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September 13 - 22, 2027

$

6695

Per Person/Double Occupancy
$1600 Additional/Single Occupancy

Celtic Legends

Featuring the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, & Scotland

Journey through the storied landscapes of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland on an unforgettable Celtic adventure filled with dramatic coastlines, castle visits, textile artistry, and rich cultural traditions. From Dublin’s patchwork heritage to Edinburgh’s royal splendor, this tour blends iconic sights with immersive local experiences.
Reserve This Tour FITNESS TO PARTICIPATE

To make the most of your travels and comfortably enjoy the experience with your group, a moderate level of physical fitness is essential on our tours.

Below are the general physical requirements you can expect:

  • Ability to walk for several hours at a relaxed, steady pace
  • Comfort using combined shower/bath facilities (walk-in showers cannot be guaranteed)
  • Participation in guided walking tours lasting 1–2 hours, which may include stairs, cobblestones, and uneven surfaces
  • Standing for extended periods during visits to museums and historical sites
  • Boarding and exiting coaches, trains, and other transportation independently
  • Managing your own luggage throughout the tour

Each destination may have unique demands. If you’re unsure whether a specific trip is right for you, we’re happy to discuss the details and help you determine the best fit.

Locations

Dublin

Belfast

Glasgow

Highlands

Edinburgh

Discover the legends, landscapes, and living traditions of the Celtic world on this enchanting 10-day journey through Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Explore vibrant cities, rugged coastlines, historic castles, and extraordinary textile artistry while experiencing the warm hospitality, rich heritage, and unforgettable scenery that make these destinations so beloved.

This Tour Includes

TAPESTRY Series

Small groups, big experiences, independent spirit.

9 Nights

Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling

13 Meals

9 Breakfasts, 4 dinners

Admissions

Guided sightseeing, visits, and admissions as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary

Airfare & Transfers

Round-trip international group airfare. Group transfer upon arrival and for departure

Tour Manager

Full time, English speaking throughout the trip

» Country Heritage Tours Bright red pub storefront with flower-filled balconies on a cobblestone street in a lively city block.
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» Country Heritage Tours Coastal scene with a shore of hexagonal basalt columns, blue sea, and green hills in the background; a few people walk along the rocks.
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Hand-Selected Hotels

Dublin
Ashling Hotel Dublin
Belfast
Hotel Europa
Glasgow
Raddison Blu Hotel
Highlands
River Ness Hotel
Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh Leith

Top-Rated Highlights

  • Kick-off Welcome Dinner
  • Edinburgh Panoramic City Tour
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • The Great Tapestry of Scotland
  • Blair Castle House and Gardens
  • Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre
  • Ben Nevis Distillery Tour and Tasting
  • Glencoe Visitor Centre
  • National Trust for Scotland
  • Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland
  • Titanic Museum
  • Giant’s Causeway
  • Ulster American Folk Park
  • Dublin Panoramic City Tour
  • Customary Farewell Dinner

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Visits, admissions, and special features are shown in bold.
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Tour Begins: Dublin, Ireland

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Tour Ends: Edinburgh, Scotland

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Day 1 Arrive Dublin - Tour Begins Dinner

Céad míle fáilte—one hundred thousand welcomes! Upon arrival in Dublin, transfer to your hotel and settle in before meeting your Tour Manager and fellow travelers this evening. Get acquainted over a festive Welcome Dinner complete with Irish hospitality, warm conversation, and a toast to the adventure ahead. Your Celtic journey begins in the heart of Ireland’s vibrant capital.

Day 2 Discover Dublin Breakfast

After breakfast, set out with a local guide for an engaging introduction to Dublin, where Georgian architecture, literary landmarks, and lively streets reveal the city’s unmistakable charm. Later, enjoy a special visit with the Irish Patchwork Society, Eastern Branch, where creativity and craftsmanship take center stage. Meet local textile enthusiasts and gain insight into Ireland’s vibrant patchwork traditions before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 3 Dublin - Belfast Breakfast

Depart Dublin this morning and journey northward into Northern Ireland. En route, step back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, an immersive open-air museum chronicling the story of Irish emigration and frontier life. Continue onward to Belfast, where a local guide introduces you to this dynamic city’s layered history, resilient spirit, and modern renaissance. Settle into your centrally located hotel for the evening.

Day 4 Giant's Causeway Breakfast, Dinner

Today showcases two of Northern Ireland’s most iconic treasures. First, marvel at the dramatic coastal beauty of the Giant’s Causeway, where thousands of basalt columns tumble into the sea amid myth and legend. Return to Belfast to explore the award-winning Titanic Belfast Museum, built on the very site where the legendary ship was constructed. This evening, gather for dinner at a local Irish restaurant and raise a glass to a day steeped in story and spectacle.

