Pete Denahy You will love travelling with Pete Denahy. Pete is an outstanding singer, multi instrumentalist (guitar, fiddle, mandolin), songwriter, raconteur, & comedian. He is famous for songs like Sort Of Dunno Nothin’, The Petrol Head Fly, & Lookin’ at my, Lookin’ at my, Lookin’ at my Phone. Apart from being one of Australia’s top country music artists and songwriters, Pete is an outstanding Irish/Scottish/ Appalachian style fiddle player. No doubt he will participate in some of the fabulous Irish & Scottish ‘sessions’ you attend, on the tour. His bluegrass album, Singin’ Shoes, won a Golden Guitar award at Tamworth, in 2016. Pete is looking forward to sharing his passion for music with you, on the 2025 Music Tour of Ireland & Scotland.
VIEW ITINERARY DAY 1 Tuesday July 29, 2025 Depart Australia
Afternoon: Depart Australia and fly to Dublin.
DAY 2 Wednesday July 30, 2025 Arrive in Dublin
Early afternoon: Arrive in Dublin. Enjoy a sightseeing coach tour of Dublin with local guide. See
the Doors of Dublin (Georgian architecture), St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, and
O’Connell Street (including the GPO). Evening: Join Pete Denahy on a walk through Dublin’s famous
Temple Bar precinct, including a visit to one or two of Dublin’s excellent music pubs. Overnight: Hilton
Garden Inn Dublin Custom House.
DAY 3 Thursday July 31, 2025 Dublin
Morning: Visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells (richly decorated Irish medieval manuscript)
and the Old Library (1732). Then walk through St Stephen’s Green, and along Grafton Street, to the
famous statue of Molly Malone. Lunch at a well-known Dublin music pub, including performance by
one of Pete Denahy’s favourite Irish ballad groups. Afternoon: Free time. Evening: Attend fabulous
Irish Cabaret Show, featuring traditional Irish music & dancing. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Friday August 1, 2025 Westport
Today we travel west, to the coastal town of Westport, Co. Mayo. On arrival in Westport free time to
explore the town. Evening: Attend an Irish music session in one of Westport’s excellent music pubs.
Overnight: Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. (B,D)
DAY 5 Saturday August 2, 2025 Galway
Travel south to Galway. On the outskirts of Westport see Croagh Patrick (a mountain, famous for an
annual religious pilgrimage). Then travel through an unforgettable valley we have discovered, as
we make our way to the Connemara region – famous for its unique, rocky landscapes. Visit much
photographed Kylemore Abbey. Tour Kylemore’s main castle-like building & outstanding Victorian
Walled Garden. Overnight: Accommodation to be confirmed. (B,MorningTea)
DAY 6 Sunday August 3, 2025 Galway
Optional day trip by ferry to the fascinating Aran Islands (cost approx. $85). Tour the island of
Inishmore by minibus, including the amazing stone Dun Aengus Fort (a cliff- top fortress dating back
to the 5th century). Those not going on the Aran Islands excursion are free to spend the day exploring
Galway city. Evening: Attend Trad on the Prom, fabulous Irish music and dance theatre show. (B)
DAY 7 Monday August 4, 2025 Killarney
Morning: Travel south, through the unusual limestone plains known as The Burren. Visit the
spectacular Cliffs of Moher, in beautiful County Clare. Continue through the city of Limerick and the
village of Adare (famous for its thatched roof cottages), to Killarney. Killarney is renowned for its
natural beauty, including three famous lakes and a lovely national park. Evening: Traditional Irish
dinner in one of Killarney’s best restaurants. After dinner visit some of Killarney’s best live music
venues. Overnight: Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney. (B,D)
DAY 8 Tuesday August 5, 2025 Killarney
Morning: Coach tour of the Dingle Peninsula, which boasts some of the world’s most beautiful
scenery. Stop in the lovely fishing port of Dingle followed by visit to cone-shaped stone beehive huts
(or clochán) – approx. 8th - 12th century AD. Afternoon: Return to Killarney and enjoy a fun-filled ride
(optional) in jaunting cars (horse and buggy transport) through Killarney National Park. (B)
DAY 9 Wednesday August 6, 2025
Cork
Today we travel to Cork, the Republic of Ireland’s second largest city. On the outskirts of Cork, visit
Blarney Castle. Also, shop in the excellent Blarney Woollen Mills store. On arrival in Cork enjoy a short
panoramic tour before checking into our hotel. Late afternoon: free time. Evening: Pete Denahy will
introduce you to one or two of his favourite music venues in Cork. Overnight: Clayton Hotel Cork City. (B)
DAY 10 Thursday August 7, 2025
Cork
Morning: Travel to Cobh, the picturesque town/ port from which many of our ancestors left Ireland.
