Celtic Highlights

Celtic Highlights

The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow

The University of Glasgow, Scotland

Days 1-2
Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland
Inverness

Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland

Days 2-3
Fort William, Scotland
Fort William

Fort William, Scotland

Day 2
Edinburgh

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Days 3-5
Culloden Moor, Scotland
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Culloden Moor, Scotland

Day 3
Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland
Inverness, Scotland

Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland

Day 3
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Day 4
Gretna Green Village, UK
Gretna Green

Gretna Green Village, UK

Day 5
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Liverpool

The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK

Days 5-6
View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK
Grasmere

View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK

Day 5
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Days 6-8
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College

Trinity College, Dublin

Day 7
Blarney Castle, Ireland
Blarney

Blarney Castle, Ireland

Day 8
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland
Killarney

Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland

Days 8-9
Blarney Castle
blarney, Blarney Stone

Blarney Castle

Day 8
The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Ring of Kerry

The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Day 9
Adare Abbey
Adare

Adare Abbey

Day 9
The Shannon River running through Limerick, Ireland
Limerick

The Shannon River running through Limerick, Ireland

Days 9-10
Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo
Sligo

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo

Days 10-11
Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland
Galway

Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland

Day 10
Cliffs of Moher

Stunning view from the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Day 10
Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo
Sligo Bay

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo

Day 11
Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast

Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Days 11-12
Illuminated Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland
Derry

Illuminated Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland

Day 11
Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Day 11
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The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow

The University of Glasgow, Scotland

Days 12-13
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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Celtic Highlights" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of the British Isles and Ireland. This expertly guided tour takes you from the historic streets of Glasgow to the enchanting landscapes of the English Lake District, the rugged beauty of Snowdonia National Park, and the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Discover the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the musical legacy of Liverpool, and the vibrant charm of Dublin. Marvel at the natural wonder of the Giant's Causeway and the scenic splendor of the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy comfortable stays in first-class hotels and travel in style with private, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation. With small group sizes, you'll have the space to explore and connect with the rich history and breathtaking scenery of these Celtic lands. This tour promises an unforgettable experience filled with cultural, historical, and natural wonders. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Explore the historic city of Liverpool

  • See the Giant's Causeway

  • Wander through the old town of Edinburgh

  • Journey through the tranquil English Lake District

  • Marvel at the landscapes of Snowdonia National Park

  • Visit the Cliffs of Moher

  • Take a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry

Places You'll See

Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland

Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland

The University of Glasgow, Scotland

The University of Glasgow, Scotland

George Square, Glasgow, Scotland

George Square, Glasgow, Scotland

Inverness Castle, Scotland brian.oliver.96

Inverness Castle, Scotland

View of Inverness from Inverness Castle, Scotland

View of Inverness from Inverness Castle, Scotland

Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland

Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland

Fort William, Scotland

Fort William, Scotland

Aerial view of Fort William, Scotland

Aerial view of Fort William, Scotland

Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, Fort William, Scotland

Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, Fort William, Scotland

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland

Culloden Moor, Scotland

Culloden Moor, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Memorial Cairn at the battlefield of Culloden, Scotland

Memorial Cairn at the battlefield of Culloden, Scotland

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK

Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK

Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin

Trinity College, Dublin

Blarney Castle, Ireland

Blarney Castle, Ireland

Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland

Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland

Killarney, Ireland

Killarney, Ireland

A beautiful deer in Autumn in Killarney National Park, Ireland

A beautiful deer in Autumn in Killarney National Park, Ireland

Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle

The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland

The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland

The Shannon River running through Limerick, Ireland

The Shannon River running through Limerick, Ireland

Beautifil scenery of Adare village in Co. Limerick at summer

Beautifil scenery of Adare village in Co. Limerick at summer

Traditional Irish cottage house.

Traditional Irish cottage house.

