Best of Ireland & Scotland: Cities, B&Bs & Castles
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Highlights
- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 17 days!
- Guinness Storehouse
- Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Bus Tour (24 hours)
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Dublin (DUB), out ofEdinburgh (EDI)
- Manual rental car for 6 nights - upgrade to automaticavailable Pickup and drop off at Dublin Airport 2 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or the Croke ParkHotel
- Admission to the Guinness Storehouse
- 3 nights in your choice of B&Bs throughout Ireland
- 1 night in Co. Cavan at the Cabra Castle Hotel or in Co.Meath at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
- One-way economy class flight from Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh(EDI)
- Private airport transfer upon arrival into Edinburgh
- 2 nights in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel, or similar
- Edinburgh City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24 hours)
- Manual rental car for 4 nights - upgrade to automaticavailable Pickup Edinburgh city center, drop off Edinburgh airport 3 nights in Scottish B&Bs of your choice - upgradesavailable after booking
- 1 night in Peebles at the Cringletie House Castle Hotel
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Arrive at Dublin Airport, pick up your rental car, and make your way to your hotel!
Once settled, venture forth and discover the city at your leisure. Why not start your Ireland adventure with a pint at Ireland's oldest pub, The Brazen Head in Dublin?
Explore the highlights of Dublin today! Start the day with a stroll over to Dublin Castle, the perhaps unwind at the picturesque grounds. Discover Dublin's history of rebellion at the Kilmainham Gaol, then use your included admission to learn to pour the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse!
You'll spend the next several nights at the Irish bed & breakfast of your choice!
Bed & breakfasts in Ireland are known for being extremely welcoming and accommodating. You’ll have hundreds of properties to choose from when you make your own booki...
Consider a stay in the country of Kilkenny. You could start with a trip to Kilkenny Castle, then perhaps you'd like to visit the 13th century St. Canice's Cathedral or the Black Abbey Priory.
Check out Kilkenny's town center, filled with charming medieval...
Pick a direction and follow it to success! You could drive along the southern half of Ireland and go to Cork, where the Blarney Castle, the fishing village of Cobh, and the English Market make for an entertaining day.
If you're in the area, spend some qua...
Take a deep dive into history today by visiting the prehistoric monument of Newgrange in County Meath. This megalithic passage tomb is over 5,000 years old, making it older than Stonehenge! Similarly and in the same area, you may want to pay a visit to neolithi...
Say goodbye to Ireland today as you fly from Dublin to Edinburgh. Drop your rental car off at the airport, then snap on that stylish neck pillow for your quick flight to Edinburgh!
Land in Scotland's capital and catch your transfer from the airport to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, then get down to the serious business of finding something fun to do!
Ahh, your first full day in Edinburgh. What to do first!?
After breakfast, take a leisurely hike up beautiful Arthur's Peak, one of four hill forts, dating back to approximately 2,000 years ago. Nestled within Holyrood Park, Arthur's Peak boasts interesti...
Today's the day to hit the road and see the rest of stunning Scotland! Pick up your car then head for the hills! Literally.
Make a stop in the medieval city of Stirling and visit historic Stirling Castle. Then, venture on to breathtaking Loch Lomond &...
Today, you might want to explore St. Andrews and Perth. A seaside town on Scotland's northeast coast, St. Andrews is known for its university (Prince William and Kate are graduates) and as the birthplace of golf.
Nestled on the River Tay, Perth in centra...
Rejuvenate with an energizing breakfast, chat with your local hosts, and then be on your merry way. Today, head up to Loch Ness - yes, the Loch Ness - home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster! Consider taking a boat tour atop these mysterious waters, check out U...
Check into your castle hotel, then explore the charming town of Peebles! Stroll through streets lined with old stone homes and quaint storefronts. Treat yourself to a delicious first-night dinner of haggis and bangers and mash!
Say goodbye to your hosts, squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage, and make your way to the airport. Return your rental, then spend your flight home dreaming about your next adventure.
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