A Taste of Ireland and Scotland with London

12 Day Tour from Dublin to Dublin
Fancy seeing the very best of Ireland and Scotland in 9 days? This is the vacation for you, starting with 4 days in Ireland taking in the lively capitals of Dublin and Belfast, with plenty of scenic action in between. Learn the art of scone baking and sheep herding at a typical Irish farm visit, which will be a memory that will never fade and visit the ultimate Titanic experience to understand fully why the ship holds such an iconic place in history. The Celtic connection sails across the seas to Scotland with visits to castles in Inveraray, Stirling, and Edinburgh, a whisky distillery, and even a remote village community that supplied roof slate to thousands of houses. Along the way the scenery will astound you as you glide through lochs and glens to the capital of Edinburgh, known as “Auld Reekie” from days gone by when the city was filled with smoke from coal and wood fires. This trip will warm the cockles of your Celtic heart!
PLUS, your tour includes your choice of an excursion in Belfast so you can play your day your way.

How about a trip on the Thames before you cross the pond? Add a 3-night extension to London to your tour of Ireland and Scotland and let an express train whisk you from Edinburgh to the palaces, pubs, and pints that await. Raise a glass to guided sightseeing and ample time on your own for personal pursuits.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Orientation drive in Dublin, passing the city's elegant Georgian squares and celebrated historic landmarks
• Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking, coffee and sheep herding demonstration, enjoying authentic Irish farm life and time-honored rural traditions
• Visit to Belleek Pottery, discovering the craftsmanship behind Ireland's world-famous handcrafted porcelain
• Globus Choice excursion in Belfast – included in your tour with your choice of walking tours
• Visit to the Titanic Belfast, discovering the story of the world's most famous ocean liner in the city where it was built Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels, exploring Scotland's iconic hilltop fortress and the Honours of Scotland
• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels, exploring Scotland's iconic hilltop fortress and the Honours of Scotland
• Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an unforgettable spectacle of massed pipes and drums set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle (August 5 and 19 departures)
• Visit to Inveraray Castle, the magnificent ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll overlooking Loch Fyne
• Visit to the village of Ellenabeich, a picturesque former slate-mining village on the Isle of Seil with charming whitewashed cottages
• Visit to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's grandest fortresses and the former residence of Scottish kings and queens
• Visit to a whisky distillery, discovering the craftsmanship behind Scotland's national spirit with an insider's look at traditional whisky making
• First class express train to London
• Guided sightseeing in London including visit to St Paul’s Cathedral