Ireland's Capital & Coastline

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Experience the best of both worlds on this 7-night adventure through the Emerald Isle! This once-in-a-lifetime vacation package is the perfect blend of city life, small towns, and coastal charm. Begin your vacation in Dublin, where you can take advantage of an included hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Say "cheers" with a pint at Temple Bar, browse through...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Dublin Big Bus Classic Hop-on/Hop-off - 24-hour

What's this trip about?

    Experience the best of both worlds on this 7-night adventure through the Emerald Isle! This once-in-a-lifetime vacation package is the perfect blend of city life, small towns, and coastal charm. Begin your vacation in Dublin, where you can take advantage of an included hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Say "cheers" with a pint at Temple Bar, browse through the Trinity College Library, and gawk at the amazing architecture of Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral.  From the city of Dublin, you'll venture off on an escorted tour to Northern Ireland and the Atlantic Coast! Explore the fascinating city of Belfast, stroll through the historic walled city of Derry, and feast your eyes on the beauty of Glenveagh National Park. Enjoy visits to County Sligo, Connemara, Cong, and more! With relaxing stays in Portrush, Donegal, and Westport, you will become immersed in the warmth of village life and the vast beauty of the Irish coast and countryside. 

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDublin
End CityIreland

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
    • Private round-trip airport transfers
    • 2 nights in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
    • Dublin City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24-hour)
    • 4 night guided tour, including the following:* 1 night in Portrush at the Portrush Atlantic Hotel or similar
    • 1 night in Donegal at the Central Hotel or similar
    • 2 nights in Westport at the Mill Times Hotel or similar
    • Transportation by private modern 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
    • Services of a professional driver/guide
    • Service charges & VAT tax 1 night in Dublin at the Ashling Hotel or similar
    • Breakfast daily Want to add Galway and Killarney to this trip? View our Irish Journey package! *Please Note: Lunches are not included. However the tour will either stop in small villages with a choice of lunch options, or at a local family establishment where there is a choice to suit all budgets. These places are always chosen for their charm and character - to give you the taste of local hospitality. *Entrance fees to some visitor attractions are not included, to allow you greater flexibility to choose the sites that you would like to enter. Please check with your guide, as in some cases discounted admission has been arranged on behalf of tour participants.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dublin!

Feel the luck in the air as you land in Ireland's capital city, Dublin. Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first accommodation. Check in and get settled, then walk around and get to know the city! Go ahead and treat yourself to a pint at a traditional pub in the Temple Bar area. 

Day 2 Dublin

Recharge with a scrumptious Irish breakfast, then use your included 24-hour hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus pass! Feast your eyes on architectural beauties like Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patricks Cathedral, and more. Skip over the Ha'Penny Bridge, then do some souvenir shopping on Grafton Street!

Day 3 Dublin - Portrush

Rise and shine with an early breakfast! Today, arrive on Nassau Street at 8:30 AM for your guided tour up to Northern Ireland. Begin your journey with a quick drive up to Belfast and enjoy a short city tour. Stop for lunch in the newly redeveloped Titanic Quart...

Day 4 Portrush - Donegal

After breakfast, your tour will make its first stop of the day in the historic walled city of Derry, designated a UK City of Culture in 2013. Explore this fascinating city at your leisure and consider stopping in a museum or gallery!

After Derry, you will...

Day 5 Donegal - Westport

Travel south along the coast from Donegal to County Sligo, the grave of famous poet WB Yeats. As you enjoy the drive, look out for the dramatic mountain scenery of Ben Bulben! Near Sligo Town at Carrowmore, you will have the chance to visit the largest collecti...

Day 6 Westport

Sitting on the edge of Connemara, you will explore the beautiful area surrounding Westport today. While the itinerary will depend on the weather, possibilities include Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Clifden, Sky Road, and the Twelve Bens of Connemara....

Day 7 Westport - Dublin

Wave goodbye to Westport and travel inland through the heart of Connemara to the village of Cong on the shore of Lough Corrib - where the classic film "The Quiet Man" was filmed. Enjoy some leisure time to visit Cong Abbey or the Quiet Man Museum. 

From C...

Day 8 Depart Ireland

Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Dublin airport (DUB). Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure! 

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Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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