Bonnie Scotland and Lake District Tour

from€799
for 4 nights

Once again, we are delighted to feature Bonnie Scotland and the Lake District Tour. We will be offering you our very popular 5-day tour that has been a firm favourite with clients since 1989. We’ll be again, staying at the beloved Cairndale Hotel in the picturesque border town of Dumfries. Our expertly planned excursion program is designed to give you the ultimate holiday experience. Travelling by coach is the best way to fully appreciate the stunning beauty of Scotland and the Lake District. Don’t delay and book your spot on this highly sought-after tour!

Experience Bonnie Scotland and the Lake District on this unforgettable 5-day holiday journey. You’ll stay at the lovely Cairndale Hotel in the picturesque border town of Dumfries.

Our carefully planned excursion programme is designed to give you the ultimate holiday experience. Travelling by coach is the best way to fully appreciate all that this region has to offer.

 

What’s Included:

  • Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
  • Fully escorted coach travel from Ireland to Scotland.
  • 4 night’s bed and Scottish Breakfast & table d’hôtel dinners
  • All-day excursions, taxes, and service charges.
  • Services of a tour leader.

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Pick-up Points:
Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Kilmacanogue, Dublin Airport, Newry, Belfast Docks

Prices
Dates Room (pp) Price
14 May 2026 €799 Book Now
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Booking Remarks
Booking deposit €300
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Single Supplement €240
A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Balance due 16 weeks before departure
Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
Taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
Booking terms & conditions apply
Travel Insurance is not included
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Good to Know
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.

Pick-up Points:
Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Kilmacanogue, Dublin Airport, Newry, Belfast Docks
Itinerary
Day 1

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Dumfries, Scotland

Ferry Belfast to Cairnryan

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, Scotland

Dumfries, Scotland

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 Windermere, England

Dumfries, Scotland

Lake Windermere

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, Scotland

Dumfries, Scotland

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

Dumfries, Scotland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Homeward Bound

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.

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