Scotland & Ireland Tour Package from India

Scotland & Ireland

16 days / 15 nights4–10 travellers

Scotland & Ireland tour overview

A 16-day Scotland and Ireland small-group tour from India — medieval castles, misty Highlands, sea cliffs, whisky trails and cities alive with music.

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Day01

Edinburgh — Arrival

Edinburgh

Arrive in Scotland's capital and settle into your hotel. In the evening, take a relaxed walk to soak up Edinburgh's charm, with the option of a traditional Scottish evening of local food and live bagpipe music.

Royal Mile walk, traditional Scottish dinner with bagpipe performance.

Meals included

Dinner

Day02

Edinburgh — Castle, Old Town & Holyrood

Edinburgh

Take a guided walk through the Old Town, the Royal Mile and the Grassmarket, then visit Edinburgh Castle for sweeping views. In the afternoon, visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The evening is free, perhaps for a whisky tasting in a historic bar.

Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street, Grassmarket. Optional: Palace of Holyroodhouse or Arthur's Seat. Whisky tasting.

Meals included

Breakfast

Day03

Edinburgh to Inverness — St Andrews & the Cairngorms

Inverness

Drive through Fife to historic St Andrews, with its cathedral ruins and famous golf course. Continue via Pitlochry and the Cairngorms National Park to Inverness, with time to stroll along the River Ness.

St Andrews Cathedral, Pitlochry, Cairngorms, Highland whisky distillery.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day04

Isle of Skye — Eilean Donan & Portree

Fort William

A day of Scotland's finest scenery. Stop at Eilean Donan Castle, then cross to the Isle of Skye for the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and the colourful harbour town of Portree, before driving to Fort William.

Eilean Donan Castle, Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Portree.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day05

Glencoe to Glasgow — Loch Ness & Loch Lomond

Glasgow

Drive through the majestic Glencoe valley, with photo stops at Loch Ness and Loch Lomond. Arrive in Glasgow for a short guided walk of the city centre.

Glencoe Valley, Loch Ness, Trossachs National Park.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day06

Glasgow to Belfast — Ferry across the Irish Sea

Belfast

Visit Glasgow's Riverside Museum, then drive to Cairnryan for the two-hour ferry crossing to Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital.

George Square, Riverside Museum, ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day07

Belfast to Bushmills — The Northern Coast

Bushmills

Follow the northern coastline with a stop at Carrickfergus Castle, one of Ireland's best-preserved medieval castles. Continue to the village of Bushmills, with the rest of the day at leisure.

Carrickfergus Castle, coastal village of Bushmills.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day08

Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Distillery

Bushmills

Explore the Giant's Causeway, where thousands of hexagonal basalt columns step into the sea. Enjoy a drive along the Causeway Coastal Route, then visit the Bushmills Distillery for a tasting.

Giant's Causeway basalt columns, Causeway Coastal Route, Bushmills Distillery whiskey tasting.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day09

Bushmills to Connemara — via Sligo

Connemara

Travel west across changing landscapes, with a lunch stop in Sligo and an optional sheepdog demonstration. Arrive in Connemara, a region of lakes, mountains and quiet countryside.

Sligo lunch stop, optional sheepdog demo, Connemara countryside.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day10

Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey

Connemara

Enjoy a slow morning, then explore Connemara National Park on gentle trails. Visit Kylemore Abbey and its lakeside gardens, with time for local villages and cafés.

Nature trails, Kylemore Abbey and gardens.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day11

Connemara to Killarney — Cliffs of Moher

Killarney

Drive south to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most dramatic sights. Continue across the Shannon Estuary to Killarney, surrounded by lakes and mountains.

Cliffs of Moher, Shannon Estuary, Killarney.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day12

Ring of Kerry

Killarney

Spend the day on the Ring of Kerry, through Sneem, Waterville and Cahersiveen and along the Wild Atlantic Way, with stops at Ladies View and Moll's Gap.

Famous scenic circular route, coastal views, cliffs, beaches, villages.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day13

Killarney — Day at Leisure

Killarney

A free day in Killarney. Stroll its lively streets and cafés, or visit nearby Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Gardens, Ross Castle or Torc Waterfall at your own pace.

