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Highlights

Killarney: Visit the working farms of Muckross, taking you back to a time of traditional farming. Learn how to churn butter and dine in the Quilles Farmhouse, set against the scenic backdrop of the lakes of Killarney.

Kildare: Admire Ireland's finest thoroughbreds at the Irish National Stud Farm.

Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.

Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction in Belfast.

Glasgow: Visit Clydeside Distillery for a tour and a tasting of their whisky as you learn of their long history.

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Itinerary

From the rolling greens of St. Andrews to the mystical stones of the Giant’s Causeway, the Best of Ireland and Scotland trip is an epic 15-day journey for those who crave heritage and storytelling. Beginning in Dublin and winding through Enniscrone, Glasgow, and beyond, this guided city sightseeing tour covers the highlights of England, Ireland, and Scotland. Indulge in Waterford Crystal, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, and be awed by the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Accommodations, transport, meals, and local insights are all included, making travel seamless for experienced explorers. The USP? This tour is a tapestry of iconic locations and local legends, ensuring you return home with stories as vivid as the landscapes you’ll traverse.

Day 1Welcome to Dublin
Day 2Discover Diverse Dublin
Day 3Journey to Waterford Dive Into Culture
Day 4Onwards to Blarney and Killarney
Day 5A Day on the Ring of Kerry
Day 6Continue to Galway and Ballina
Day 7Off to Donegal and on to Derry/Londonderry
Day 8Admire the Giants Causeway and on to Belfast Make Travel Matter Dive Into Culture
Day 9Cross the Irish Sea to Glasgow
Day 10Discover Glasgows Rich Legacy Dive Into Culture
Day 11Continue Over the Sea to Skye
Day 12Venture to Loch Ness and Culloden in the Scottish Highlands
Day 13Journey to Enchanting Edinburgh
Day 14Uncover Edinburghs Treasures
Day 15Farewell Edinburgh

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What's Included

Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time

What's Excluded

Norman B.On Oct 7, 2025

The itinerary and optional experiences were very good. Our bus driver and guide(Amy) were absolutely fantastic.

AnonymousOn Oct 6, 2025

Its a great trip which covers so much of the countries but there were too many optional extras which amounted to a lot of extra costs.

AnonymousOn Oct 6, 2025

The trip was great! Landscaping was beautiful and especially the rainbows that you saw. The hotels and employees were very nice! Joel, our tour guide was awesome and so was our chauffeur, Tom . Joel was so informative about Ireland and Scotland. I just wish I could remember everything he talked about.! The history is interesting I think they went beyond and above for us on the trip. The weather was tricky ! But overall, it was a a nice trip! The downside was I wish I got to spend more time at all the towns that we stopped at. The quaint little towns were interesting. I understand that we were on a timeline. The other thing is, people should be considerate when they are sick and wear a mask on the bus.. By the end of the trip I was sick Thank you

AnonymousOn Oct 6, 2025

The trip was outstanding; the scenery, the adventures, meeting locals, the history, the addition of local guides, and the crew. Our travel director, Damian, and our driver Jason made the trip all that more memorable.

Tina On Oct 6, 2025

Every place we visited was great. Loved visiting both countries.,

Douglas A.On Oct 4, 2025

Loni G.On Oct 4, 2025

Great trip. Adam and Brooke were amazing. Would highly recommend this tour. Local guides were knowledgeable and personable. Ronan, especially, made his tour memorable with his knowledge and perspective on Ireland. Itinerary was well thought out and Brooke’s knowledge of the countries and histories added greatly to the experience.

Penny M.On Oct 1, 2025

I had an amazing trip. It was run like a well oil machine. Your bus driver was completely amazing. How he drive in some of those tight spots was simply amazing and I operate heavy equipment and have drive bus. Simply the best driver I have seen. was an amazing guide. He explained things and answered any questions or concerns we had. The itinerary was very tight and would have liked more time in certain places but understand the tight schedule as well.

Rhonda S.On Oct 1, 2025

The optional excursion to Stirling Castle did not include actually going into/seeing much of the castle. The tour director, Damien, was excellent. Although the group was fantastic, 48 was a large number to accommodate on the tour.

