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Ireland - Scotland Combo Singles Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Home

Your vacation begins when you board your overnight flight to Dublin. Plan your flight to arrive in the morning so you will have free time to relax or explore Dublin.

Day 2 - Arrive Dublin, Ireland

Today arrive at the Dublin aiport and take the shuttle to our hotel. Your singles hostess will meet you in the hotel lobby at 7:00 pm for optional dinner. Overnight in Hotel in Dublin.

Day 3 - Dublin, Ireland

After a full Irish Breakfast at the hotel, receive your Dublin Pass and Hop-on Hop off tour bus tickets. With over 30 attractions included free with our Pass there is no need to carry cash or rummage for money - so keep your wallet in your pocket, save money and discover Dublin!

Not only does the Dublin Pass entitle the group to free admission, we also benefit from Fast-Track entry, allowing us to skip the long lines at some of the busiest tourist attractions! So visit Trinity College and the Old Library to view the illuminated manuscript of the Book of Kells., the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol and the Old Jameson Distillery or one of the many other stops along the route. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner in Ireland’s oldest pub: The Brazen Head.  Overnight in Hotel in Dublin

Day 4 - Dublin - Galway, Ireland

Today we travel westwards to Galway which is located at the mouth of the River Corrib.  We stop at Locke’s Distillery, the only small pot still whiskey distillery remaining in Ireland today. See the ancient process of whiskey making, from the mill stones, to the mash tuns, underbacks, fermentation vats, can pit stills to the casking of the final product. Of course there will be samples of Irish whiskey. 

We continue onto Galway for an orientation tour of the city.  Founded by Anglo-Norman settlers in the 12th century and incorporated as a city in 1484, the city is rich in heritage.    

Day 5 - County Galway, Ireland

A Connemara tour awaits us as we make our way to Kylemore Abbey, the convent of the Benedictine Nuns of Ypres. Beautifully set on Lake Kylemore we visit the picturesque Abbey and enjoy a stroll to the beautifully restored Gothic Church. Browse in the craft shops and sample some home cooked food.

Enjoy the rugged scenery of Connemara, the barren landscape and lakes dispersed through the country side as we drive back to Galway. 

Day 6 - Cliffs of Moher

Travel to the Irish coast for a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. These are the most majestic cliffs in Ireland and rise from the Atl m antic Ocean at 215 m extend for over seven km long. From this height, you can admire the Aran Islands, the Connemara mountains and listen to the many sea birds that colonize this place from springtime on.

Continue to Galway via the Burren Region, a strange and unique region in Europe. “Burren” means “larges stones” – in fact its name describes this impressive scenery perfectly well. The Burren is a High-Plateau of porous limestone. No trees grow here, no land is covering the stone. But the Burren is not as deserted as we believe. You will also discover the testimonies of its rich history such as countless castles and monastic ruins.

Then we drive to the outskirts of Dublin to spend the night.

Day 7 - Belfast, Ireland

Today we journey northwards to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Once a quaint coastal town, which had 11 boatyards and launched 360 ships from its shores including the Titanic, is well-known for its spectacular waterfront views and its focus on art and theater.

On arrival we begin our city tour. Among the sights we will see are the birthplace of the Titanic, Peace Wall and the Belfast City Hall which was built in 1906. Visit the Botanic Gardens: the rose garden and herbaceous borders were established in 1920, construction of the Palm House began in 1839, and the Tropical Ravine, or Fernery, completed in 1889.

Day 8 - Belfast, Ireland - Edinburgh, Scotland

After breakfast we transfer to the Belfast port for our ferry to Scotland. It is about a two hour drive to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century. Edinburgh stands on 7 hills creating a dramatic skyline. 

Tonight we will explore the City Centre.

Day 9 - Edinburgh, Scotland

We explore Edinburgh today with the hop-on hop-off bus. With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of city. Standing at the bottom of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who visit Scotland each summer. The palace has been a royal residence since the 15th century

Visit Edinburgh Castle and the room where Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to King James VI, admire Mons Meg-a giant 15th century siege gun and learn about the famous One O’Clock Gun. The most important exhibits are the Honours of Scotland – the magnificent Crowned Sceptre and the Sword of State which are the oldest Crown jewels in the British Isles and the Stone of Destiny, the enigmatic symbol of nationhood used to inaugurate monarchs of Scotland, England and the United Kingdom for more than 1000 years.

Day 10 - Loch Lomond, The Highlands & Stirling Castle

Heading towards Loch Lomond, we take time for a short panoramic tour of Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. Soon after passing the River Clyde, we stop on the banks of Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest body of water. There is time for a boat trip or a explore the grounds before we continue to the village of Aberfoyle.

Then on to Stirling, with an opportunity to visit the Castle. With at least an hour’s stop on the castle esplanade you will be able to visit the castle or other nearby attractions and take in the magnificent views over the Forth Valley towards the Wallace Monument, a memorial to William Wallace, the man immortalised in the movie ‘Braveheart’.

On our way back to Edinburgh, we pass Bannockburn, scene of Robert The Bruce’s famous victory over the English in 1314, and then Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queens of Scots in 1542.

Day 11 - Edinburgh, Scotland

A free day to explore, shop or take an optional tour before we meet for our Farewell Dinner tonight.

Day 12 - Depart Edinburgh, Scotland

Time to say goodbye. Take the Flybus to Edinburgh Airport and bid farewell to the United Kingdom.

Ireland & Scotland ComboTour August 11 - August 22,2012 Price - $2880* Includes * 10 Nights Accommodations * Breakfast Daily * Welcome & Farewell Dinner * Hop On Hop Off Bus Passes * All Tours & Admissions per Itinerary * Ferry from Ireland to Scotland * Transfers to and from Airport on Tour Dates * Singles Travel Hostess * English Speaking Guides/Drivers per the Itinearary * All Transportation within Ireland an Scotland  *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone the cost is an additional $950 Not included * International air flights * Tips: $150 - collected first day of trip

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