This tour is a 12 Day/11 night tour of both the amazing Northern Ireland and Scotland.
We fly into Belfast airport on the morning of June 1st where we pick you up about 10am in the morning and we start our tour. We visit places like crumlin Gaol, Clifton Poor House, Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery and much more.
We spend three nights in Belfast at the start of the tour and then we go to Scotland where we fly into Edinburgh and spend 7 nights. We visit very special places in Edinburgh before heading off to the North of Scotland to Inverness, on the way we will visit the Scottish Crannogs, a Distillery. We will take a day with historians in the Highlands exploring many places before coming back to Edinburgh. On the way back we will pop into St Andrews to have a look around.
Vanessa will share with us whatever she can about what she can pick up on the paranormal side and if you have anything to add please feel free to share too. She will do a card reading or two also for the group.
This tour is based on 20 people taking part.
We have done our very best to give you a tour that you can afford. We stay in mostly 4 star hotels around the country and your last night in Ireland you stay in a Castle. Below you will see what you costs cover and do not cover.
We have interest free installment plans for you to consider. We can design any length installment plan you wish.
We ask you please do NOT book flights until we give you the go-ahead to do so. It is always advised to book three or four months out for the best prices. We ask you to book your flights to come in before 9am on the morning of the first day of the tour. You will be taking an overnight flight. Please book your return flight to leave Belfast sometime after 12 noon the last day of the trip. Belfast airport is a very busy place and because you are all (or most of you) going back to America you will have to go through American customs also, so for that reason it is required that you arrive at least three hours before your departure time.
If anyone wants to book their flights to arrive the day before please contact us at 513 400 7304 because we can get good accommodation at a discounted price near the airport. This is limited though so let me know as soon as possible.
We will be waiting for you at the arrivals Hall in Belfast airport .That is where we start our tour.
We understand that sometimes there are flight delays, we will wait at the airport as long as we can but if you are delayed a long time then we suggest you take a taxi to the hotel that we will be staying at and you will have been given that information by email before we leave the States.. You can call me then and we can decide on a meeting place if you wish to catch up with us.
I will give addresses of hotels to everyone in an email a few weeks before the tour starts so you will have all the information you need.
1 The company requires non-refundable deposits to be paid as per tour in a timely manner. By paying a deposit you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Company.
2 Our tours are all based on double occupancy. There will be an additional supplement for single travelers which will depend on tour taken.
3 Payment for deposit will hold your place, final balance payment will be 30 days before the start of your choice of tour. If you are paying by credit card you will have bank charges.
4 Installment plans are available for anyone who would like to avail of them.
5 Travel insurance is something that the company strongly suggests all clients purchase to protect their travel investment.
6 Due to limited capacity on coaches, there is a limit of one suitcase per passenger.
7 Participants are responsible for all their property, luggage, backpacks, phone's, laptops etc.
8 The company tour guide will give all participants phone no's of tour guides and driver at the start of the trip or in an email before the start of the trip, it is vital that you keep these in a safe place.
9 At the start of each day your tour guide will tell you what time you should be ready, or to be on the bus for the next day's journey, it is up to you to contact your guide if you missed announcements on times.
10 There is a cancellation fee for participants who cancel within 90 days of the start of trip. Please see contract.
11 Some of our trips require walking over stony roads and pathways, it is advised to always bring strong waterproof walking shoes, and waterproof/windproof outer coats/jackets also.
12 We also advise all participants to let us know of food allergies they have.
13 Each participant is responsible for their baggage being brought from the Coach to their accommodation except in the case where the company have booked porterage. The group will be advised where porterage will take place.
14 Conditions, availability, or contractual obligations may warrant for dates, venues, lodging, talent/celebrity headliners/hosts/guests. Ambassadors, tour guides or transportation modes to be changed or cancelled. It is our intent and obligation, within the best of our ability, to substitute and /or accommodate equal or enhanced alternatives. We will not refund any deposits or payments towards the tour due to these conditions.
15. Conditions, availability, or contractual obligations may warrant for dates, venues, lodging, talent/celebrity headliners/hosts/guests. Ambassadors, tour guides or transportation modes to be changed or cancelled. It is our intent and obligation, within the best of our ability, to substitute and /or accommodate equal or enhanced alternatives. We will not refund any deposits or payments towards the tour due to these conditions.
This Option is for couples sharing 1 bed. Please add the two names when booking.
This option is for two people sharing a room with two beds. Please put both names down when booking.
Single traveler who wants their own room. This is your option.
Clifton Poor House Belfast:
The history of Belfast begins at Clifton House. From the moment you step through our door you will be transported back in time to the Belfast Poor House – opened in 1774 – which provided sanctuary to thousands of people, from the young and old, to local citizens and passing sailors, throughout the years.
Clifton House is an impressive Georgian building, set in tranquil landscaped gardens in the heart of Belfast.
Crumlin Rd Gaol Belfast:
Discover over 150 years of history in Northern Irelands only remaining Victorian era prison.
Opened in 1846, the Gaol housed men women and children, before closing its doors in 1996.
Launched in 2019 the “Self-Guided Crumlin Road Gaol Experience” is a unique self-guided tour, which includes video, audio, and holograms throughout the site.
As part of your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore different areas of the Gaol including:
You will gain a unique and memorable insight into the daily lives and routines of both prisoners and staff.
Haunted pub tour
We are putting together a list of haunted pubs that you can visit if you want to. You can explore these yourself. But it being the first day, you might want to retire early.
Activity Level: Low
Itinerary is subject to slight change depending on weather or outside forces that we cannot control.