All Ireland—13 day tour
This comprehensive tour journeys right around Ireland. From the Georgian Squares of Dublin and the dramatic Cliffs of Moher to the beauty of the Connemara National Park, the Giant’s Causeway and on to the rejuvenated city of Belfast – this tour explores Ireland in depth.
Included Highlights
- Dublin City Tour
- Blarney Castle
- Ring of Kerry
- Connemara National Park
- Giant’s Causeway
- Newgrange
Hotel Nights
- Dublin 2
- Waterford 1
- Cork 1
- Killarney 2
- Galway 1
- Sligo 1
- Derry 1
- Belfast 2
- Dublin 1
Day 1 Dublin
On arrival at Dublin airport a professional local guide greets and accompanies us by motor coach to our Dublin hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight Dublin
Day 2 Dublin
Our guide takes us on a morning tour of this lively city. Visits are included to St Patrick’s Cathedral as well as Trinity College where we see the famed illustrated medieval manuscript known as The Book of Kells. See O’Connell and Grafton Streets and stroll along the banks of the River Liffey. The afternoon is free to explore some of the city’s other attractions such as The Jameson’s Whiskey Centre or The Guinness Storehouse. Tonight enjoy an evening of traditional Irish food and musical entertainment.
Overnight Dublin
Day 3 Dublin – Waterford
Leaving Dublin we travel via the lush, green fields and mountains of County Wicklow, bound for the southern maritime city of Waterford. Afternoon arrival in Waterford, where a tour of the famous Waterford Crystal Factory is included.
Overnight Waterford
Day 4 Midleton – Cobh – Cork
Following the coast we travel to Midleton for a tour of the Old Midleton Distillery, associated with Jameson and Powers. We proceed to the pretty village of Cobh, renowned as a major emigration point from Ireland to countries all over the world. Cobh was also the last port of call for the ‘Titanic’ before its ill-fated journey. A visit is included to the highly emotive Queenstown Story, where both these momentous events are remembered. Continue to Cork.
Overnight Cork
Day 5 Blarney Castle – Killarney
Enjoy a tour of central Cork before visiting Blarney Castle, where you may wish to kiss the legendary Stone of Eloquence. There are also shopping opportunities at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Afternoon arrival in the charming resort town of Killarney.
Overnight Killarney
Day 6 Ring of Kerry
Today’s excursion explores the Ring of Kerry, a route along some of the most dramatic roads in the country with wonderful views. See the famed Lakes of Killarney, keep an eye out for red deer, travel through Moll’s Gap and admire the stunning Ladies View. We even get a chance to experience life in 18th Century Ireland with a visit to the Kerry Bog Village.
Overnight Killarney
Day 7 Cliffs of Moher – Galway
This morning we follow the Atlantic coast and take a ferry across the mouth of the majestic River Shannon in to County Clare. Reaching the ocean again a visit is made to the Visitors Centre at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. Continuing though the incredible landscapes of The Burren we arrive in Galway.
Overnight Galway
Day 8 Connemara National Park – Kylemore Abbey – Sligo
Today visit Connaught and the Connemara National Park. A stop is made at a workshop that makes the Bodhran, a traditional Irish instrument. Try out your own music skills, before re-boarding the coach for the dramatic journey through the wild landscape of the Connemara National Park. A visit is made to Kylemore Abbey before continuing on to Sligo.
Overnight Sligo
Day 9 Sligo – Belleek – Derry
Following Donegal Bay we make a stop at Belleek Pottery in County Fermanagh, where we can see the world famous pottery being made. An afternoon arrival in Derry, where we stroll along the famous walls to see the historic cityscape and marvel at the views across the Foyle Bridges.
Overnight Derry
Day 10 Giant’s Causeway – Belfast
Travelling into County Antrim we view the mysterious coastal rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway and learn about the legends associated with the site. Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Bushmills Distillery, including a free taster, and continue south along the Antrim Coast to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.
Overnight Belfast
Day 11 Belfast
Our local guide joins us for a morning sightseeing tour of Belfast. Belfast is now one of Europe’s most popular cities, attracting people for its vibrancy, warmth and charm. There is a thriving cultural scene combined with a unique heritage feel, from the industrial dockyards where the world famous ‘Titanic’ was born to the revitalised Waterfront and architectural gems of the Grand Opera House and City Hall. The afternoon is at leisure, perhaps for a drink in the Crown Liquor Saloon, a famous public house owned by the National Trust.
Overnight Belfast
Day 12 Newgrange – Dublin
This morning travel back to southern Ireland. Near the border we learn about the Battle of the Boyne and go even further back in time with a visit to the World Heritage Site of Bru Na Boinne. Short transfers by mini-bus take us into Newgrange, a prehistoric tomb that is older than the Pyramids of Egypt or England’s Stonehenge. Arrive back in Dublin for a final night, and perhaps a farewell pint of Guinness.
Overnight Dublin
Day 13 Dublin
Group transfer included to Dublin airport. We will be pleased to tailor your tour to suit your preferred arrival and departure airports.
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