Ralph S.On Oct 1, 2025

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sites, sounds and tastes of Ireland and Scotland while your driver and tour guide keep you safe and sound. See places you've heard about all your life, like Blarney Castle, the Giant's Causeway, and Loch Ness, although I was disappointed that Nessie wasn't available for a photo shot. And don't forget all the amazing people you'll meet along the way.

AnonymousOn Oct 1, 2025

Cheryl S.On Sep 30, 2025

Our tour director was , he was magnificent. He was absolutely amazing in knowing the history of the areas we visited, dates and details of notable occurrences. Very pleasant and professional. Our bus driver was , never underestimate the importance of the bus driver. was an excellent driver, had a great personality, and kept our bus immaculately clean inside and out. Nothing worse than traveling in beautiful scenery with dirty windows kept our windows spotless, and never let trash accumulate in the bus. These two made our trip the most enjoyable we've ever had.

Mary C.On Sep 29, 2025

This was our 20th trip with Trafalgar and while we have enjoyed every one, this one was special. The scenery was magnificent, the people were lovely, our TD and our driver were exceptional. Every place we visited exceeded our expectations. Now on to number 21!

Gloria D.On Sep 29, 2025

We had the absolute best tour guide () Hated to see the tour end our driver was amazing ,how he negotiated that bus on those roads was incredible The accommodations were fantastic and not having to haul our suitcases everywhere was epic We did most of the additional tours they were fun educational and informative I would definitely choose Trafalgar Tours again and will tell all my friends and relatives if they are thinking of travelling to definitely go Trafalgar Thank for a wonderful expierence

AnonymousOn Sep 29, 2025

The tour guide Damian Watson was excellent an Driver Jason awesome. The food all the same fifteen days eating pretty much same food that should be changed up some.

Kathryn D.On Sep 29, 2025

AnonymousOn Sep 29, 2025

We had a great tour director and bus driver! Both were full of knowledge and tips and so organized! Really appreciated that quality. Nice touch with “local” treats!! The locals are so welcoming and friendly. Loved the “Be my Guest” experiences. Enjoyed the titanic venture, Belfast , isle of skye, the giant causeway and option to walk the trails, being so close to nature! Accommodations and meals were good! Would definitely travel Trafalger again.

Charles R.On Sep 29, 2025

Very well thought out itinerary and a great mix of beautiful landscape, history and culture.

Lynn M.On Sep 29, 2025

Karen B.On Sep 28, 2025

I really can't say much more than it was fantastic from beginning to end

AnonymousOn Sep 27, 2025

Fabulous. You covered towns & cities we never knew

Larry D.On Sep 27, 2025

You will pack a lot of sightseeing i to this 15 day trip and experience the history and charm of three countries. Expert tour director and coach drivers make this a worry free trip.

AnonymousOn Sep 27, 2025

Great trip to see lots of sites off the beaten path. Missed some of the bigger attractions but it was nice to see sites in smaller towns.

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AnonymousOn Sep 23, 2025

It was a very busy itinerary. We could have had a few more two-day stays. I now know what an "explorers'" trip means - go, go, go. Overall, it was a great trip with a great guide.

Minalani C.On Sep 22, 2025

Thank you for an enjoyable, informative, memorable and all round wonderful trip...the Best of Ireland and Scotland. , our guide, thank you for all your caring contributions that made our journey such a success!

AnonymousOn Sep 22, 2025

The itinerary was spot on for a perfect blend of history and culture. We were able to get a real feel for each country in our one week stay in each one. For the price, our hotels were fine, though I would have preferred city-center hotels for all the major city stops to make free time easier to plan. I do understand that this would probably increase the price of the trip. Our coach driver went over and beyond and his driving skill was very reassuring on winding, narrow roads in both Ireland and Scotland. Finally, our tour director, was the icing on the cake! There are not enough words to express how knowledgeable, efficient, and FUN he was. A tour director can truly make or break a trip, and made this one one for the books.

Lisa S.On Sep 22, 2025

This itinerary is busy, but not strenuous. The tour guide, went above and beyond every day to make us comfortable, and I was amazed at the level of knowledge about each area that we went to that was shared. We were well informed at every level of our daily itineraries and even some surprises! We also had many optional experiences to choose from as well as free time for shopping, lunches and some dinners on our own, etc. There is no way on my own I could have planned such a wonderful trip & seen so much! The coach was very comfortable and other tourists very friendly.