Visit the Queenstown Story visitor centre, which explores Ireland’s emigration phenomenon.
Afternoon: Free time in Cork. You may like to visit Cork’s English Market, one of the oldest and best
covered markets in Europe. Evening: Enjoy traditional Irish music with Pete Denahy at one of Cork’s
lively pubs. (B)
DAY 11 Friday August 8, 2025
Edinburgh
Morning: Travel by coach to Dublin Airport. On the way, see the Rock of Cashel, a spectacular castle
like medieval fortification. Afternoon: Fly to Edinburgh, Scotland, where we check into our hotel.
Evening: Explore the colourful Fringe Festival activity, in the streets of Edinburgh. You may like to
attend a Fringe Festival concert (optional). Overnight: Accommodation to be confirmed. (B)
DAY 12 Saturday August 9, 2025 Edinburgh
Morning: Enjoy a coach tour of Edinburgh, with local guide, including historic Old Town area and
New Town area (Georgian architecture). Also, visit port of Leith. Tour concludes with a walk down
the ‘Royal Mile’ Sense Edinburgh’s medieval past as you explore the alleys & closes that run off the
Royal Mile. See the festival’s colourful street performers in action. Afternoon: Free time for you to
explore Edinburgh and the Fringe Festival. Edinburgh welcomes global talent, from household names
to emerging artists, to perform at hundreds of stages and venues across the city. Evening: Attend the
world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – a unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment
and theatre. (B)
DAY 13 Sunday August 10, 2025 Edinburgh
Morning: Visit historic Edinburgh Castle. Afternoon: Free time for you to further explore Edinburgh
& enjoy the outstanding Fringe Festival. Evening: Enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner at one of
Edinburgh’s best restaurants. (B,D)
DAY 14 Monday August 11, 2025 Inverness
Morning: After departing Edinburgh, see impressive Firth of Forth bridges. Visit St Andrews, famous for
its golf courses & its university. Visit the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral & see the picturesque ruins of St
Andrews Castle. See the famous Old Course (which has hosted 30 British Open golf tournaments) and
the beach where some scenes in the movie Chariots of Fire were filmed. Morning tea at a clubhouse
overlooking one of St Andrews’ golf courses. Afternoon: Pass through the city of Dundee. Late
afternoon: Check into our hotel, in Inverness. Overnight: Best Western Palace Hotel. (B,MorningTea)
DAY 15 Tuesday August 12, 2025 Inverness
Morning: Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, stunningly located on the banks of Loch Ness. We then
visit Fort Augustus, a pretty village where the southern end of Loch Ness joins the Caledonian Canal.
See boats negotiate the impressive canal lock staircase. Afternoon: Visit Culloden Battlefield, where
Prince Charlie’s forces were defeated in 1746. Evening: Enjoy dinner in our hotel, followed by a
performance by one of Pete Denahy’s favourite Scottish ballad groups, On the Wagon. (B,D)
DAY 16 Wednesday August 13, 2025
Isle of Skye
Travel east, to the Isle of Skye. Morning tea at Ledgowan Lodge, a luxurious hotel in Scotland’s remote,
but beautiful north-west region. Further on, see Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland’s most photographed
castle. Afternoon: Cross the impressive Skye Bridge, to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy short coach tour with
local guide plus free time to explore Portree (Isle of Skye’s main town). Evening: Enjoy an informal
music performance by Pete Denahy. Overnight: The Royal Hotel, Portree. (B,MorningTea).
DAY 17 Thursday August 14, 2025
Isle of Skye
Morning: Explore breathtaking Isle of Skye landscapes, north of Portree. See the Old Man of Storr
(rock formation) and the Kilt Rock (distinctive cliffs). Remainder of morning: Back in Portree, morning
tea, free time, & lunch. Afternoon: Travel to Dunvegan Castle, the historic seat of Clan MacLeod, and
explore its lush gardens and ancient artifacts. Evening: Enjoy our own informal music session. Please
bring your instruments & voices and join in! (B)
DAY 18 Friday August 15, 2025
Oban
Morning: Travel back to the mainland by ferry. Then travel by coach along the beautiful Road to
the Isles. Stop at the Glenfinnan Monument, which marks the spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie
commenced his ill-fated attempt to restore the Stuarts to the British throne in 1745. Continue east
to the town of Fort William. Afternoon: Travel to Oban, a lovely port town in Scotland’s Argyll region.
