- Sun. 3/15/26 ✈️Depart Cincinnati
- Day 1 | Mon. 3/16/26 🛬 Arrive Dublin
- Taste of Ireland Tour Begins ($4720*)
- Independent Touring in Dublin
- Taste of Ireland Tour Begins ($4720*)
- Day 2 | Tue. 3/17/26
- Dublin City Tour, Dublin Castle & Merry Ploughboy Pub
- Day 3 | Wed. 3/18/26
- Blarney Castle & Killarney
- Day 4 | Thu. 3/19/26
- Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Sheepdog Demonstration
- Day 5 | Fri. 3/20/26
- Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
- Day 6 | Sat. 3/21/26
- Galway & Dublin
- Day 7 | Sun. 3/22/26
- Tour Ends in Dublin
- ✈️Flight to Scotland ($325*)
- Day 1 | Sun. 3/22/26 Scottish Highlands Escape Tour Begins ($2938*)
- ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
- Day 2 | Mon. 3/23/26
- EDINBURGH
- Day 3 | Tue. 3/24/26
- EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS
- Day 4 | Wed. 3/25/26
- INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–FORT WILLIAM–OBAN
- Day 5 | Thu. 3/26/26
- OBAN–THE TROSSACHS–GLASGOW
- Day 6 | Fri. 3/27/26
- Tour ends in Glascow
- ✈️ Return Flight to Cincinnati
* Estimated Pricing
Included Meals: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Day 1 | Mon. 3/16/26
Independent Touring in Dublin
Start this morning with independent touring in Dublin on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Your voucher also includes a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions; Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or the GPO Museum. Dine independently this evening.
Day 2 | Tue. 3/17/26
Dublin City Tour, Dublin Castle & Merry Ploughboy Pub
Enjoy the morning exploring Dublin with the included vouchers. At 2:00 PM, depart from your hotel for a panoramic view of Dublin. Drive through the lively streets with a local guide, seeing this historic city’s highlights: Trinity College, elegant Georgian homes, and modern buildings rising by the River Liffey. Visit Dublin Castle for a guided tour and see the splendid State Apartments; for centuries, this impressive complex was the seat of colonial power in Ireland and now hosts official ceremonies. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then on to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show with traditional music and step-dancing. (B, D)
Day 3 | Wed. 3/18/26
Blarney Castle & Killarney
Travel through lush green countryside on your way to Blarney Castle. Along the way, stop for photos of the stately ruins of the Rock of Cashel on their hilltop perch. At Blarney, climb the winding staircase to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the gift of the gab, or wander the beautiful gardens. Arrive in the friendly, lakeside town of Killarney, where you will dine at your hotel this evening. (B, D)
Day 4 | Thu. 3/19/26
Ring of Kerry, Skellig Experience & Sheepdog Demonstration
Visit CIE Tours preferred shopping partner Moriarty’s in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe before embarking on the famed Ring of Kerry scenic drive. The winding, 100-mile route reveals breathtaking coastal and mountain views, with plenty of photo stops. Pause for a casual lunch in a cozy restaurant. Continue on to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, a visitor center telling the story of the neighboring island of Skellig Michael, which you’ll see off the coast. Learn how this island, a filming location for Star Wars; was once the austere home of early Christian monks. Stroll around the quaint, colorful village of Sneem and at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views of Ireland’s highest mountains. Visit a farm to see a demonstration of skilled dogs herding sheep. Return to Killarney and enjoy a free evening to dine and discover the pubs as you wish. (B, L)
Day 5 | Fri. 3/20/26
Cliffs of Moher & Medieval Castle Banquet
Take a ferry across the River Shannon, then drive along the coast of County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring almost 700 feet above the Atlantic. Continue on to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a medieval-style feast of traditional Irish fare at a castle. Lords and ladies will serenade you with songs and harp music evocative of medieval times. (December and January departures may offer a different dining experience.) (B, D)
Day 6 | Sat. 3/21/26
Galway & Dublin
Drive to the vibrant, artistic city of Galway for a panoramic tour and free time to browse the local shops, watch street performers, see the medieval buildings, or relax in a pub or cafe. Travel across the country to Dublin, where you are free to dine in one of the city’s excellent restaurants or explore its legendary pubs. (B)
Day 7 | Sun. 3/22/26
Your Ireland Tour Ends in Dublin
Flight to Scotland
Aer Lingus Dublin to Edinburgh, Scotland
Six-Day Scottish Highland Escapes Tour
Starting March 22, 2026, in Edinburgh
Ending March 27, 2026, in Glasgow
Day 1 | Sun. 3/22/26 Scottish Highlands Escape Tour Begins
ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 | Mon. 3/23/26
EDINBURGH
Traditions & Treasures
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
Tour Highlight
HISTORIC SPOT Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, rules with an 11,000-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle also marks the starting point of the Royal Mile, the historic processional route and location of many of the city’s famous landmarks, including St. Giles’ Cathedral.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
Day 3 | Tue. 3/24/26
EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS
Mulligans & Malts
Scenic drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through the historic county of Fife.
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.
PITLOCHRY Guided tour of a whisky distillery.
200 mi / 325 km
LOCAL TASTES
For those who appreciate a fine Scotch whisky, where better to learn about the distillery process with a sample of authentic and historic malt whisky in the Highlands. Lift a dram of Scotland’s proud heritage.
Day 4 | Wed. 3/25/26
INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–FORT WILLIAM–OBAN
Noble Warriors & Epic Monsters
CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site.
Scenic drive along the shores of Loch Ness.
GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen.
OBAN Free time.
125 mi / 201 km
Tour Highlight
LEGENDS & LORE Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.
Make the Most of Your Free Time
While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
Day 5 | Thu. 3/26/26
OBAN–THE TROSSACHS–GLASGOW
Natural Sights & City Lights
Travel through The Trossachs and past Loch Lomond.
GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. A farewell dinner at your hotel. 99 mi / 160 km
Tour Highlight
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Spanning both banks of the River Clyde in Scotland’s western Lowlands, Glasgow gives art and architecture lovers a grand time. From its Victorian and art nouveau architecture to its beautiful Georgian-style squares and the medieval grandeur of its cathedral, Glasgow is brimming with historic and artistic sights to savor during an orientation drive through this national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.
Day 6 | Fri. 03/27/26
Safe Travels Until We Meet Again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.