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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.
| TRAVEL DATE | PRICE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2023 | from $4,939 CAD | Per Person |
| DAY | DATE | PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Sep 25 | GLASGOW, SCOTLAND |
| 2 | Tue Sep 26 | GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS |
| 3 | Wed Sep 27 | INVERNESS–CULLODEN–BLAIR ATHOLL–EDINBURGH |
| 4 | Thu Sep 28 | EDINBURGH |
| 5 | Fri Sep 29 | EDINBURGH–GRETNA GREEN–GRASMERE, ENGLAND–LIVERPOOL |
| 6 | Sat Sep 30 | LIVERPOOL–NORTH WALES–DUBLIN, IRELAND |
| 7 | Sun Oct 1 | DUBLIN |
| 8 | Mon Oct 2 | DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY |
| 9 | Tue Oct 3 | KILLARNEY–RING OF KERRY–ADARE–LIMERICK |
| 10 | Wed Oct 4 | LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–SLIGO |
| 11 | Thu Oct 5 | SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST |
| 12 | Fri Oct 6 | BELFAST–GLASGOW, SCOTLAND |
| 13 | Sat Oct 7 | GLASGOW |
Day 1 – ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
WELCOME TO GLASGOW!
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
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.
Day 3 – 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.
Day 4 – 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.
Day 5 – 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 Globus Local Favorite the original Grasmere gingerbread.
LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four.
Day 6 – 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.
Day 7 – 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.
Day 8 – DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY
THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
KILDARE Globus Local Favorite 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.
Day 9 – 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.
Day 10 – 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.
Day 11 – SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
GIANT STEPS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
DERRY Globus Local Favorite 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.
Day 12 – 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.
Day 13 – GLASGOW
SAFE TRAVELS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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