Celtic Highlights Motorcoach Tour
June 14-26, 2027
13 Day Tour
from Glasgow to Glasgow
Anderson Travel and Tours
GLOBUS Group Tour Code:
GD 6123272
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What’s Included?
17 INCLUDED MEALS:
12 Breakfasts
5 Dinners
LUXURY MOTORCOACH
HAND-PICKED FIRST CLASS HOTELS
TOUR DIRECTOR
VIP ACCESS
TOUR DIRECTORS and LOCAL GUIDES
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh
(with visit to Edinburgh Castle and
the Scottish Crown Jewels)
• Grasmere Gingerbread tasting
• Visit to The Beatles Story in Liverpool
• Orientation drive in Dublin
• Visit to the Irish National Stud in Kildare
• Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
• Guided walking tour on the city walls of Derry
• Visit to the Giant’s Causeway
• Visit to the Titanic Experience in Belfast
• Orientation drive in Glasgow
• Visit to Loch Ness
• Visit to Culloden Moor
Visitor Centre and battlefield
• Visit to Blair Castle
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Forth Bridge
- Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast
- Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
- The English Lake District
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ITINERARY
*NOTE: there will be OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS offered on this tour that are not included in the tour price. It’s your individual choice whether you add extra excursions or not.
AIRFARE:
We will price air once it’s available. If we have enough people, we can get a group air price.
OPTIONAL PRE or POST NIGHTS:
You have the option of purchasing pre and post night stays in Las Vegas.
(this doesn’t have to be decided at booking
— DAY 1
ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Welcome to Glasgow!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner.
— DAY 2
GLASGOW-FORT WILLIAM-INVERNESS
Secret Keys to Scottish Lochs
Your Celtic adventure starts with an orientation drive through Glasgow where you’ll see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings and elegant Georgian squares. A spectacular drive through the Highlands takes you to Fort William. Take time to admire Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, before looking out for the mysterious monster as you view Loch Ness. Spend the night in Inverness, the Highland Capital.
(178 miles)
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT:
EPIC RIDE They can take the low road, but we’ll take the high road on a scenic ride through magic and mystery of the moors and glens of the Scottish Highlands. From lovely Loch Lomond and Loch Linnhe to the boggy expanses of Rannoch Moor and the dizzying beauty of Glen Coe and Ben Nevis, you’ll discover the legends of Loch Ness and more across the beauty of Scotland’s magnificent scenery.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(extra $75 or less)
Clava Cairns and Pub Visit
Enjoy an unrestricted encounter with Bronze Age history at the 4,000-year-old Clava Cairns burial site, then reflect on its symbols and significance during an included drink at a local pub!
Duration: 2h 45m
— DAY 3
INVERNESS-CULLODEN-BLAIR-ATHOLL-EDINBURGH
A Red Moor & A White Castle
Start the day at the Culloden Moor battlefield and visitor center to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. A drive through the Cairngorms National Park takes you to Blair Castle, ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Then, on to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
(163 miles)
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT:
HISTORIC SPOT If these walls could talk, they would tell how the 19 generations of Stewarts and Murrays of Atholl have loved, won, and lost through seven centuries of history at Blair Castle, visited over time by Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Queen Victoria.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(extra $126 – $175 USD)
Scottish Evening
No trip to Scotland is complete without an authentic Scottish evening filled with traditional food, drinks, singers, dancers, bagpipes, and, of course, the unforgettable Ceremony of the Haggis!
Duration: 3h 30m
— DAY 4
EDINBURGH
Drummers, Pipers & Precious Jewels
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace.
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT:
MUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(extra $126 – $175 )
Royal Yacht Britannia and Dinner
Discover what life was like on board the floating royal residence during an exciting visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by dinner with wine at an excellent local restaurant!
Duration: 4h 30m
— DAY 5
EDINGBURGH-GRETNA GREEN-GRASMERE, ENGLAND-LIVERPOOL
Songs, Sonnets & Secret Vows
First stop today is at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples. Journey into England through the tranquil Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Grasmere, home of the poet William Wordsworth, to try original Globus Local Favorite Grasmere Gingerbread. In Liverpool, visit The Beatles Story, a fascinating journey into the life and music of the “Fab Four.”
(235 miles)
Included Meal: Breakfast
LOCAL FAVORITE:
TIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic Grasmere gingerbread and hear the story of Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit in 1854.
— DAY 6
LIVERPOOL-NORTH WALES-DUBLIN, IRELAND
Forest Sprites & Ferry Sights
Take a scenic drive through the forest village of Betws-y-Coed and the incomparable landscapes of Snowdonia National Park before crossing the Isle of Anglesey to Holyhead. Board your ferry and cross the Irish Sea to Dublin.
