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Scotland and Ireland “PLACES LOST in TIME” Scotland and Ireland “PLACES LOST IN TIME” SCOTLAND: EDINBURGH, STIRLING, GLENCOE, AVIEMORE, INVERNESS WITH LOCH NESS AND THE ISLAND OF SKYE. IRELAND: DUBLIN, SLANE, NEWGRANGE, CONNEMARA, GALWAY AND DINGLE. June 17th – June 30th, 2022 A fourteen-Day Italian Adventure KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #1: “A Journey into Scotland” Friday: June 17th, 2022 In conjunction with AAA Travel, Keyrow Tours is pleased to make all flight arrangements, including primary flights from anywhere in the United States. Please arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to departure. Transportation to and from your airport of departure is each person’s responsibility. Important: Please plan on sleeping on the plane as much as possible. This will help avoid jet lag, and enable us to enjoy Scotland on our first day… “For my own part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake”. – Robert Louis Stevenson KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #2: Proud Edinburgh of Scotland” Saturday: June 18th, 2022 Morning Arrival at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland After passport control and collecting our luggage, we mill make our way by private motor coach to our accommodations located in the heart of Edinburgh. Time to Shower and unpack followed by a light lunch A.) Half-day Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town Wander the stony streets and narrow passageways of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. As the capital of Scotland, the city’s rustic buildings, huge collection of medieval and classic architecture, pubs and rich history have together made Edinburgh one of the most lively cities in Europe. B.) A UNESCO City of Literature Edinburgh was the first city to be called the UNESCO city of Literature. With familiar Scottish names such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, J.K. Rowling, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson… Scotland is a land of poetry, story telling, and rich folklore. C.) Edinburgh Castle Located on a volcanic hill with sharp cliffs once cut by glaciers, the impressive Castle of Edinburgh was created in the 12th century. Saint Margaret’s Chapel is the oldest part of the castle complex, built in year 1130 to the honor of Queen Margaret. D.) A walk along the Royal Mile E.) Holyrood Palace exterior F.) Scottish Parliament exterior Day’s recap Dinner Overnight in Edinburgh “To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness” – Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542 – 87) KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #3 “From Stirling Castle to Rosslyn Chapel” Sunday: June 19th, 2022 European breakfast A.) Morning departure for Stirling Castle by private motor coach B.) Tour of Stirling Castle Located in the city of Stirling, this is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. Primarily built between the 14th-16th centuries, the castle sits on top of Castle Hill and is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs. Its strategic location made Stirling a very important fortification from the earliest of times, and was the site of many impressive battles. Lunch C.) Rosslyn Chapel One of Scotland’s most remarkable buildings, Rosslyn Chapel has been in the ownership of the same family since its foundation in 1446. Still used today as a place of worship, the chapel’s profile greatly increased after the publication of Dan Brown’s 2003 novel, The DaVinci Code. Explore its mysterious connection to the Knights Templar, Freemasonry and a secret architectural musical masterpiece… D.) Day’s recap, dinner and overnight in Edinburgh "Wink at small faults, for you have great ones yourself." ― Scottish Proverb KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day#4: “Wanders in the Scottish Highlands” Monday: June 20th, 2022 European breakfast Morning Departure by private motor coach for Aberfeldy Aberfeldy’s Scottish Crannog Center Enjoy a fascinating journey into Scotland’s prehistory. Crannogs are a type of ancient loch- dwelling found throughout Scotland and some parts of Ireland. Most seem to have been built as individual homes to accommodate extended families. The earliest loch-dwelling in Scotland is some 5,000 years old. People built, modified and re- used crannogs in Scotland up until the 17th century. Here in Highland Perthshire the prehistoric crannogs were originally timber-built roundhouses supported on piles or stilts driven into the loch bed. Walk in the footsteps of the original Crannog dwellers and immerse yourself in village life with original artifacts and demonstrations by locals. Lunch The Scottish Highlands Glencoe is perhaps Scotland’s most historic and romantic glen. The third Harry Potter film (“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”) was