Celtic Connections Self Drive

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duration 15 days
tour type Independent
age requirement 8-95 yrs
max group size 2
Tour Code BM-39228
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Operated in English

Starts Edinburgh, Scotland
Ends Dublin, Ireland

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Discover Edinburgh a beautiful city with Edinburgh Castle as its centerpiece
Visit Loch Ness in search of the Loch Ness Monster, as well as the ruins of Urquhart Castle
Marvel at the spectacular scenery, mountains, and lakes of the Ring of Kerry
Explore the lunar-like Burren region and see the majestic Cliffs of Moher
Tour the bustling city of Belfast and learn about the Titanic in the place where it was created

The "Celtic Connections Self Drive" trip starts from Edinburgh and ends in Dublin. The "Celtic Connections Self Drive" trip is an adventure tour that takes 15 days taking you through Edinburgh, Glendalough, Glasgow, Dublin and 11 other destinations in Ireland and Scotland. This is a guided trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Begin your Celtic adventure in Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh, one of the most stunning and enthralling cities in the world. Continue to the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye with its rugged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles. Then on to Oban where you will marvel at beautiful mountains, with their deep gullies & impressive waterfalls. Drive along the banks of Loch Lomond towards Glasgow before taking a ferry crossing Belfast, Northern Ireland. Explore the Emerald Isle, and some of the country’s beautiful and unspoilt countryside; from Belfast and the Titanic Experience to scenic County Kerry to the lunar-like Burren region and the wilds of Connemara. Finally spend time in the artsy city of Galway and one of the liveliest cities in Europe, Dublin, where the tour ends.

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Day 1: Scotland - Edinburgh
Day 2: St. Andrews - Perth
Day 3: Scottish Highlands
Day 4: Isle Of Skye
Day 5: Oban
Day 6: Glasgow
Day 7: Glasgow - Belfast (flight)
Day 8: Belfast - Galway
Day 9: Connemara
Day 10: Galway - County Clare - Killarney
Day 11: Ring Of Kerry
Day 12: Killarney - Kilkenny
Day 13: Kilkenny - Glendalough - Dublin
Day 14: Dublin
Day 15: Dublin -

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

14 Nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar

Meals

14 breakfasts

Transport

One driver (additional driver charges £ 10.00 per day per driver inc. tax)
One driver (additional driver charge EUR 9.50 per day per driver inc. tax)

Others

7 Days (168 hours) car rental in Scotland (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) including: Car Location Service Charge
Third part liability
Collision damage waiver
Unlimited mileage
Licensing fee
Theft Protection
8 Days (192 hours) car rental in Ireland (Economy Ford Fiesta or similar) including: Car Location Service Charge
Third part liability
Collision damage waiver
Theft Protection
All local applicable taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
Daily mandatory car insurance
Car rental guarantee deposit & fuel
Pre-booked Glasgow – Belfast Flight tickets: USD 100, MIN 1 PAX (*subject to current airfare rates)
160 Euros One-way drop-off charge (Belfast/Dublin or Dublin/Belfast) to be paid locally
Hotel Parking fees, etc
Travel insurance
Visas, if applicable
Items not mentioned as included

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Celtic Connections Self Drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 September 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Celtic Connections Self Drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Celtic Connections Self Drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8.
Minimum age on Safaris is 12.
Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12.
Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children.
If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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