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2013 Scottish & Irish Dream - 13 Days/12 Nights

Highlights:

• Edinburgh Dinner & Ceilidh

  Edinburgh Dinner & Ceilidh

  Get a flavor of Scotland with a dinner of Scottish specialties, followed by an informal musical evening which will enhance your Scottish experience as you find out about local traditional tunes and musical instruments.
• Scottish Highland Evening

  Scottish Highland Evening

  Entertainment will feature haggis, bagpipe music and traditional Scottish dancing.
• Dublin’s Merry Ploughboy Pub

  Dublin’s Merry Ploughboy Pub

  Enjoy the very best of fresh Irish food followed by entertainment with one of Ireland’s leading traditional Irish music groups, The Merry Ploughboys, and Irish dancing. From start to finish, this is a show based on fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience.
• Bunratty Castle Banquet

  Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

  The evening begins with a mead reception in the Great Hall of the 15th century castle, followed by a four-course meal with wines. Entertainment is provided by the world renowned Bunratty Castle Entertainers accompanied by harp and violin.
• Loch Lomond Scenic Cruise

  Loch Lomond Scenic Cruise

  This large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands is approximately 23 miles long and forms part of the Caledonian Canal. It is the second largest Scottish loch by surface area at 21.8 square miles after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as “Nessie”.
• Isle of Skye

  Isle of Skye

  This is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The wild and rugged scenery is dominated by the Cuillin Hills. Because of the frequent gentle rain showers, it is sometimes called the "Misty Isle". Bonnie Prince Charlie fled to Skye after his defeat at Culloden.
• Cliffs of Moher

  Cliffs of Moher

  One of Ireland’s top visitor attractions, the cliffs are 700 feet high and extend for 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland and one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. The cliffs are home to major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds.
• Galway Bay

  Galway Bay

  Scenic region popularized by Bing Crosby's version of the emigrant song.

Hotels:

Superior First Class

• Glasgow Marriott Hotel

  Glasgow Marriott Hotel
  

  

  This modern 13-story hotel offers 300 guest rooms, with all amenities to Marriott standards, including air-conditioned rooms and wireless Internet. Savor international cuisine and carefully selected wine pairings in the Source Restaurant. Rejuvenate with a visit to the Leisure Club's indoor pool, sauna and gym.
  
  Location: 500 Argyle Street, near the M8 motorway and within easy walking distance of shopping and downtown attractions.

  
  Glasgow (1 night)
• Isles of Glencoe Hotel

  Isles of Glencoe Hotel
  Ballachulish

  

  This contemporary hotel gives a sense of space all around and the choice of magnificent walks just on the doorstep. Bedrooms are spacious, modern and comfortable with breathtaking views. Use the leisure center with pool, hydro seat, bio-sauna and exercise room.

  
  Ballachulish (1 night)
• Newton Hotel

  Newton Hotel
  Nairn

  

  This beautiful old hotel is built in a castle style and has recently undergone extensive refurbishment to ensure a comfortable stay. All guest rooms have been modernized while retaining the traditional ambience. Overlooking Nairn Golf Course and beyond to the Moray Firth, this is the ideal spot to relax and unwind.

  
  Nairn (1 nights)
• Ardoe House Hotel

  Ardoe House Hotel
  Blairs

  

  A 19th century manor house hotel with old-style furnishings. 109 traditionally decorated rooms provide wireless internet and satellite TV in addition to other amenities. Blairs Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience and Soapie’s Lounge Bar is perfect for coffee or cocktails. The spa has treatment rooms, an indoor heated pool and fitness room.

  
  Blairs (2 night)
• Holyrood Hotel

  Holyrood Hotel
  Edinburgh

  

  This sleek, modern hotel features 156 rooms furnished to the highest standard with triple-glazed windows to offer a quiet, peaceful sanctuary in the middle of the city. The stylish Steak and Grill restaurant and cozy Piano Lounge serves only the finest locally-sourced Scottish cuisine. Unwind at the swimming pool, gym and spa.

  
  Edinburgh (2 nights)
• Burlington Hotel

  Burlington Hotel
  Dublin

  

  This lively, modern hotel offers an excellent standard of hospitality with two bars and two restaurants and 500 fully-equipped guest rooms, making it Dublin’s largest hotel. With its many facilities and great location, it makes an ideal base. Free internet access.
  
  Location: Near Dublin’s famous Georgian squares in a quiet area of the city. It’s a 20-minute walk to Grafton Street and there is a frequent bus service right outside the hotel. Hotel parking.

  
  Dublin (2 nights)
• Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre

  Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre
  Killarney

  

  This modern hotel underwent a major refurbishment in 2008 to provide guests with 182 rooms that are comfortable and include satellite TV and video facilities. An excellent restaurant serves great Irish breakfasts and carvery dinners while the choice of bars offer live music most nights. The extensive leisure center offer guests a strenuous workout or a leisurely dip in the pool or sauna session.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: Right in the center of Killarney town within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and pubs. Also close to the jaunting car stand and the peaceful Killarney National Park. Hotel parking.

  
  Killarney (2 nights)
• Bunratty Castle Hotel

  Bunratty Castle Hotel
  Bunratty

  

  This hotel is named for the nearby Bunratty Castle, just across the road. Originally a Georgian mansion, the hotel offers the perfect place to relax in a traditional atmosphere and decor. All guest rooms are spacious and equipped with everything for a comfortable stay. The traditional pub is a great place for a drink or casual food.
  
  HOTEL LOCATION: 8 miles from Shannon Airport, the hotel is across the street from 15th century Bunratty Castle, Bunratty Folk Park, the landmark Durty Nelly's Pub and shops at the Bunratty Village Mills. Hotel parking.

  
  Bunratty (1 night)

Tour Includes:

• Airport transfers at start and end of tour
• Sightseeing by luxury coach
• Professional tour director
• 12 nights in hotels listed above
• Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1
• 10 dinners (D) including:
  - Scottish Highland Evening
  - Ghillie Dhu Ceilidh with traditional Scottish band in Edinburgh
  - Merry Ploughboy dinner and traditional show
  - Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
  - 6 table d'hote dinners
• Welcome get-together drink
• Tours of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin
• Loch Lomond scenic cruise
• Ferry to the Isle of Skye
• Whisky tasting and tour at a Speyside distillery
• Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh
• Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 28 to August 18 departures
• Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry
• Ferries from Scotland to Ireland and across the River Shannon
• Dublin open-top bus tour with complimentary visit and a drink at Guinness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery
• Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Balmoral Castle or Crathes Castle, Glamis Castle, St Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Skellig Experience and Cliffs of Moher
• Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
• All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person