The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of four parts: the largest is England, and then Wales and Scotland. On this trip we will focus on Scotland and Ireland.
Scotland, the “land of the Gauls” covers about a third of the island in its northern part. In recent years there has been great opposition to the continuation of the partnership with the British, and Scottish separatism has been expressed in many different ways, including a capital city declared a World Heritage Site and outstanding festivals. A visit to the country of whiskey and castles, the tartan skirts and bagpipes, provides us with a unique and unforgettable experience.
Ireland, lying west of Britain, is a green country of lofty mountains, deep valleys and massive cliffs that hug the ocean. From a country torn by wars and violence, Ireland had become an island of bursting joie de vivre: music, dance, literature, and more. Various tax and relief arrangements have brought the world’s largest international high-tech companies to the island, and these have turned the country into a huge growth engine.
Close thisPlease ensure that your flight lands at Shannon Airport by 10:00 am at the latest. We’ll meet at the airport in Shannon.
READ MOREWe will drive to the “Ring of Kerry” on a beautiful roadway that passes through enchanting bays in a mountainous landscape overlooking the sea, enjoying the lakes, green pastures and picturesque towns – and visiting Waterville, the oceanfront town that was especially fond of Charlie Chaplin. His vacations became part of the town’s life.
Close thisToday we will travel to Dingle Peninsula, the most western part of Ireland and the most beautiful and unique in its landscapes, a mountainous landscape with steep cliffs overlooking the Atalntic Ocean.
READ MOREWe’ll learn about the prehistoric Celtic structures scattered in the area, take a narrow winding road over cliffs to the most western point of the Slea Head, a small and picturesque village, with a marina and an impressive bay. We will continue to the miniature village of Adare, whose houses are covered with straw roofs built according to traditional Irish construction methods. We will end the day in Limerick, the third largest city in Ireland, located on the mouth of the Great Shannon River.
Close thisToday we will visit the Moher cliffs and the Bunratty Park – the folklore park where time appears to have stood stil. We’ll visit the ancient Irish castle and reconstructed Irish homes and learn about Irish life and culture in ancient times.
We will take a guided tour of the city including the Houses of Parliament, the Georgian Quarter, and the main post office that serves as a symbol of the Irish Easter Rebellion.
READ MOREWe will see the Lipi River that traverses the city, walk through the Temple Bar pubs, and O’Connell Street, Dublin’s main street, and visit Trinity College where we will be impressed by the Book of Kells written and illustrated by Irish monks in the 8th century. We’ll also stroll through elegant Grafton Street, the busy shopping area of the city.
Close thisToday we will fly to vibrant Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, which is transforming itself into an economic and tourist city. After landing we will take a panoramic tour of the city. We will prepare for Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat dinner.
After Shabbat services, Kiddush and lunch we will take a walking tour in the city.
Today we will start our journey to the Highlands of Scotland. We will travel to the great Loch Lomond in the Scottish lakes and cruise in the pastoral atmosphere of the lake.
READ MOREWe’ll continue to visit the picturesque town of Inverary with its impressive Inveraray Castle that overlooks the mountain and the enchanted lake. We’ll visit the castle and hear about the Scottish family that lived there and the way of life that replicates the Scottish tribal culture.
Close thisToday, we’ll not be able to stop admiring the wild and primitive landscapes of Scotland. We will travel in the Glencoe Valley, which is full of water and vegetation.
READ MOREWe’ll go on to Port Augustus, where we’ll see the water elevator in the Caledonian Canal. We will continue north along the Loch Ness, the most famous of the Scottish Lakes, and perhaps even see the mysterious monster hiding in the lake.
Close thisToday we bid farewell to the Highlands. We will visit the town of Pitlochry, a pleasant Scottish town, where we’ll visit its famous whiskey distillery to learn about the process of distilling whiskey and even sample some of this heady Scottish national drink.
