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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.
Highlights
Orientation drive; welcome dinner
ATHLONE
RATHBAUN FARMSee the farmer at work, LF bake your own scones, and enjoy coffee in the farmhouse
WESTPORTVisit the heritage town
DONEGALVisit the county town
DERRYGuided walking tour
COUNTY ANTRIMVisit Giant’s Causeway
BELFASTOrientation, visit the Titanic Experience
CARLINGFORDVisit the medieval town
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
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
North Star
Superior First-Class
The newly refurbished North Star Hotel 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
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
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
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Television
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
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Superior First-Class
The newly opened hotel is located right in the heart of Belfast city. Within walking distance there are shops, restaurants and historic landmarks making this hotel the perfect location for exploring Belfast.
Location
20 BRUNSWICK STREET , Belfast, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Room Service
