before returning to shore.

Eilean Donan Castle
We make our way to a small tidal island where these three sea lochs meet: Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, and get to visit the picturesque castle that has been in photos, film and television shows in popular culture, Eilean Donan Castle. The name Eilean Donan means ...
Journey to Edinburgh

Day 11: To Edinburgh with Blair Atholl
Meals: Dinner Accommodation, 3 Nights Deluxe: Radisson Blu Royal Mile Hotel or Similar Classic: Ibis North Bridge or Similar Included Dining: Join your Tour Captain for Welcome Dinner tonight. This morning we make our way south with a stop at Blair Atholl.

Blair Atholl | Blair Castle
This village in Perthshire, Scotland, was built around the confluence of the Rivers Tilt and Garry in one of the few areas of flat land in the middle of the Grampian Mountains. Blair Castle stands in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland....
Orientation Walkabout
Later, join your Tour Captain for our Orientation Walk and learn where the major landmarks are located in relation to our hotels, the best ATM machines for exchange rates, and other helpful information for your stay. Certain itineraries in August may feature the Edinburgh Military Tattoo tonight.

Day 12: Edinburgh and Stirling
After a full Scottish breakfast we enjoy a tour of of Edinburgh's highlights.

Edinburgh
Learn about Edinburgh Castle, the Grass Market area with it many famous pubs and eateries, and learn about the National Museum and National Galleries and the Royal Mile. Our Tour of Edinburgh Includes: Edinburgh Castle - Included admission and tour. Walking Tour of the City - Enjoy our guided walking tour of the heart of Edinburgh.

Stirling Castle
Our visit would not be complete without a tour of Stirling Castle. We make our way to Stirling to enter the world of Scotland’s Renaissance kings and queens and discover a world of splendor. We learn of Sir William Wallace, the Braveheart legend, and Sir Robert the Bruce...
Edinburgh As You Wish

Days 13: Edinburgh at Leisure
Meals: Dinner Included Dining: Enjoy an included farewell dinner tonight with your Tour Captain to top off our great journey together. Enjoy a full day at leisure. Optionals while in Edinburgh - Plan your day at leisure in Edinburgh Included Dining: Enjoy an incl...
Departure

Day 14: Or Extend in Edinburgh As You Wish!
Tour Ends after breakfast this morning or extend: Opt for additional experiences or explore more of Edinburgh on your own. Please inquire with Reservation about extensions and pricing.

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Price From $6,879
Price per day$491
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,680
Last Updated: 12/20/2021

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Mark Story, the founder of QueensLander, now Story Land & Sea®, began leading and hosting groups of people on tours and cruises starting in 1988. After many successful years of creating exciting group adventures as a part-time proprietor, Mark expanded the company to a full-time operation in 2003. When you travel with Story Land & Sea® your travel event is covered by our Tour Operator Professional Liability Insurance which includes a 1 million dollar "Errors & Omissions" policy. We require proof of liability coverage from our partner suppliers as an extra means of protection.

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Accommodation

,Lodging & Accommodations Tour prices are per person, based on two persons sharing double or twin-bedded room with private bathroom with tub or shower. Single rooms subject to availability and at an additional cost (tour participants without a roommate will have to pay the single room surcharge). Hotels used are based on your itinerary Classic Budget Hotel Rooms: Superior Tourist Hotel rooms are small, but safe and located in the hearts of the towns and villages. The rooms feature private bathrooms (typically small, European style lodging with some bathrooms featuring only a shower) with included breakfast. About our Deluxe Hotels in Dublin Brooks Hotel is a boutique luxury four star boutique hotel located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a 2 minute walk from Grafton Street and St. Stephen’s Green. It oozes charm and personality with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Fitzwilliam is one of Dublin's most luxurious design hotels where guests may experience the best of both worlds: to one side the tranquility and calm of St Stephen’s Green, and to the other, Dublin’s finest shopping avenue, Grafton Street. Both hotels are located in what is becoming the most creative area of the city, with theaters, great restaurants, an array of bars/pubs and an eclectic mix of interesting boutiques. About our Deluxe Hotel in Inverness Nestled on the leafy banks of the River Ness, lies Ness Walk. An idyllic 5-star retreat hotel in Inverness, just 10 minutes from Loch Ness. Surrounded by a dramatic canopy of impressive trees, our grand building allows you to experience a secluded atmosphere in the heart of the vibrant city center. Our Classic Hotel is located about an 8 minute walk from the Deluxe hotel.
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Meals Included
4 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
Optional Experiences $119/pp Rosslyn Chapel, Hadrian's Wall, the Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh Journey to the frontier of ancient Rome on this full-day tour of Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish borders from Edinburgh. First up is a tour of the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famously featured in 'The Da Vinci Code' and renowned for its mysterious stone carvings and unique architecture. After lunch (not included), stop at Melrose Abbey, the burial site of King Robert the Bruce's heart, and look out over the English border from Cheviot Hills, before walking along the UNESCO-listed Hadrian's Wall. St Andrews and The Villages of Fife Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh Explore St Andrews and the Villages of Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Admire fine views over the Forth Rail Bridge from South Queensferry on route into the Kingdom of Fife. Discover pretty coastal villages such as St Monans and Pittenween, then visit Anstruther and Crail with a guide. Perhaps visit St Andrews' castle and cathedral ruins, stroll along the harbor or soak up the sunshine at your leisure. Afterward, travel through the Lomond Hills and past Loch Leven on route back to Edinburgh.
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