Julia P.On Sep 22, 2025

These are beautiful countries to explore. The people are very welcoming and you can enjoy a nice conversation with the locals in many of the pubs and restaurants. This is a lot of history. the visits to area like Blarney Castle, tours of Waterford Crystal and the Distillery were interesting and informative.

Leslie S.On Sep 22, 2025

It was a great overview for anyone who has never visited Ireland and Scotland before. The itinerary will keep you busy from early morning until evening but you will enjoy every minute. Our travel director, was a fountain of knowledge and took care of every detail of our journey with meticulous attention. We would recommend this trip to anyone traveling to this part of the UK for the first time.

Janice T.On Sep 22, 2025

Vincent P.On Sep 22, 2025

Mark B.On Sep 22, 2025

Darrell S.On Sep 22, 2025

Great trip. Never a dull moment and one of the best times of my life.

AnonymousOn Sep 22, 2025

AnonymousOn Sep 22, 2025

You always pick the right sights and have the local experts to tell the history about each location. The optional experience’s are excellent. This was our fourth Trafalgar tour and every tour Director has knocked it out of the park. I tell people that you are the only company we travel through because you are the best!!!

AnonymousOn Sep 22, 2025

Provided a broad overview of Ireland and Scotland. The accommodations were comfortable and the food was excellent.

Linda On Sep 22, 2025

Even though I travel often, this was the first tour group trip I have taken. Our Trip exceeded all expectations! The guide was TOP notch! We saw and learned and the experience of joy from day to day continued to get better and better. The optional excursions were a must do. Not sure why not part of trip, but it did allow some flexibility for those that wanted down time. Perfect trip to truly see Ireland and Scotland towns, cities and countryside. We arrived a day early to see Cliffs of Moher. Spectacular vacation trip! Will be booking again with Trafalgar. Takes all the work out of planning and no worries about getting around.

Kenneth G.On Sep 21, 2025

A 5 star adventure with an awesome travel director (Michael) that went above & beyond! A great group of fellow travellers too! So many venues to see, enjoy & some serious miles covered! Awesome accomodations & stunning scenery along the way! Great food too, including some very theatrical introductions to haggis! Got to get back to explore the gardens around Blarney castle some more! The Irish Sea ferry crossing, Loch Lomond & the ferry to the Isle of Skye were icing on the cake!

AnonymousOn Sep 18, 2025

Good

AnonymousOn Sep 18, 2025

Great.

Heather Q.On Sep 17, 2025

The itinerary was fast paced and we had a wonderful time. I was apprehensive about a group of 48 people but everyone was respectful and we had a great leader in and a very skilled driver in .

Anita W.On Sep 17, 2025

It was too hurried from one point to another. Alot of time was spent finding a spot to eat, then our time was over to browse town, etc. Supply a bus lunch so we have more time in towns.

AnonymousOn Sep 16, 2025

Very busy, but still free time available. Great variety of things to see. Local guides and tour guide really knew their history. Bus driver was wonderful and very skilful.

AnonymousOn Sep 16, 2025

Was a really fast paced introduction to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland and it was amazing. If you are looking for something a little slower, an InSight tour may be more your style. It would also be nice if you'd let everyone know that the hotels did not have air conditioning as this caught us off guard. While a fan and an opened window did the job, it wasn't what we expected.

Lisa L.On Sep 15, 2025

The explorer itinerary was definitely fast-paced each day however now that I’ve been home for a bit and looked back at my photos; it’s amazing how much of each country we got to experience. We had a wonderful tour guide and she took care of every detail along the way. I would highly recommend this trip and Trafalgar. I have traveled by other means but I really feel like I got to experience so much more with this trip! BONUS: I also made new friends within our group. Thanks again Trafalgar for a wonderful experience! I see you again in the future