(117 miles)
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT: NATURAL WONDERS Pass through Snowdonia National Park’s forests, rugged mountains and sweeping coastline, where Welsh and the language of nature are spoken in stunning style.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(extra $76 – $125 )
Taylors Irish Cabaret
You won’t want to miss this popular outing to the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.
Duration: 4h 10m
— DAY 7
DUBLIN
Ireland’s Capital City
An orientation drive in the Irish capital includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. There is free time this afternoon.
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT:
CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(extra $76 – $125 )
Guinness Storehouse Visit and Supper
Discover the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world’s most popular beer on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin’s legendary Guinness Storehouse.
Duration: 4h 0m
— DAY 8
DUBLIN-KILDARE-CASHEL-BLARNEY-KILLARNEY
The Winner’s Circle
Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh to visit the Globus Local Favorite Irish National Stud at Kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Pause to take photos of the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached before continuing to Blarney, the village know for is magical Kissing Stone. Walk up to the castle or shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. Enjoy some free time on arrival in Killarney.
(231 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
LOCAL FAVORITE:
CULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.
— DAY 9
KILLARNEY-RING OF KERRY-LIMERICK
Irish Eyes & Cheeky Rhymes
Follow the road known as the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Have your camera ready as you enjoy the spectacular scenery. Arrive in Limerick for your overnight stay.
(167 miles)
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHT:
NATURAL WONDERS Explore the emerald tapestries of green fields and ocean views that make other coastlines green with envy. The Ring of Kerry begins and ends in Killarney, taking you on a trip along the southwest coast of Ireland. Discover a paradise of panoramic cliffs, lush landscapes, and breathtaking beaches of the Iveragh Peninsula.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Jaunting Car Ride
(extra $75 or less)
A delightful horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to legendary Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane.
Duration: 1h 10m
Medieval Castle Banquet
(extra $76 – $125 )
Step back in time at an original Irish medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.
Duration: 3h 10m
— DAY 10
LIMERICK-CLIFFS OF MOHER-GALWAY-SLIGO
Notes Above High Sea
At the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, step on to the edge of the world to admire awe-inspiring views. Via the limestone plateau of The Burren, reach Galway, a popular seaside destination with a buzzing center of colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, spend the night in the coastal seaport of Sligo.
(188 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHT: PICTURE PERFECT Feast your eyes on a stunning spectacle of sea and sky at the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way. Try to resist the inspiration that has moved artists, poets, and scientists throughout the ages as you stand on the edge of 320 million years of geologic perfection on the rugged coastline of County Clare.
Make the Most of Your Free Time: While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.
** OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Sligo Pub Evening
(extra $75 or less)
Join your tour director for two drinks of your choice and live music at a local pub.
Duration: 2h 0m
— DAY 11
SLIGO-DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND-GIANT’S CAUSEWAY-BELFAST
Giant Steps in Northern Ireland
Head into Northern Ireland today and enjoy a Globus Local Favorite walking tour with a Local Guide along the city walls of Derry’s Old Town. Follow in the legendary footsteps of Finn McCool, as you admire the Giant’s Causeway, composed of 40,000 basalt columns formed millions of years ago. Stay in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government.
(200 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
LOCAL FAVORITES: CULTURAL GEMS Ireland’s only fully preserved historic walled city, Derry also took centre stage when Amelia Earhart landed her plane nearby having flown from Newfoundland in 1932. Walk on top of the 400-year-old city walls and hear the history of this vibrant place that links the Wild Atlantic Way to Causeway Coastal Route.
— DAY 12
BELFAST-GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
A Grand Ship & Great Scots
This morning, visit the fascinating Titanic Experience and learn about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Board your ferry for the maritime port of Cairnryan on Scotland’s west coast before heading back to Glasgow and celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at your hotel.
(82 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHT: HISTORIC SPOT Explore the fascinating Titanic Belfast experience for an in-depth look at the history and mystery of the legendary ocean liner. See artifacts and hear amazing accounts of Belfast’s boom in shipping and those who built her. Learn about the courage and loss of all involved on a fateful night in April 1912. Get an immersive look at the launch, sinking, and final resting place of the doomed ship, with myths and reality revealed.
— DAY 13
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Included Meal: Breakfast
TOUR NOTES:
- WALKING: This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
- LUGGAGE: Porterage at hotels is included for one piece of luggage per person (when porterage is available). As a general guide your one piece of luggage should not exceed 30x21x11 in. (76x53x28cm), or 50 lbs. (22kg). We are unable to accept a second piece of luggage or any luggage exceeding these limits. If you are traveling with more, please make arrangements for storage while on vacation. Airlines may have other restrictions.
