Amazing Ireland Preview 2018

Day 1: Arrive Dublin (2 Nights)

Welcome to Dublin. Spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the sights of Dublin. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception aboard a canal boat and cruise along Dublin's 200-year-old Grand Canal.Welcome Reception

Day 2: Dublin Sightseeing and At Leisure

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist including views of Trinity College, the grand Georgian Squares and Phoenix Park. Spend the rest of the day as you please. Why not explore Temple Bar or Grafton Street, famous for its street performers? This evening consider joining an Optional Experience to an Irish cabaret.Full Breakfast

Day 3: Dublin Belfast Sightseeing and At Leisure (2 Nights)

Head north to the bustling city of Belfast in Northern Ireland for some free time. Later see Queen's University, City Hall and famous murals in both nationalist and loyalist areas on your included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Later visit the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre for a Cultural Insight into the world's most famous ship which was built in this city. Dine tonight at your hotel.Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Giant's Causeway Excursion

This morning visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Giant's Causeway. View the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns located on the dramatic and beautiful coastline.Full Breakfast

Day 5: Belfast – Londonderry – County Donegal (2 Nights)

Travel across Northern Ireland to Londonderry. Walk along the 17th century city walls with your insightful Local Specialist and see the street murals of the Bogside. Known as the People's Gallery, these murals depict the history of the 'troubles'. Later arrive in County Donegal where you dine tonight at your hotel.Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Belleek Excursion – County Donegal Orientation and At Leisure

This morning visit Belleek where you will enjoy a Cultural Insight into Irish handcraft. Watch local craftsmen create this famous style of pottery. Then explore the town of Donegal located at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay. See the castle which was once the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan. During your free time explore the centre of town, known as ‘The Diamond', famous for music, poetry and cultural gatherings, before returning to your hotel.Full Breakfast

Day 7: County Donegal – Knock – Galway (2 Nights)

Travel south and stop to view the impressive Marian Shrine at the pilgrimage town of Knock. Finally continue your journey to Galway. Enjoy some free time to see the Cathedral or stroll through Eyre Square.Full Breakfast

Day 8: Connemara Orientation and At Leisure

Take in the beauty of rugged Connemara with its loughs and mountainous landscape. The region was captured in the film 'The Quiet Man' with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Later arrive at Kylemore Abbey, where you will visit the restored rooms and walk through the Victorian Walled Garden. Dine tonight at your hotel.Full Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Scenic Coastal Route – Killarney (2 Nights)

Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and see the history of the cliffs brought to life with a visit to the 'Atlantic Edge' exhibition. Travel through County Clare along a scenic coastal route before arriving at your hotel in Killarney. This evening, why not take in the 'craic' at a traditional Irish ceilidh?Full Breakfast

Day 10: Ring of Kerry Excursion

This morning enjoy a scenic drive along Ireland's most dramatic coastline, the Ring of Kerry. Travel through Moll's Gap and take a moment to view the marvellous natural scenery. This evening is at leisure.Full Breakfast

Day 11: Killarney – Blarney – Cork – Waterford (2 Nights)

Today visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone that will bestow the 'gift of the gab'. Travel to the city of Cork and enjoy some free time to explore the English market which is Ireland's most famous food market serving Cork since 1788. Later arrive in Waterford for a two-night stay.Full Breakfast

Day 12: Waterford – Kilkenny Excursion

After a leisurely start visit the House of Waterford Crystal and enjoy a Cultural Insight demonstration watching skilled craftsmen produce wonderful decorative objects. Travel to the quaint town of Kilkenny where you will visit the Smithwick's Experience. Gain a Cultural Insight into the medieval origins of brewing and the history of Smithwick's, Ireland's oldest beer brand. Later, why not enjoy an optional experience where you will learn about Ireland's national sport, Hurling!Full Breakfast

Day 13: County Wexford Excursion to visit the John F Kennedy Arboretum and Dunbrody Famine Ship – Dublin

Travel through County Wexford this morning to visit the John F. Kennedy Arboretum. Dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. See the beautiful lake and plants and the exhibition in the Visitor Centre. Later visit the three-masted Famine Ship Dunbrody and gain a Cultural Insight into the tragic plight of Irish emigration during the 1800s. Later enjoy a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner at Glenealy Farm with your fellow travellers and Travel Director.Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining

Day 14: Depart Dublin

Bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers at the end of this wonderful Irish experience. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.Full Breakfast