2012 - 11 Day The Scots Irish Tour

Scottish Highland Evening Scottish Highland Evening This fun evening starts with a 4-course dinner where you can sample the traditional Scottish dish of haggis, neaps and tatties. Then the music, dance and storytelling begins and offers you an insight into many aspects of Scottish life. Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet The evening begins with a mead reception in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle, followed by a four-course meal with wines. Entertainment is provided by the world renowned Bunratty Castle Entertainers accompanied by harp and violin. Isle of Skye Isle of Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island’s peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills. Although it has been suggested that the first of these Gaelic names describes a ”winged” shape there is no definitive agreement as to the name’s origins. Culloden Battlefield Culloden Battlefield This is the site of the last land battle within the UK, in which King George II’s troops defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite supporters in 1746; around 1200 people were reputedly killed. The Visitor Centre, opened in 2008, includes exhibitions, restaurant, shop and a landscaped roof platform for views over the battlefield. Titanic Belfast Titanic Belfast Opened in April 2012 to commemorate the centenary of the sinking of this iconic ship, this new visitor experience tells the story of the Titanic from conception and construction right through the maiden voyage and tragic ending. Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher One of Ireland’s top visitor attractions, the cliffs are 700 feet high and extend for 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland and one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. The cliffs are home to major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds. Kilronan Castle Hotel Stay Kilronan Castle Hotel Stay This luxurious property is set on 40 acres with lovely scenery all around. Enjoy a wonderful mix of old-world elegance, state-of-the-art facilities and high standards for a memorable stay. Giant's Causeway Giant's Causeway To stroll on the basalt columns of the Giant?s Causeway is to voyage back in time. The rugged symmetry of the columns never fails to intrigue and inspire visitors. In 1986 the Causeway was designated a World Heritage site and a comprehensive visitor centre tells about its geology. Superior First Class Hotels: Stay at the following or similar: GB-EDI-MAR Edinburgh (2 nights) GB-INV-COL Inverness (1 night) GB-ARY-ISL Ballachulish (1 night) NI-BEL-EUR Belfast (2 nights) IE-DON-RHL (2 nights) IE-ROS-KCA Ballyfarnon (1 night) IE-CLA-TGA Ennis (1 night) Tour Includes: Airport transfers at start and end of tour Sightseeing by luxury coach Professional tour director 10 nights in hotels listed above Full breakfast daily except on day 1 (B) 9 dinners (D) including - Scottish Dinner and Cabaret - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet - 7 table d'hote dinners Welcome get-together drink Tours of Edinburgh and Belfast Ceilidh with singers, piper and dancers Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 5 to 19 departures Sheepdog trials at Leault Farm Ferry from Isle of Skye and from Scotland to Ireland Walking tour of Derry with a local guide Visits and admissions Edinburgh Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Burns Heritage Park, Titanic Belfast, Mount Stewart House & Gardens, Giant's Causeway, Glenveagh Castle & Gardens, Belleek Pottery Factory, W. B. Yeats' Grave, Strokestown Park House & Famine Museum and Cliffs of Moher Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person