This itinerary all around the coastline will allow you to appreciate Ireland to the fullest. Journey to Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, Derry and Drogheda and soak up the ambience of Cabra Castle Hotel. Sightseeing highlights include Neolithic tombs, the Dingle peninsula, the majestic Cliffs of Moher and Giant’s Causeway. 

THIS INCLUSIVE TOUR FEATURES
  •  Taylor’s Three Rock Pub
  • Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney
  • Farmhouse Tour with Tea & Scones
  • Kylemore Benedictine Abbey
  • Giant’s Causeaway
  • Cabra Castle Hotel Stay
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Dublin
DEPARTURE TIME 2:00 PM
All TOURS INCLUDE  

Sightseeing by luxury coach

Professional driver/guide

11 nights in hotels listed

Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1

8 dinners (D) including
– Taylor’s Three Rock Pub
– Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner
– 6 table d’hote dinners

2 Lunches (L)

Welcome get-together drink

Tours of Dublin and Belfast

Farmhouse visit for tea and scones

Walking tours of Cork, Galway and Derry with local guides

Sheepdog trials on Ring of Kerry

Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney

J. B. Keane’s Pub in Listowel for tea and scones

Ferry ride across the River Shannon

“The Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong

The Causeway Coast Discovery Centre turf-cutting, tea and scones

Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel

Sample local beer at Clarke’s Bar in Drogheda

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

Visits and admissions to Kilmainham Gaol, Russborough House, House of Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Blasket Centre, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Museum of Country Life, Belleek Pottery Factory, Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Boyne Valley Visitor Centre & Newgrange or Knowth Tomb

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

Dublin Tour & Kilmainham Gaol

Tour begins 2:00 PM, Dublin hotel. Set out on a tour of Dublin’s highlights to view Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the General Post Office. Visit Kilmainham Gaol where many of Ireland’s leaders, including Robert Emmett, Eamon DeValera and Padraig Pearse, were imprisoned during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
(D) 
2

Russborough House & Taylor's Three Rock Pub

Take in the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains as you head to Blessington for a guided tour of stately Russborough House, a Palladian mansion filled with interesting treasures of art and photography. The afternoon is free to use your vouchers to visit a featured attraction. In the evening, head to Taylor’s Three Rock Pub for dinner with traditional music, songs and step-dancing.
(B, D) 
3

Farmhouse Visit & House of Waterford Crystal

Travel through Kildare to visit a traditional farmhouse and learn about country living while enjoying tea and scones. Drive south to Waterford to tour the House of Waterford Crystal. Watch experienced craftspeople through the various stages of production, from glass blowing and cutting to the final polishing of pieces to make them sparkle. Continue along the south coast to Cork for dinner and overnight stay.
(B, D)
4

Blarney Castle & Killarney

Start your day with a local guide on a brief walking tour of Cork and the English Market. Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or stroll through the lovely gardens. Treat yourself to quality Irish-made goods at Blarney Woollen Mills. Enjoy the scenery in Counties Cork and Kerry as you head to the colourful town of Kenmare. Stop at Moll’s Gap for great views of part of the Ring of Kerry and watch trained dogs herding sheep.
(B, D)
5

Jaunting Car Ride & Dingle Peninsula

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle to view Lough Leane, largest of Killarney’s lakes. Travel on to discover the beauties of the scenic Dingle Peninsula and experience views of heathery mountains, sandy stretches of beach and rocky headlands. There will be frequent stops at strategic locations to admire the views and take photos. Enjoy an early dinner in the charming town of Dingle before returning to Killarney.
(B, D)
6

Cliffs of Moher & Galway

Sample tea and scones in a pub in Listowel, associated with the writer, J. B. Keane. Embark on a ferry ride across River Shannon Estuary and drive along the coast of County Clare. View the famous Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock that soars 200m above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk to O’Brien’s Tower for views of Connemara and the Aran Islands. Join a local guide for a walking tour of Galway.
(B, D)
7

The Quiet Man & Connemara

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Cong where “The Quiet Man” movie was made in 1952. Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Stop at Kylemore Abbey for a walk through the elegant mansion, set beside a tranquil lake. Enjoy a casual lunch before returning to Galway, where the rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing and dining.
(B, L)
8

Ballintubber Abbey & Belleek Pottery

Travel north to Claremorris to visit Ballintubber Abbey, known as “the Abbey that refused to die.” The abbey has the unique status of being Ireland’s only royal Abbey, which has been in continuous use for more than 780 years. At Belleek Pottery, watch craftspeople shape and decorate clay into delicate pieces. Follow the Atlantic shoreline of Donegal Bay to the town of Donegal for some free time. Continue your drive through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry.
(B, D)
9

Giant's Causeway & Derry Walk

Visit the Causeway Coast Discovery Centre for tea with scones and a turf-cutting demonstration. Explore the Giant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal basalt columns formed over 60 million years ago. The oversized rocks have given rise to many legends. Back in Derry, join a local guide for a short walk around the medieval city walls that completely encircle the old city centre. Complete your tour at the Walled City Brewery Restaurant where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.
(B, D)
10

Titanic Belfast & Cabra Castle Stay

Head to Belfast for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast to learn about this famous liner through state-of-the-art displays. Travel to Kingscourt and your castle hotel, built in 1760. Arrive mid-afternoon so that you can enjoy this lovely property. After dinner in the Court Restaurant, enjoy a display of Irish step-dancing.
(B, D)
11

Megalithic Tombs & Historic Drogheda Walk

Visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth and walk through one of them. See how primitive people managed to align huge boulders precisely. Continue to the historic town of Drogheda for a leisurely stroll and sample locally-brewed beer in a traditional pub. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with live music at Wm Cairnes Gastropub.
(B, D)
12

Tour ends in Drogheda

Your tour ends after breakfast. Drogheda is 30 miles north of Dublin Airport so ensure you have appropriate transfer arrangements made.
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

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