Legends of Ireland and Scotland 12 Day Tour

About This Tour

Twelve days, two countries, and a lot of ground genuinely worth covering. This tour takes you through some of Ireland and Scotland’s most dramatic landscapes and historic sites: from the clifftops of Sliabh Liag and the strange basalt formations of the Giant’s Causeway, to the Titanic Belfast Experience, Loch Ness, and Edinburgh Castle.

You travel in air-conditioned luxury touring coaches, stay in 4-star hotels throughout, and have qualified, accredited guides with over 50 years of industry experience between them. Breakfast and dinner are included on 11 of the 12 days, and all attraction entry fees are covered for the duration.

If you want to cover serious distance across Ireland and Scotland without planning every leg yourself, this is how to do it properly.

Flights to Ireland are not included.

What’s Included

• All transport within the tour
• Premium 4-star hotel accommodation throughout
• Breakfast on 11 days
• Dinner on 11 days
• All attraction entry fees and experiences
• Qualified and accredited guides
• Luxury touring specification, air-conditioned coaches
• All fees and taxes

Good to Know

• Group size is capped at 35 people
• Conducted in English
• The itinerary involves some stairs and uneven terrain; not suitable for anyone with mobility restrictions that prevent them from managing stairs
• Public transport options are available nearby at departure and arrival points
• No free cancellation on this tour
• Flights to Ireland are not included in the price

Local Tips

Sliabh Liag in Donegal is one of the lesser-visited stops on this kind of itinerary, and one of the best. The sea cliffs are among the tallest in Europe and attract a fraction of the visitors that the Cliffs of Moher do. On a clear day, the view west from the top is as far as it’s possible to see on this island.

The Titanic Belfast Experience is more substantial than people expect. It covers the design and construction of the ship, the lives of the workers who built it, and the aftermath, including the investigation. Allow yourself to be absorbed rather than rushing through it. With accredited guides, you’ll get context that the exhibits alone don’t provide.

Scotland rewards the same kind of patience. Edinburgh Castle is a straightforward highlight, but Loch Ness is the stop that surprises people. The loch is genuinely vast and atmospheric in a way that photographs don’t quite capture. The surrounding landscape does most of the work.

Twelve days is a long trip to share with up to 34 other people. Most group tours work well because the shared experience creates its own momentum, and with professional guides who have 50-plus years of industry experience, you’re in capable hands. That said, it helps to arrive with an open mind about pace: a group of 35 moves at a different rhythm than travelling solo.

The Giant’s Causeway is better in shoulder season. If your tour runs in May, June, or September, the columns are quieter and the light is longer. In July and August it’s still spectacular, but considerably busier.

Nearby on IrelandMe

• Donegal Town - A market town at the mouth of Donegal Bay and a natural staging post for exploring the county’s western coastline, including Sliabh Liag.
• Bushmills - Village on the Causeway Coast, home to the Old Bushmills Distillery and a short drive from the Giant’s Causeway itself.
• Derry - A fully walled city on the River Foyle, often included on Causeway Coast itineraries and worth time in its own right for its history and murals.
• Ballycastle - Coastal town at the north-eastern tip of Antrim with a harbour, beach, and the ferry crossing to Rathlin Island.