Our Ireland Travel Specialists

My wife and I enjoyed a perfectly glorious 17-day adventure in Scotland, thanks to Zicasso’s travel specialists.
The trip was amazing. The perfect route, well-paced, excellent (and varied) accommodations. It was a wonderful blend of scenery, culture, history, and independence, everything we had discussed during the planning phase. We hardly even noticed a few boating glitches (rescheduled and cancelled ferries). They really did not impact the journey much at all.
The travel company could not have planned better weather for us, mostly sunny days with blue skies. My photos are fabulous. Even the locals were shocked at how lovely it was for an extended period of time. We packed with just the right layers and never needed to use rain gear. For Scotland we were indeed very fortunate. The food also was a pleasant surprise. Of course breakfasts were consistently delicious and ample, but we really enjoyed our bites out, mostly for dinners and occasional lunches in a wide variety of settings, from pubs, to higher-end restaurants, even some ethnic establishments. All were great.
We were inspired to visit Scotland thanks in part to our fascination with the series Outlander, the history, culture, scenery. None of it disappointed. The trip was planned as a road trip, renting a car following two full days exploring Edinburgh on foot. Our route took us to Dunnottar Castle, Balmoral, Inverness, Ullapool, the Outer Hebrides (Lewis and Harris), Skye, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, and Stirling. As 70-somethings, we were incredibly active on each day, hitting 20,000 steps on many of them. Lots of town/city walking, and many hikes along the way as well, including waterfalls and beaches. And castles, museums, battlefields everywhere, so much to explore.
A few random things:
Lake Katrine boat ride and bicycling was definitely a highlight, so glad we fit that in.
Taking the train to Glasgow on the final day was definitely worthwhile (actually our longest day on foot, 27,000+ steps). Loved the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, made it to the Cathedral and Necropolis, and lingered for dinner in Merchant Square. We felt that city was vastly under-rated.
Our greatest challenge was the driving. We had done Australia the same way last year, so were comfortable with the left-right issue. But we found the roads throughout Scotland to be very narrow, often one-laned, and in terrible disrepair, with potholes at every turn. Thankfully we were not there in high season. We could only imagine how difficult it could be with way more tourists on the road. Having additional car insurance was very wise planning indeed, thank you!
We definitely want to report how pleased we were, with the trip and the travel company’s services. The travel specialist was always incredibly responsive and reassuring as things surfaced along the way. Communications were never a problem. We would definitely use this travel company again, perhaps they might even suggest our next great adventure. Scotland is a must-see for everyone.
Amy and David P.

It was a fantastic trip. All the guides arranged by Zicasso's travel company were very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. There was a good balance of city and cultural sites. We learned a lot about Irish history.

This was one of the best trips that we have ever taken! The accommodations were spectacular, as were the guides. Zicasso’s travel specialist and all at the travel company were wonderful to work with and personable and conscientious!

The trip was beyond amazing! Scotland is a phenomenally beautiful country, with lots of history. The food is so fresh and flavorful, with a lot of innovative chefs throughout the country, including a number of Michelin-star restaurants in the most remote places. The people are friendly and the services are easy to find. We drove the approximate route of the NC500 and didn’t have any issues finding fuel or services.
We booked with Zicasso’s travel specialist. She really listened to what we wanted and created a basic route for us, with stunning boutique hotels and a few events and dinners, but left us enough time to actually explore on our own. The road book provided had a few issues and we had one scheduling issue, but it was handled quickly and they were easy to reach on the road.
This was one of our best trips so far. We plan to go back in the future and will definitely contact this travel company again.

Our trip was smooth and very enjoyable. Zicasso’s travel agent arranged all our tickets, rental car, and hotels with breakfast. She planned stops that were manageable for a day’s drive and was available during our trip to answer questions or make last-minute changes. We really enjoyed our Ireland trip.

Zicasso's travel agency and staff were nothing short of amazing! Their details, knowledge, and strategic planning throughout our honeymoon made for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Any question my wife or I had, they were quick to respond, while also being incredibly kind, polite, and thorough. I have nothing but positive things to say! We had so much fun as we explored these two countries. We can’t wait to use them for our next overseas vacation! There’s no doubt in my mind that we will!

We loved every minute of our road trip through Ireland! Everything was well planned and there were no hassles. It is such a great way to immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and culture!

When we decided to plan a family trip to Italy, I did some research and found Zicasso. They were very highly rated, and we reached out to them. Zicasso’s travel agent responded very quickly. She was friendly, professional, and asked us questions to ensure she knew what we were looking for in our trip. The travel agent planned an exceptional family vacation for us with a customized itinerary that included traveling to Rome, Siena, Florence, and ending in Venice. She tailored our trip to include private transfers from the airport to the hotels, as well as traveling city to city.
Each hotel had an excellent location that allowed us to easily walk and explore. The hotels were beautiful, clean, and comfortable, each with impeccable service.
They set us up with private tour guides, who not only allowed us to skip the lines to major attractions, but also personalized the tour so we were able to spend time viewing the things that were important to us. The guides were friendly, informative and engaging.
Every aspect was meticulously curated and the travel company checked in with me via a messaging app daily to share the next day’s itinerary. They were always available if we had any questions or if any issue arose, which never did because of how well they planned everything. I reached out to them asking if they could please make a dinner reservation for me and they were quick to secure that for us.
I would highly recommend this travel company and will definitely use them again in the future.