Beauty and adventure are offered on this special and affordable 9-day Irish Discovery tour through Ireland -- land of green landscapes, dramatic cliffs, charming villages, ancient legends and welcoming people. Depart from Dublin into Northern Ireland where you will visit Belfast, Giant’s Causeway and medieval walled city of Derry. Visit Blarney Castle and the House of Waterford Crystal. Marvel at the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and see the charming thatched cottages in Adare. Go to the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry for breathtaking views of the Atlantic.
Highlights include Dublin, with elegant Georgian squares and O’Connell Street. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral with iconic spires and view the historic Book of Kells at Trinity College. This tour takes you to Northern Ireland, where you can visit Downpatrick, the burial site of Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint. See where the Titanic was built in Belfast. Marvel at the Giant’s Causeway. Visit medieval Derry and the ancient coastal town of Donegal. Take in one of Ireland’s most magnificent sites, the unforgettable Cliffs of Moher. Spend time at the village of Blarney and the famous Blarney Castle. Enjoy a drive along the legendary Ring of Kerry. Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal and tour the town of Killarney. Castles, pubs, medieval towns, music and dancing are all integral to Ireland and you can experience them all on this value-pack tour.
9 Days • fr. $1,899
Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street and elegant Georgian squares to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. End the day with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse.
The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
On your northbound route today, pass Drogheda, scene of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley, known for its prehistoric passage graves. Cross the border into Northern Ireland, and drive past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint.
On to the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. Later, why not join a Local Guide on a “living history” tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Experience? Today’s Distance: 125 mi/ 202 km
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Jurys Inn Belfast Hotel
First stop this morning is awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then, let the province’s story unfold as you head for the city of Derry before returning to the Republic to visit Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings and home of the O’Donnell Clan. Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches, and stop in Drumcliff to see the grave of W.B. Yeats before arriving in Sligo. Today’s Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km
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Southern Hotel Sligo
Travel farther south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher.
Continue on to Limerick. Tonight, you might like to join an optional medieval banquet. Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 290 km
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Limerick City Hotel
Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Then, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands, and hear about the way of life and unique literary achievements of its inhabitants prior to their evacuation in 1953.
The next two nights are spent in the popular resort of Killarney. Tonight, enjoy the optional outing to Tralee for dinner and a performance at Siamsa Tire, Ireland’s National Folk Theatre. Today’s Distance: 156 mi/ 253 km
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The Parkavon Hotel
At Killorglin, join the RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View.
Back in Killarney, a special optional adventure: take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the national park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle. Today’s Distance: 90 mi/ 146 km
Breakfast, Dinner
The Parkavon Hotel
More scenic splendor as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal.
After lunch, drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore. Later, consider an optional pub tour. Today’s Distance: 132 mi/ 212 km
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Majestic Hotel
On the last leg of your journey, visit Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca, and enjoy views of the Wicklow Mountains on your way to Dublin. An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your vacation. Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 209 km
Breakfast
The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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.