Limerick, Ireland travellingaid

Limerick, Ireland

Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Limerick and the Shannon River, Ireland

Limerick and the Shannon River, Ireland

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo

Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo

Benbulben Mountain, County Sligo

Benbulben Mountain, County Sligo

Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland

Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland

Quay Street, Ireland

Quay Street, Ireland

Sligo Town, County Sligo

Sligo Town, County Sligo

Stunning view from the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Stunning view from the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Illuminated Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland

Illuminated Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland

Derry, Northern Ireland

Derry, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway theknathan

Giant's Causeway

Derry, Northern Ireland

Derry, Northern Ireland

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Glasgow,Scotland

Glasgow Cathedral
Arial view of Glasgow
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
Kelvingrove Museum
Kelvingrove Museum
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Cathedral
Arial view of Glasgow
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland

Location: Glasgow

Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Glasgow or 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

Kelvingrove Museum
Inverness Castle, Scotland
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
Inverness Castle, Scotland
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Cathedral
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
Fort William, Scotland
View of Inverness from Inverness Castle, Scotland
Glasgow Cathedral
Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
View of Inverness from Inverness Castle, Scotland
Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland
Arial view of Glasgow
Kelvingrove Museum
Arial view of Glasgow
Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, Fort William, Scotland
Aerial view of Fort William, Scotland

Location: Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness

Accommodation Name: AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness or Mercure Inverness Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS Secret Keys to Scottish Lochs 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. (B) 178 mi / 286 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE They can take the low road, but we’ll take the high road on a scenic ride through magic and mystery of the moors and glens of the Scottish Highlands. From lovely Loch Lomond and Loch Linnhe to the boggy expanses of Rannoch Moor and the dizzying beauty of Glen Coe and Ben Nevis, you’ll discover the legends of Loch Ness and more across the beauty of Scotland’s magnificent scenery.

Day 3: Inverness,Culloden,Blair Atholl,Edinburgh

Inverness Castle, Scotland
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland
Cityscape of Inverness, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
Dean Village
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Royal Mile
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View of Inverness from Inverness Castle, Scotland
Culloden Moor, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
Memorial Cairn at the battlefield of Culloden, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
St Giles Cathedral
Inverness Castle, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View of Inverness from Inverness Castle, Scotland

Location: Inverness, Culloden, Blair Atholl, Edinburgh

Accommodation Name: Marriott Courtyard

Meals Included: Breakfast

INVERNESS–CULLODEN–BLAIR ATHOLL–EDINBURGH A Red Moor & A White Castle CULLODEN Visit the Culloden Moor battlefield site and visitor center.BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle. (B) 163 mi / 262 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT If these walls could talk, they would tell how the 19 generations of Stewarts and Murrays of Atholl have loved, won, and lost through seven centuries of history at Blair Castle, visited over time by Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Queen Victoria.

Day 4: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle
Dean Village
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Royal Mile
Princes Street Gardens
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
Princes Street Gardens
Dean Village

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation Name: Marriott Courtyard

Meals Included: Breakfast

EDINBURGH Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels 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. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18. TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.

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

Gretna Green Village, UK
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
St Giles Cathedral
Princes Street Gardens
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Dean Village
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK
Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK

Location: Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Lake District, Grasmere, Liverpool

Accommodation Name: The Municipal Hotel Liverpool- Mgallery

Meals Included: Breakfast

EDINBURGH–GRETNA GREEN–GRASMERE, ENGLAND–LIVERPOOL Songs, Sonnets & Secret Vows 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. (B) 235 mi / 378 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic Grasmere gingerbread and hear the story of Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit in 1854.

Day 6: Liverpool,North Wales,Dublin,Ireland

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Golden Hour
Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
Ariel view of Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Location: Liverpool, North Wales, Dublin

Accommodation Name: Royal Marine Hotel or The Address Connolly

Meals Included: Breakfast

LIVERPOOL–NORTH WALES–DUBLIN, IRELAND Forest Sprites & Ferry Sights 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. (B) 117 mi / 188 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Pass through Snowdonia National Park’s forests, rugged mountains and sweeping coastline, where Welsh and the language of nature are spoken in stunning style.

