Overview
Leave the bustle of Dublin for the green landscapes of Ireland’s countryside, and visit Rathbaun Farm. You’ll learn about Ireland’s sheep-farming practices, and try your hand at scone baking in the farmhouse kitchen. You’ll travel on to western Ireland’s colourful harbor city of Galway, with its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. On your way to Northern Ireland, pass through Westport, Donegal, and Letterkenny. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Derry’s Old Town walls, and visit the amazing natural formation of the Giant’s Causeway—massive interlocking basalt columns that dramatically extend across the seashore.
Spend two nights in Belfast, with plenty to see in Northern Ireland’s capital city, including the fascinating Titanic Experience. On your way back to Dublin, stop in Carlingford. This Cooley Peninsula town is famous for its oyster farms, medieval buildings, and 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the city. Spend the last night of your escorted tour of Ireland where you began, in Dublin. You’ll see why this escape through Ireland’s beauty and history is made even better without the crowds of the high season on your affordable, guided Ireland holiday.
Itinerary
Cead mile failte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for an afternoon orientation drive to see O'Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. (D)
ATHLONE: Visit the town on the River Shannon.
RATHBAUN: (Local Favourite) Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and your scones at an Irish farm. (B) 130 mi / 210 km
WESTPORT: Visit the elegant holiday resort on Ireland's west coast.
DONEGAL: Visit the Vikings' town. (B/D) 181 mi / 292 km
DERRY: Walk on the city walls with a Local Guide.
GIANT: 'S CAUSEWAY See more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago. (B) 124 mi / 200 km
BELFAST: Orientation drive. Visit Titanic Experience museum. Free time this afternoon. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Belfast with a visit to Hillsborough Castle, official residence of the Queen and the Royal Family when they are in Northern Ireland and enjoy afternoon tea in a nearby eatery. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyAccount.
CARLINGFORD: Stop in the charming village on the Cooley Peninsula.
DUBLIN: Free time in the evening. (B) 105 mi / 169 km
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 6 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Dublin 1 The Address Connolly (Superior First-Class)
- Galway Galmont Hotel and Spa (Superior First-Class)
- Letterkenny Clanree (Superior First-Class)
- Belfast Europa (Superior First-Class)
- Dublin 1 Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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