- PASSPORT: All guests traveling internationally are required to have a PASSPORT. Passports should be valid for six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip, with a minimum of three (3) blank pages for stamps and/or visas. Most countries have laws that require you to carry your passport with you at all times.
- VISA: The United Kingdom ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is mandatory for United States passport holders traveling to United Kingdom.
- Anderson Travel and Tours and Globus family of brands are not responsible if you are denied entry due to entry/exit requirements not being met.
- Responsibility for meeting the entry/exit requirements (passport validity/blank pages, visas etc.) rests with the guest. Check your government’s foreign affairs/travel advice website or a local consulate/embassy for the most current entry/exit requirements.
- TERMS and CONDITIONS:
Please review the Terms & Conditions for this tour online at https://www.globusjourneys.com/terms
TOUR DIRECTOR
Your Local Expert
With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of an experienced Tour Director. Globus Tour Directors average decades of experience and will be with you throughout your vacation.
HOTELS
HAND-PICKED Hotels
Globus has vetted and hand-selected the best hotels around the world with location, comfort, and style in mind. Enjoy first-class hotels in each destination, and check in with the confidence that we’ve already checked everything out for your comfort and convenience.
HOTEL NOTES:
~ Confirmation of hotels will be available approximately 30 days prior to departure. In the event of additional departures on the same date, or other events that may result in the unavailability of hotels as listed in the tour descriptions, the accommodations substituted will be equivalent in standard.
~ This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.
HOTEL LIST
Jun 14, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Radisson Blu Glasgow
301 Argyle St.
Glasgow United Kingdom GB- G2 8DL
44 44 141 2043333
Jun 15, 2027 – Jun 16, 2027
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Inverness United Kingdom IV1 1RF
44 1463 211955
Jun 16, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027
Marriott Courtyard
1 – 3 Baxter’s Place
Edinburgh United Kingdom EH1 3AF
44 131 526 3778
Jun 18, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027
Maldron Hotel Liverpool
2 Park Ln
Liverpool United Kingdom L1 8AW
44 958 9960
Jun 19, 2027 – Jun 21, 2027
The Samuel Hotel
“Spencer Place,North Wall Quay,Dublin 1,Ireland.”
Dublin Ireland D01R9N4
Jun 21, 2027 – Jun 22, 2027
Scotts Hotel Kilarney
Scotts Street Co Kerry
Killarney-Co.Kerry Ireland EIRE
353 64 6631060
Jun 22, 2027 – Jun 23, 2027
Clayton Hotel Limerick
Steamboat Quay
Limerick Ireland EIRE
61 469555
Jun 23, 2027 – Jun 24, 2027
Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club
Pearse Road
Sligo Ireland
353 71 9190400
Jun 24, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027
Stormont Hotel
Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast United Kingdom GB- BT4 3LP
44 2890 651066
Jun 25, 2027 – Jun 26, 2027
Radisson Blu Glasgow
301 Argyle St.
Glasgow United Kingdom GB- G2 8DL
TOUR PRICING
June 14-26, 2027
CELTIC HIGHLIGHTS
Group Motorcoach Tour
| GUESTS PER ROOM | TOUR PRICE Per Guest | TRAVEL PROTECTION Per Guest |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or 3 Guests (Double/Triple) | $4,969.00 per guest | $399.00 per guest |
| 1 Guest (Single) | $6,439.00 per guest | $399.00 per guest |
AIR and TRANSFERS:
Pricing above does not included airfare or transfers.
Air pricing will be available approximately 331 days out.
(estimate at least $2,200 per person for airfare)
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
The travel insurance pricing will remain the same even after airfare is added to the reservation.
DEPOSIT and FINAL PAYMENT
| DEPOSIT / FINAL PMNT | DEPOSIT PER GUEST | DUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $250 Per Guest | June 22, 2026 |
| Air Deposit | $300 Per Guest | TBA when air is available |
| Final Payment | April 14, 2027 |
GLOBUS TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN NOTES:
~ Pre-existing conditions included when purchased within 14 days of initial deposit.
~ For detailed terms, conditions and exclusions as applicable to your state of residence, visit https://affinitytravelcert.com/docs/GFB01
Optional Pre and/or Post Hotel Nights
Through GLOBUS for Treasure Island hotel.
| Date | City | Night Type | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2027 | Glasgow | PreNight | $389.00 | $205.00 pp | $266 pp |
| 6/13/2027 | Glasgow | PreNight | $334.00 | $178.00 pp | $230.00 pp |
| 6/26/2027 | Glasgow | PostNight | $389.00 | $205.00 pp | $266.00 pp |
| 6/27/2027 | Glasgow | PostNight | $334.00 | $178.00 pp | $230.00 pp |
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Register for Celtic Highlights Tour Jun 14-26, 2027
$250.00 per person deposit
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