Rock of Cashel, medieval Kilkenny.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day14

Killarney to Dublin — Rock of Cashel & Kilkenny

KilkennyDublin

Drive to Dublin with stops at the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most iconic historic sites, and the medieval city of Kilkenny with its cobbled streets.

Grafton Street, Temple Bar orientation walk.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day15

Dublin — Trinity College & the Guinness Storehouse

Dublin

Take a guided walk through Dublin's historic centre: Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral, the Ha'penny Bridge and Trinity College. Visit the Guinness Storehouse, with the evening at leisure.

Experience

Trinity College, Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse or whiskey experience, Dublin Castle or St. Patrick's Cathedral. Live Irish music evening.

Meals included

Breakfast
Dinner

Day16

Dublin — Departure

Dublin

After breakfast, transfer to Dublin airport for your flight home, with memories of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Airport transfer.

Meals included

Breakfast

Good to know before your Scotland & Ireland tour

Fitness & pace

Easy to moderate. Walking is mostly during city tours, castle visits and coastal viewpoints, at a relaxed pace. Edinburgh's Royal Mile and Old Town are hilly, and the Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher have uneven, sometimes wet and windy paths. All travel is by private coach, with plenty of stops.

Weather & packing

May–Sep: 12–20°C. Expect a mix of sun, cloud, and rain — often all in one day. Pack layers and waterproofs.

Booking & cancellation

Payment schedule

Payment and cancellation terms are shared with your quote, before you book.

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Scotland & Ireland tour FAQs

What will the weather be like?

In early summer, expect around 12–20°C with very long days (light until about 10 pm). Rain is possible on any day, often alongside sunshine, so a waterproof jacket and layers are essential.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa? What if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?

You need a UK visitor visa. Under the British-Irish Visa Scheme, a UK visa issued in India and endorsed "BIVS" also lets you visit Ireland, so one application covers both countries. US and Schengen visas do not exempt you. The UK visa fee is included in your tour price.

Is airfare included? What does the price include?

International airfare is not included. The price includes: 4-star hotels throughout; breakfast and dinner every day; a private coach and the ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland; local guides where needed, entrance fees and activities; the UK visa fee and travel insurance up to age 69. GST (5%) and TCS are extra.

How much walking is involved?

Easy to moderate. Walking is mostly during city tours and at castle grounds and coastal viewpoints, at a relaxed pace, and all travel is by private coach with plenty of stops. The Giant's Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher have some uneven, sometimes wet paths.

How big is the group?

Between 4 and 10 travellers.

Can I join as a solo traveller?

Absolutely. We can try to match you with a same-gender room-share. If you'd prefer a room to yourself, the single supplement is USD 920.

Is travel insurance included?

Yes, for travellers up to age 69. If you are 70 or older, we help you arrange separate cover.

Can you cater for vegetarian food?

Yes. Tell us your needs when you book and we brief our hotels and restaurants in advance.

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Scotland & Ireland tour overview

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Scotland & Ireland tour overview

Scotland & Ireland tour highlights

Scotland & Ireland itinerary — 16 days

Royal Mile walk, traditional Scottish dinner with bagpipe performance.

Meals included

Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street, Grassmarket. Optional: Palace of Holyroodhouse or Arthur's Seat. Whisky tasting.

Meals included

St Andrews Cathedral, Pitlochry, Cairngorms, Highland whisky distillery.

Meals included

Eilean Donan Castle, Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Portree.

Meals included

Glencoe Valley, Loch Ness, Trossachs National Park.

Meals included

George Square, Riverside Museum, ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast.

Meals included

Carrickfergus Castle, coastal village of Bushmills.

Meals included

Giant's Causeway basalt columns, Causeway Coastal Route, Bushmills Distillery whiskey tasting.

Meals included

Sligo lunch stop, optional sheepdog demo, Connemara countryside.

Meals included

Nature trails, Kylemore Abbey and gardens.

Meals included

Cliffs of Moher, Shannon Estuary, Killarney.

Meals included

Famous scenic circular route, coastal views, cliffs, beaches, villages.

Meals included

Rock of Cashel, medieval Kilkenny.

Meals included

Grafton Street, Temple Bar orientation walk.

Meals included

Experience

Meals included

Airport transfer.

Meals included

Scotland & Ireland inclusions & extras

Good to know before your Scotland & Ireland tour

Booking & cancellation

Scotland & Ireland tour FAQs

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