Day 5 Belfast to Scotland Breakfast

Enjoy a final morning of sightseeing in Belfast before transferring to the port for your ferry crossing to Scotland. As the Irish coast fades into the distance, set sail across the North Channel and arrive in the land of lochs, legends, and tartan. Upon arrival, continue to Glasgow, where a local Scottish guide introduces you to the city’s grand Victorian architecture and vibrant urban spirit before checking in for the evening.

Day 6 Highlands, Whisky, & Glencoe Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind and venture deep into the Scottish Highlands, where misty mountains and sweeping glens create some of the most breathtaking scenery in the British Isles. Visit Ben Nevis Distillery for a guided whisky tour and tasting before continuing through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most storied and scenic valleys. Arrive in Inverness this evening and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 7 Castles & Kilts Breakfast

Begin the day with a visit to Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, where elegant interiors and magnificent gardens reflect centuries of Scottish heritage. Then discover the artistry behind Scotland’s most iconic garment during a guided visit to The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre. Learn how tartan, tailoring, and tradition come together in this enduring symbol of Scottish identity. Continue onward to Edinburgh for your overnight stay.

 

Day 8 The Great Tapestry Breakfast

This morning, explore New Lanark, the beautifully restored 18th-century mill village and UNESCO World Heritage Site that helped shape Scotland’s industrial history. Later, visit the remarkable Great Tapestry of Scotland, a stunning visual chronicle of the nation’s past told through hand-stitched panels bursting with artistry, texture, and story. Quilt lovers will especially appreciate the extraordinary needlework on display.

Day 9 Spirit of Scotland Breakfast, Dinner

A local guide brings Scotland’s capital to life this morning during a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval Old Town to its elegant Georgian New Town. Then step inside the legendary Edinburgh Castle, perched high atop Castle Rock and overlooking the city below. Tonight, celebrate your Celtic adventure with a lively Spirit of Scotland Dinner & Show, featuring traditional fare, music, and spirited entertainment in unforgettable Scottish style.

Day 10 Deprat Edinburgh - Tour Ends Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home—bringing with you unforgettable memories of Celtic landscapes, rich traditions, and textile treasures discovered across Ireland and Scotland.

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Day 1
Arrive Dublin - Tour Begins
Dinner

Céad míle fáilte—one hundred thousand welcomes! Upon arrival in Dublin, transfer to your hotel and settle in before meeting your Tour Manager and fellow travelers this evening. Get acquainted over a festive Welcome Dinner complete with Irish hospitality, warm conversation, and a toast to the adventure ahead. Your Celtic journey begins in the heart of Ireland’s vibrant capital.

Day 2
Discover Dublin
Breakfast

After breakfast, set out with a local guide for an engaging introduction to Dublin, where Georgian architecture, literary landmarks, and lively streets reveal the city’s unmistakable charm. Later, enjoy a special visit with the Irish Patchwork Society, Eastern Branch, where creativity and craftsmanship take center stage. Meet local textile enthusiasts and gain insight into Ireland’s vibrant patchwork traditions before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 3
Dublin - Belfast
Breakfast

Depart Dublin this morning and journey northward into Northern Ireland. En route, step back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, an immersive open-air museum chronicling the story of Irish emigration and frontier life. Continue onward to Belfast, where a local guide introduces you to this dynamic city’s layered history, resilient spirit, and modern renaissance. Settle into your centrally located hotel for the evening.

Day 4
Giant's Causeway
Breakfast, Dinner

Today showcases two of Northern Ireland’s most iconic treasures. First, marvel at the dramatic coastal beauty of the Giant’s Causeway, where thousands of basalt columns tumble into the sea amid myth and legend. Return to Belfast to explore the award-winning Titanic Belfast Museum, built on the very site where the legendary ship was constructed. This evening, gather for dinner at a local Irish restaurant and raise a glass to a day steeped in story and spectacle.

Day 5
Belfast to Scotland
Breakfast

Enjoy a final morning of sightseeing in Belfast before transferring to the port for your ferry crossing to Scotland. As the Irish coast fades into the distance, set sail across the North Channel and arrive in the land of lochs, legends, and tartan. Upon arrival, continue to Glasgow, where a local Scottish guide introduces you to the city’s grand Victorian architecture and vibrant urban spirit before checking in for the evening.

Day 6
Highlands, Whisky, & Glencoe
Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind and venture deep into the Scottish Highlands, where misty mountains and sweeping glens create some of the most breathtaking scenery in the British Isles. Visit Ben Nevis Distillery for a guided whisky tour and tasting before continuing through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most storied and scenic valleys. Arrive in Inverness this evening and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 7
Castles & Kilts
Breakfast

Begin the day with a visit to Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, where elegant interiors and magnificent gardens reflect centuries of Scottish heritage. Then discover the artistry behind Scotland’s most iconic garment during a guided visit to The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre. Learn how tartan, tailoring, and tradition come together in this enduring symbol of Scottish identity. Continue onward to Edinburgh for your overnight stay.

