IRELAND ITINERARY
Day 1 - Edinburgh to Portstewart
Leaving Edinburgh and heading through Scotland’s Largest city Glasgow, travel down the beautiful Ayrshire coast to the ferry at Troon. Whilst crossing the Irish Sea sail past the beautiful Isle of Arran, the famous Mull of Kintyre and the distinctive volcanic plug, Ailsa Craig before arriving at the port of Larne in Ireland.
Hear about the dramatic history of this Island before visiting and taking in the views from Belfast Castle. Visit murals in both Unionist and Republican areas of the city and learn about ‘The Troubles’ that have shaped the political landscape of Northern 
Ireland. Its then North to the stunning beaches and coastline of County Antrim. Hear Celtic mythology at the world famous Giants Causeway, it’s then the short journey to scenic Portstewart passing the impressive Dunluce Castle.
Day 2- Portstewart to Donegal
Starting with a dramatic morning walk through Downhill, the ruined home of the Bishop of Derry enjoy some beach football before heading to Northern Ireland’s second city – one of the finest preserved walled cities in Europe - Derry. Visit the sites of ‘the Seige of Derry’ and the infamous ‘Bloody Sunday’, before a relaxed pub lunch. Crossing the border into the Republic of Ireland, travel through the Hills of Donegal towards the west coast and our destination for the night - the lovely Donegal town.
Day 3- Donegal to Dublin
In the morning explore the wonderful Marble Arch Caves and then journey along beautiful loughs, before heading through the Boyne Valley hearing of the most well known battle in Irish history. It’s then on to Dublin the capital and Ireland’s biggest city and a chance to visit it’s many attractions including the Guinness factory, Kilmainham Jail, the many art galleries and museums, and of course the pubs of lively temple bar.
Day 4- Dublin to Edinburgh
Take the morning to explore the city (or recover) before heading North out of Dublin. It’s then over the border and a visit to the beautiful town of Hillsborough, the official residence of the British Monarchy in Northern Ireland and also home to an impressive fort. Go through Belfast on the way to the port of Larne to catch the ferry back to Scotland.
SCOTLAND ITINERARY
Day 1:
Heading through Fife, our first stop is at the edge of the Highlands at the beautiful and tranquil Hermitage waterfall. The next stop is Edradour Distillery for a complimentary tour, complete with free whisky.
We travel on to Ruthven Barracks, an imposing, early 18th century ruined fortress, deep in the Grampian Mountains. Later we stop at Culloden: this eerie battlefield, still virtually untouched, was the site of the Highlander's last stand. Next stop is Loch Ness for a little bit of Monster spotting before we pull into Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, for the night.
Day 2:
Departing Inverness our first stop is Rogie Falls, for a forest walk to the waterfall where the salmon leap (in season). Next, we visit the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle, (as seen in the film 'Highlander') and wind our way deeper into the Highlands, until we reach the haunting, inspiring Glen Coe, one of the most dramatic and memorable landscapes in Europe. Eventually, we reach our overnight stop, Oban, the Victorian harbour town and gateway to the Isles.
Day 3
From Oban our first stop of the day is Glen Lonan, for a hairy coo safari and then on to St Conan's Kirk, an eccentric chapel on the shore of Loch Awe. We visit Kilchurn Castle, the ghostly ruin of a Campbell stronghold and then Glen Orchy. Our tour then takes you through the medieval battlefields of Stirling - Braveheart country where you'll hear of the epic struggles of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce before taking you down to Edinburgh.
*Scotland is a beautiful country with a deep history and rich atmosphere, only
limit yourself to just 3 days if you really can't take longer to enjoy this wonderful land.
