Visit classic Ireland on this Irish adventure. Take a cruise on Killary Fjord, visit St. Patrick’s Burial Place, see Titanic Belfast and enjoy a Bunratty Castle Banquet. View the stunning landscapes and visit the towns of Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Westport, Bunratty, Killarney and Waterford.
13 Days • fr. $4,045
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 with your group and before dinner.
Dinner
City North Hotel in Meath
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.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hilton Belfast Hotel
Tour 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 before spending time on your own.
Breakfast
Hilton Belfast Hotel
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.
Breakfast, Dinner
City Hotel
Travel through the rugged countryside of Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep, and the many tweeds made from their wool.Stop at the Slieve League, a stunning expanse of cliffs that are among the highest in Ireland.. Drive around Donegal Bay and through Counties Sligo and Mayo.
Head to Westport for a gentle walking tour of this historic town.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel Westport
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.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel Westport
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 Knappogue Castle for a medieval-style banquet. Overnight at the Bunratty Castle Hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Bunratty Castle Hotel
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.
Breakfast, Dinner
Killarney Plaza Hotel
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.
Breakfast, Lunch
Killarney Plaza Hotel
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.
Breakfast, Dinner
Granville Hotel
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.
In Dublin, enjoy dinner at Taylor’s Three Rock Pub with traditional Irish songs and step-dancing.
Breakfast, Dinner
Royal Marine Hotel
Spend the day in Dublin with an independent Dublin open-top bus tour (valid for 48 hours), plus a visit to either Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum or the General Post Office Museum. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of Dublin’s many pubs or restaurants.
Breakfast
Royal Marine Hotel
Your program ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.