Overview
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Walk the gorgeous manor halls of Westport House in the town voted “best place to live in Ireland.” Visit the Drumcliff grave of Irish poet and Nobel laureate W. B. Yeats, and travel through the “cathedral town” of Donegal. Explore Northern Ireland’s seat of government, Belfast, and visit the fascinating Titanic Experience. Take a guided tour of Hillsborough Castle, the home of Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State and official local residence of the Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family. Stay two nights at Cabra Castle, now a luxury hotel, with time to explore the town of Kingscourt. Your escorted tour of Ireland concludes with a night in Dublin’s fair city, including an orientation drive to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. A royally fantastic way to explore Ireland!
Highlights
Welcome dinner
CLIFFS OF MOHERSavor the spectacular views
GALWAYOrientation
WESTPORTLF Guided tour of the historic house and scone baking demonstration
SLIGO
DRUMCLIFFLF Visit W.B. Yeats’ burial place
DONEGALVisit the county town
COUNTY ANTRIMVisit Giant’s Causeway, LF scenic Causeway Coastal Route drive
BELFASTVisit the Titanic Experience, guided tour of Hillsborough Castle
CARLINGFORDVisit the medieval town
DUBLINOrientation drive
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK
Day1
Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! After checking into your hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotel’s leisure amenities or explore the city. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 40 mi / 65 km
Meals included:
- Dinner
LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–WESTPORT
Day2
Drive to the CLIFFS OF MOHER, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, and savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. Later this afternoon, pause in Galway, a buzzing seaside destination with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, spend the night in Westport, elegant holiday resort voted “the best place to live in Ireland.”
Today’s Distance: 145 mi / 232 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WESTPORT–SLIGO–DRUMCLIFF–DONEGAL–LETTERKENNY
Day3
Begin your day with a private guided tour of iconic LF WESTPORT HOUSE, one of the most beautiful historic manors in Ireland, and enjoy a scone baking demonstration in the finely restored Victorian kitchen. Travel through rugged landscapes to the coastal seaport and county town of Sligo, known for its literary heritage. Visit LF Drumcliff to see the grave of W.B. Yeats. Continue your way through Donegal to “the Cathedral Town” of Letterkenny for an overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 134 mi / 215 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LETTERKENNY–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND–ANTRIM COAST–BELFAST
Day4
This morning’s highlight is the awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, composed of thousands of strangely symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Then, follow the epic LF Causeway Coastal Route along the Antrim Coast and admire its gorse-covered clifftops, sandy beaches, and the quaint fishing village of Glenarm. A full afternoon at leisure in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s seat of government.
Today’s Distance: 136 mi / 218 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BELFAST–CARLINGFORD, IRELAND–KINGSCOURT
Day5
Your first visit today is the fascinating TITANIC EXPERIENCE where you learn all about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Next, stop at HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE, where you will be treated to a guided tour of the official residence of the Royal Family when they are in Northern Ireland, and home of the Secretary of State. Then stop in the charming village of Carlingford on the Cooley Peninsula, known for its oyster farms and medieval buildings. Spend the next two nights in LF CABRA CASTLE, one of the best-known castle hotels in Ireland.
Today’s Distance: 92 mi / 148 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KINGSCOURT
Day6
The day is free for you to relax and enjoy the historic atmosphere of the hotel or join an afternoon optional excursion.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KINGSCOURT–DUBLIN
Day7
Make your way to the “Fair City” for an orientation drive to see statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city. For a taste of the Irish capital, join an optional cabaret evening with dinner and entertainment.
Today’s Distance: 55 mi / 88 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Absolute Hotel
Superior First-Class
Discover this exquisite boutique hotel on the site of a former Franciscan monastery offering stylish rooms, great dining, Spa and much more. The hotel boasts the Absolute Bar & Grill where regionally sourced food is served in its unique combination of indoor and outdoor dining. The bedrooms are spacious, stylish and sophisticated and feature individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access and many more state-of-the-art amenities.
Location
Sir Harry's Mall, Limerick, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
Hotel Westport
Superior First-Class
Hotel Westport is situated in the heart of Westport town, a 300-year-old heritage destination, the land of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley. The guestrooms are bright, airy, and classically styled with crisp white linen, hypoallergenic pillows, and duvets as standard. Each room has electronic safe, Wi-Fi, TV, tea-coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, trouser press, hairdryer, and 24-hour room service. Other hotel facilities include Senses Spa, an AA Rosette restaurant, The Maple Bar, and Gracy's Pizzeria.
Location
Newport Road, Westport, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Beauty Salon
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
Clanree
Superior First-Class
The 4 Star Clanree Hotel is perfectly located near stunning coastal drives, beaches and signature discovery points of the famous Wild Atlantic Way. The Aileach restaurant in the Clanree offers award winning food and is popular with locals and guests alike. The hotel boasts a fully equipped health and fitness club with a heated indoor 20m pool.
Location
Derry Road Bunnagee , Letterkenny, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Voicemail
- Television
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
Europa
Superior First-Class
The world-famous Europa hotel Belfast is home to some pretty important people when they visit Belfast. It's no surprise, really, loved for its laid-back look and feel, The Causerie is perfect for lunch or dinner; the Piano Lounge serves traditional Afternoon Tea, cocktails, and hot and cold dishes; and the Lobby Bar offers a casual ambience for relaxing with a drink. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the hotel.
Location
Great Victoria Street, Belfast, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
Cabra Castle Hotel
Superior First-Class
Set on 100 acres of parkland and gardens with the magnificent backdrop of Dún a Rí Forest Park, there is much to explore, both indoors and out. All of the guestrooms are individually designed and have telephones, tea/coffee making facilities, and satellite TV. There is a restaurant serving locally produced food and a bar.
Location
Carrickmacross Road, Kingscourt, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House
First-Class
Explore the city from our family-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the city center. Located on the River Liffey, near to Dublin's 3 Arena, Bord Gais theatre, EPIC Ireland and a five-minute walk to the shopping district. Dine on-site at Oly's Bar & Restaurant.
Location
1 Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
