Once again, we are delighted to offer our ever-popular 5-day tour, a favorite since 1989. As always, we’ll be staying at the much-loved Cairndale Hotel in the charming border town of Dumfries. Our carefully crafted excursion program ensures you’ll enjoy every moment of this wonderful trip.

Traveling by coach is the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Scotland and the Lake District, making this tour a truly unforgettable experience. This is one of our top-selling tours, so we recommend booking early to secure your place! 

Pick up points: Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Kilmacanogue, Dublin Airport, Newry, Belfast Docks. 

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 all of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

•  Fully escorted coach travel from Ireland to Scotland via ferry
• 4 nights bed and Scottish Breakfast accommodation with table d’hôtel dinners
• All day excursions, taxes, and service charges
• Services of a tour leader/guide

Please ask us about :

• Travel insurance
• Single room supplement from €240pp

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.