Compare Outlander Themed Tour by Celtic Tours vs Taste of Scotland & Ireland by Travel for All
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| Duration | 7 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 1,439 | $ 4,423 |
| Price Per Day | $ 206 | $ 442 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Description |
Join us on our very first Outlander themed tour, designed especially for the fans of all things Jamie & Claire! You will be following in the footsteps of these epic lovers, visiting locations which have be used for the filming of the long awaited Outlander Series as well as locations which would have inspired Diana Gabaldon in writing her fabulous book series. Share this unique and special experience with Outlander fans from around the world, discuss your favourite quotes from the books and soak up the mystic and romantic atmosphere of autumnal Scotland. |
A taste of Scotland & Ireland will loop you from one beautiful country to another. You'll enjoy 4* accommodations and transportation with a private driver! |
Day 1: US to Edinburgh.
Depart U.S. for overnight flight to Edinburgh. Package begins on day 02.
Day 2: Edinburgh.
Arrive Edinburgh. Transfer to your hotel is included. Early evening meet your fellow travellers at a get together where you will also learn more of the Clan Fraser, told by a real member of the clan. Then enjoy All Hallow's Eve in Scotland's capital city.
Accommodation at Motel One Princes Street. (Please note, hotel check-in is generally between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. If you are arriving into Edinburgh early - the hotel will be happy to hold your luggage until your room is ready)
Day 3: Edinburgh.
Explore the cobbles streets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town. Discover its narrow Closes and Wynds from Holyrood Palace, via Canongate up to Edinburgh Castle. Learn the hidden secrets of these ancient street on this guided half day walking tour. Your afternoon will be free to explore further at your own pace. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 4: Edinburgh - Inverness.
The adventure continues when you leave Edinburgh with your guide - might it even be a red haired Scot called Jamie? You will visit at Doune Castle which is standing in for Castle Leoch in the TV program, before you continue through the magnificent Glencoe and on to Fort William, the beginning of the “Great Glen” and the Caledonian Canal. In Fort William you have the opportunity to sample ‘The Water of Life' with a whisky distillery tour and tasting. Then you will be travelling the entire length of Loch Ness, looking out for Nessie. Overnight in Inverness for the next three nights, at the Columba Hotel.
Day 5: Touring - Inverness.
You will start the day visiting the beautiful area of Glen Affric, surrounded on all sides by stunning
Caledonian pine forest. This is big Scottish Countryside, ideal for our Jamie to hide! In the afternoon you will be visiting Culloden which is playing such an important role in Scottish history and the Outlander books. Later you take a short drive to the ancient standing stones at Clava Cairns, which would have given ‘Herself' the inspiration for Craigh na Dun. Return to Inverness for overnight.
Day 6: Touring - Inverness.
A short drive this morning will take you to Beauly, and the site of Beauly Priory and the tomb of Lord Lovat and Fraser Clan lands before continuing toutlander2.jpgo Castle Leod, seat of the Clan Mackenzie, for a private tour conducted by the Laird himself. In the afternoon you visit the Clan Centre at Storehouse to hear what life was like in the area in 1790 and learn more about the clans system in Scotland. There might be time to look out for the Waterhorse at Loch Garve! Return to Inverness for overnight.
Day 7: Touring - Edinburgh.
Today we are close on trail film locations for the Outlander TV Series. You will make a stop at the Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum as well as visiting Culross and Falkland in the Kingdom of Fife. This will be giving you a lasting flavor of being part of Outlander before returning to Edinburgh for your final evening.
Day 8: Edinburgh - Home.
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the Airport for your return flight to the US.
Day 1: Arrive in Glasgow
Meet with your driver and transfer to the city, panoramic tour of Glasgow, Overnight Glasgow
Day 2: Scenic Scotland
Meet with your driver, scenic drive through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, followed by a Jacobite Loch Ness Cruise, Overnight Nairn.
Day 3: Edinburgh
Visit Blair Atholl Distillery, Pitlochry followed by a transfer to Edinburgh, private transfer to Scottish Evening, Overnight Edinburgh.
Day 4: Edinburgh
Day of sightseeing at leisure, visit Edinburgh Castle, Overnight Edinburgh.
Day 5: Dublin
Transfer to Cairn and board a ferry to Belfast, visit to Titanic Museum followed by a transfer to Dublin, Overnight Dublin.
Day 6: Dublin
Day at leisure followed by an evening canal cruise dinner, Overnight Dublin.
Day 7: Killarney
Visit Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Overnight Killarney.
Day 8: Killarney
Day of sightseeing around Ring of Kerry, Overnight Killarney.
Day 9: Bunratty
Visit Cliffs of Moher followed by a Medieval castle banquet, Overnight Bunratty.
Day 10: Departure
Private transfer to Shannon Airport.
