This magical island is just waiting to thrill you with its stunning windswept scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way, to capture you with its history of ancient sites, and to entice you with its traditional music.
Wild, astounding, inspirational – there are so many words to describe the awesome majesty of the Irish coast. But one thing’s for sure: this place is pure magic, and this stunning country is renowned for its sylvan beauty, rich shades of green, and individual character.
You’ll find a lively city in Dublin, quiet villages, rugged mountain roads, tranquil rivers, and mythical tales.
Wild, astounding, inspirational – there are so many words to describe the awesome majesty of the Irish coast. But one thing’s for sure: this place is pure magic, and this stunning country is renowned for its sylvan beauty, rich shades of green, and individual character.
You’ll find a lively city in Dublin, quiet villages, rugged mountain roads, tranquil rivers, and mythical tales.
Pre-Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 – (Friday) Arrival in Belfast
Arrive at International Belfast Airport (BFS). Transfer on your own to the hotel. Check-in and the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before rejoining your party for dinner. Accommodations: Maldron Belfast City Hotel Meals: Welcome-Dinner Day 2 – (Saturday) Ulster American Folk Park and “The Troubles” Tour We will head to Omagh. Immerse yourself in the story of the brave emigrants who made the journey across the Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago. Wander through the thatched cottages and log cabins and meet costumed characters who will show you traditional crafts, tell you a few stories and maybe even share a bit of their good food. Board a full-scale emigrant ship to experience the conditions faced by many as they set sail for a new life in America. With 30 buildings and exhibits to explore, the Ulster American Folk Park is a wonderfully unique experience. After our visit, we will return to Belfast for dinner and a tour by car with our local guide. He will take us back to the time of “The Troubles” and tell us how it was living in Belfast through those hard times. Accommodations: Maldron Belfast City Hotel Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Day 3 – (Sunday) Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Bushmills Today we’ll visit a few scenic spots. First, we’ll go to The Giant’s Causeway. The Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, we'll visit the ancient ruins of Dunluce Castle, plus the world’s oldest whiskey distillery at Bushmills. After lunch, we’ll wrap up seeing the world-famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Accommodations: Maldron Belfast City Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 4 – (Monday) Newgrange and Galway We will say goodbye to Belfast then on our way south we will stop at Newgrange. Newgrange is a 5,200 year old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley in Ireland's Ancient East. Tours begin at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre from which our group will be taken to the tomb site. We will have time to visit the tomb inside and the grounds. Next we'll continue to Dublin and check-in to the Hotel. We will have dinner together in downtown Dublin Accommodations: Meals: Welcome-Dinner |
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Main Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – (Monday) Arrival in Ireland
Arrive at International Dublin Airport (DUB). Transfer on your own to our hotel. Check-in and the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before rejoining your party for dinner.
Accommodations: Camden Court Hotel
Meals: Lunch and Welcome-Dinner
Day 2 – (Tuesday) Dublin and Galway
We will start with a proper Irish Breakfast and a relaxing morning in Dublin. We'll be leaving for Galway today but we'll make a stop at Tullamore for a whiskey tour and tasting. Once in Galway we'll check -in and you'll have a free night downtown.
Accommodations: The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 – (Wednesday) Cong and Ashford Castle
Today we will be visiting Ashford Castle, one of the best castles in Ireland. We will have time in the shops before our special vegan meal in the castle itself. We will then stop in Cong, a famous village for films such as “The Quiet Man” and writers such
as Oscar Wilde. Free time to explore before driving back to Galway.
Accommodations: The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 – (Thrusday) Free day in Galway
The vibrant city of Galway has entertainers on every corner, quaint shops and pubs. A free day at your leisure. We will meet for dinner and live pub music.
Accommodations: The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 – (Friday) Bunratty Castle
We are leaving Galway and heading south to Killarney. Our first stop is Bunratty Castle. A must-see stop and the best-preserved castle in Ireland. After our visit, we will stop for a quick homemade lunch in Limerick, then proceed to Killarney. Check-in and the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before rejoining your party for dinner.
Accommodations: The Brehon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 – (Saturday) Dingle Peninsula
We are having a full day in Dingle. We will explore the Dingle Peninsula stopping to see the inch beach, the longest sandy stretch of beach in Ireland; and then free time in the town of Dingle. A few more must-see stops before to our hotel in Killarney. Tonight we'll be having dinner at the Danú resturant. With a special vegan menu.
Accommodations: The Brehon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 – (Sunday) Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
Full day in Killarney, you will have time to visit the nation park, visit town and take the tour of the ring of Kerry. We will return for dinner together.
Accommodations: The Brehon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 – (Monday) Transfer Day
Say goodbye to Ireland. Transfer to the airport, Shannon(SNN) about 1h 55 min drive and Dublin(DUB) 3:45 min drive.
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive at International Dublin Airport (DUB). Transfer on your own to our hotel. Check-in and the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before rejoining your party for dinner.
Accommodations: Camden Court Hotel
Meals: Lunch and Welcome-Dinner
Day 2 – (Tuesday) Dublin and Galway
We will start with a proper Irish Breakfast and a relaxing morning in Dublin. We'll be leaving for Galway today but we'll make a stop at Tullamore for a whiskey tour and tasting. Once in Galway we'll check -in and you'll have a free night downtown.
Accommodations: The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 – (Wednesday) Cong and Ashford Castle
Today we will be visiting Ashford Castle, one of the best castles in Ireland. We will have time in the shops before our special vegan meal in the castle itself. We will then stop in Cong, a famous village for films such as “The Quiet Man” and writers such
as Oscar Wilde. Free time to explore before driving back to Galway.
Accommodations: The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 – (Thrusday) Free day in Galway
The vibrant city of Galway has entertainers on every corner, quaint shops and pubs. A free day at your leisure. We will meet for dinner and live pub music.
Accommodations: The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 – (Friday) Bunratty Castle
We are leaving Galway and heading south to Killarney. Our first stop is Bunratty Castle. A must-see stop and the best-preserved castle in Ireland. After our visit, we will stop for a quick homemade lunch in Limerick, then proceed to Killarney. Check-in and the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before rejoining your party for dinner.
Accommodations: The Brehon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 – (Saturday) Dingle Peninsula
We are having a full day in Dingle. We will explore the Dingle Peninsula stopping to see the inch beach, the longest sandy stretch of beach in Ireland; and then free time in the town of Dingle. A few more must-see stops before to our hotel in Killarney. Tonight we'll be having dinner at the Danú resturant. With a special vegan menu.
Accommodations: The Brehon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 – (Sunday) Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
Full day in Killarney, you will have time to visit the nation park, visit town and take the tour of the ring of Kerry. We will return for dinner together.
Accommodations: The Brehon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 – (Monday) Transfer Day
Say goodbye to Ireland. Transfer to the airport, Shannon(SNN) about 1h 55 min drive and Dublin(DUB) 3:45 min drive.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Includes
- 8 Continental Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 5 Dinners
- 7 Nights:
- 1 night in Dublin,
- 3 nights in Galway
- 3 nights in Killarney
- All admission to the sites listed
- 1st class motor coach
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