Compare Edinburgh & Glasgow by Rail by Great Value Vacations vs Taste of Scotland & Ireland by Travel for All
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| Duration | 6 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 1,612 | $ 4,423 |
| Price Per Day | $ 269 | $ 442 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Airfare included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description |
Spend 5 nights exploring two of Scotland's most famous cities! You'll enjoy sightseeing tours in each city, so you can see the most important sites within a limited period of time. Edinburgh is the country's hilly capital city, where you'll encounter ancient volcanoes, stunning castles, and medieval paths and alleyways. You'll have access to a Royal Tour Ticket, which gives you the flexibility to choose between four different bus tours of the city - choose one or all! You'll also enjoy a unique Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour, where you'll discover the tumultuous history of Edinburgh's past! After a comfortable train ride taking in Scotland's breathtaking scenery, you'll arrive in Glasgow, where you'll be surrounded by its picturesque Victorian and art nouveau buildings as well as experience its famed art scene. There you'll have access to the city sightseeing bus - hop on and off as you wish! |
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 Welcome to Edinburgh!
Arrive in Edinburgh Airport and enjoy a private airport transfer to your first accommodation. Celebrate your first night in Scotland by treating yourself to a pint at Scotland's oldest pub, the Sheep Heid Inn.
Day 2 Edinburgh
Take advantage of your Royal Tour Ticket and explore the highlights of the city your way! You can choose from one of four bus tour options; consider hopping on the City Sightseeing Tour and hop off at the Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse today. You'll then want to hop off at old town and explore the medieval mile.
Day 3 Edinburgh
Continue using your Royal Tour Ticket pass; hop off at New Town and the Royal Yacht Brittania, where you can enjoy fast-track admission. You'll also want to make use of your Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour today; your guide will take you to the places where history was made - the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll go far beyond the well-known facts and faces - uncovering another side of the city, and Scotland’s past.
Day 4 Edinburgh - Glasgow
Enjoy a train ride to Glasgow, located in Scotland's western Lowlands. Once settled in, consider making the trip to the city's Lighthouse and climbing to the top; here you can enjoy some breathtaking views of the cityscape!
Day 5 Glasgow
Take advantage of your included sightseeing tour bus pass today! Activate your pass and experience the city from the top deck of the tour bus; explore famous art galleries and museums, hop off at picturesque parks, or enjoy the full-loop on the bus and enjoy the audio tours, including a special Ghoulish Glasgow channel for children! You will also want to spend some time exploring the Glasgow Cathedral, one of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings.
Day 6 Depart Scotland
Your Scotland trip comes to an end today. Enjoy a private transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight.
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.