Day 7: Dublin

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Golden Hour
Trinity College, Dublin
Ariel view of Dublin
Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Location: Dublin

Accommodation Name: Royal Marine Hotel or The Address Connolly

Meals Included: Breakfast

DUBLIN Ireland’s Capital City DUBLIN Take an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

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

Gap of Dunloe
Dublin, Golden Hour
A beautiful deer in Autumn in Killarney National Park, Ireland
Lough Leane, Ireland
Ariel view of Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Muckross House
Blarney, Ireland
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland
Blarney Castle, Ireland
Blarney Castle
Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
Blarney Castle, Ireland
Blarney House, Ireland
Blarney
Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Killarney, Ireland

Location: Dublin, Kildare, Cashel, Blarney, Killarney

Accommodation Name: Killarney Towers Hotel or Scotts Hotel Killarney

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY The Winner’s Circle 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. (B,D) 231 mi / 372 kmLOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.

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

Killarney, Ireland
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland
Muckross House
King John's Castle, Limerick
The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Ring of Kerry
Limerick, Ireland
Gap of Dunloe
Lough Leane, Ireland
Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Traditional Irish cottage house.
A beautiful deer in Autumn in Killarney National Park, Ireland
St John's Cathedral
The Desmond Castle in Adare beautiful Village
Adare manor in red ivy and gardens in Ireland
Lough Gur, Limerick
Torc waterfall in Killarney National Park
Adare Abbey
Saint Mary's Cathedral
The Shannon River running through Limerick, Ireland
Beautifil scenery of Adare village in Co. Limerick at summer
Limerick and the Shannon River, Ireland
Derrynane Beach

Location: Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Adare, Limerick

Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Limerick

Meals Included: Breakfast

KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes 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. (B) 167 mi / 268 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Explore the emerald tapestries of green fields and ocean views that make other coastlines green with envy. The Ring of Kerry begins and ends in Killarney, taking you on a trip along the southwest coast of Ireland. Discover a paradise of panoramic cliffs, lush landscapes, and breathtaking beaches of the Iveragh Peninsula.

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

Sligo Bay
View from inside of Keshcorran caves in Sligo
Mullaghmore Head
O'Brien's Tower
Galway Cathedral
Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo
Hags Head, Ireland
Benbulben Mountain, County Sligo
Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo
Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
Sligo Town, County Sligo
Benbulben Mountain, County Sligo
Branaunmore Sea Stack, County Clare, Ireland
Limerick, Ireland
Galway
Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland
Saint Mary's Cathedral
Mullaghmore Head
Sligo
View from inside of Keshcorran caves in Sligo
Stunning view from the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
Galway Docks
Galway, Ireland
Limerick and the Shannon River, Ireland
Lough Gur, Limerick
St John's Cathedral
Sligo Town, County Sligo
King John's Castle, Limerick
The Shannon River running through Limerick, Ireland
Quay Street, Ireland

Location: Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Sligo

Accommodation Name: Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO Notes Above High Sea CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.GALWAY Free time. (B,D) 188 mi / 302 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Feast your eyes on a stunning spectacle of sea and sky at the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way. Try to resist the inspiration that has moved artists, poets, and scientists throughout the ages as you stand on the edge of 320 million years of geologic perfection on the rugged coastline of County Clare.

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

Benbulben Mountain, County Sligo
Belfast castle in Northern Ireland
Benbulben Mountain, County Sligo
Derry, Northern Ireland
Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo
View from inside of Keshcorran caves in Sligo
Mullaghmore Head
Sligo Town, County Sligo
Sligo
Sligo Bay
Derry, Northern Ireland
Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore, Sligo
Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast
Sligo Town, County Sligo
Illuminated Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway
View from inside of Keshcorran caves in Sligo
Mullaghmore Head

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

Accommodation Name: Stormont Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST Giant Steps in Northern Ireland 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. (B,D) 200 mi / 322 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEMS Ireland’s only fully preserved historic walled city, Derry also took centre stage when Amelia Earhart landed her plane nearby having flown from Newfoundland in 1932. Walk on top of the 400-year-old city walls and hear the history of this vibrant place that links the Wild Atlantic Way to Causeway Coastal Route.

