Tour overview

This 14-day escorted tour links the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland with the lochs and Highlands of Scotland, crossing the Irish Sea by ferry from Northern Ireland to Glasgow. A tour director travels with you throughout, with local experts and storytellers along the way. You stay thirteen nights in handpicked hotels, among them the Skellig Hotel in Dingle, the Connemara Coast near Galway, Ballygally Castle in County Antrim and the Sheraton Grand in Edinburgh. Thirteen breakfasts and seven dinners are included, with a welcome dinner in Dublin, a celebration dinner in Edinburgh and a traditional afternoon tea.

After a welcome dinner in Dublin, a local expert reveals the city's Georgian squares and history. Heading south, you go behind the scenes at the National Stud in Kildare and stay in Cork, then choose between Blarney Castle and other iconic sights on the way to Dingle, where two nights let you explore the Gaelic culture and Atlantic scenery of the Dingle Peninsula.

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A short ferry across the Shannon Estuary brings you to the Clare coast and the towering Cliffs of Moher, then on to Galway. You tour the wild Connemara region of lakes and mountains, stay by Sligo Bay, and cross into Northern Ireland for a walking tour of Londonderry with a leading local storyteller and a visit to the Giant's Causeway, before a night in a castle on the Antrim coast.

The ferry carries you to Scotland, where you drive along the banks of Loch Lomond and through the dramatic valley of Glencoe to Loch Ness and Inverness. A Highlands day includes Culloden Moor, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's army was defeated. Passing Blair Castle and the Grampian Mountains, you visit St Andrews on the way to Edinburgh, where a local expert shows you Princes Street, the Scott Monument and the Old Town.

The physical rating is low, with relaxed starts on several days. This tour suits travellers who want the best of both countries' scenery and stories, with comfortable hotels and every detail handled. An airport transfer is included at the end of the tour, and a passport is needed for the ferry crossings between Ireland and the UK.

Trip highlights

  • Dublin city tour (Day 2)
  • Two nights on the Dingle Peninsula (Days 4–5)
  • The Cliffs of Moher (Day 6)
  • The Giant's Causeway and a castle stay (Day 8)
  • Glencoe and Loch Ness (Day 10)
  • Edinburgh with a local expert (Day 13)

Your route

18 stops from Dublin to Edinburgh

14-day route: Dublin – Cork – Dingle – Galway – Sligo – Giant's Causeway – Glasgow – Inverness – Edinburgh
  1. Dublin Days 1–2
  2. Kildare Day 3
  3. Cork Day 3
  4. Blarney Castle Day 4
  5. Killarney Day 4
  6. Dingle Days 4–5
  7. Slea Head Day 5
  8. Cliffs of Moher Day 6
  9. Galway Day 6
  10. Sligo Day 7
  11. Londonderry Day 8
  12. Giant's Causeway Day 8
  13. Ballygally Day 8
  14. Glasgow Day 9
  15. Glencoe Day 10
  16. Inverness Days 10–11
  17. St Andrews Day 12
  18. Edinburgh Days 12–14

Why choose this tour

Ireland's west coast and Scotland's Highlands in two weeks, linked by ferry. Characterful hotels, including a night in Ballygally Castle.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Ireland and Scotland
  • Travellers who prefer coach touring
  • Couples and solo travellers
  • Scenery and history lovers
The basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland

Day-by-day itinerary

14 days from Dublin, Ireland to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · Dublin Arrive in Dublin

    A welcome dinner with your tour director.

    Hotel
    Clayton Charlemont
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Dublin Dublin

    A city tour with a local expert.

    Hotel
    Clayton Charlemont
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Kildare, Cork Kildare and Cork

    The National Stud, then on to Cork.

    Hotel
    The Kingsley or Maldron South Mall
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Blarney to Dingle

    A choice of iconic sights on the way to Dingle.

    Hotel
    Skellig Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Dingle Peninsula Dingle Peninsula

    A relaxed start and the Atlantic coast.

    Hotel
    Skellig Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Shannon Estuary, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Cliffs of Moher

    A ferry and the great Atlantic cliffs.

    Hotel
    Connemara Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Connemara, Sligo Connemara to Sligo

    Tour the wild Connemara region.

    Hotel
    Clayton Sligo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Londonderry, Giant's Causeway Giant's Causeway

    A storyteller's walk and a castle night.

    Hotel
    Ballygally Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Glasgow Ferry to Glasgow

    Cross the Irish Sea to Scotland.

    Hotel
    Radisson Blu Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness Glencoe and Loch Ness

    Lochs and glens to Inverness.

    Hotel
    Kingsmills
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Inverness, Culloden Moor Highlands

    Inverness and the Culloden battlefield.

    Hotel
    Kingsmills
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Blair Castle, St Andrews, Edinburgh St Andrews and Edinburgh

    Through the Grampians to Edinburgh.

    Hotel
    Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Edinburgh Edinburgh

    A city tour and celebration dinner.

    Hotel
    Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Edinburgh Tour ends

    Transfer to Edinburgh airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Three Sisters of Glencoe

Where you stay

  • Dublin (2 nights) Clayton Charlemont
  • Cork (1 night) The Kingsley or Maldron South Mall
  • Dingle (2 nights) Skellig Hotel
  • Galway (1 night) Connemara Coast
  • Sligo (1 night) Clayton Sligo
  • County Antrim (1 night) Ballygally Castle
  • Glasgow (1 night) Radisson Blu Glasgow
  • Inverness (2 nights) Kingsmills
  • Edinburgh (2 nights) Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 13 nights in handpicked hotels
  • Meals 13 breakfasts and 7 dinners
  • Air-conditioned coach, Shannon ferry and Irish Sea ferry
  • Dublin and Edinburgh city tours with local experts
  • National Stud, Cliffs of Moher and Giant's Causeway
  • Londonderry walking tour and Culloden Moor
  • Airport transfer on the final day
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 12 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Optional experiences
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want an active holiday
  • You prefer small groups
  • You dislike coach travel
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–14 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 4, 7–8, 10–11 and 13
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Lakes and mountains in Connemara

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £4,995 per person, twin share, tour only. 34 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £6,135 (single supplement from £1,140).

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

How do we cross from Ireland to Scotland?

By ferry across the Irish Sea from Northern Ireland, included in the tour.

Do I need a passport?

Yes, for travel between Ireland and the UK.

Is an airport transfer included?

Yes, a transfer to Edinburgh airport on the final day.

What is a relaxed start?

A later departure, giving time for a leisurely breakfast.

Are flights included?

No, flights to Dublin and from Edinburgh are not included.

Who leads the tour?

A tour director travels with you throughout, with local experts in Dublin, Londonderry and Edinburgh.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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