Scotland & Ireland: 15-Day Adventure Tour
Explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Scotland and Ireland on our comprehensive 15-day tour. From Edinburgh Castle to the Ring of Kerry, experience the best of Celtic culture. May 13 - May 27, 2027.
Reserve Your Spot
Who Can Join Our Adventure
Friends & Family
Bring your loved ones along for this unforgettable journey. Share amazing experiences with those closest to you.
Faculty & Staff
University employees are warmly invited. Experiencing rich cultural heritage with colleagues and friends.
Brescia University Alumni
Graduates, reconnect with your alma mater. Join fellow alumni on this educational and enriching tour.
Community Members
Everyone is welcome on our journey. No university affiliation required to experience Celtic cultures.
Class Credit
  • You can get class credit for this trip!
  • This trip is accompanied by a 3 credit hour course offered in the Spring 2025 semester (SA300).
  • You don't have to register for this course to participate in the trip.
Scotland Highlights: Days 1-6
1
Edinburgh Exploration
After your overnight flight, explore Edinburgh's Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral, and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Old Town, New Town, and Palace of Holyroodhouse. Visit Edinburgh Castle and experience a guided ghost tour.
2
Journey to the Highlands
Travel through the Trossachs with a visit to Stirling Castle. Explore Glencoe, take a Loch Ness boat cruise, and visit Culloden Moor.
3
Glasgow Experience
Travel via Loch Lomond to Glasgow for a city walk featuring Strathclyde University, City Chambers, and George Square.
4
Edinburgh--Highlands
Renowned for its natural beauty, the area was a favorite spot of poet William Wordsworth. Stirling Castle. The site of the battles in Braveheart, this huge gray stone castle towers over the countryside from its position up high on a cliff, enabling its inhabitants to survey the main north-south and east-west routes across Scotland.
5
Glencoe and Loch Ness excursion
The idea that Loch Ness is inhabited by some sort of mysterious aquatic beast has been around for more than 1,500 years. If the monster does exist, the misty Loch, which is 24 miles long and as deep as 700 feet, would be the perfect place for Nessie to hide.
6
Travel to Glasgow via Loch Lomond
Head for Glasgow. On the way, you'll pass the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain. Loch Lomond is five miles wide at its broadest point and has more than 30 islands in the middle of it
Ireland Journey: Days 7-15
Days 7-8: Belfast Adventure
Ferry to Belfast and explore the stunning Giant's Causeway along the Antrim Coast. Tour the city's historic sites and political murals before traveling to Dublin.
Days 9-10: Dublin Immersion
Discover Dublin's treasures including Trinity College, Book of Kells, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Visit EPIC Emigration Museum before traveling to Galway.
Days 11-13: Western Ireland
Explore Galway, Connemara, and Kylemore Abbey. Visit the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and journey through the spectacular Ring of Kerry.
Days 14-15: Return Journey
Kiss the Blarney Stone on our return to Dublin. Final evening in Ireland before departure.
Dublin Experiences
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Explore Ireland's largest church, built between 1220 and 1260, and learn about its rich history and connection to writer Jonathan Swift.
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
Discover the final resting place of many notable Irish figures and gain insights into Ireland's complex history through guided tours of this historic cemetery.
Tour Investment
$200
Scholarship Savings
Sign up by 4/30/25 with code Travel0H
$5,844
Student Price
For travelers under age 23
$6,554
Adult Price
For travelers age 23 and over
$251.91
Monthly Payment
With automatic payment plan
Price includes round-trip airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast and dinner, professional tour director, guided tours, and attraction visits. Registration deadline: April 30, 2025.
What's Included
Round-trip Airfare
All flights between destinations are included in your tour package.
Quality Accommodations
8 overnight stays (13 with extensions) in hotels with private bathrooms.
Daily Meals
Full European breakfast daily and dinner daily (except arrival day breakfast and departure day dinner).
Expert Guidance
Full-time professional tour director, guided sightseeing tours, and local guides.
How to Reserve Your Spot
Choose Your Registration Method
Enroll online at explorica.com/Besing-7410, call 1.888.310.7121, or download and mail a paper application.
Select Payment Plan
Pay just $50 upon enrollment with the automatic monthly payment plan, or choose a manual plan. Monthly payments as low as $251.91.
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Contact Information
Email
Reach out to Dr. Rachel Besing at [email protected] for any questions about your Scotland & Ireland adventure.
Phone
Call Dr. Besing directly at (270)686-4315 to discuss tour details or payment options.
Office Hours
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Dr. Besing is your dedicated tour coordinator. She can help with enrollment questions, payment plans, and travel preparations before your 15-day adventure.