AnonymousOn Sep 15, 2025

This was my first time travelling to Europe/going on an organized coach tour. It was a wonderful/fast-paced itinerary and checked all of the boxes for me. I will never forget the Ring of Kerry or the Isle of Sky and all the places in between. Our tour guide, was exceptional. Her love of Ireland/Scotland was evident, knowledge of the history and local places to visit each step of the way was top notch and I felt that she genuinely cared for each and every one of us. Our driver, could not have been better (I have no idea how he manoeuvred a full size luxury coach on the narrow roads and spaces in Ireland and Scotland!). A lovely person as well. The local experts, whether walking tours or on-coach tours, brought an extra layer of knowledge and humour (and in some case tears over past history) to each place. I also very much appreciated that they gave us "local experiences" (i.e. (to name just a few) farmhouse tour, "homestyle" dinner and entertainment in Torphichen (will never forget this night!) and visiting a local/working shepherd and his beautiful border collies) in their optional excursions which added to my love for the people in each country. Takeaways: (1) I would take this trip again in a heartbeat. It gave me a good taste of each country and I definitely would like to go back and spend more time in some of the places we stopped, (2) there were 48 absolutely wonderful people on our tour (would definitely travel with anyone of them again!) but it was a little bigger group than I would choose for a future trip (when we had a scheduled stop with a certain amount of time to spend, if you were near the back of the coach that day it took up to 10 minutes sometimes to get off the coach) and it was quite a large group for the walking tours and (3) (my only personal picky item), it listed Lochness on the itinerary. I have wanted to go touch the water that Nessy lives in since I was in grade 4 (a very long time ago). We did drive around Lochness but did not stop at the "Loch" itself. We stopped at a break spot at the far end and there was no way of walking to the lake and not enough time to take the Lochness boat tour that went up the channel to the lake. A small detail, but it was one of the things I was really looking forward to.

Gregory J.On Sep 15, 2025

The itinerary was very good. Of course everyone has their own personal preferences. I really like historical stops and would have loved more time in Glendalough, and some of the smaller historical towns. The Scottish highlands was beautiful, but the time was on the short side. It was very close to a perfect trip and our tour director was extraordinary. Her customer service and knowledge of historical events was amazing!

Donald S.On Sep 15, 2025

It is a lot of travel packed into a few days with much to see and do. Most of the included stops were, must see, venues but some were off the beaten path so a good mix of sights. Also, if you are into the history of the areas being travelled you will gain a wealth of knowledge from your guide and local guides.

Yick L.On Sep 13, 2025

The tour was well curated and our tour director, is well experienced and able to guide us properly without a hitch throughout the journey.

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AnonymousOn Sep 13, 2025

A very full on itinerary. Very informative and fun.

Cheryl M.On Sep 13, 2025

Excellent itinerary. Good hotel accommodations. One important thing missing from this tour was coach hygiene. Specifically: day one, a couple boarded the coach incessantly coughing and sneezing. Obviously ill. This couple used no protection (masks, tissues, etc), rather they coughed into their hands. I personally offered them tissues and masks to which they refused. We rotated seats on the coach each day. Halfway through the trip, many of us became ill; one tourist ended up in a hospital in Scotland! I returned home one week ago and am just now recovering from a respiratory virus that could have been prevented. During the trip, I emailed the tour director suggesting he announce to all tourists that if you are sick, wear a mask and take other precautions. I never received a response and the ill couple continued the same behavior. Please note: all members of our group were over 55 years old! To not demand basic hygiene practices of all passengers is inexcusable. I will not choose Trafalgar again until I am confident our health is of utmost importance to your organization. So easy! All Trafalgar needs to do is announce and adhere to basic hygiene practices that are designed to protect their tourists or at least minimize the transmission of viruses/bacteria from fellow tourists who are ill! All of us paid a lot of money to enjoy this tour. Pay attention to health protocols!

Kevin J.On Sep 13, 2025

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Susan R.On Sep 13, 2025

Offers a variety of activities Leaves time on your own Very well informed and pleasant director Excellent and safe drivers Excellent presentation of history and historical sites Some two day stays were welcomed -does not include Cliffs. Of Mohr - too many extra activities that must be purchased - bus was too full 48 travellers

Robert M.On Sep 11, 2025

Great Guide and Drivers. Beautiful Stops. Everyday was funpacked. Accomodations were very good. Food great. Good People. Beautiful weather!

Rebecca C.On Sep 8, 2025

Great itinerary, mostly well-paced.

