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Highlights of Ireland and Scotland

11-Day Ireland and Scotland Tour from Dublin to Edinburgh

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

11 days, 3 countries and 13 cities

10 nights accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 45 people, Balanced

Itinerary

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From Dublin to Edinburgh: Isles explored

Chase the craic across Scotland and Ireland, where every day brings a story worth telling. Hop across the mythical stones of Giant's Causeway, then lose yourself among Scotland's shimmering lochs, rugged Highlands and storybook castles.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

Standard regional accommodation

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach travel

17 Experiences

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Trip map

A map highlighting different stops on the Trafalgar's Highlights of Ireland and Scotland tour

Day By Day Itinerary

11-day itinerary from Dublin to Edinburgh visiting 3 Countries and 13 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Dublin, Derry/Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh

Discover Galway, Cong and Glasgow 

Visit Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, Donegal, Giant's Causeway, Titanic Experience and a whiskey distillery in Belfast, Loch Lomond, Fort William, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, Edinburgh Castle and EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum

View Glencoe and the 18th hole at St. Andrews, St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin, City Walls and Murals of Derry/Londonderry, Belfast City Hall, Forth Rail Bridge and Arthur's Seat

See Ailsa Craig

Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Highlights of Ireland and Scotland trip reviews

Highlights of Ireland and Scotland trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.8/

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538 reviews

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94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Top notch!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/10/2026 14:07:28

Top notch! It was everything I hoped it would be!

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 03:01:04

Teresa Jacobs

5/5

Reviewed on 10/30/2026 00:55:12

Excellent! The guides and driver were very focused on making our trip interesting and fun. The

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 13:49:34

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 13:46:55

Goes out of their way to make sure everybody is taken care of and has a good time. A little rushed

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David Deliso

5/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 10:35:41

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/29/2026 09:12:18

"Top Notch"

Simone Mantei

5/5

Reviewed on 10/27/2026 04:03:14

Our guide Deanne was one of the best people I ever met! I could hear her laughter at the back of the

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Peter Palladino

5/5

Reviewed on 10/23/2026 14:46:10

Jim, our tour guide & Tom, our driver were excellent! The trip destinations were wonderful.

"Travelling Ireland and Scotland with ease"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/17/2026 16:17:06

Tour guide and bus driver were amazing and they went out of their way to make sure we were

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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