Price from €799 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Once again, we will be offering you our very popular 5 day tour that we have been operating since 1989. As usual we will be using the well known and loved Cairndale Hotel in the beautiful border town of Dumfries. The excursion programme (as always) has been carefully planned to make sure that you get maximum enjoyment. Travelling by coach is probably the best way to appreciate the splendours of Scotland and the Lake District. This is one of our most popular tours so early booking is recommended.
Dates:
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23rd July 2026 |
6th August 2026 |
27th August 2026 |
17th September 2026 |
13th May 2027 |
3rd June 2027 |
17th June 2027 |
1st July 2027 |
22nd July 2027 |
5th August 2027 |
26th August 2027 |
30th September 2027 |
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Price includes:
- Fully escorted coach travel from Ireland to Scotland via Ferry.
- All taxes
- 4 night’s bed and Scottish Breakfast & table d’hôtel dinners
- All day excursions, taxes, and service charges.
- Services of a tour leader/guide.
Extras:
- Travel Insurance
- Single room supplement from €200pp
Contact us on 046 9068600 / 0818 333 990 or email info@travalue.ie
Itinerary
Day 1 - Travel to Scotland
We depart by executive coach from your local pick-up point and travel to Belfast via Dublin to catch the afternoon ferry service to Cairnryan. Our lunchtime stop will be in Newry. The crossing from Belfast docks takes about 2 hours onboard the luxury Stena Superferry. From Cairnryan we go directly to our hotel in Dumfries. This is a lovely drive through glorious unspoiled Scottish Border countryside. Dumfries is a handsome town situated on the banks of the river Nith and is only about an hour and a half drive from Cairnryan. Our base for the next 4 nights is the Cairndale Hotel. Dinner tonight and every night is in the hotel.
Day 2 - Edinburgh
After breakfast, we take a stunning mountain drive to Edinburgh, one of Europes most beautiful cities, where the Irish always get a warm welcome. After arriving in the city, you will have the the remainder of the day free to explore soak up the many attractions (such as Edinburgh Castle or the Royal Mile) this magical city has to offer. We then return to the hotel for dinner and relaxation after a memorable day.
Day 3 - Lake District & Gretna Green
After breakfast we travel to the beautiful English Lake District. Our lunchtime stop is in the largest lake in the Lake District, Lake Windermere, where you have free time to shop or perhaps take a leisurely boat trip. After our break we travel via Lake Grasmere and Lake Thirlmere and then stop in the historic border village of Gretna Green where you have the opportunity to get married by the local blacksmith. We then return to our hotel for dinner.
Day 4 - Glasgow
After breakfast today, we head for Bonnie Scotland’s city of culture, Glasgow. We will have some free time here to explore the city. Why not explore the shopping streets or view its beautiful architecture before we take the high road to the ‘Bonnie Bonnie’ banks of Loch Lomond. We then return to our hotel for another fine Scottish dinner.
Day 5 - Travel back home
After breakfast, you will have some free time free to soak up the delights of Dumfries. You’ll discover a fine town with magnificent red sandstone buildings. You may want to spend some time in its pedestrianised shopping centre or visit St Michaels Kirk where the immortal Scottish poet Robert Burns is buried. Our lunchtime stop is in the coastal town of Stranraer. We catch the afternoon sailing from Cairnryan to Belfast and arrive back in Ireland with many happy memories.
Please note that this is our planned itinerary but sometimes due to circumstances outside our control we may have to alter it slightly
Please note that all of our tours involve some level of walking and may include ascending or descending steps. They may not be suitable for individuals with walking difficulties or limited mobility. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear.
Our price from €799per person is based on 2 sharing includes:
Price includes:
- Fully escorted coach travel from Ireland to Scotland via Ferry.
- All taxes
- 4 night’s bed and Scottish Breakfast & table d’hôtel dinners
- All day excursions, taxes, and service charges.
- Services of a tour leader/guide.
Extras:
- Travel Insurance
- Single room supplement from €200pp
Contact us on 046 9068600 / 0818 333 990 or email info@travalue.ie