Four Nights in Scotland
Kem and Lori traveled to Amsterdam, Scotland, and Ireland earlier this month. Scotland was the second stop on their trip and they packed a ton of activities into five days and four nights! To read more about their time in Amsterdam, read our recent blog post here: Amsterdam in October.
Stop #2: Four Nights in Scotland
City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia
Kem and Lori arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 2nd and began their stay with a city tour of Scotland and a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. This Royal Yacht served the Royal Family for over 44 years and is one of the most famous ships in the world. Today, the ship serves as a five-star visitor attraction and event venue.
Edinburgh Castle
Kem and Lori also took a visit to Edinburgh Castle. This castle has a long, rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress.
The Royal Mile – Old Town Edinburgh
Before ending a busy day of sightseeing, Kem and Lori ventured to the Royal Mile in Old Town Edinburgh. This busy street is full of things to see and do and it also connects two royal residences – the Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House. This is a great place to take in the culture and history of Scotland. It is home to parliaments, law courts, churches, and cathedrals, plus tons of local shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs.
That night, Kem and Lori stayed at the Apex Haymarket Hotel in central Edinburgh.
Stirling Castle & Blair Castle
The next day, Kem and Lori ventured to Stirling Castle in Fife. Stirling Castle is known for its beautiful sculptures and gardens. It was the residence of the Stewart kings and queens and the venue for many grand royal celebrations.
Kem and Lori also toured Blair Castle, a very beautiful white castle that looks as if it is straight from a fairytale.
St. Andrews Old Course – The Oldest Golf Course in the World
Next up in Fife, Kem and Lori visited St. Andrews Old Course, the oldest golf course in the world – and one of the most iconic. St. Andrews Old Course is home to the famous Open Championship hosted annually. There are many famed structures on the property, including the Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker, but the greatest feature is that it remains a public golf course, open to all.
Battlefield of Culloden
After staying the night in Dundee, the group took the main road to Iverness to take in the Battlefield of Culloden. This is the site of the last and most harrowing pitched battle fought on British soil. Here you will find an interactive visitor center, fascinating artifacts, and an immersive surround cinema where you can experience the battle for yourself.
Loch Ness
After spending the night in Iverness, they headed to Loch Ness. You may have heard of the Loch Ness Monster, lovingly referred to as “Nessie” by locals. Tales of this large monster living deep beneath the dark expanses of Loch Ness have circulated the globe since the first photograph emerged in 1933.
Kem and Lori stayed their final night in Glasgow, Scotland, and got ready to embark on their next journey.
Next, and last stop: eight full nights in Ireland.
Stay tuned for an in-depth post on this last leg of their trip, coming later this week.
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Join our Ireland and Scotland Fall 2023 Group Trip! We are excited to tell you more about this opportunity to spend 15 days in Ireland and Scotland. Our travel advisor and manager, Krete Bullington, is working with Goway Group Travel to plan an amazing itinerary for this exclusive trip. The Ireland and Scotland trip will include hotel accommodations for 15 nights, breakfast every day, plus seven dinners during your stay. It also includes entrance fees to several tours and tourist attractions throughout Ireland and Scotland. Read on for more details about our Ireland and Scotland Group Trip on the itinerary.
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Ireland and Scotland: Fall 2023
Wednesday, August 30th: Arrive in Dublin & check into the hotel. The group will be staying at Jurys Inn Parnell* for three nights.
Thursday, August 31st: Enjoy a full-day city tour of Dublin including Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Guinness Visitor Center.
Friday, September 1st: On Friday, the group has a half-day tour of the Jameson Distillery including a private tasting. The rest of the day you will be free to explore Dublin.
Saturday, September 2nd: The group will travel from Dublin to Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny Castle. Then, travel to Waterford to see the House of Waterford Crystal. After that, the group heads to Cork where you will stay overnight for one night at Maldron Hotel Cork.
