8 Day Irish Castles Northwest Coast Fly & Drive 2017 Itinerary

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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
1 Meath, 2 Leitrim, 2 Donegal, 1 Cavan

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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    1 Meath, 2 Leitrim, 2 Donegal, 1 Cavan

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Dublin, Dublin-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 6 nights First Class accommodations 1 night Meath 2 nights Leitrim 2 nights Donegal 1 night Cavan 7 day car rental: Mini Manual. Upgrade to other categories available
    • Car rental includes: Unlimited Mileage, Third Party Liability Insurance, Collision Damage Waiver (C.D.W.), local taxes (VAT)
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Please note that the following is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed below may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees.

DAY 1 - Depart for Ireland
Depart for Ireland

DAY 2 - Arrive in Dublin
Welcome to Ireland, the "Emerald Isle!" Arrive in Dublin, the country's spirited capital, immortalized by James Joyce; pick up your reserved vehicle at the airport's car rental facility. On the drive to your hotel, see the city’s contrasting architecture -- from modern g...
DAY 3 - Drive to Leitrim
This morning, journey to County Leitrim and arrive in Dromahair village, set amid spectacular landscapes. Visit the Creevelea Friary, on the outskirts of Dromahair. What remains of this Franciscan friary, built in 1508, stand on a small hill overlooking the River Bonet below. Continue to your castle hotel for overnight Drive Time: 2 hours* Distance: 85 miles* Overnight: Leitrim Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Parke's Castle, Arigna Mining Experience
Today perhaps visit Parke's Castle, a restored plantation castle from the early 17th century. Once an important stronghold of the O'Rourke family, it's situated on the shores of Lough Gill. On the way back to the castle hotel, stop at Arigna Mining Experience and get an ...
DAY 5 - Drive to Lough Eske
On the way to Lough Eske stop at Donegal Castle built by the O'Donnell chieftains in the 15th century. Continue on to your castle hotel, a restored 17th century castle on the shores of Lough Eske Drive Time: 2 hours in 30 minutes* Distance: 100 miles* Overnight: Donegal Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 - Giant's Causeway, Londonderry
Venture into Northern Ireland along the edge of the Antrim plateau to Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Site, with its over 40,000 symmetrical basalt columns leading from the coastal cliffs out to sea. Stop in Derry (Londonderry), a city steeped in history and stroll alon...
DAY 7 - Belfast, Cavan
From Lough Eske journey to Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, located at the mouth of the River Lagan. A must-see visit to the imposing Titanic Experience Museum, constructed in the same dockyard where the doomed ship was built. The museum, built the same siz...
DAY 8 - Depart Ireland
Drive to Dublin Airport and return your vehicle prior to your departure flight Drive Time: 2 hours* Distance: 50 miles* Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 3/25/2018

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