Highlights:
Downpatrick * Belfast * Bushmills * Giant's Causeway * Dunluce Castle * Londonderry/Derry * Omagh * Kylemore * Galway * Galway Bay * Limerick * Adare * Killarney * Blarney * Waterford * Kilkenny
Day 1 UK – Dublin
Depart London on your scheduled flight (not included) to Dublin. On your arrival at Dublin Airport you are transferred to your hotel. After check-in enjoy an included sightseeing tour highlighting Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park. Tonight, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director.
Day 2 Dublin – Belfast
This morning we head to the Boyne Valley and cross the border into Ulster. From Newry, we will enjoy views of Carlingford Lough before a scenic drive through the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick and Belfast for the night. (Full Irish breakfast and 3 course evening meal) |
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Day 3 Belfast – Bushmills – Giant's Causeway – Londonderry/Derry (2)
Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the City Hall, Queen's University and the University quarter. Then northwards to the beautiful Antrim Coast road and on past the scenic Glens of Antrim to Ballycastle. Next we continue to Bushmills to visit the oldest whiskey distillery in the world before we stop to visit the Giant's Causeway, huge basalt columns rising from the sea. En route to Londonderry/Derry, we stop at the ruins of Dunluce Castle before reaching our hotel for the night for dinner and our overnight stay. (Full Irish breakfast and 3 course evening meal
Day 4 Londonderry/Derry sightseeing
Our morning sightseeing takes us to the city walls, some of the best preserved in Europe. Then we head to the 17th century St. Columb's Cathedral with its tower before we reach the Derry Craft Village and on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed to the New World. Free time later to perhaps take an excursion to the Inishowen Peninsula. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Full Irish breakfast and 3 course evening meal)
Day 5 Londonderry/Derry – Castlebar (Co. Mayo)
This morning we travel via Strabane and Omagh, stopping to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park en route to Lough Erne and Enniskillen. Then we continue our drive through Yeats country to Castlebar in County Mayo for dinner and overnight stay. (Full Irish breakfast and 3 course evening meal)
Day 6 Castlebar (Co. Mayo) – Connemara – Galway Bay
Today we travel through Yeats country to the lakes and mountains of Connemara. Later, we'll see Kylemore Abbey before driving along the shores of Lough Corrib to Galway. Here we will enjoy an orientation tour of the city and beautiful views of Galway Bay before arriving at our hotel. (Full Irish breakfast) |
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Day 7 Galway Bay – Killarney (2)
South via Ennis to Limerick where orientation shows us St. Mary's Cathedral, King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. From here we continue via Adare with its thatched cottages en route to Killarney for the next two night. (Full Irish breakfast and 3 course evening meal)
Day 8 Ring of Kerry Excursion
Today spectacular scenery awaits us on our drive around the 'Ring of Kerry'. Plunging cliffs, lush lakeland, granite mountains, and sandy beaches are all part of this photographers' delight. See Dingle Bay, the South Kerry Mountains and Ladies View before we return to Killarney for the night. (Full Irish breakfast)
Day 9 Killarney – Blarney – Waterford
Into County Cork stopping at Blarney Castle for a chance to kiss the Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'! Then we pass through Cork to Youghal and along the coast to the Waterford Crystal Factory for an included visit to see how crystal is created, before reaching our hotel. (Full Irish breakfast and 3 course evening meal) |
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Day 10 Waterford – Dublin
Our first stop this morning is at Kilkenny - the medieval city dominated by its Norman Castle and Cathedral. From here we continue our journey to Dublin's 'fair city'. Time is your own perhaps to do some last-minute souvenir shopping. This evening, why not join us at an Irish cabaret? (Full Irish breakfast)
Day 11 Dublin – UK
Bid farewell as we transfer you to Dublin Airport where you board your scheduled flight home. (Full Irish breakfast)
Irish Experience Optional Excursions:
Craggaunowen
Join us on a journey back to the time of St. Patrick and Ireland’s Golden Age. Located in a remote and scenic part of County Clare, Craggaunowen is a re-creation of the Celtic way of life. You will be taken to see the Dwelling houses, Furnsteads, and other features of everyday life during the Iron Age and Early Christian eras. Also see a leather craft of the type used by St.Brendan The Navigator in his legendary voyage of discovery to the New World. 18 (€)
Killarney Jaunting Car Ride
Take a traditional pony and trap ride through the streets of Killarney and into the beautiful Bourne - Vincent National Park. Your ‘Jarvey’ will tell you stories about Killarney - remember he has probably kissed the Blarney Stone once or twice! 17 (€)
Siamsa Tire with Dinner
Tonight relax over dinner and enjoy traditional hospitality before visiting the famous Siamsa Tire, one of Ireland’s magic evenings. Tonight we live the folklore and spirit of the life and times when even the most everyday chore would be celebrated, in old Ireland. You’ll be enthralled by the performance of the Siamsa Tire players who will cast a spell tonight which will stay with you forever. 56 (€)
Traditional Irish Evening with Dinner
The local people get together to treat us to a night of music, humour and good food. Come along and enjoy a very popular counties evening. 54 (€)
Dublin Dinner and Cabaret
Over an excellent dinner you’ll enjoy a non-stop show featuring comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland’s musical history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the fun, and it’s all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humour. We will even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner, it will put you in the mood for Ireland’s best night out. 64 (€)
Muckross House and Gardens
The oak clad mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the beautiful gardens around Muckross House. Towering Azaleas and Rhododendrons vie with each other for your attention amid the quiet meandering walks along the shores of the Killarney Lakes. The 18th century house, standing amid twenty thousand acres of park is a microcosm of Irish history. It contains wonderful examples of furniture and paintings. Keep an eye out for the brooding portrait of King James VI for whom Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, or Countess Catherine of Desmond painted in the 136th year of her age. Guided visit 15 (€)
Irish Pub Experience
Why not join in the fun and laughter of one of the cosiest pubs in the country? Traditional Irish music tops the evening and before you know it you’ll be joining in the songs and laughter. (A drink of your choice is included). 20 (€)
Dinner and Show in Killarney
Enjoy dinner in one of Killarney's well known restaurants and afterwards sit back and be entertained at one of the town's famous shows, where the best of Irish entertainment is brought to you live on stage.
65 (€)
River Shannon Cruise
A unique opportunity to take a cruise on the majestic River Shannon through the beautiful rolling countryside of counties Leitrim and Roscommon. Famed in song and steeped in legend, the Shannon offers 258km of cruising waterway and is the longest river in the British Isles. Our cruise includes tea and coffee and homemade Irish scones on the luxurious “Moon River” Pleasure Cruiser. 21 (€)
INISHOWEN PENINSULA
Visit the Peninsula. This spectacular circuit takes us on a journey to the most north western tip of Ireland. We visit - Grianan Aileach - a circle stone fort which was the Royal seat of the O’Neill clan, situated amongst spectacular views. 15 (€)
An Evening of Irish Entertainment
A chance to experience Irish hospitality in the best Folk tradition. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst being entertained by the people who live and work in the area. 24 (€)
Dublin. Theatre & Dinner
Dublin has a great literary heritage. Join us for dinner and a performance at one of Dublin's Theatres.
75 (€)
Waterford Walk
Join our local guide for a dip into some of the fascinating history of Waterford, followed by a drink at a local pub. 20 (€)
Galway Castle Banquet
A short drive brings us to Galway castle for an evening of medieval entertainment including dinner wine, song and that marvellous Irish Art of story-telling! 60 (€)
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