Compare Scotland's Famous Cities: Edinburgh, Inverness & Glasgow by Great Value Vacations vs Taste of Scotland & Ireland by Travel for All
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| Duration | 8 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 1,931 | $ 4,423 |
| Price Per Day | $ 241 | $ 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 |
Seven nights exploring Scotland's three most popular cities - what could be better? You'll spend your first two nights in Edinburgh, where you can discover the medieval highlights of the city's old town, then experience the juxtaposition in the modern and elegant New Town. You'll then pick up your rental car and make your way to Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Explore Loch Ness and go on a hunt for Nessie one day, then partake in some authentic Scottish Craic the next! Your final two nights will be spent in vibrant Glasgow, where you'll find the streets alive with art, music, and creative energy. Walk through the streets and admire the Victorian and art nouveau buildings, explore the plethora of art galleries, and take a stroll through the city's picturesque parks and gardens. |
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 and enjoy a private transfer to your first accommodation: the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. Take advantage of your included pass for the Edinburgh City sightseeing tour today. Take in the city’s major sites from the top of a tourist bus while enjoying recorded audio commentary.
Day 2 Edinburgh
Today you may want to visit the city's Georgian-era new town. Walk through the broad streets and admire the well-preserved 18th and 19th-century neoclassical and Georgian-style architecture. You'll also want to walk along the famous Princes Street; do a bit of shopping or admire the stunning Scott Monument, a gothic monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott.
Day 3 Edinburgh - Inverness
Pick up your rental car and make your way to your next accommodation, located in Inverness. Along the way you'll be treated to some of the most scenic views of the country; don't hesitate to pull over and snap a photo or two along your journey!
Day 4 Inverness
Enjoy your included Loch Ness Experience tour today!
Day 5 Inverness
Explore the city surrounding your accommodations today! Take in the historic St Andrew's Cathedral or hike up to Inverness Castle for sweeping views of the city. You may also want to head to Culloden Battlefield and learn about the final battle of the famed Jacobite Rising.
Day 6 Inverness - Glasgow
Make your way to Glasgow today, Scotland's cultural hub. After dropping off your rental car and settling in, consider making a trip to the city's Lighthouse center and climbing to the top; here you can enjoy some breathtaking views of the cityscape.
Day 7 Glasgow
Make use of your included sightseeing tour bus pass today and then pick which Glasgow attraction you're keen to visit.
Day 8 Depart Scotland
Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel 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.
