Vacationing with Smartphones

It seems like as of late, the whole world has jumped on the smartphone bandwagon. Smartphones and the invention of “apps” have dramatically changed the way people travel too. For most destinations now, there is no need for the traditional paper guidebooks anymore, as many iPhone apps now have all the necessary details for you at the touch of a fingertip. At Sceptre Tours this exciting change intrigues us. While we still offer great tour packages such as Ireland guided tours and escorted Italy and Scotland tours, we still love how our travelers can now always feel at ease wherever they are in the world with these awesome apps.

For example, let’s say you are traveling through Ireland on one of our golf vacation packages. While we may be there to make arrangements for you, what if you decided to take the car for a drive into busy Dublin? You need not fear getting lost – there’s an app for that. AroundMe is a great app that locates you via GPS and finds local amenities around you, like ATMS, stores, restaurants, hotels. It will even guide you with step by step instructions.

 Lonely Planet and other guidebook companies now have app versions of country or city guides, eliminating the need for extra baggage. And let’s not forget to connect with other local friends and organizations while on your European vacation. Facebook and Twitter have apps that make it easy for you to stay connected. There are numbers of other apps that can make your vacations abroad ten times easier. We dig it. Do you?

Ireland Walking Tours

What do most people hope to get out of any trip they take? Most trips are taken for relaxation. Everyone usually wants to spend some time away from his or her current problems. Even though you want to relax, you would also like to learn and enjoy your trip. Taking new information from your vacation is a great way to have a great trip. If you plan to try the walking tours Dublin, you will have the chance to explore a great city and learn about all the important things that make up the history of the city.

Many different walking tours Dublin are available for those who want to experience everything that Dublin has to offer. For those who enjoy historical tours, you can take a guided tour that will reveal all the historical facts about Dublin. Historical walking tours of Dublin are perfect for those who love history. For those who might wish to try something different, walking tours Dublin based are offered in other areas. The Church has had a profound effect on European culture including the sexual history of Dublin. You might wish to try walking tours Dublin that concentrate on the sexual history of the city.

Scotland and Ireland Walking Tours

For the active traveler who wants to experience Ireland up close and personal, Sceptre Tours is offering a choice of nine walking tours through the country with select tour dates from June through September.


Stunning scenery, majestic headlands, cascading waterfalls, and fabulous beaches are just some of the gems awaiting walkers on a holiday with Sceptre Tours. These tours cover approximately 8 to 13 miles per day and all offer a relatively easy walk.


The Ireland walking tours from Sceptre are priced from $1,559 per person, land only and include:


• 7 nights accommodation in Irish Bed and Breakfasts;
• Full Irish breakfast daily;
• Picnic Lunch each walking day;
• 6
• Expert Irish guide;
• Transfers to and from each day's walk;
• Luggage transportation throughout the walk;
• Courtesy collection from airports within fixed collection times;
• Transfers to the nearest bus/train station at the end of the trip



The tours include:

Walking Dingle - From $1,559

Enjoy Dingle and North Kerry walking along the Slieve Mish Mountains and Tralee and Brandon Bay.

Walking Burren & Connemara - From $1,689
Discover Gleninagh Mountain and the views of Galway Bay as well as the Aran Islands and Turlough Hill. This wonderful walk really gives you a feeling for the Burren at its best.

Walking Achill Island & Mayo Coast - From $1689
Follow the trail along rugged and stunning cliff tops to Benwee Head, find the coves and rocky inlets dominate the area giving it the wild, rugged appearance.

Walking Kerry - From $1,689
See fabulous views over the Lakes of Killarney, Kenmare, Muckross House & Gardens, Killarney National Park and so much more.

Walking Antrim Coast - from $1,739
Walk North along the coastline of the Antrim Glens to Murlough Bay and the cliffs of the Causeway Coast, explore the magical realm of the Giant’s Causeway and visit Breen Wood Nature Reserve.

Walking West Cork - From $1,689
Discover the Caha mountains we enjoy glorious views over Bantry Bay.

Walking Donegal - From $1,689
Walk the high and spectacular cliffs on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean with fantastic views over Donegal Bay to Benbulben and the mountains of North Mayo.

Walking Wicklow - From $1,689
Trudge the ‘Wicklow Way’ seeing the sights such as Marlay Park, Liffey River Valley, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough Valley and a birds-eye view of Dublin.

Traditional Ireland - From $1,749
Experience the wonderful coastal walk around Kerry Head - taking time to enjoy this magnificent coast line on the shores of the Shannon Estuary.

All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Sceptre Tours can also offer pricing on airfare from more than 100 gateway cities throughout the U.S.