Karen S.On Sep 8, 2025

Very well thought out. Guide very knowable and watched over all of us he was friendly. Bus drivers were very good. Hotels were very nice also l enjoyed a once in a life time experience

AnonymousOn Sep 6, 2025

The included, extra day tours and the very experienced tour guides gave me a great insight into the countries whilst making it alot of fun.

Catherine C.On Sep 6, 2025

We went to places that we would never have gone to if we were trying to do this trip on our own. and I or were great. The best tour specialist was in Déry. He brought an understanding of the troubles that was so compassionate and wise.

AnonymousOn Sep 6, 2025

Was very welĺ.

AnonymousOn Sep 6, 2025

Lots of coach miles, but worth it. It enabled us to see a lot of both countries. The immersive visits to the farm and historic taverns were worth the time. Great memories. To make it better, lose the stud farm visit, and the hour drive for a dinner. Please add in other stops such as Killarney, and especially the cliffs of Mohor and Trinity College/book of Kells. In Scotland, the boat ride was nice, but could be removed for more time outdoors in the highlands, at waterfalls or lakes. Loved St Andrew but could have spent more time. A great tour package

Mary A.On Sep 6, 2025

Loved our tour guide. great trip.

AnonymousOn Sep 6, 2025

It was so great, I would sure love to have made it also to the Cliffs of Mohr and it would have been perfect!!! Otherwise, all the highlights were exactly what we wanted to see!! (we could have missed the stud farm with no problem!)

AnonymousOn Sep 4, 2025

Enjoyed the trip very much. Wonderful scenery We stopped at many beautiful places of interest. I do think it was too rushed. The Ireland trip covered too much territory in too short a time. We were required to be ready to go each morning too early for vacation.

AnonymousOn Sep 2, 2025

Well thought out, allowing us to see many aspects of Ireland and Scotland

AnonymousOn Sep 1, 2025

Both and did a great job. Thank you very much. The only negative was being pushed to pay for tips as.I was advised by our travel agent, that was not required. Loved Ireland ans Scotland

Frank G.On Sep 1, 2025

This was an excellent 15-day tour which captured all the best of Ireland and Scotland, its castles, landscapes and history. It is value for money and surpassed my expectations, and some of the hotels and meals offered were top class. Having been on a couple of Insight Vacations tours previously, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this tour. I certainly would opt to go on other Trafalgar Tours and have my sights on Turkey, Spain, Portugal, South Africa and South America. Alas, being retired, I have to stretch my finances and hopefully, can achieve my goals in the next five years. The tour itinerary was remarkable in that it included all the famous sites that a two-week tour can capture. Starting with bustling Dublin and the enthralling Irish music, dance and humor cabaret, we went to Waterford and saw, amongst other products, the crystal replica of the Ashes trophy, the holy grail of cricket, fought over regularly between the Australians and English. Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone story did not disappoint either. The drive around the Ring of Kerry and seeing the spectacular scenery, stopping at Galway, Derry / Londonderry, walking on the slippery stones of the Giant's Causeway, absorbing the history of Ireland, N Ireland and Scotland, a visit to Stirling Castle, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and finally climaxing with the Edinburgh Military Tatoo. What a blast!!

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Bonita J.On Sep 1, 2025

We enjoyed our tour very much. The sights were interesting with a nice variety. The accommodations and food were very enjoyable as well. The tour was well organized and we had an excellent tour guide () and an amazing and skilled bus driver (). They worked so well together, by the end of the trip we all felt like one big family.

AnonymousOn Sep 1, 2025

I was so delighted to share in the experience with 40 other wonderful people. The tour was well planned and the experiences we had were wonderful as well as educational.

Darin J.On Sep 1, 2025

The itinerary was awesome with many options and very accommodating staff and guides. Very informative local guides and clear and accurate instructions from Matt our tour director.

AnonymousOn Sep 1, 2025

Very busy. Lots of walking and getting on and off the bus. You get a taste for lots of sites but never enough time to really get to know them. I saw them is often all ypu get.