On arrival in Oban, free time to explore the town centre. Evening: Enjoy relaxing group dinner in our
hotel, followed by an informal performance by Pete Denahy. Overnight: Hotel Alexandra, Oban. (B,D)
DAY 19 Saturday August 16, 2025
Glasgow
Travel south to Glasgow. On the way see spectacular Inveraray Castle & shop at Inveraray Woollen
Mill. Also, travel along the banks of Loch Lomond. Afternoon: Enjoy a sightseeing coach tour of
Glasgow, with local guide. See historic Glasgow Cathedral, George Square, and the spectacular
University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum buildings, in Glasgow’s vibrant West
End. Evening: Enjoy an informal evening of traditional Scottish music, with Pete Denahy, at one of
Glasgow’s excellent music pubs. Overnight: Jurys Inn, Glasgow. (B)
DAY 20 Sunday August 17, 2025
Glasgow
Morning: Free time for you to explore Glasgow at your leisure. Afternoon: Visit the outstanding
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and the Riverside Museum – an outstanding transport museum.
Evening: Join Pete Denahy for an included farewell dinner, with a few songs from Pete, to celebrate
our time in Ireland and Scotland. (B,D)
DAY 21 Monday August 18, 2025 Departure
Morning: Travel to Glasgow airport for our flight, via Dubai back to Australia. (B)
DAY 22 Tuesday August 19, 2025 Australia
Morning: Arrive back in Australia and the tour concludes.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| $14,216 | $17,611 |
If any of the musical acts, or shows, mentioned in the itinerary are not available, we will do our best to replace with similar acts, or shows.
You can extend your stay at the end of the tour for minimal extra cost. Please check with us for other tours, car hire, hotels, bed and breakfasts, etc.
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
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costs and entrance costs on 30 June 2024. Travelrite reserves the right to
alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that
has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify
arrangements. No alterations to costings will be made within 60 days prior
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in family, etc.
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DAY 1 Thursday July 11, 2024 Depart
Depart Australia on flight to Brussels, Belgium.
DAY 2 Friday July 12, 2024 Maastricht
Mid Afternoon: Arrive in Brussels, capital of Belgium. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city and then travel through
scenic Belgium, as we make our way to Maastricht, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the southern
Netherlands. We will be staying in Maasmechelen, a lovely town in Belgium, about 23 kms from Maastricht.
Overnight: Hotel Porta Cité, Maasmechelen.
DAY 3 Saturday July 13, 2024 Maastricht
Morning: Sightseeing coach tour of Maastricht and surrounding region, with local guide. Afternoon: Free time
for you to explore Maastricht at your leisure. Evening: We are hoping you can attend a fabulous concert by Andre
Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, in Maastricht. This concert (to be confirmed) will be optional. For this
series of summer concerts, Andre transforms the Vrijthof Square, in his hometown, into a grand, romantic, open-air concert hall. See back page of brochure, for further information. (B)
DAY 4 Sunday July 14, 2024 Amsterdam
Morning: Travel by coach to Amsterdam, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It’s a city of canals, bridges,
bicycles (there are millions of them!) and distinctive canal houses, with their stately facades and striking gables.
On arrival, enjoy a sightseeing coach tour, with local guide. Late afternoon/evening: Travel to the beautiful
village of Hoorn (approx. 50 kms north of Amsterdam), where we visit Café ‘t Schippershuis, where Dutch
musician Pierre Partner wrote the famous song The Red Rose Café in 1974. Have dinner and enjoy a fun-filled folk
music session, with local musicians, in Hoorn, before returning to Amsterdam. Overnight: WestCord Art Hotel,
Amsterdam. (B,D)
DAY 5 Monday July 15, 2024 Amsterdam
Morning: Free time. You may like to visit the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, or the Van Gogh Museum (all
optional). Afternoon: Coach tour to the Volendam region (approx. 20 kms north of Amsterdam). In Volendam get
a glimpse of traditional Dutch dress, windmills, cheese, etc. Early Evening: Back in Amsterdam, enjoy a 1 hour
canal cruise. After the cruise, John Howie will take those interested on a walking tour of Amsterdam’s famous Red
Light District. (B,DrinksOnCanalCruise)
DAY 6 Tuesday July 16, 2024 Depart
Fly to Dublin to meet up with those who have just flown in from Australia. Commence main tour. (B)
“One of the best tours we have ever done. Great program and lovely people.”
“Well organised tour that ran smoothly. Very impressed with Wayne Horsburgh, intelligent, talented and caring.”
