Ireland & Scotland: Saints, Saviours and Secrets on the Douglas Mawson

• Walk the streets once trod by Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and George Bernard Shaw exploring Dublin’s vibrant cultural scene.
• Journey on a pilgrimage from St Patrick’s grave and the nuns of Kylemore Abbey, to the rock of Cashel and Robert the Bruce.
• Be inspired by political prisoners and freedom fighters, from Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol to Scotland’s William Wallace Monument.

Iconic stout are enjoyed around the globe. Yet, in a twist of irony befitting Irish lore, St. Patrick himself was never canonised—and he wasn’t even Irish. Such is the magic of Irish storytelling: the power to turn fact into folklore and history into legend.

Our journey through Ireland embraces this spirit, following the threads of tales both sacred and profane—from saints and rebels to saviours and unsung champions who shaped the soul of the nation. We trace the footsteps of famine-stricken families and the poignant migration of two million Irish souls in search of hope across the Atlantic. We walk beside political prisoners who fought for freedom, and literary giants who immortalised Ireland’s essence in prose.

Though more than 80 million people worldwide claim Irish heritage, the heart of Ireland’s story beats loudest in its cobbled city streets and winding village lanes. Across the 26 counties of the Republic and into Northern Ireland, each day breathes life into new chapters of a timeless saga. Join us as we celebrate the enduring spirit of the Irish—and conclude with a final stop in Edinburgh, where Scotland’s own saints, legends, and secrets await.