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Relaxed touring, Natural beauty and interesting cities
Combining areas from two of the Celtic countries, this tour travels through the south west region of Scotland and the whole of Northern Ireland.
We start in Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, which still today remains a very popular place to get married. Moffat is our next destination, a picturesque town with the claimed worlds narrowest hotel, before we cross picturesque Scottish scenery to reach the west coast of Scotland and Culzean Castle. Then our final Scottish destination is Stranraer, from where we make our ferry crossing to Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is the smallest of the countries that make up the UK, with a population of under 2 million. We travel most of the country, including visits to its two largest cities, Belfast and Londonderry, along with time along its northern coast. It is here we find the world-famous Giants Causeway and Bushmills distillery.
This tour offers relaxed travel with short distances between each location, along with campsites having been selected as being very close to local attractions.
Day One – Friday 3rd September 2027
We meet at a campsite in Gretna Green. Known as an elopement wedding venue from times gone by, today Gretna still remains a very popular place to get married at. This afternoon the Tour Directors will host a tours welcome reception around their motorhome.
Day Two – Saturday 4th September
Our campsite is a short walk from Gretna Green centre. Join with the Tour Directors for a stroll into town to see the famous original wedding venue of the Blacksmiths shop, now a state-of-the-art immersive interactive museum dedicated to love. A group lunch is also arranged in Gretna for today.
Day Three – Sunday 5th September
A short drive today as we move to the interesting town of Moffat. Our campsite in Moffat is again well located close to the town centre. This evening, we walk into town for a group dinner in a local restaurant. 30 miles
Day Four – Monday 6th September
Take the opportunity to spend time in Moffat, where a visit to the local whisky distillery, a view of the world’s narrowest hotel and a walk around the historic market square are all possibilities.
Day Five – Tuesday 7th September
Travel today through good scenery to the Scottish west coast and the area of Culzean Castle. 80 miles
Day Six – Wednesday 8th September
Our campsite is again located close to local attractions. Today we have a group visit of Culzean Castle, Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece with a dramatic centrepiece Oval Staircase.
Day Seven – Thursday 9th September
A chance to enjoy good scenery as someone else does the driving with a full day coach excursion along the Ayrshire coastline to Alloway, birthplace of Robert Burns, with group lunch included.
Day Eight – Friday 10th September
A coastal drive today to arrive at Stranraer. Our campsite is again within walking distance of the town centre. 40 miles
Day Nine – Saturday 11th September
We are close to the ferry port of Cairnryan (5 miles) from where we sail (2 hours) to Northern Ireland. On board we have club lounge included for all. Upon departing the ferry, drive to our first Northern Ireland campsite. 25 miles
Day Ten – Sunday 12th September
Full day excursion in Belfast with coach and guide, where the Titanic Exhibition, Stormont and city centre are all found. Group lunch included.
Day Eleven – Monday 13th September
A free day for independent exploration or to just take it easy around the campsite.
Day Twelve – Tuesday 14th September
Drive across Northern Ireland today taking in some good scenery to arrive on its north coast. 60 miles
Day Thirteen – Wednesday 15th September
Coach excursion to the city of Londonderry, or more commonly simply shortened to Derry. Spanning the River Foyle, Derry is Northern Irelands second largest city and famous for its city walls. Lunch included in Londonderry restaurant.
Day Fourteen – Thursday 16th September
Our campsite is located close to the beach and coast. Today is free to explore the local area.
Day Fifteen – Friday 17th September
Travel along Irelands north coast towards the Giants Causeway. Our final campsite is at Bushmills. 20 miles
Day Sixteen – Saturday 18th September
The Giants Causeway is likely to be your destination for today. This can be reached by a foot/cycle path of around 3 miles, or by local bus/small gauge railway from near the campsite. The famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is also within reach, but only for the more adventurous to cross.
Day Seventeen – Sunday 19th September
A relaxed start for today. Later we visit Bushmills for a tour of the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, where we learn how they have been producing whiskey there for over 400 years. This evening we have a ‘Farewell dinner’ in a local restaurant, a chance to enjoy Irish cuisine whilst looking back at the places visited throughout the tour.
Day Eighteen – Monday 20th September
Today is an easy drive back to Larne for our return ferry to Cairnryan, a 2-hour crossing with club lounge again included. It is here our tour comes to an end. 50 miles
PRICE
Motorhome with 2 people = £1869 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £2779
DEPOSIT £500
INCLUDED IN PRICE
- 17 Campsite nights with electric hook-ups
- Entrance fees on excursions unless otherwise specified
- Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
- Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome
Excursions, Events & Meals
- Welcome drinks with Tour Directors
- Visit to Gretna Green with Tour Directors
- Group lunch in Gretna Green
- Group diner in Moffat with wine
- Group visit of Culzean Castle
- Excursion along Ayrshire coastline to Alloway
- Lunch in Alloway
- Northern Ireland ferry crossing with club lounge
- Excursion to Belfast with guide
- Lunch in Belfast
- Excursion to Londonderry with guide
- Londonderry city lunch
- Bushmills whiskey distillery tour
- Farewell Dinner with wine
- Scotland ferry crossing with club lounge