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Begin in the festival capital of Ireland, Galway! As a popular holiday destination with both the Irish and international Tourists, the city’s reputation for artistic creativity is evident in every corner. In Galway you will find a mix of traditional and modern live music concerts, street performers and an array of colourful shops and cafes. Further west the Connemara area will perhaps provide you with the first romantic getaway of your honeymoon in Ireland. This area is strewn with romantic walks which have a wild backdrop of bogland, lakes and magnificent mountains. It is here you will find Kylemore Abbey which was built by Mitchell Henry for his wife after she fell in love with Connemara on their honeymoon! Next take the short journey from Galway to Clare where your honeymoon may include romantic Burren strolls and a memorable visit to the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland’s most visited tourist attraction. Next onward to Kerry which is famous for the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula driving tours, both of which offer a different experience. The Ring of Kerry is certainly more famous but the Dingle Peninsula is every bit as beautiful. Your Irish Tourism itinerary will show you all the possible touring options whilst you are in Kerry and help you make the most of your time here in Ireland. Your final night will be spent in Dromoland Castle, an authentic five star castle hotel which presents an unparalleled level of luxury and service.
Arrive at Dublin Airport, proceed through immigration and pick up your baggage. Go to the Arrivals Hall where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. As you will be unlikely to be able to check in to the hotel until after 2pm, drop your luggage at a secure storage facility at the hotel and visit Trinity College's Geology Museum & Library. A member of the faculty will give a short introduction to the College’s objectives and Ireland’s major sites, many of which will be visited during your stay, weather permitting. Back to your hotel to check in. Dinner tonight is not included in the tour, so why not try one of Dublin’s superb restaurants followed by an evening’s entertainment in one of the many entertaining pubs. Overnight Dublin. BB
After breakfast, a visit to University College Dublin School of Geological Science has been arranged. Continue to Dublinia and the Viking World, where exhibitions display Dublin in Viking & Medieval times. After all this “culture” a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery to learn about the making of Irish Whiskey will be a welcome respite. Overnight Dublin DBB
This morning, visit Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns and Four Knocks Megalithic Passage Tomb. In the afternoon, return to Dublin tosee the National Museum – Archeology to view their current exhibition. Overnight Dublin DBB
Today we leave Dublin to discover the historic and archeological treasures of the Boyne Valley, first visiting the ancient Celtic site of the Hill of Tara, then Trim and Kells Heritage Towns. Trim’s 12th Century Castle featured in the film Braveheart and Kells is famous for its 8th Century monastic settlement, Book of Kells and Celtic High Crosses. We will also visit the 5000 years old Megalithic tombs at Newgrange and/or Knowth. Onwards to Belfast. Overnight Belfast DBB
We depart for one of Europe’s most magnificent coastlines where its unique rock formations have, for millions of years, stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of Atlantic storms – The Giant's Causeway. A guided walking tour has been arranged. After the visit, travel on to Derry where, after checking in to your hotel, you will take an inner city guided walking tour. Overnight Derry DBB
After breakfast, travel south to visit Marble Arch Caves, European Geopark, one of Europe’s finest showcaves. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through a bewildering variety of cave formations. Following your visit, continue on to the Arigna Mining Experience. This energy center will provide you with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley, since its beginning in the 1700's until closure in 1990. Local geology and the formation of coal deposits are explained in the exhibition area and you will be able to experience what it was like to work in some of the narrowest coal seams in the western world. Overnight Westport DBB
A leisurely morning to revitalize the senses. Stay around the hotel or visit the Clew Bay Heritage Centre to learn more about this Georgian town. Then depart for Galway travelling via Cong, the site of many scenes from the classic 1952 movie The Quiet Man. Overnight Galway DBB
Tour around the stunning Connemara region today with its unspoilt scenery. Along the way visit Kylemore Abbey with its lovely walled gardens and Connemara Marble Visitors Centre before returning to Galway City. The remainder of the day is free. The Quays area in the city is home to a number of lively music pubs including the popular Quays Bar and great choice of restaurants. Overnight Galway. BB
Today, visit the Burren, a karst limestone region of approximately 300 sq km which lies in the north west corner of Co Clare, composed of limestone pavements, which are eroded in a distinctive pattern known as karren. Two stops will be made, at Aillwee Caves and Caherconnell Stone Fort. Continue on to the Cliffs of Moher which rise up to 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean. Here visit Doolin Cave before travelling on to Ireland’s third city, Limerick. After checking in to your hotel, take the short drive to Bunratty Castle for an evening of fun at the Bunratty Medieval Banquet & Show. Overnight Limerick BB
Leave Limerick in the morning traveling through what is known as Ireland’s prettiest village, Adare and onwards into County Kerry to Cragg Caves. After visiting Cragg, continue to Killarney and visit the National Park or walk through the Gap Of Dunloe. Killarney has many pubs and restaurants and is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations. Overnight Killarney BB
Today we will tour the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. Perhaps not as well known as the Ivergah Peninsula where the Ring of Kerry is located, the Dingle Peninsula is less busy but every bit as beautiful. The town of Dingle is a small fishing port where you will find plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants to have lunch. Then to the west of the town the scenery is particularly rugged with views out to the formerly inhabited Blasket Islands. Visit the Blaskett Centre which documents the islands until they were vacated in 1953. En-route, visits to Dunbeg Fort Visitors Centre, Celtic Museum and Bee Hive Huts may be possible, subject to weather. Overnight Killarney DBB
This morning, travel to Blarney where, at Blarney Castle, you may kiss the stone which according to legend will give you the “gift of eloquence”. Onwards to Cashel for lunch (not included) at Bru Boru, a national cultural centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. Time for class discussion over lunch. Overnight Kilkenny DBB
After breakfast, visit Dunmore Caves, mentioned in the annals which tells of a Viking massacre at the cave in the year 928 A.D. After the visit we head back to Dublin via Wicklow, visiting Wicklow Gaol, reputedly one of the most haunted places in Ireland. Overnight Dublin DBB
After all the educational sights visited, time for a bit of R & R. A visit to Guinness Storehouse is something that no visitor should miss, especially the finale, a complimentary pint in their 7th floor Gravity Bar, which has 360 degree panoramic views of the city. The rest of the day is free for last minute shopping or sightseeing. . The day will conclude with a night of entertainment at one of Dublin’s best traditional music evenings, the Irish House Party. As well as experiencing the great music and dance on offer, the group can even join in and learn a jig or two on stage in this fun and casual evening. Overnight Dublin BB
Transfer to Dublin Airport in time to check in for your flight home and that last minute duty free shopping.
BB = Bed & Irish Breakfast DBB = Dinner, Bed & Irish Breakfast
Book any of our wonderful self-drive vacation packages before the 30th of June 2024 to receive a FREE UPGRADE from Economy Manual Car to Compact Manual Car AND 15% discount off your tour price!
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or special event packages.
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