Day 12: Belfast,Glasgow,Scotland

Belfast
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Arial view of Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral
Arial view of Glasgow
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Belfast castle in Northern Ireland
Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
Kelvingrove Museum
Glasgow Cathedral
Kelvingrove Museum

Location: Belfast, Glasgow

Accommodation Name: Clayton Hotel Glasgow or Radisson Blu Glasgow

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

BELFAST–GLASGOW, SCOTLAND A Grand Ship & Great Scots 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. (B,D) 82 mi / 132 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Explore the fascinating Titanic Belfast experience for an in-depth look at the history and mystery of the legendary ocean liner. See artifacts and hear amazing accounts of Belfast’s boom in shipping and those who built her. Learn about the courage and loss of all involved on a fateful night in April 1912. Get an immersive look at the launch, sinking, and final resting place of the doomed ship, with myths and reality revealed.

Day 13: Glasgow

Arial view of Glasgow
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
Kelvingrove Museum
Arial view of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Clyde Arc Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
The University of Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral
Kelvingrove Museum
George Square, Glasgow, Scotland

Location: Glasgow

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay in first-class or superior first-class hotels with private bath or shower, including hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour is fully guided by an expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides.

  • Transport

    Travel in comfort with private, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation, complete with free Wi-Fi where available. Enjoy scenic drives and ferry crossings as part of your journey.

  • Small Group

    Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Forth Road Bridge, Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, and The English Lake District.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • International Travel

    International flights to and from the tour starting point are not included.

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. ...more ...less

UNESCO Sites

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

Accommodation

Stay in first-class or superior first-class hotels with private bath or shower, including the Clayton Hotel Glasgow, Radisson Blu Glasgow, AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness, Mercure Inverness Hotel, Marriott Courtyard Edinburgh, The Municipal Hotel Liverpool- Mgallery, Royal Marine Hotel Dublin, The Address Connolly Dublin, Killarney Towers Hotel, Scotts Hotel Killarney, Clayton Hotel Limerick, Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club, and Stormont Hotel Belfast. ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation, complete with free Wi-Fi where available. Enjoy scenic drives and ferry crossings as part of your journey.

Notes

This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the Celtic Highlights tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in first-class or superior first-class hotels with private bath or shower. Some of the hotels include the Clayton Hotel Glasgow, Radisson Blu Glasgow, AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness, Mercure Inverness Hotel, Marriott Courtyard Edinburgh, The Municipal Hotel Liverpool- Mgallery, Royal Marine Hotel Dublin, The Address Connolly Dublin, Killarney Towers Hotel, Scotts Hotel Killarney, Clayton Hotel Limerick, Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club, and Stormont Hotel Belfast. ...more ...less

  • Are meals included in the Celtic Highlights tour?

    Yes, the tour includes 12 breakfasts and 5 dinners.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses private, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation, complete with free Wi-Fi where available. It also includes scenic drives and ferry crossings as part of the journey.

  • Is the Celtic Highlights tour guided?

    Yes, the tour is fully guided by an expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides.

  • What is the group size for the Celtic Highlights tour?

    The tour offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.

  • Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Forth Road Bridge, Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, and The English Lake District.

  • What are some of the highlights of the Celtic Highlights tour?

    Some highlights of the tour include exploring the historic city of Liverpool, seeing the Giant's Causeway, wandering through the old town of Edinburgh, journeying through the tranquil English Lake District, marveling at the landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, and taking a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry.

  • 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.

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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. ...more ...less

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 ...more ...less

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!! ...more ...less

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. ...more ...less

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos. ...more ...less

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market. ...more ...less

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed. ...more ...less

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    Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.

    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Celtic Highlights

13 Days Starting and ending in Glasgow, UK

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

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

GD-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $4373 $4114 (USD) Barrhead discount: -$259

NB: Prices correct on 16-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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