filmed on location. This evocative glen is haunted with ghostly memories of an infamous 17th century massacre, earning the valley the name “The Weeping Glen”. Echoes of battle bagpipes still blow in the wind… We will make several stops in and around Glencoe before reaching our accommodations. The setting of this location is ideal for viewing the beauty of the Highlands, known for its waterfalls and wildlife, including red deer and golden eagles. Day’s recap and dinner Overnight in Glencoe “A good gulp of whisky at bedtime - it’s not very scientific, but it helps.” ~ Sir Alexander Fleming, Scottish bacteriologist and discoverer of penicillin~ KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #5: “Counting Sheep in Scotland” Tuesday: June 21st, 2022 European Breakfast Morning departure for Kincraig by private motor coach Kincraig is a Highland village located on the west bank of the River Spey, on the north end of Loch Insh. Here we will stop by the Leault Sheepdog Farm. Amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland, we will enjoy watching traditional sheepdogs work their magic under the direction of a Highland shepherd. Meet the collie pups, the orphan lambs, and perhaps participate in shearing a sheep… unless you’re sheepish! This unique experience is sure to make you chuckle and warm your heart to the Scottish Highland way of life. Departure for Inverness by private motor coach The compact Scottish city of Inverness is perfect for exploration by foot — travelers can easily find their way from the lovely River Ness to historic Inverness Castle, St. Andrews Cathedral, Eden Court, the Victorian Market and the famous Leakey’s Bookshop. It’s also an ideal base for exploring the Highlands, with the mysterious Loch Ness (and famed local resident Nessie) just a short drive away. Lunch Walking tour of Inverness Day’s recap, dinner and overnight in Inverness “Listen to the earth, feel the fire. Allow the power to flow through ye…” ~ Jean M. Grant KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #6: “A Day on Loch Ness” Wednesday: June 22nd, 2022 European breakfast Free time to explore Inverness Boat tour of Loch Ness Enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness, with breath-taking vistas of the loch in all of its natural wonder. We will join other visitors on this public boat cruise, which is the perfect way to experience the sights, wildlife and history of the famous loch and Urquhart Castle. Loch Ness is about 23 miles long, and 788 feet deep… the largest volume of fresh water in Great Britain. What’s really “down there”? Let’s find out! Lunch Day’s recap, dinner and overnight in Inverness “Whatever is the truth, there is no denying that Nessie will continue to intrigue the world for years to come.” ~ Jonathon Bright, “Unseen infrared image of Loch Ness Revealed at Paranormal Festival”, Scotland 2014 KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #7: “Aiming High with the Isle of Skye” Thursday: June 23rd, 2022 European breakfast Morning departure by private motor coach for a full day tour to the Isle of Skye The Isle of Skye is truly a magical place. The largest of the Inner Hebrides, Skye is the home to some of Scotland’s most epic landscapes. Together we will explore the isle’s greatest attractions, including the Trotternish Penninsula’s Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, the Cuillins, and a visit to Eilean Donan Castle. Lunch Day’s recap Dinner and overnight in Inverness “We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilization.” ~ Voltaire KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day#8: “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” Friday: June 24th, 2022 European breakfast Morning departure to Inverness Airport and flight departure for Dublin, Ireland Private motor coach transfer to Dublin’s historic city-center. Welcome to Dublin, Ireland! Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on a bay on the east coast, we will explore the best historical sites that the city offers for a half day. Lunch Evening transfer to the village of Slane Slane is located in County Meath, Ireland. The village stands on a steep hillside on the bank of the River Boyne and is an idyllic village in the heart of the Boyne Valley… one of the most historic and picturesque regions of Ireland! Day’s recap, dinner and overnight in Slane “I feel more and more the time wasted that is not spent in Ireland.” ~ Lady Gregory KEYROW TOURS 60 Georgia Road - Trumansburg, NY - 14886 - Tel: 315.491.3711 - www.keyrowtours.com Day #9:“Mytherical Ireland” Saturday: June 25th, 2022 European Breakfast A.) The Hill of Slane The Hill of Slane, overlooking the prehistoric passage-mounds of the Boyne Valley, is famous as the place where Saint Patrick lit the paschal fire, bringing Christianity to Ireland.
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