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Take your time to soak up all that this leisurely trip has to offer. From iconic sights like the Titanic Belfast and Giant’s Causeway to heartfelt moments and a tasty meal with a celebrity chef at her home in Ballyknocken, this is Ireland at its finest.
Explore Belfast, Londonderry and Dublin
Discover Donegal, Galway, Cork and Waterford
Visit the Titanic Experience in Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, Belleek's Pottery Visitor Centre, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, the Waterford Crystal showroom and the John F. Kennedy Arboretum and the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross
View the Antrim Coast and the Marian Shrine in Knock
See City Hall in Belfast, the Cathedral of Galway, Trinity College and the Georgian Squares in Dublin
ScenicDrive of the Ring of Kerry
Pricing based on departure dates 11, 18, 25 May 2025.
Highlights & Inclusions
Highlights & Inclusions:
14 days, 2 countries and 16 cities 13 nights accommodation 13 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver - Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted - All porterage and restaurant gratuities - All hotel tips, charges and local taxes - Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals - Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras - Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) - Ferry across the Shannon estuary - Optional Experiences and free time - On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Welcome to the Emerald Isle
Embrace the warm welcome of the 'Emerald Isle' – its ancient heritage, legends and lore are yours to explore as you travel the length and breadth of this island and its tale of two nations. The charismatic capital of Dublin is your first stop on this epic journey, which begins as you join your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner. Welcome: Meet your Travel Director at 18:00 Meals: Dinner Hotel: Maldron Hotel Kevin Street Dublin
Day 2 | Onwards to Beautiful Belfast
Belfast beckons today and we journey to Northern Ireland for some time at leisure in this vibrant city. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick
Day 3 | A Day at the Giant’s Causeway
Visit the Giant’s Causeway for a memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, which will help to conserve this iconic landmark. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick
Day 4 | Journey to Derry/Londonderry and County Donegal
Traversing Northern Ireland, we arrive at the old walled city of Derry/Londonderry on the Foyle River, where we join a Local Specialist who will take us to its most iconic sights. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Kee's Hotel Donegal
Day 5 | Admire Belleek’s Famous Pottery
Explore the town of Donegal located at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Kee's Hotel Donegal
Day 6 | Pilgrimage to Knock and on to Galway
Continuing to the pilgrimage town of Knock, we visit the beautiful Marian Shrine where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and John the Evangelist are said to have made an appearance to the townsfolk in 1879. We complete the day's journey in Galway. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway
Day 7 | Admire Stunning Connemara
The untamed landscapes of Connemara, set against rugged mountains and tranquil loughs, provide a soulstirring backdrop for your scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway
Day 8 | Explore the Cliffs of Moher and Killarney
Our sightseeing trip across the rugged beauty of Ireland continues as we see the spectacular UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher plunging into the wild Atlantic over 200 metres below. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: International Hotel Killarney
Day 9 | A Day on the Ring of Kerry
Circle the mystical Ring of Kerry – among Ireland’s most enchanting landscapes along which we’ll have an opportunity to view the island’s stunning scenery. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: International Hotel Killarney
Day 10 | See the Sights in Blarney, Cork and Waterford
Your 'gift of the gab' secured after kissing the Blarney Stone this morning, we then venture to Cork where we spend some time exploring the cosmopolitan city that rivals Dublin in its energy and charisma. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Waterford Marina
Day 11 | Uncover the Treasures of Kilkenny
A leisurely start to your morning could see you amble along Meagher's Quay, before you visit the House of Waterford, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the art of creating the exquisite crystal. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Waterford Marina
Day 12 | Venture to Wexford and Return to Dublin
Traverse beautiful County Wexford to the John F. Kennedy Arboretum – a peaceful retreat in New Ross with over 4,500 species of plants across 252 hectares dedicated to the former American president. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Maldron Hotel Kevin Street Dublin
Day 13 | Discover Diverse Dublin
We wander through Dublin this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a superb sightseeing tour that will see us view Trinity College and the magnificent Georgian Squares. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your terms. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Maldron Hotel Kevin Street Dublin
Day 14 | Farewell Ireland
Your memorable journey through Ireland is at its end. All that’s left to say is slán abhaile to newfound friends as you prepare to depart for home. Meals: Breakfast
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