Sunday, September 3rd: On Sunday, you will tour Blarney Castle and then travel from Cork to Glengariff. Here you will visit the Ilnacullin Gardens on Garinish Island. Then you will travel to Killarney where you will stay overnight for two nights at Scott’s Hotel.
Monday, September 4th: On Monday, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Killarney. You will have a local guide for the full-day tour which includes a visit to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Then you will drive to Muckross to see the Muckross House Gardens & Traditional Farms, as well as Muckross Abbey.
Tuesday, September 5th: On Tuesday, the group travels from Killarney to Limerick where you will have a short walking tour to view the main sights of Limerick. Then you will travel to Ennis to see the Ennis Friary. After that, the group heads to Galway where you will stay two nights at Jurys Inn Galway.
Wednesday, September 6th: This is an exciting day as the group heads to the Cliffs of Moher. You will have the rest of the afternoon free in Galway and stay overnight again at Jurys Inn.
Thursday, September 7th: On Thursday you will have a morning tour of Galway. You will explore medieval Galway including Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, Kirwan’s Lane, and Galway Cathedral. Then you travel from Galway to Belfast where you will stay overnight for two nights at Jurys Inn Belfast.
Friday, September 8th: On Friday, you have a half-day city tour of Belfast which includes your entrance to Titanic Belfast.
Saturday, September 9th: On Saturday, the group travels from Belfast to Larne and then takes a ferry to Cairnryan. You will then transfer to Glasgow and stay overnight for one night at Jurys Inn Glasgow.
Sunday, September 10th: On Sunday, the group heads to Dumgoyne to tour the Glengoyne Distillery and have a private tasting. Then you will travel to Stirling to visit Stirling Castle. After the castle, the group heads to a local wool store in Callander. Then you have dinner and stay overnight for one night at Murrayshall Country Estate in Perth.
Monday, September 11th: On Monday, the group travels from Perth to Aberdeen and you start the day off with a walking tour of Aberdeen. You will view the main sights of the city including St. Machar’s Cathedral, Brig o’Balgownie (Scotland’s oldest bridge), and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The group will then check into Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel for one night.
Tuesday, September 12th: On Tuesday, the group travels from Aberdeen to Balmoral for a tour of Balmoral Castle. Then you head to St. Andrews where you will have free time to explore. From there you head to Edinburgh where you will stay overnight for two nights at Mercure Haymarket.
Wednesday, September 13th: On Wednesday, you have a full-day city tour of Edinburgh where you will see the main sights of the city including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St. Gile’s Cathedral, and Greyfriars Kirk.
Thursday, September 14th: That ends your amazing stay in Ireland and Scotland! The group will travel home from Edinburgh Airport on Thursday, September 14th.
Pricing Information
Pricing is as follows:
$4,575 per person for a double occupancy room.
$6,225 per person for a single occupancy room.
The above pricing includes hotel accommodations for 15 nights, breakfast every day, plus 7 dinners during your stay. It also includes entrance fees for several attractions and tours throughout Ireland and Scotland. This price does not include airfare but we can help you book all of your air and transportation.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience for a great price, all planned and organized by our expert team!
Learn More About the Ireland and Scotland Group Trip – Fall 2023
We would love to have you join us on this exciting tour of Ireland and Scotland this upcoming Fall! If you are interested, please give us a call at 402-390-9291 and ask for Krete. You can also Get Started Here. In this form, select “Yes” under “Do you know where you want to go?”. Then, under “If yes, let us know where you want to go here:”, enter: “Ireland and Scotland Group Trip Fall 2023”. You can also reach Krete via email at Krete@enchantedhoneymoons.com.
*All hotels are subject to change. The final itinerary will be provided before the August 2023 departure.
Enchanted Honeymoons Travel | Group Travel | Ireland and Scotland
Call us today to speak to one of our Travel Specialists. You can reach us at 402-390-9291 or get started here. In addition, you can email us at info@enchantedhoneymoons.com.