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Best of Ireland and Scotland

15-Day Ireland and Scotland Tour from Dublin to Edinburgh

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

15 days, 3 countries and 21 cities

14 nights accommodation

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Group Size

Average 45 people

Itinerary

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From Dublin to Edinburgh, two unforgettable countries

Embark on an unforgettable journey across Ireland and Scotland from the delicate details of Waterford Crystal to the golfing greats of St. Andrews. Kiss the Blarney Stone and you'll be sharing tales from Giant’s Causeway, the Ring of Kerry, and the Scottish Highlands for years to come.

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

Standard regional accommodation

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach travel

38 Experiences

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Trip map

A map highlighting different stops on the Trafalgar Best of Ireland and Scotland tour

Day By Day Itinerary

15-day itinerary from Dublin to Edinburgh visiting 3 Countries and 21 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Dublin, Derry/Londonderry, Belfast and Edinburgh

Discover Waterford, Adare, Galway and Glasgow

Visit the Irish National Stud near Kildare, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, Titanic Experience in Belfast, a whisky distillery in Glasgow and Edinburgh Castle

View Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, City Hall in Belfast, the battlefield of Culloden and the 18th green at St. Andrews

See St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Galway Cathedral and Loch Lomond in the Scottish Highlands

Scenic Drive the Ring of Kerry

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

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Best of Ireland and Scotland trip reviews

Best of Ireland and Scotland trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

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2,005 reviews

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92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Great Travel Company!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/14/2026 10:03:01

They hire highly qualified tour directors. I think it all comes down to the tour director and the

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/14/2026 08:15:03

Awesome experience It was a very busy tour but very enjoyable

"Best of Ireland and Scotland was a great trip"

Charles Talbot

5/5

Reviewed on 07/14/2026 06:01:06

Communication is excellent, and they provide outstanding service, ensuring that everyone has a very

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"Well worth the time and money"

Brian Croteau

5/5

Reviewed on 07/13/2026 11:18:31

This was our first trip with trafalgar. Praying not our last. The trip has provided many memories

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"Great vacation"

James Kindness

5/5

Reviewed on 07/12/2026 01:16:38

Planned an exceptional trip

John Stubley

3/5

Reviewed on 07/11/2026 22:42:41

Refer previous comments The itinerary only covers some of the experiences that you would like to

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/11/2026 13:20:04

"Awesome"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/11/2026 07:46:39

It was very professional and well organised trip. The whole trip ran very smoothly.

Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 07/11/2026 03:56:15

All good except hotels were too far away from city centres Hotels were distant from city centres and

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"Great Tour of Ireland and Scotland"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/08/2026 12:51:11

Our bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was amazing. He could turn or park the coach

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

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