Irish Classic

Itinerary :

Day 1/ Dublin: Arrive at Dublin Airport. Later you will be transferred from airport to hotel and your tour begins 2:00 PM at your hotel in County Meath, near Dublin airport. Tour Dublin to see elegant Georgian townhouses, pass St. Stephen’s Green and Trinity College, and cross the River Liffey to drive along O’Connell Street. Take a guided tour through Dublin Castle, the seat of power and government for many centuries and visit the renowned State Apartments. Enjoy a welcome drink before dinner. Overnight in Dublin. (D)

Day 2/ Dublin – Belfast: After breakfast, visit Down Cathedral where St. Patrick’s historical burial site is marked by a huge boulder. Immerse yourself in his work, life, and times in the nearby St. Patrick Centre. Explore Crumlin Road Gaol and see what prison life was like through the ages. Head to central Belfast for some time to relax before dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Belfast. (B, D)

Day 3/ Belfast: After breakfast, start your tour to central Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn about this ill-fated liner. In the afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour of Belfast. Later rest of the day will be free for leisure. Overnight in Belfast. (B)

Day 4/ Belfast – Derry: After breakfast, drive north along the Nine Glens of Antrim for views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. This scenic region is one of the locations for “Game of Thrones.” Explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. Stop for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle, and in Derry join a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls that encircle the compact old city. After the tour return back to the hotel. Overnight in Derry. (B, D)

Day 5: Derry – Westport: Enjoy your breakfast and travel through the rugged countryside of Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep and the many tweeds made from their wool. Stop in Donegal town for a tour of Donegal Castle, built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century and expanded in the 17th century. Drive around Donegal Bay and through Counties Sligo and Mayo. Head to Westport for a gentle walking tour of this historic town. Overnight in Westport. (B, D)

Day 6/ Westport: After breakfast, proceed for your todays tour, where you enjoy views of the pilgrimage mountain of Croaghpatrick and stop in the beautiful town of Leenane. Head to a local farm to watch skilled dogs herding sheep. View Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord. Enjoy a drink before taking a guided tour of Westport House, an 18th-century home complete with its original contents including portraits, furniture, silver, and porcelain. Enjoy dinner in Westport House. Overnight in Westport. (B,D)

Day 7/ Westport – Galway – Bunratty: After your breakfast, travel to Galway for some free time to explore the city. Head out to see the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700 feet above the Atlantic. Enjoy an evening at a medieval-style banquet in an authentic Irish castle. Overnight in Bunratty. (B, D)

Day 8/ Bunratty – Killarney: Enjoy your breakfast and later travel the outskirts of Limerick and along the River Shannon into County Kerry. Sample tea and scones in a pub associated with the writer, J. B. Keane. Journey along the Dingle Peninsula to Slea Head for glorious scenic views of hills and coastline. Stop in Dingle for refreshment or a look around before heading to Killarney. Overnight in Killarney. (B, D)

Day 9/ Killarney: After breakfast, enjoy a scenic traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest lake. Head to Kenmare for a look around and a casual lunch. Travel along part of the Ring of Kerry to view spectacular mountain scenery at Moll’s Gap and at Ladies View. Return to Killarney where the evening is free for independent dining and perhaps a visit to a local pub with live music. Overnight in Killarney. (B, L)

Day 10/ Killarney – Waterford: After breakfast, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or stroll the lovely gardens. Treat yourself to Irish goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills. In Dungarvan, enjoy an Irish coffee and traditional music at the Marine Bar. Continue to Waterford where a local guide will lead a stroll around the historic old port city. Overnight in Waterford. (B, D)

Day 11/ Waterford – Dublin: After the breakfast, witness the creation of crystal masterpieces at the House of Waterford Crystal. In New Ross explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship which transported people to North America during the 1840’s Famine. Later procced to Dublin and enjoy your dinner at Taylor’s Three Rock Pub with traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. Overnight in Dublin. (B, D)

Day 12/ Dublin: After breakfast, enjoy your day in Dublin independently, on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Use your voucher to visit your choice of one of Dublin’s top attractions: Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the General Post Office Museum. In the evening, dine on your own at one of the many restaurants or pubs that Dun Loaghaire has to offer. Overnight in Dublin. (B)

Day 13/ Dublin: Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure until departure. (B)