Celtic Legends

Welcome to Ireland! After arriving at Dublin’s airport, transfer to our city-centre hotel, the cozy Ashling Hotel. Enjoy some downtime before your first evening in Dublin. Tonight, savor a delicious Welcome Dinner after meeting  your Tour Manager and fellow quilting enthusiasts at our Kick-off Welcome Meeting.

Today, after a tasty breakfast, Dublin is your oyster! See the highlights of what makes this city tick on a panoramic city tour. Next, visit the Springwools shop and spend some time browsing Ireland’s largest wool shop. Later, return to the Ashling Hotel for a relaxing evening at leisure.

Rise and shine to a new day! After breakfast, depart for Northern Ireland stopping en route to explore the fascinating Ulster American Folk Park and its textile collection under the guidance of your Irish National Guide. Later, unwind with a delightful Irish dinner and spend a peaceful night at the Everglades Hotel.

Today, prepare to explore the breathtaking natural wonder of Giant’s Causeway. Witness the natural rock formations that span the 33 miles of celebrated coastline. Tonight, check into the famed Europa Hotel for a two-night stay.

Wake up to a tasty Irish breakfast before departing for the enchantingly delightful Quilt Fayre patchwork festival. Enjoy a full day at the show admiring quilts, watching demos, and purchasing much-needed kits, notions and supplies. Tonight, explore the charming streets and side lanes of Belfast with included free time before tucking in for the night at the Europa Hotel.

Prepare for a day of breathtaking scenery. Begin with a panoramic city tour of Belfast followed by a visit to the acclaimed Titanic Museum. After lunch, enjoy a ferry ride from Northern Ireland across the channel, arriving in Scotland. Check in at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow before exploring the local restaurants for dinner on your own.

Indulge in a Scottish breakfast before setting off for another day filled with captivating Scottish wonders. Experience the history and learn about the distilling process at the Ben Nevis Distillery with a whisky tour and tasting. Next, immerse yourself in the dramatic mountains, rare beauty, and haunting history at the Glencoe Visitor Centre in the heart of the Highlands. Later, at our Inverness hotel, enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner with travel companions before turning in for a one-night stay.

After breakfast, embark on a new adventure alongside our esteemed Scottish guide. Marvel at the magnificence of Blair Castle, allowing your heart to wander through its enchanting gardens, and then experience the time-honored traditions at The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre. Conclude the day with a lovely dinner upon arrival in Edinburgh after checking into our city-centre hotel.

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast that will make you feel right at home. Your entire day will be dedicated to exploration. Accompanied by our friendly Scottish National Guide, you will venture into the historically significant Edinburgh Castle, followed by an enlightening group tour of New Lanark with a knowledgeable docent. Prepare yourself for the awe-inspiring Great Tapestry of Scotland, a sight that is certain to leave you inspired. At the end of the day, enjoy a Scottish feast for our customary Farewell Dinner before returning to the welcoming embrace of our hotel to unwind.

Enjoy one more Scottish breakfast before exchanging addresses with travel companions and transferring to the airport to begin your journey home.