AnonymousOn Sep 1, 2025

AnonymousOn Sep 1, 2025

Prior to the start of the tour we were sent options for each day. The director announced at the start of the trip he was narrowing down the choices shown to one choice each day. We were now in a position to take the option or be left in the town where we were staying to shop or be taken to our hotel. This was not smart of Trafalgar to give us as captive group. The bus director had very little information or knowledge of the countries as we traveled along our routes each of the 13 days accept at a few locations. He repeated what the plan was constantly during each day along the route and at the end of the day post on What’s App what we were going to be doing each day. I will no longer be traveling or giving friends positive feedback to use Trafalgar. I will continue taking more cruises on Viking as I have in the past. I hope things get better with info like this for Trafalgar.

AnonymousOn Sep 1, 2025

Tour well put together. I thought the variety of experiences and places visited represented what I wanted to see.

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AnonymousOn Aug 30, 2025

Missed loch ness and would've liked to see cliffs of mohr

AnonymousOn Aug 28, 2025

Great itinerary but visit to Culloden (Scotland) was not a good choice. Meaningful to the Scots but not regular visitors.

John K.On Aug 28, 2025

We enjoyed every moment. Especially the excellent shows of music and dance The top being the Edinburgh Royal Tatoo

Peter L.On Aug 26, 2025

There were a lot of optional experiences which increased the overall cost of the trip substantially. I would have preferred to have a number to be included in the trip with the overall cost increased so the overall cost was not such a surprise.

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Jan S.On Aug 25, 2025

The personalised service and the local specialists that Trafalgar engage make the experience so much more rewarding.

Meredith L.On Aug 25, 2025

Yes! The trip was just the right length and gave us a good overview of life in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Christine K.On Aug 25, 2025

The tour was great fun , the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus driver was very caring and engaging with the clients on the tour .

Charles W.On Aug 25, 2025

It was a great itinerary.. enhanced by a superb tour director.. and an excellent driver.. .. Really felt like we got to experience a lot of Ireland and Scotland and were put in meaningful contact with many locals who were very cordial, helpful, and sharing... a couple accomodations "shakey" but overall very good... Again and were a joy.

Mark T.On Aug 25, 2025

The itinerary was very good. My only suggestion would be that it would have been helpful to know of sites of interest to visit that were close to tour stops. In several instances, there were great castles and cathedrals close to a stop or hotel where the group was staying, but I didn't realize it. Not everyone on the tour has the same interests, so it would have been great for everyone to be given a choice of sites to see within easy walking distance.

Chantal O.On Aug 25, 2025

Packed with history, experiences, unforgettable sights, I could not just name one as it was fantastic. The guide creates the mood of the group and in this case it was a great experience and so much fun to join the group as a solo traveller. Question now is : "What will be my next adventure with Trafalgar?"

George M.On Aug 24, 2025

It was good saw heaps, 3 countries in 15 days Had a great time.

Patricia J.On Aug 24, 2025

We certainly hit the highlights of three countries on The Best of Ireland and Scotland! It was an amazing taste of beautiful scenery, unique cultures, sobering history, and amazing castles. Local guides were informative, and I cannot compliment our tour director () and bus drivers (and ) enough. All were personable, helpful, and caring and made the trip even more enjoyable.

AnonymousOn Aug 23, 2025

Our trip guide was excellent! She kept us (seniors) informed at all times throughout the trip. Each day included enough activities to ensure we went to bed tired. The selection of activities hit on the best reasons for visiting Ireland and Scotland. Being unseasoned travellers, we found ourselves walking more than we anticipated. Some activities, like kissing the Blarney Stone may not be possible for all seniors. The Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle was the highlight. Overall our experience was excellent. The only negative comment would be the no name tag policy. It takes too long to get to know the other travellers.

AnonymousOn Aug 23, 2025

Roger L.On Aug 23, 2025

It was a great experience and we had a wonderful time. Our guide was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this to other people.

AnonymousOn Aug 23, 2025

Overall, provides a good showing of Ireland and Scotland. However, some of the optional tours should have been included. The extra charges for them was definitely a surprise and added up! They are optional but not going makes you feel like you’re missing out. The schedule is busy, but understandable in order to get to see the highlights.

