Inclusions

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NOTRE DAME VS NAVY FOOTBALL GAME

• Aer Lingus College Football Classic game tickets
• Recess 4 Grownups Tailgate Party

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

• Transport in Scotland by luxury motorcoach
• Professional driver/guide in Scotland
• Hotel accommodation based on double occupancy with private bath for 10 nights
  • Hilton Glasgow | Glasgow (1 night)
  • Isles of Glencoe Hotel | Ballachulish (1 night)
  • Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn (1 night)
  • Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2 nights)
  • Norton House Hotel & Spa | Edinburgh (2 nights)
  • Clayton Burlington Hotel | Dublin (3 nights)
• Porterage of one piece of luggage at arrival and departure of hotels
• Airport transfers at start and end of tour (on scheduled tour dates)
• Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags
• On-site Recess 4 Grownups event staff in Dublin
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• City stay taxes

DINING

• Full breakfasts (10)
• Dinners (5)
  • Dinner and entertainment show at Merry Ploughboy Pub
  • Table d’hôte dinners (4)

TOURS, ENTERTAINMENT, ENRICHMENT

• Edinburgh Military Tattoo
• Panoramic Glasgow City Tour
• Loch Lomond cruise
• Inveraray Castle
• Blair Athol Distillery Tour and Tasting
• Blair Castle
• Isle of Skye
• Eilean Donan Castle
• St. Andrews, the home of golf
• Castle and city tour of Edinburgh
• Guinness Storehouse
• Hop on Hop off open top bus tour of Dublin

Itinerary

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023: DEPART US FOR SCOTLAND

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023: GLASGOW CITY TOUR

Your tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.

OVERNIGHT: Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel | Glasgow

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023: LOCH LOMOND CRUISE | INVERARAY CASTLE

Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey”. Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven.(Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Ballachulish Hotel | Argyll

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023: ISLE OF SKYE | EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, a romantic ruin surrounded by magnificent gardens. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Muthu Newton Hotel | Nairn

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MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023: CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD | SHEEPDOG TRAILS

A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023: BLAIR CASTLE | WHISKY TASTING

Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum or browsing around Pitlochry. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023: GLAMIS CASTLE | ST. ANDREWS

Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse around the medieval town and dine independently tonight. (Breakfast)

OVERNIGHT: Norton House Hotel & Spa | Edinburgh

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023: EDINBURGH CASTLE | CITY TOUR

Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for exploring before you gather for a bucket list experience, enjoying the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (Breakfast)

OVERNIGHT: Norton House Hotel & Spa | Edinburgh

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023: FLY TO IRELAND | GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

Your Scotland tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Edinburgh Airport and fly to Dublin {Flight not included in tour package price}. In Dublin, you will transfer to your hotel. This afternoon visit the Guinness Storehouse to see exhibits on how this world famous stout was first created and why it is so popular today. Finish your visit in the roof-top bar, Gravity, overlooking the city center where you can sample a draft Guinness and enjoy the view of the city. The evening is free for you to explore Dublin and the Temple Bar area. (Breakfast)

OVERNIGHT: Hard Rock Hotel | Dublin

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023: AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC

This afternoon enjoy attending the Recess 4 Grownups tailgate party in a Temple Bar pub reserved just for our guests. Then we’ll drive to Aviva Stadium, a sporting stadium with a capacity for 51,700 spectators. It is also commonly known as Lansdowne Road while UEFA refers to it as the Dublin Arena. Today, Notre Dame and Navy will kick off the football season in what is hoped to be an epic game, where bragging rights are on the line. (Breakfast)

OVERNIGHT: Hard Rock Hotel | Dublin

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023: DUBLIN | MERRY PLOUGHBOY SHOW

Enjoy your day in Dublin independently on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and a visit to your choice of one of Dublin’s top attractions – Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the General Post Office Museum. This evening drive to the town of Rathfarnham to The Merry Ploughboy Pub for dinner followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs, dancing and music. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Hard Rock Hotel | Dublin

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MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023: RETURN TO THE US

Your program ends after breakfast. Transfer to the Dublin Airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)

Terms and Conditions for Notre Dame-Navy Tour Packages

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By booking travel with us, you hereby agree to all of our terms and conditions of travel which can be found here:    Click Here to Download Terms & Conditions (pdf)

You should read the terms and conditions in their entirety before booking travel with us.
If you do not agree with any terms, you should speak to us before making any booking

Payment Amounts and Dates for Notre Dame-Navy Tour Packages

General Tour Inclusions – see tour listing for specifics:

• Football Game Tickets for College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium, Notre Dame vs. Navy
• Exclusive Tailgate party in Temple Bar pub for Recess 4 Grownups tour guests, including food and beverage
• Hotel accommodation based on double occupancy rooms with private bath as listed in specific tour description
• Full Irish breakfast each morning of tour (after first overnight)
• Transport by luxury motorcoach with a professional Irish driver/guide (one man) for tour days
• Airport transfers on tour start and end dates
• Additional meals, visits, activities, and admission fees as described in specific tour itinerary
• Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
• Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap

Tour packages are land only and airfare is not included.

All travel packages are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour space is limited, and pricing is subject to change prior to deposit. Land tour prices are guaranteed once deposited. It is best to make reservations early to ensure you can confirm your desired travel package.

Tour Deposit and Payment Information:

• $500 per tour package at time of booking
• September 1, 2022: $900 Additional Due per Tour Package {$1,400 total deposited}
• May 23, 2023, 2020: Final Balance Due 

Tour Package Cancellation Policies:

• Through August 31, 2022: $250/tour package
• September 1, 2022 - May 22, 2023: $1250/tour package
• May 23, 2023: Non-refundable

Name Change Policies:

Name Changes - Air:

• Cannot change names or substitute for air reservations.

Name Changes - Land Tour:

• July 31, 2022: No change fee
• August 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023: $300 change fee/tour package
• After March 1, 2023: No Changes Allowed

Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your travel investment.

Participant Agreement terms and conditions acknowledgement required for tour registration.