Discover highlights of the world’s longest coastal drive along Ireland’s west coast. If scenery and sea views are high on your list of must-sees – this is the tour for you. Start in Shannon and end in Dublin or extend your tour back to Shannon via the Dingle Peninsula. Highlights include Cliffs of Moher, Achill Island and Giant’s Causeway.

THIS INCLUSIVE TOUR FEATURES
  • Bunratty Folk Park
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Donegal Castle
  • Down Cathedral
  • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
  • Giant’s Causeway
  • Jaunting car ride in Killarney
  • Sheep Herding Demonstration
  • Titanic Belfast
  • Wesport House
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Shannon
DEPARTURE TIME 2:00 PM
All TOURS INCLUDE  

Sightseeing by luxury coach

Professional tour director

8 nights in hotels listed

Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

6 dinners (D) including
– Abbey Tavern traditional Irish dinner/show
– 5 table d’hote dinners

1 Lunch (L)

Welcome get-together drink

Walking tours of Galway, Derry and Dublin’s Trinity College with local guides

Day tour to Achill Island

Tours of Belfast and Dublin

Dublin open-top bus tour with a visit to Guinness Storehouse or General Post Office Museum

Visits and admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Westport House, Museum of Country Life, Donegal Castle, Glenveagh Castle & National Park, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Down Cathedral, and Book of Kells at Trinity College

Audio headsets and group photo

Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person

Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies
HOTELS
1

Shannon Arrival & Cliffs of Moher

Tour begins 2:00 PM, Ennis hotel. Ennis is 16 miles (25 km) from Shannon Airport, be sure to arrange transportation from your airport. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher – soaring 700 feet (200m) above the Atlantic surf. On a clear day, you can see across to the Aran Island. This evening, join your group for a welcome drink before enjoying dinner.
(D)
2

Galway & Connemara

Journey through the lovely Connemara region to admire the sweeping views of boglands and misty mountains. In Galway, join a local guide for a walking tour to see the medieval city walls, Lynch’s Castle and the narrow streets of the city center. Continue to Westport, an attractive estate town built in 1780, with lots of interesting shops and traditional pubs, many with live music.
(B, D) 
3

Westport House & Achill Island

Take a tour around the stately Westport House, which overlooks the ocean and contains a wealth of interesting portraits, furniture, silver and porcelain. Access Achill Island by bridge and follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. See the Deserted Village, 100 stone cottages abandoned around the time of the 1840’s Famine. Stop in Keel for a casual lunch before returning to Westport for a gentle walking tour around town. The evening is free for independent activities and dining.
(B, L)
4

Country Life & Donegal Castle

Immerse yourself in the history of Irish life with a visit to the Museum of Country Life which features exhibits of domestic goods used during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Relax and enjoy a drive through Counties Mayo and Sligo and around Donegal Bay to Donegal town. Tour Donegal Castle, built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century and expanded in the 17th century, then continue to Stranorlar.
(B, D) 
5

Glenveagh Castle & Grand Atlantic

Travel into the heart of Donegal to Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair evicted 225 tenants to build Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Tour the rooms and walk around the extensive gardens filled with exotic plants. Experience the glorious natural beauty of the Grand Atlantic Drive, which winds around the coastline through Downings and Rosapenna. Return to Stranorlar with time to relax before dinner.
(B, D) 
6

Derry & Giant's Causeway

Start your day in Derry with a local guide for a walking tour of this ancient yet contemporary city – with its medieval city walls, the Diamond and St. Columb’s Cathedral. Drive along the north coast, pausing for photos at Dunluce Castle. Explore the Giant’s Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Experience wonderful scenery along the coastal Nine Glens of Antrim route and continue to Belfast.
(B, D)
7

Titanic Belfast & Dublin's Abbey Tavern

Take a panoramic tour around central Belfast followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast. Immerse yourself in the history of this ill-fated ocean liner through state-of-the-art displays. Visit Down Cathedral, historical burial place of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. In Dublin, head to the popular Abbey Tavern for a hearty dinner of Irish specialties and a lively traditional show.
(B, D) 
8

Dublin Tour & Book of Kells

Tour Dublin city with its elegant Georgian squares and brightly-painted doorways, St. Stephen’s Green and shopping areas around Nassau Street. Cross the River Liffey to O’Connell Street and the General Post Office where the 1916 Rising started. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the campus of Trinity College to view the 8th century manuscript of the Book of Kells. In the afternoon use your independent vouchers for an open-top bus tour of central Dublin and a visit to Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Ireland or the General Post Office Museum.
(B)
9

Tour ends in Dublin

Your tour ends after breakfast.

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Single room supplement : €353

Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 1 review
July 27, 2017

I had a wonderful time during the trip. The guide was informative, friendly and attentive to our entire group! I definitely plan to be a returning customer and recommend this to my friends and family!

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