Trip to Scotland
If you had three extra days between a Tauck land tour of Ireland and a small ship cruise of Scotland - how would you split your time between Dublin and Edinburgh, and what would you make sure you saw in each (beyond the sights that Tauck has included)?
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Tough choice, but for extra time in Edinburgh - don't miss The Real Mary King's Close, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, The Georgian House. In Dublin - Trinity College and The Book of Kells.
So much to see in both that isn't covered by Tauck tours. In addition to Goddess' suggestion - in Edinburgh the National Museum of Scotland with Dolly the sheep, Harry Potter sights like Greyfriars kirk, the Royal Yacht Brittania (an easy tram ride right to it), or day trip to Rosslyn chapel (DaVinci Code sight). In Dublin the Chester Beatty museum is excellent. If you're interested in Ancient Celtic sights there are day trips to the Boyne Valley north of Dublin.
Dublin is a wonderful city, especially if you like traditional Irish music. I love The Cobblestone pub which is on the north bank,of the River Liffey and away from the touristy Temple Bar area. They have daily sessions,and it is worth arriving half hour before opening to get a good seat at the bar near the front where the musicians gather. I also loved Christ Church Cathedral and just walking through St.Stephen’s Green and around Merrion Square. Killmainham Gaol is a great tour, but tickets sell out fast. They go on sale online four weeks in advance. Henrietta Street Settlement is on my list for my next visit. I also love the ambience of the art deco Sidecar Bar at the Westbury Hotel off Grafton Street. 🍀