Friday 26th September – Monday 6th October 2025
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Welcome to Scotland! From Edinburgh Airport, a private driver will provide a seamless transfer to a city centre hotel. Depending on your arrival time, choose to relax at your luxury hotel or head out to explore the beautiful cobblestone streets of the city.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Kimpton Charlotte Square
Room Type: x6 Premium King/Twin
Meals Included: None
Today, enjoy a foodie tour of Edinburgh, a relaxed way to discover the city’s local flavours. Explore with a guide and uncover the hidden gems where locals love to eat. The tour gives a real taste of Edinburgh, connecting with the city’s culinary roots and giving a more personal feel for its food scene. It’s a great way to enjoy some of the best bites the city has to offer, away from the usual tourist spots.
This evening indulge in a luxurious whisky tasting, where sweeping views of Edinburgh’s skyline meet the rich, complex flavours of Scotland’s finest blends in an unforgettable setting. A wonderful way to start your journey!
Overnight: Edinburgh | Kimpton Charlotte Square
Room Type: x6 Premium King/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a private visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia this morning, the late Queen’s former floating palace, and step into a piece of royal history. This historic yacht has served many roles, from a hospital ship during wartime to a honeymoon venue for royal family members. Decommissioned in 1997, it now rests in the waters of Leith. Exploring the yacht offers a rare glimpse into the private lives of the royal family and the luxury of their floating residence.
Later make your way to the National Museum, where you can discover Scotland’s rich heritage and global treasures as you wander. You afternoon is free to explore as you wish, perhaps picking up some Scottish souvenirs.
*Activities subject to availability at time of confirmation*
*Your hotel Concierge will happily arrange taxis should you require*
Overnight: Edinburgh | Kimpton Charlotte Square
Room Type: x6 Premium King/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Today you will meet your main guides (who will also be your drivers) and make your way to your iconic Loch side luxury hotel. On the way, stop at Doune Castle, a mediaeval stronghold which has since been used as a location of film and TV. Stretch your legs as you explore the impressive castle and grounds.
Later, experience an immersive tour and tasting at Deanston Distillery, where traditional craftsmanship and the soft waters of the River Teith come together to create uniquely smooth Highland single malts. Arriving at your luxurious hotel, your evening is free to relax and enjoy the wonderful views over the water.
Overnight: Loch Lomond | Cameron House
Room Type: x6 Classic Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Starting from the front door of the hotel, set out on the sparkling waters of Loch Lomond for a boat cruise, weaving around some of its smaller islands while learning about the area’s history. Watch for local wildlife, including ospreys, red deer, and perhaps something more elusive.
Savour a quintessentially Scottish afternoon tea experience in an elegant setting, where delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of handcrafted pastries are served with your choice of fine teas. Relax and indulge as you take in the charming surroundings, blending refined tradition with warm Highland hospitality.
*Activities are subject to availability at time of confirmation*
Overnight: Loch Lomond | Cameron House
Room Type: x6 Classic Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your guides drive you to the Airport in time to catch your onward flight to Ireland. Bringing with you special memories of your time in Scotland, and excitement about your time ahead in wonderful Ireland!
Céad míle fáilte – or one hundred thousand welcomes – to Ireland’s capital, Dublin! Upon arrival, a private transfer will provide a smooth journey into the city and onwards to the hotel. There is no better introduction to Dublin than a private walking tour with a local guide, so after a bite to eat, head out to see the best of the city. Your guide is also a historian who will share the stories, characters, and events that have shaped Dublin through the centuries.
Overnight: Dublin | The Merrion Hotel
Room Type: x6 Superior King / Twin
Meals Included: None
Our private guide meets us this morning and takes us to Glendalough Monastery, one of the oldest and most significant monastic and pilgrimage sites in Ireland. Founded by St Kevin in the 7th century as a respite from the world, it eventually grew into an important centre of learning, its scholars producing astonishing illuminated manuscripts as well as astronomical and mathematical texts. Not only is Glendalough’s history intriguing, but its setting in the lush wooded valley of two lakes is stunning. Also, perhaps make the time to visit local potter Nicolas Mosse’s studio or learn about the age-old tradition of handweaving at a 300-year-old family-run establishment.
Overnight: Dublin | The Merrion Hotel
Room Type: x6 Superior King / Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Our guide will meet this morning, and together we will transfer west from Dublin to County Clare, home to Ireland’s famed Cliffs of Moher. En route, a visit will be made to the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise, founded by St Ciarán in the 6th century. The peaceful setting, with its rich history and well-preserved ruins, offers a lovely pause before continuing the journey. The site features a cathedral, round towers, high crosses, and early Christian grave slabs, providing a glimpse into Ireland’s early Christian heritage. Later, use the quiet of the afternoon to visit Ireland’s famed Cliffs of Moher, part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, a special region with outstanding geology. Visually stunning, the Cliffs Stand 702 ft at their highest point and stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coast.
Overnight: Spanish Point | Armada Hotel
Room Type: x6 Classic Twin/Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Today, visit Inis Mór (Inishmore), the largest of the three Aran Islands. Enjoy exploring the island with the aid of off-road adventure vehicles driven by your local guides, Padraig and Aonghus. Learn about the unique Irish culture, traditions, and language of the islanders, the beautiful flora and fauna, and, of course, visit the filming site from the recent Banshees of Inisherin film. This experience is unique in that it provides the opportunity to visit parts of the island not readily accessible to those without both local knowledge and a 4×4 vehicle, making for a very memorable day.
Overnight: Spanish Point | Armada Hotel
Room Type: x6 Classic Twin/Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning, visit a charming, locally-owned goat farm for a private tour and tasting. Meet and feed the herd, visit the milking parlour, and learn about the traditional methods used to produce award-winning goat cheese. Watch the cheese-making process firsthand and enjoy a tasting of their full range of Irish cheeses, right there on the farm.
Overnight: Spanish Point | Armada Hotel
Room Type: x6 Classic Twin/Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning, our guide will drop us at Shannon or Dublin airport, as it’s time to say farewell to Ireland’s West Coast.
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Friday 26th September – Monday 6th October 2025