Scotland & Ireland
Group Leader: Brian Grocholski
Requested Return Date: 3/31/2023
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick’s CathedralVisit the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Enjoy exploration time in Dublin
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Day 4: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
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Day 5: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh region
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh
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Day 6: Edinburgh region
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh CastleTake a walking tour of EdinburghDinner in EdinburghAdd this in-depth excursion
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 7: Edinburgh region
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the TrossachsSee the William Wallace MonumentEnjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)
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Day 8: Edinburgh region • Loch Ness • Highlands
Travel via Loch Ness to the Highlands region
Loch Ness Cruise and visit of Urquhart Castle
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Day 9: Highlands • Glencoe • Edinburgh region
Travel via Glencoe to Edinburgh
Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick’s CathedralVisit the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Enjoy exploration time in Dublin
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Day 4: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
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Day 5: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh region
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel via Alloway to Edinburgh
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Day 6: Edinburgh region
Enjoy a unique EF-only guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh CastleTake a walking tour of EdinburghDinner in EdinburghAdd this in-depth excursion
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 7: Edinburgh region
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the TrossachsSee the William Wallace MonumentEnjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine -
Day 8: Edinburgh region • Loch Ness • Highlands
Travel via Loch Ness to the Highlands region
Loch Ness Cruise and visit of Urquhart Castle
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Day 9: Highlands • Glencoe • Edinburgh region
Travel via Glencoe to Edinburgh
Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Day 10: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Parents, we know you have tons of questions—and we’re here to answer each and every one. (Seriously, call us anytime.) Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans and scholarship opportunities to safety protocols and the chance to hear from fellow moms and dads like you.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
Hear a fellow parent's experience with student travel
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Book of Kells/Trinity College; St.Patrick’s Cathedral; Titanic BelfaSt. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum; Edinburgh Castle; Stirling Castle; With extension: Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre; Boat cruise OR Urquhart Castle; Glencoe Visitor Centre
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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On our easy-to-navigate Help Center, you’ll find information on everything from our Automatic Payment Plan to passports to our experienced, culturally knowledgeable Tour Directors.
