Irish Discovery


  • 9 days

  • Ireland

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Breathtaking, lush landscapes combined with vibrant cities and historic attractions—all of this and more await you on this Irish Discovery tour, including Northern Ireland. Starting and ending in Dublin, explore Ireland in depth and hear exciting stories of its rich history, legends, and myths. 

On an Ireland tour, you expect to see amazing scenery, and this tour does not disappoint. See the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean. Join the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly coloured farmhouses. In Northern Ireland, visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, basalt columns formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions. On the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains—enjoy one of Europe’s most dramatic drives passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands. 

On your guided Ireland tour, you’ll also visit some of its vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney. Stop in Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as one of Ireland’s friendliest and prettiest villages. In Waterford, enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you’ll see the highly-skilled artisans at work in the production of this famous crystal. You’ll also see artisans at work on your visit to Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca. In Northern Ireland, visit Derry, one of Ireland’s best-preserved fortified cities, and Downpatrick, burial place of Ireland’s Patron Saint. 

This value-minded tour through Ireland is a dream holiday!

Highlights

Dublin Orientation drive

Downpatrick See the burial place of St. Patrick

Belfast Visit Northern Ireland’s capital

Giant's Causeway See the amazing basalt columns

Derry Visit the walled city

Donegal Visit the coastal town

Drumcliff Visit W.B. Yeats’ burial place

Galway Visit the port city

Cliffs of Moher Savour the spectacular views

Adare Admire the thatched cottages

Dingle Peninsula Drive See the Blasket Islands

Killarney Visit the popular resort town

Ring of Kerry Scenic peninsula drive

Blarney Visit the famous village

Waterford Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal

Avoca Visit the handweaving mill

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Tour itinerary

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Total meals included:

  • 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Dublin, Ireland

Day
1

Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling 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.

Dublin - Downpatrick, Northern Ireland - Belfast

Day
2

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, and 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?

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Derry - Donegal, Ireland - Drumcliff - Sligo

Day
3

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.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Sligo - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick

Day
4

Travel farther south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan centre with colourful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER. Tonight, you might like to join an optional medieval banquet.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

Limerick - Adare - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney

Day
5

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.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

Killarney. Ring of Kerry Excursion

Day
6

At Killorglin, join the RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly coloured 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.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Killarney - Blarney - Waterford - Tramore

Day
7

More scenic splendour 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.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Tramore - Avoca - Dublin

Day
8

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 is an exciting finale to your holiday.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast

Dublin

Day
9

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
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Tour only

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£855 pp

Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.

  • Services of a tour director
  • Accommodation
  • Selected meals
  • Free Wi-Fi on coach
  • Porterage

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£1,132 pp

Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.

  • Private home pick-up service
  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Services of a tour director
  • Accommodation
  • Selected meals
  • Free Wi-Fi on coach
  • Porterage
  • All airport taxes
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Hotels

It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.

Dublin - The Bonnington Dublin Hotel

Modern Business-oriented hotel comprising an 18th-century Manor House, located 3km north of Dublin City centre.

Location

Swords Road, Dublin 9, Ireland

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant on site
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Pool

Belfast - Jurys Inn Belfast

The Belfast hotel's location puts us in the perfect spot whether you're a visitor in town on business, or a culture vulture looking to hoover up the best experiences that this wonderful city and its people have to offer.

Location

Fisherwick Place, Belfast, United Kingdom

Facilities

  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer

Belfast - Jurys Inn Belfast

The Belfast hotel's location puts us in the perfect spot whether you're a visitor in town on business, or a culture vulture looking to hoover up the best experiences that this wonderful city and its people have to offer.

Location

Fisherwick Place, Belfast, United Kingdom

Facilities

  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer

Sligo - Southern Hotel Sligo

Sligo's only City Centre based hotel with a full Leisure Centre located beside both train and bus stations in the heart of Sligo City. This Sligo City based hotel is the ideal base for a touring the Yeats Country and environs of which the North West of Ireland is renowned.

Location

Lord Edward Street, Sligo, Ireland

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Pool

Sligo - Southern Hotel Sligo

Sligo's only City Centre based hotel with a full Leisure Centre located beside both train and bus stations in the heart of Sligo City. This Sligo City based hotel is the ideal base for a touring the Yeats Country and environs of which the North West of Ireland is renowned.

Location

Lord Edward Street, Sligo, Ireland

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Pool

Limerick - Limerick City Hotel

Located on the banks of the River Shannon, The Limerick City Hotel encompasses breathtaking views of the Shannon and Limerick City. Limerick City Hotel is walking distance from Limerick Colbert Train & Bus Station. Why not enjoy a drink or food with us at our new McGettigan's bar; we offer some great Irish food with a twist.

Location

Lower Mallow Street, Limerick, Ireland

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • Hairdryer

Limerick - Limerick City Hotel

Located on the banks of the River Shannon, The Limerick City Hotel encompasses breathtaking views of the Shannon and Limerick City. Limerick City Hotel is walking distance from Limerick Colbert Train & Bus Station. Why not enjoy a drink or food with us at our new McGettigan's bar; we offer some great Irish food with a twist.

Location

Lower Mallow Street, Limerick, Ireland

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • Hairdryer

Killarney - Holiday Inn Killarney

Designed to international standards; enjoys a quiet but central location affording guests both tranquility & easy access to Killarney.

Location

Muckross Road, Killarney-Co.Kerry, Ireland

Facilities

  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Pool

Killarney - Holiday Inn Killarney

Designed to international standards; enjoys a quiet but central location affording guests both tranquility & easy access to Killarney.

Location

Muckross Road, Killarney-Co.Kerry, Ireland

Facilities

  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Pool

Tramore - Majestic Hotel

Welcome to the award winning AA*** Majestic Hotel in the sunny South East of Ireland, overlooking Tramore Bay with its impressive 5km stretch of golden beach and sand dunes and less than 10km from the historical city of Waterford.

Location

Tramore, Tramore-Waterford, Ireland

Facilities

  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Tramore - Majestic Hotel

Welcome to the award winning AA*** Majestic Hotel in the sunny South East of Ireland, overlooking Tramore Bay with its impressive 5km stretch of golden beach and sand dunes and less than 10km from the historical city of Waterford.

Location

Tramore, Tramore-Waterford, Ireland

Facilities

  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Dublin - Kingswood

KingsWood Hotel Citywest is Dublin's newest 4 star hotel and offers 129 spacious and modern rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi in the bedrooms and in the hotel's public areas and meeting rooms.

Location

Naas Rd Kingswood Village, Dublin 22, Ireland

Facilities

  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Dublin - Kingswood

KingsWood Hotel Citywest is Dublin's newest 4 star hotel and offers 129 spacious and modern rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi in the bedrooms and in the hotel's public areas and meeting rooms.

Location

Naas Rd Kingswood Village, Dublin 22, Ireland

Facilities

  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lifts
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Dublin - The Bonnington Dublin Hotel

Modern Business-oriented hotel comprising an 18th-century Manor House, located 3km north of Dublin City centre.

Location

Swords Road, Dublin 9, Ireland

Facilities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant on site
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee maker in-room
  • Hairdryer
  • Pool

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