Barry M.On Aug 23, 2025

AnonymousOn Aug 23, 2025

Some of the optional tours could be included and other excursions as optional. Very busy but understandable. I preferred the two night stays as gave more time in places. Overall a great experience to see the highlights

Paula F.On Aug 23, 2025

AnonymousOn Aug 18, 2025

This trip was fantastic. Our tour director and driver made it wonderful, seeing to every detail.

AnonymousOn Aug 17, 2025

Full of historic highlights of each country. Good balance of larger cities and also countryside visits.. Not too strenuous. Enough free time to explore researched sites in each town. Usually no more than 2 hours on the bus to arrive at a new destination. We liked all included tours and excursions that we paid for.

Richard L.On Aug 16, 2025

AnonymousOn Aug 16, 2025

Our tour guide, *personal info removed by Feefo* , was incredibly knowledgeable and organized. She was so detail-oriented....everything went so smoothly. Our driver, *personal info removed by Feefo* , was also amazing - very professional and skilled. The itinerary was well thought-out and included many excellent points of interest.

Kaylin W.On Aug 16, 2025

So many great cities and stops! Loved Kilarney, Belfast, and Edinburgh. The biggest highlight by far was our tour manager *personal info removed by Feefo* and bus driver *personal info removed by Feefo* The local guides and specialists were also spectacular.

John F.On Aug 16, 2025

Should add the Cliffs of Moher

AnonymousOn Aug 16, 2025

AnonymousOn Aug 16, 2025

You might want to consider the age and needs of your group. Instead of one night stay's, I recommend two at the most. Also, if possible (where hotels or inns) don’t have elevators, place the elderly on first level. Easier to handle.

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AnonymousOn Aug 11, 2025

A well rounded trip as expected from Trafalgar.

AnonymousOn Aug 9, 2025

Everything was well organized and as the name states, was The best of Ireland and Scotland”

AnonymousOn Aug 9, 2025

This was a thorough trip of Ireland and Scotland. We had plenty of included and optional excursions. Our trip concluded on the first day of the Military Tattoo outside of Edinburgh Castle. This was a grand way to end the tour and I highly recommend choosing a tour date for this to be included.

AnonymousOn Aug 9, 2025

You get to see and do a lot in this tour. The tour is well organized; however there are multiple early i.e 8 a.m departures and multiple one night stay in towns which are tiring. Some of the optional experiences are way too expensive for what you get to do/experience. The travel coordinator and bus driver were super friendly and helpful. Lastly, I did not like the idea of tipping for every experience as we already joined an expensive tour so I don't see a reason for additional tip at multiple occasions. This should ideally be covered by the tour. Overall worth doing but I recommend considering the above improvements.

Joseph L.On Aug 9, 2025

Diane S.On Aug 6, 2025

I really enjoyed this very special trip I always dreamed of going to Ireland so after my chemotherapy treatment and radiation treatment I booked my trip and it was my dream come true and it was so beautiful. our tour guide was the best and really knew so much about Ireland and Scotland she was very kind and helpful I would do another tour like this again to Spain and Portugal. Seen everything I wanted to see and the people were very kind so I rated my tour guide a 10 very knowledgeable and professional and very friendly.

Jeanette S.On Aug 5, 2025

Not only are Ireland and Scotland beautiful, they are rich in history. The local guides provide a personal touch to the excursions.

Michael H.On Aug 4, 2025

No complaints

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Darren W.On Aug 3, 2025

Excellent travel guide and drivers. Much in-depth information about each place and plenty of free time to explore on your own. I highly recommend this tour!

Lee-Anne D.On Jul 28, 2025

We had agreat trip. We went to all the main tourist attractions and more. was very informative, professional, and very friendly. And the Bus drivers did a fantastic job as well. Thankyou and . We went to places we wouldn't go to on our own, and we would definitely do another Trafalgar Tour. We also met some lovely people on our trip. It was definitely worth it , we loved it.

AnonymousOn Jul 28, 2025

Wonderful trip, lots of fun things to see and do. Some inclusions I wouldn't have chosen to do myself, but they were really fun. The countryside is beautiful, especially if you get good weather like we did.

David R.On Jul 28, 2025

The Tour Director and Local Guides were all very pleasant, informative, and enthusiastic. The drivers were careful, helpful, and professional. The tour hit many high spots, but as in any tour of this nature by necessity, the stops tended to be shorter than we would have liked. The coach was almost as comfortable as a coach-class airline seat: not nearly enough leg room for my 6 foot frame.

