Celtic Legends: Scotland & Ireland

Day 1 — Istanbul - Edinburgh

Assemble at Istanbul New Airport International Departures Terminal at 11:00. Following baggage, check-in, and boarding formalities, we depart for Edinburgh at 13:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1345, arriving in Edinburgh at 15:55. Following passport control and baggage reclaim, we transfer to our hotel by our private coach waiting for us at the airport. Following check-in at our hotel, you will have free time at leisure. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 2 — Edinburgh

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, free time. After your free time, we meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and leave our hotel to embark on the “Edinburgh City & Edinburgh Castle Tour”, which is included in the tour price. We will visit the Royal Mile, Princes Street, the University Building, the Greyfriars Bobby monument, St Giles' Cathedral, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Port, the Leith District where the Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed, and Edinburgh Castle (admission fee included), the city's oldest historic symbol offering breathtaking views to its visitors. Inside the castle, the National War Museum, St Barbara's Chapel—the city's first church—the Crown Jewels room, the Scottish Royal Palace apartments, and the Great Hall will also be visited. Free time after the tour. Following free time, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 3 — Edinburgh - Inverness

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide and depart for Inverness. Loch Ness, which captured global attention in 1933 with reports of a lake monster sighting, has since been flocked to by countless journalists, adventurers, and scientists. Although the legendary existence of the monster 'Nessie' has never been proven, the region continues to offer an authentic Scottish experience to its numerous annual visitors with its stunning scenery and mediaeval castles. On our tour, we will go monster hunting at Loch Ness near Inverness and also visit Urquhart Castle, a mediaeval castle on the shores of the loch. We will pass through Culloden Field, site of the most significant battle in Scottish history. On the battlefield where the last pitched battle on British soil took place on 16 April 1746, there are headstones and memorial cairns erected in memory of fallen clan members. Among the best known of these is the Clan Fraser headstone, which was also popularised by the TV series Outlander. Following our visit to Culloden Field, we will cross the Kessock Bridge, renowned for its aesthetic design. After the tour, departure for our hotel. Following arrival at our hotel where we will stay in Inverness, free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 4 — Inverness - Glasgow

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, free time. After your free time, we meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide. After gathering, we depart for Glasgow in our private vehicle waiting for us. During our journey, our tour starting with the historic William Wallace Monument will continue with the famous Stirling Castle, where the film Braveheart was shot. Our next stop is Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. After taking in the magnificent scenery here, we see The Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures. Following our visit to The Kelpies and a panoramic view of Blackness Castle, we arrive in Glasgow. Free time after checking into our hotel where we will stay in Glasgow. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 5 — Glasgow

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After free time, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide and begin our second day in Glasgow. While touring Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, the University of Glasgow, the River Kelvin, Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant Square and Buchanan Street are among the sights we will see. During our tour, included in the tour price, we will experience tasting world-famous Scotch whiskies together at a local distillery in the region. During the tasting, we will have the chance to observe the production processes up close and learn about the history of whisky. Return to our hotel after the tour and free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 6 — Glasgow - Cairnryan - Belfast

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After the free time, we depart from our hotel at the time specified by our guide and embark on a pleasant road journey amidst stunning landscapes towards the Port of Cairnryan on the south-west coast of Scotland. After completing our boarding procedures at the port, we begin our approximately two-and-a-half-hour ferry crossing across the Irish Sea to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. During our journey, we can take a break in the ferry's cafés or enjoy the sea and the waves from the deck. As soon as we set foot at Belfast Port, without losing any time, we set off towards Northern Ireland's dramatic northern coastline to visit the legendary Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this captivating natural wonder, formed approximately sixty million years ago as a result of volcanic eruptions and featuring more than forty thousand interlocking basalt columns, we will walk among the colossal stones while listening to the mythological tales of the giant Finn McCool, taking unforgettable photographs. Following our exploration here, accompanied by Atlantic views, we return to Belfast and begin our panoramic city tour covering the city's iconic landmarks; within this scope, we first visit the Stormont Parliament, which stands out with the magnificent neoclassical architecture of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Next, right beside the shipyard where the world's most famous ocean liner, the Titanic, was built, we take a photo stop in front of the Titanic Belfast building, which rises with its colossal iceberg-inspired architecture, and complete our tour—which also encompasses the famous street murals reflecting the city's turbulent recent history—before transferring to our hotel in Belfast. After arriving at our hotel and settling into our rooms, free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 7 — Belfast - Dublin

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel in the morning. We meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and depart for Dublin. Following our arrival in Dublin, we will first see Trinity College, the country's most established and prestigious educational institution. From here, we move on to the Temple Bar District—the beating heart of the city, famous for its colourful pub façades, lively street musicians, and narrow cobbled streets—to soak up Dublin's joyful, bohemian atmosphere and take photos. Next, we will see St Patrick's Cathedral, Ireland's largest and most important church, dazzling with its Gothic architecture and historic fabric. After also viewing Dublin Castle, which has witnessed centuries as one of the city's historic administrative centres, we take an enjoyable walk along O'Connell Street, renowned for its historic monuments and vibrant bustle. Following our walking tour, we transfer to our hotel. Free time after arriving at our hotel and settling into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 8 — Dublin - Istanbul

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at the hotel, free time until the designated meeting time. After free time, our transfer to the airport will take place. We depart for Istanbul at 17:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1978. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:35 local time. End of our tour.

Included services

• Economy class flight tickets between Istanbul – Edinburgh / Dublin – Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights
• 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Inverness, 2 nights in Glasgow, 1 nights in Belfast, and 1 nights in Dublin bed and breakfast accommodation at 3* and 4* hotels
• Airport and City Taxes
• All Transfers
• Turkish-speaking guiding service (provided there is a minimum of 15 participants)
• Edinburgh City and Castle Tour
• Blackness Castle & The Kelpies & Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park & Stirling Castle)
• Glasgow City Tour
• Whisky Tasting Experience
• Giant’s Causeway & Belfast City Tour
• Dublin City Tour
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees for all tours specified as included
• TÜRSAB professional liability insurance

Not included

• All tours and entrance fees not specified as included in the tour itinerary
• Healthcare services and personal expenses
• Travel Insurance (a 100% surcharge applies to guests over 70 years of age.)
• Domestic connecting flights
• International departure tax
• Visa fees