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Leave the bustle of Dublin for the green landscapes of Ireland’s countryside, and visit Rathbaun Farm. You’ll learn about Ireland’s sheep-farming practices, and try your hand at scone baking in the farmhouse kitchen. You’ll travel on to western Ireland’s colorful harbor city of Galway, with its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. On your way to Northern Ireland, pass through Westport, Donegal, and Letterkenny. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Derry’s Old Town walls, and visit the amazing natural formation of the Giant’s Causeway—massive interlocking basalt columns that dramatically extend across the seashore.
Spend two nights in Belfast, with plenty to see in Northern Ireland’s capital city, including the fascinating Titanic Experience. On your way back to Dublin, stop in Carlingford. This Cooley Peninsula town is famous for its oyster farms, medieval buildings, and 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the city. Spend the last night of your escorted tour of Ireland where you began, in Dublin. You’ll see why this escape through Ireland’s beauty and history is made even better without the crowds of the high season on your affordable, guided Ireland vacation.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Day1
Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! 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, elegant Georgian squares with their tall, red-brick townhouses, colorful doors, and wrought iron-decorated windows, Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
DUBLIN–ATHLONE–RATHBAUN FARM–GALWAY
Day2
Drive through lush green country side to Athlone, on the River Shannon, and then to Rathbaun Farm, where you’ll see the farmer maneuver a flock of sheep with the help of a sheep dog. Try your hand at LF scone baking and then enjoy them fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee. On to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GALWAY–WESTPORT–DONEGAL–LETTERKENNY
Day3
On your way north, pause at Westport, the elegant holiday resort on the edge of an Atlantic inlet, before continuing to Donegal, named ‘Fort of Foreigners’ by the Vikings who invaded the town in the 8th century. Continue on through rich and fertile farmland, strewn with whitewashed houses, to Letterkenny.
Today’s Distance: 181 mi / 292 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LETTERKENNY–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Day4
The first highlight today is Derry, situated on the banks of the Foyle River, and a walk on the Old Town walls in the company of a Local Guide. After lunch, visit the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, composed of thousands of strangely symmetrical basalt columns jutting out to sea. Stay overnight in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s seat of government.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BELFAST
Day5
This morning’s orientation drive will take you past all the city’s attractions, including City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queens University. Next, visit the fascinating Titanic Experience and learn all about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. Later, consider an optional visit to Hillsborough Castle, official residence of the Queen and the Royal Family when they are in Northern Ireland, before taking afternoon tea in a nearby eatery.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BELFAST–CARLINGFORD, IRELAND–DUBLIN
Day6
On your way back south, stop in Carlingford on the Cooley Peninsula, known for its oyster farms and medieval buildings. The 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooks the harbor and Taaffe’s Castle, a 16th-century tower house. Back in Dublin, a fitting farewell to Ireland would an optional cabaret evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter.
Today’s Distance: 105 mi / 169 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day7
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
The Address Connolly
Superior First-Class
The newly refurbished, The Address Connolly is conveniently located in the heart of Dublin's City Centre. The hotel property boasts 160 exceptionally appointed guest rooms and suites offering every amenity to ensure a comfortable and luxurious stay for all guests. This central Dublin hotel is the ideal location for corporate or leisure stays in Dublin. It is on the doorstep of a host of Dublin tourist attractions within walking distance.
Location
Amiens Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
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
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Galmont Hotel and Spa
Superior First-Class
You are guaranteed the best of all worlds when you stay at the luxury 4 star Galmont & Spa Galway. One of the finest Galway Hotels with scenic Galway Bay views, luxury city center hotel accommodation, excellent food and world class spirit one spa & leisure facilities.
Location
Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Phone
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
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- 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
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
