Celtic Highlights

Celtic Highlights

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Celtic Highlights

13 Days Starting and ending in Glasgow, UK

Visiting: Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Culloden, Blair Atholl, Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Grasmere, Liverpool, North Wales, Dublin, Kildare, Cashel, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Adare, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo, Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

GD-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 36

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Knobby knees? Skinny calves? Thick ankles? No matter here. You can show them off with pride on this tartan-filled tour through the kilted and Celtic countries of Scotland, Ireland and Wales with the added bonus of England’s postcard-perfect Lake District. Whether you’re in search of heritage, haggis, rolling glens or smooth Guinness, there’s so much to discover on this Celtic tour of Britain and Ireland. Ancient castles? Check. Legendary lochs? Indeed. Sparkling seascapes and hallowed battlefields? You can bet your boots. Speaking of betting, you’ll visit the Irish National Stud at Kildare, a working stud farm and the beating heart of Ireland’s esteemed thoroughbred racehorse industry. From the storied cities to the tiny towns, you’ll feel your own heart beat as you savor the deep-rooted traditions and customs of the Emerald Isle and the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands.

Highlights

  • Whether you’re in search of heritage, haggis, rolling glens or smooth Guinness, there’s so much to discover on this Celtic tour of Britain and Ireland.

  • From the storied cities to the tiny towns, you’ll feel your own heart beat as you savor the deep-rooted traditions and customs

  • Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history

Places You'll See

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Radisson Blu Glasgow

Ac Hotel By Marriott Inverness

Marriott Courtyard

Mercure Inverness Hotel

The Municipal Hotel Liverpool- Mgallery

Royal Marine Hotel

The Address Connolly

Killarney Towers Hotel

Scotts Hotel Kilarney

Sligo Park Hotel And Leisure Club

Clayton Hotel Limerick

Stormont Hotel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Glasgow,Scotland

Location: Glasgow

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Glasgow

Meals Included: Dinner

Free time. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Glasgow,Fort William,Inverness

Location: Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Inverness Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
HIGHLANDS Take a scenic drive along Loch Lomond and Loch Linnhe, and through Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, UK’s highest peak.
LOCH NESS Visit the legendary lake.
178 mi / 286 km

Day 3: Inverness,Culloden,Blair Atholl,Edinburgh

Location: Inverness, Culloden, Blair Atholl, Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Marriott Courtyard

Meals Included: Breakfast

CULLODEN Visit the Culloden Moor battlefield site and visitor center.
BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle.
178 mi / 286 km

Day 4: Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Marriott Courtyard

Meals Included: Breakfast

EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time in the afternoon.
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures August 5 through August 19 only).

Day 5: Edinburgh,Gretna Green,Grasmere,England,Liverpool

Location: Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Grasmere, Liverpool

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Pullman Liverpool

Meals Included: Breakfast

GRETNA GREEN See where the Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples.
LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.
GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village and sample [LF] the original Grasmere gingerbread.
LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four.
235 mi / 378 km

Day 6: Liverpool,North Wales,Dublin,Ireland

Location: Liverpool, North Wales, Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Royal Marine Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

NORTH WALES Scenic drive through the forest village of Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia National Park. Take a ferry to cross from Holyhead to Dublin.
131 mi / 210 km

Day 7: Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Royal Marine Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

DUBLIN Take an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time.

Day 8: Dublin,Kildare,Cashel,Blarney,Killarney

Location: Dublin, Kildare, Cashel, Blarney, Killarney

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Scotts Hotel Kilarney

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

KILDARE [LF] Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud.
CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.
BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.
KILLARNEY Free time.
231 mi / 372 km

Day 9: Killarney,Ring Of Kerry,Adare,Limerick

Location: Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Adare, Limerick

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Limerick

Meals Included: Breakfast

RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland's southwestern peninsula.
ADARE Stop at the quaint village to see its pretty thatched cottages.
LIMERICK Free time.
167 mi / 268 km

Day 10: Limerick,Cliffs Of Moher,Galway,Sligo

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Location: Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sligo Park Hotel And Leisure Club

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
GALWAY Free time.
188 mi / 302 km

Day 11: Sligo,Derry,Northern Ireland,Giant’S Causeway,Belfast

Location: Sligo, Derry, Giant's Causeway, Belfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Stormont Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DERRY [LF] Walk on top of the city walls with a Local Guide.
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago.
187 mi / 301 km

Day 12: Belfast,Glasgow,Scotland

Location: Belfast, Glasgow

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Glasgow

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

BELFAST Visit the Titanic Belfast experience.
Take a ferry crossing to the maritime port of Cairnryan on Scotland’s west coast en route to Glasgow.
82 mi / 132 km

Day 13: Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Fully Guided

  • Transport

    Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Forth Road Bridge|Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|The English Lake District

Meals

Full English breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners

Accommodation

Glasgow:Radisson Blu Glasgow
Inverness:Mercure Inverness Hotel
Edinburgh:Marriott Courtyard
Liverpool:Pullman Liverpool
Dublin:Royal Marine Hotel
Killarney:Scotts Hotel Kilarney
Limerick:Clayton Hotel Limerick
Sligo:Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club
Belfast:Stormont Hotel

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 5 years or above

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Usually max 43 people

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

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