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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.
*Please note that 2021 departures might be subject to itinerary and price changes, but by booking now, you will lock in your price. Should your booking be affected by an itinerary change, we’ll offer you the chance to change or cancel your booking with no penalty. Full itinerary details will be available in September 2020.
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 Savor 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
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
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Day1
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.
DUBLIN–DOWNPATRICK, NORTHERN IRELAND–BELFAST.
Day2
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?
Today’s Distance: 125 mi/ 202 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BELFAST–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–DERRY–DONEGAL, IRELAND–DRUMCLIFF–SLIGO.
Day3
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SLIGO–GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK.
Day4
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. Tonight, you might like to join an optional medieval banquet.
Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 290 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIMERICK–ADARE–DINGLE PENINSULA–KILLARNEY.
Day5
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION.
Day6
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD–TRAMORE
Day7
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TRAMORE–AVOCA–DUBLIN.
Day8
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
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
What's included
Tour only
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
Tour with flights
Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.
- 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 - 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
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
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