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Best of Ireland and Scotland 2013

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Blarney CastleRing of KerryKing John's CastleGiant's CausewayEdinburgh Castle in the city of Edinburgh, ScotlandSt Andrews Golf Course
Blarney Castle
Ring of Kerry
King John's Castle
Giant's Causeway
Edinburgh Castle in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland
St Andrews Golf Course
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • WATERFORD

    • + AN EVENING OF IRISH ENTERTAINMENT A chance to experience Irish hospitality in the best Folk tradition. Enjoy a drink whilst being entertained by the people who live and work in the area.

  • BELFAST

    • + BELFAST DINNER AND JAZZ NIGHT OUT Re-live a bygone age in the city of the birthplace of Titanic. Velvet, brass, ambient lighting and live jazz evoke the interior of a great ocean liner. In this unique setting, which is one of Belfast's best loved restaurants, we will enjoy an excellent three course meal and a drink. This will be 'a night to remember'.

  • DUBLIN

    • + DINNER AND CABARET Over an excellent dinner you'll enjoy a non-stop show featuring comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland's musical history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the fun, and it's all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humour. We will even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner, it will put you in the mood for Ireland's best night out.

    • + GLENDALOUGH THE GLEN OF THE TWO LAKES This is one of the most important monastic sites in Europe dating back to the 7th century. This sacred site is famous for its tranquil beauty - set amidst the rolling countryside of County Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. Your local guide will enthrall you with tales of this beautiful place.

  • GLASGOW

    • + GLASGOW EVENING Join your Travel Director for an evening of good food and enjoyment. One drink included.

  • SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

    • + HIGHLAND FARM VISIT Visit a real Highland sheep farm and find out about a dying way of life. The shepherd, Neil, has many border collies and will show you how, with different whistles, he can command each dog to carry out different tasks. You will be introduced to the dogs, try your hand at sheep shearing, feed the pups and see how they will be trained to be sheepdogs of the future. This is an opportunity not to be missed. (Weather permitting).

    • + ISLE OF SKYE DRIVE An opportunity to travel around the Isle of Skye with a local guide. Hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean island with its stories and legends.

    • + PITLOCHRY VISIT OF BLAIR CASTLE This fine castle is set in its own grounds against a backdrop of glorious scenery. We will enjoy an interior visit of the castle, the home of the Duke of Atholl who is the only man in Britain to have a private army.

  • KILLARNEY

    • + JAUNTING CARTS AND LAKE CRUISE A traditional pony and trap through the Bourne-Vincent national park to Ross castle and then enjoy a cruise on the largest of the Lakes while hearing the stories your 'Jarvey' will tell you. Remember - he has probably kissed the Blarney stone!

    • + MUCKROSS HOUSE AND GARDENS The oak clad mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the beautiful gardens around Muckross House. Towering Azaleas and Rhododendrons vie with each other for your attention amid the quiet meandering walks along the shores of the Lakes. The 18th century house, standing amid twenty thousand acres of park is a microcosm of Irish history. It contains wonderful examples of furniture and paintings. Keep an eye out for the brooding portrait of King James VI for whom Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, or Countess Catherine of Desmond painted in the 136th year of her age. Guided visit.

  • LOCH LOMOND

    • + LOCH LOMOND BOAT TRIP Discover the wild beauty of the 'Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond'. As we cruise across the loch the skipper will tell you stories and point out Rob Roy's cave as you relax and savour the stunning scenery. It really is a photographer's paradise! (NB. The boats are covered launches and will operate subject to suitable weather conditions.)

  • EDINBURGH

    • + ROSSLYN CHAPEL We drive out of Edinburgh to the tiny village of Rosslyn, where we have a tour of the famous Rosslyn Chapel. Visit one of Scotland's most unusual 15th century buildings, famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'. Intricate carvings of New World plants, and secret chambers make this a must on any visit to Scotland. Afterwards there is the opportunity to visit the chapel shop before returning to Edinburgh.

    • + SCOTTISH SHOW WITH DINNER Tonight is a chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an Internationally famous venue. There is food, wine and a great atmosphere. Join in with the singing, we'll show you a Highland dance or two and there's a chance to sample Scotland's national dish - haggis. It's a grand night and a wonderful way to celebrate an evening in Edinburgh.

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  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
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Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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