 

Day 8
The Great Tapestry
Breakfast

This morning, explore New Lanark, the beautifully restored 18th-century mill village and UNESCO World Heritage Site that helped shape Scotland’s industrial history. Later, visit the remarkable Great Tapestry of Scotland, a stunning visual chronicle of the nation’s past told through hand-stitched panels bursting with artistry, texture, and story. Quilt lovers will especially appreciate the extraordinary needlework on display.

Day 9
Spirit of Scotland
Breakfast, Dinner

A local guide brings Scotland’s capital to life this morning during a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval Old Town to its elegant Georgian New Town. Then step inside the legendary Edinburgh Castle, perched high atop Castle Rock and overlooking the city below. Tonight, celebrate your Celtic adventure with a lively Spirit of Scotland Dinner & Show, featuring traditional fare, music, and spirited entertainment in unforgettable Scottish style.

Day 10
Deprat Edinburgh - Tour Ends
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home—bringing with you unforgettable memories of Celtic landscapes, rich traditions, and textile treasures discovered across Ireland and Scotland.

» Country Heritage Tours
Day 1
Arrive Dublin - Tour Begins
Dinner

Céad míle fáilte—one hundred thousand welcomes! Upon arrival in Dublin, transfer to your hotel and settle in before meeting your Tour Manager and fellow travelers this evening. Get acquainted over a festive Welcome Dinner complete with Irish hospitality, warm conversation, and a toast to the adventure ahead. Your Celtic journey begins in the heart of Ireland’s vibrant capital.

Day 2
Discover Dublin
Breakfast

After breakfast, set out with a local guide for an engaging introduction to Dublin, where Georgian architecture, literary landmarks, and lively streets reveal the city’s unmistakable charm. Later, enjoy a special visit with the Irish Patchwork Society, Eastern Branch, where creativity and craftsmanship take center stage. Meet local textile enthusiasts and gain insight into Ireland’s vibrant patchwork traditions before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 3
Dublin - Belfast
Breakfast

Depart Dublin this morning and journey northward into Northern Ireland. En route, step back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, an immersive open-air museum chronicling the story of Irish emigration and frontier life. Continue onward to Belfast, where a local guide introduces you to this dynamic city’s layered history, resilient spirit, and modern renaissance. Settle into your centrally located hotel for the evening.

Day 4
Giant's Causeway
Breakfast, Dinner

Today showcases two of Northern Ireland’s most iconic treasures. First, marvel at the dramatic coastal beauty of the Giant’s Causeway, where thousands of basalt columns tumble into the sea amid myth and legend. Return to Belfast to explore the award-winning Titanic Belfast Museum, built on the very site where the legendary ship was constructed. This evening, gather for dinner at a local Irish restaurant and raise a glass to a day steeped in story and spectacle.

Day 5
Belfast to Scotland
Breakfast

Enjoy a final morning of sightseeing in Belfast before transferring to the port for your ferry crossing to Scotland. As the Irish coast fades into the distance, set sail across the North Channel and arrive in the land of lochs, legends, and tartan. Upon arrival, continue to Glasgow, where a local Scottish guide introduces you to the city’s grand Victorian architecture and vibrant urban spirit before checking in for the evening.

Day 6
Highlands, Whisky, & Glencoe
Breakfast, Dinner

Leave the city behind and venture deep into the Scottish Highlands, where misty mountains and sweeping glens create some of the most breathtaking scenery in the British Isles. Visit Ben Nevis Distillery for a guided whisky tour and tasting before continuing through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most storied and scenic valleys. Arrive in Inverness this evening and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 7
Castles & Kilts
Breakfast

Begin the day with a visit to Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, where elegant interiors and magnificent gardens reflect centuries of Scottish heritage. Then discover the artistry behind Scotland’s most iconic garment during a guided visit to The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre. Learn how tartan, tailoring, and tradition come together in this enduring symbol of Scottish identity. Continue onward to Edinburgh for your overnight stay.

 

Day 8
The Great Tapestry
Breakfast

This morning, explore New Lanark, the beautifully restored 18th-century mill village and UNESCO World Heritage Site that helped shape Scotland’s industrial history. Later, visit the remarkable Great Tapestry of Scotland, a stunning visual chronicle of the nation’s past told through hand-stitched panels bursting with artistry, texture, and story. Quilt lovers will especially appreciate the extraordinary needlework on display.

Day 9
Spirit of Scotland
Breakfast, Dinner

A local guide brings Scotland’s capital to life this morning during a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, from its medieval Old Town to its elegant Georgian New Town. Then step inside the legendary Edinburgh Castle, perched high atop Castle Rock and overlooking the city below. Tonight, celebrate your Celtic adventure with a lively Spirit of Scotland Dinner & Show, featuring traditional fare, music, and spirited entertainment in unforgettable Scottish style.

Day 10
Deprat Edinburgh - Tour Ends
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your journey home—bringing with you unforgettable memories of Celtic landscapes, rich traditions, and textile treasures discovered across Ireland and Scotland.

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September 13 - 22, 2027

$

6695

Per Person/Double Occupancy

+$1600

Additional/Single Occupancy

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