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Nikki C.On Jul 26, 2025

Memorable!!! Low stress…saw and learned so much!

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Beverly F.On Jul 23, 2025

It was a great trip, the scenery was beautiful; I feel we visited many of the popular sites; the food was great; and the entertainment was fun!

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AnonymousOn Jul 19, 2025

Good itinerary, lucky with the weather, knowlegeable guides.

Mervyn A.On Jul 19, 2025

It was great there was lot we seen that we wouldn't of known about with out the tour. the tour guide was excellent and very noligable and our bus driver excellent driver.

AnonymousOn Jul 18, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We saw so many different highlights of Ireland and Scotland.

Brenda M.On Jul 16, 2025

Well planned. Wonderful director and bus driver.

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AnonymousOn Jul 13, 2025

It was a great itinerary, saw a lot of iconic locations. I wanted more time in some of the places that we visited. But that is the trade-off for getting to a lot of different places. You don't spend enough time to really enjoy where you are. Also, about half of the hotels that we stayed in were not "quality" hotels by any means. I realize that we are in the middle of the countryside sometimes, so it is slim pickings for overnight stays. But one hotel in particular was very dumpy and dated (in Newtownmore). The Killarney hotel was outside of town. It would have been much nicer to stay at one of the hotels that were in the downtown area. That's where all the shopping, dining and other activities were. These trips are expensive, so I expected better.

JimOn Jul 12, 2025

AnonymousOn Jul 12, 2025

Itenary was fine. Hotels VERY POOR. Tour director OK. Driver excellent. Vegetarians should not travel Tafalgar. They don't care. We have taken several Trafalgar trips. Were always VERY Happy. THIS TRIP WAS POOR.

AnonymousOn Jul 7, 2025

AnonymousOn Jul 7, 2025

We really got to see a lot. More advanced description (and other options) of excursions and the time slot for excursions would be great. We had 15 minutes to decide on maybe 10 different excursions. Also advertising free transfers then scheduling our flights during times where free transfers are unavailable was not desirable for us. We had to pay for our return home transfer. Also because of such an early flight we missed the goodbye dinner and breakfast. Not happy about that at all.

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Nancy On Jul 7, 2025

Lucky us weather was good! Full itinerary, but there were options for free time to explore on your own. Interesting sites, great tour guide, he really made a difference in educating before each stop, so historic site made sense.

Betsy H.On Jul 6, 2025

This is a wonderful overview trip of Ireland and Scotland. The itinerary covers a lot of ground so this is not for you if you want to have several nights in each place BUT it is perfect if you want to get a nice acquaintance with Republic of Ireland, N. Ireland and Scotland. Our tour director, was fabulous and a big part of making this tour so interesting.

Ann V.On Jul 5, 2025

Danny N.On Jul 5, 2025

Amazing itinerary to see the great "must see" places in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland in a couple of weeks. The people, views, historical/iconic landmarks, history, music, food and whiskies!! Our tour director, did a fabulous jobs to ensure we get all that in such a short time.

AnonymousOn Jul 5, 2025

GNOn Jul 1, 2025

Poor value for the cost of the trip. Bus was not as comfortable as the Costsaver trip completed after this trip and yet we paid substantially more for Trafalgar. Isle of Skye sightseeing was poor, not worth the travel there. Hotel on Isle of Skye was below standard. Old run down, room and beds were below standard expected. Guinesss tour, Cliffs of Mohar and Kelpie Statues should have been an option. Bus driver should be allowed to to interact more with travellers. He had a great personality but had restrictions placed on his communication and wasn’t even allowed to play music.

Gail K.On Jul 1, 2025

It was great. We got a little taste of a lot of places. I enjoyed visiting the locals in their businesses. Our tour director, Brooke was very knowledgeable of all the places we visited. Our bus drivers, Worchec & Keith were excellent.

AnonymousOn Jun 30, 2025

Some of accommodation poor considering i payed single supplement and received smaller rooms than others. Was advised that accommodation limited in Highlands. I researched this and there were many better. Not value for money. Last stay in Edinburgh poor choice - not in city Extra tours were a rip off

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