READ MOREWe’ll continue to Sterling – a symbol of courage and Scottish survival. We’ll see the impressive Sterling Castle that tells of the beginning of the Scottish revolt against English rule. From there we will continue to Edinburgh, which has been declared a world heritage site, a noble, enchanting and royal city, and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Close thisAfter breakfast we will tour the two parts of the city: the old and the new. We’ll walk along the Royal Mile, the busy main street of the city.
READ MOREAt the end of the street, we’ll come to fortress. From its lofty height, we’ll admire the Lower Town and Princes Street. We’ll tell the tale of the stolen coronation stone of the kings of Scotland, which is displayed together with the diamonds of the Scottish monarchy. We will continue to explore the new city, Princes Street with its many shops, and the squares of this very enjoyable city.
Close thisOur fascinating trip is over. We’ll fly back home.
* Price per person in USD double or twin room
** Supplement Price for single room
Air-conditioned tourist coach
4* hotel base on half Board throughout plus supplies to make sandwiches for lunch
Professional experienced English-speaking guide
Entrance to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Tips for local service providers
International flights
Personal expenses and services
Travel Insurance
Tip for guide (Recommended: $5 per person per day)
There may be changes to the order of places visited. We will make every effort to visit every place mentioned in the itinerary.
The tour organizers have no control over airline services such as seating, special meal requests, changes in departure times or delays. These remain the sole responsibility of the airline company.
Only strictly kosher food is provided to our travelers on all our tours. On some of our tours we are able to provide glatt meals. Kashrut is of utmost importance to us and we take special measures to ensure that everything served is kosher.
Breakfast is prepared using our utensils. We use local fresh fruits and vegetables, and we use milk products when they are permitted. We use kosher cereals, and bread. We usually serve hard boiled eggs and sometimes scrambled eggs or omelets. At breakfast, we prepare our lunches so that people have their choice as to what they eat for lunch. We bring food from Israel to supplement what is served in the hotel such as cheeses, peanut butter, tuna, etc.
For dinners, we serve either fish or meat (usually chicken) as our main course. In areas where meat is not available nor readily acquired, we will have fish. When possible, we acquire the meat locally from Chabad or other reliable kosher source, and in some cases we fly the meat in from Israel. We try to provide as many meat meals as possible. The main course at dinner is preceded by soup and salad and accompanied by freshly prepared vegetables. Dessert typically consists of fresh fruits.
We do not guarantee Pat Israel and Chalav Israel for all destinations.
In many destinations we have our own dishes and silverware. Where we don’t, we provide disposables at the meals. When we cook in hotel kitchens, we use our own knives, cutting boards, pots and pans, cooking implements and disposable metal trays. All food preparation is done on covered surfaces under the strict supervision of our trained staff/guides who function as our mashgichim.
We make great efforts to assure that our travelers will experience local foods first-hand, while maintaining stringent observance of Kashrut laws on all occasions.
On most of our tours, you will be accompanied by two of our staff members- one a guide for the tour who is knowledgeable about the places you are visiting and will accompany you throughout the day and the second, a person who will deal with the logistics of the tour and provide kashrut supervision in the kitchen.
It is our aim to provide the finest hotel possible in each area we visit. We require our hotels to allow us to work in the kitchen and to supervise the cooking and there are many hotels that are not willing to cooperate. They simply have no desire for us to be “meddling” in their cooking process nor are they happy about our bringing our equipment into their kitchens. We work very hard to find the best hotel in the area that will meet our requirements. Because we are not ready to compromise on kashrut, we may not always be able to use a five star hotel.
A $500 USD Deposit per person must be received at the time of booking in order to confirm your reservation. Payment in full is due 60 days before departure. A minimum number of participants are required to operate tour dates. If a minimum number has not been reached prior to tour departure and the tour is cancelled you will receive a FULL refund.
• 60 days before departure bookings are refundable less a $100 administration fee
• 59-30 days prior to departure: 50% of total.
• 29-15 days prior to departure: 75% of total
• Less than 14 working days prior to departure: 100% of total – no refund
Working days: Monday till Thurasday
Non working days: Friday till Sunday, Jewish holidays.
We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.
