Giant's Causeway along the Northern Ireland

Sunday, April 27 - Wednesday May 7, 2025

Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland

Irish Experience

Our 11 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Ireland

Day 2 Belfast

Day 3 & 4 Londonderry

Day 5 Londonderry - Belleek - Galway

Day 6 Galway

Day 7 & 8 Killarney

Day 9 Kilkenny

Day 10 & 11 Dublin


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Must - See Highlights

  • Explore Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry with a Local Specialist
  • Discover Galway and Waterford
  • Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, the Titanic Experience in ​Belfast, the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Giant's Causeway, ​Belleek to see how the famous pottery is made, Kylemore Abbey, the ​Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and gain the gift of ​the gab, the Crystal Showroom at Waterford and the Dunbrody ​Famine Ship in New Ross
  • View the City Walls and Murals of Londonderry
  • See Galway Cathedral
  • Scenic Cruise across the Shannon Estuary
  • Scenic Drive through Connemara and along the Ring of Kerry


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Iconic Experience

  • Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian ​squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
  • Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. ​See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay ​Street.
  • Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-​Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for ​Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
  • Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as ​the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the ​distinctive Claddagh rings.
  • Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out over the ​Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.
  • Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are ​bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, ​you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the ​famous Stone of Eloquence.
  • New Ross: Visit the port town of New Ross. On the quayside, perhaps ​see the Dunbrody replica famine ship and statue of John F. Kennedy.


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Your Irish daily experiences

Day 1 April 27th

Welcome to Ireland

Embrace your playful side and discover ​the allure of the lively Irish capital - a ​small city with a lot of heart and yours to ​explore before meeting your Travel ​Director and fellow travelers this ​afternoon for a sightseeing tour with your ​Local Specialist. See the stately Georgian ​Squares and Trinity College before ​enjoying a Whiskey Tasting at a local ​distillery. The excitement will build this ​evening over drinks, good food and great ​company as your Travel Director gives ​you a taste of what’s to come. ​Complimentary arrival transfers depart ​Dublin Airport (DUB) at 08:30, 11:00 and ​13:00 on the first day of the tour. Flights ​to arrive 1 hour prior.

Meal(s):Welcome Reception

Hotel(s):​ Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge​

Day 2 April 2​8th

Journey to Colourful Belfast

Leaving the cosmopolitan streets of ​Dublin behind, we travel to Northern ​Ireland and the bustling city of Belfast, ​where you will have some free time to ​enjoy a spud for lunch or perhaps an ​Irish stew. Later, we meet our Local ​Specialist 'Cabbie' for an insider view of ​the city’s living history during a journey ​through its vibrant streets in a real taxi. ​We spend the rest of the afternoon at ​leisure, or perhaps join an Optional ​Experience.

Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): AC by Marriott /Stormont ​Hotel Belfas

Day 3 ap​ril 29th

Venture to the Giant’s Causeway ​and on to Londonderry

Dive Into Culture during a visit to the ​awardwinning Titanic Belfast ​Experience. Gain insights into the tragic ​story of the Titanic and its passengers ​who lost their lives in the icy Atlantic. ​We leave the city behind us, traveling ​along to the Giant's Causeway for a ​MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as ​we walk in the footsteps of Finn ​MacCool. Our visit will help to conserve ​this iconic natural landmark. Take some ​time to admire the natural spectacle of ​40,000 interlocking basalt columns ​before continuing to Londonderry, our ​home for the next two nights. ​Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): City Hotel Derry

Day 4 April 3​0th

Discover Londonderry’s Past

Join your Local Specialist for a walk ​along the 17th-century city walls and ​see the formerly turbulent Bogside ​neighborhood, with its street murals ​depicting the history of the 'Troubles'. ​Spend a free afternoon walking along ​the pretty Foyle River or consider ​joining an Optional Experience to ​Inishowen Peninsula, with its rich ​history. This evening enjoy dinner at ​your hotel.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel(s): City Hotel Derry

Day 5 May 1st​

Onwards to Scenic Galway Dive ​Into Culture

We journey through the lush ​countryside to Belleek, where we'll Dive ​Into Culture and witness talented ​pottery craftsmen create the exquisite ​collectables that have graced homes ​since the mid-19th century. Arrive in ​Galway later, where we will stay for the ​next two nights.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel(s): Maldron Hotel Oranmore ​Galway

Day 6 May 2nd​

Connemara Excursion

The rugged beauty of Connemara was ​captured in the film 'The Quiet Man' ​with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. ​Its loughs and mountains are yours to ​explore today during a scenic drive. We ​arrive at Kylemore Abbey later to visit ​the country's most romantic castle and ​ramble through the hidden nooks of its ​Victorian walled garden. Returning to ​Galway, we enjoy some free time to ​explore its imposing stone Cathedral or ​stroll through Eyre Square, which John ​F. Kennedy visited in 1963.

Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): Maldron Hotel Oranmore ​Galway

RING OF KERRY / CO.KERRY / IRELAND

Da​y 7 May 3rd

Explore the Cliffs of Moher and ​Killarney Connect with Locals

See the imposing UNESCO-listed Cliffs ​of Moher rising over 650 feet (200 m) ​above the pounding Atlantic and scan ​the horizon all the way to the Aran ​Islands to get the full view of the ​irresistible beauty of this special place. ​You’ll have an opportunity to visit the ​‘Atlantic Edge’ exhibition which will ​bring to life this extraordinary natural ​phenomenon in a way that only the ​wildlife of the area get to see. ​Enchanted by the wild landscapes, ​you’ll continue along the Wild Atlantic ​Way to Connect With Locals and meet ​local horticulturalist, Oonagh, who’ll ​teach you how to forage before our Be ​My Guest visit to the Barrtra Seafood ​restaurant.

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Oonagh will reveal the importance of ​sustainable food experiences and you’ll ​learn how everything on your plate has ​been bought locally, perhaps inspired ​to buy local produce when you return ​home. The spectacular views of this ​dramatic coastline continue before you ​board a ferry across the tranquil ​Shannon Estuary river. Then, continue ​through County Kerry to your hotel in ​Killarney, where you'll have an evening ​at leisure or join in the craic at an ​optional Irish ceilidh.

Meal(s):Breakfast,

Be My Guest Hotel(s): Killarney Towers ​Hotel & Leisure Center

Da​y 8 May 4th

A Day on the Ring of Kerry

The soul-stirring landscapes of Iveragh ​Peninsula provide a mesmerizing ​backdrop for our scenic coastal drive ​around the Ring of Kerry – an ​unimaginably beautiful natural setting. ​En route we will see Killorglin, famous ​for its annual 'Puck Fair', as well as ​Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the ​fishing village of Waterville, the Black ​Valley and Moll's Gap.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel(s): Killarney Towers Hotel & ​Leisure Center

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Da​y 9 May 5th

Off to Blarney, Waterford and ​Kilkenny Dive Into Culture

The soul-stirring landscapes of Iveragh ​Peninsula provide a mesmerizing ​backdrop for our scenic coastal drive ​around the Ring of Kerry – an ​unimaginably beautiful natural setting. ​En route we will see Killorglin, famous ​for its annual 'Puck Fair', as well as ​Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the ​fishing village of Waterville, the Black ​Valley and Moll's Gap.

Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): Hotel Kilkenny

Day 10 May 6th

Through County Wicklow’s ​Countryside to Dublin Dive Into ​Culture

After a morning

exploration of Kilkenny, we depart for ​New Ross where we'll see the ​monument to John F. Kennedy, who ​visited his ancestral family hometown ​in 1963. Dive Into Culture and gain ​insights into the tragic plight of Irish ​emigrants during the potato famine of ​the 1800s on our visit to the nearby ​three-masted Dunbrody Famine Ship. ​Journey through the lush Irish ​countryside of County Wicklow, the ​'Garden of Ireland', and back to Dublin ​where you’ll spend your final evening ​with travel companions sharing stories ​of your memorable journey through ​Ireland at a Farewell Dinner. ​Meal(s):Breakfast,

Farewell Dinner Hotel(s): Sandymount ​Hotel Dublin/Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

Da​y 11 May 7th

Farewell Dublin

It’s time to say a fond

farewell to Ireland and newfound ​friends as you prepare to end your ​wonderful Irish experience. ​Complimentary departure transfers ​arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) on the ​last day of the tour at 07:00, 09:00 and ​11:00 . Flights to depart 3 hours later. ​Meal(s):Breakfast

Dive into culture

  • Belfast: Experience Belfast from the comfort of your ​dedicated Black Cab with expert Cabbie commentary.
  • Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic ​Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast.
  • Belleek: See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek ​Pottery Visitor Centre, one of the oldest working potteries in ​the world.
  • Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of ​Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
  • New Ross: Explore the tragic history of Ireland's famine ​emigration at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, a ​replica of one of the original ships used in the 1800s.


Make travel matter

  • Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of ​the Giant's Causeway as you explore with an expert, who'll ​explain how your visit helps conserve this iconic natural ​landmark.


Ireland

Be my guest

  • Lahinch: Go foraging with Oonagh and enjoy a ​delightful Be My Guest lunch at the O'Brien's ​homely Barrtra Seafood restaurant overlooking ​beautiful Liscannor Bay.
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What’s Included

What’s Not Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional ​Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening ​meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in ​most countries or alternative transportation ​(such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry across the Shannon estuary
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • No early check in/late checkout included.
  • International, domestic and internal airfares.
  • Travel insurance, visas and items of a personal ​nature.
  • Gratuities to Travel Director, Coach Drivers and ​Local Specialists. Cost is $143.pp
  • Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities to the ​Travel Director & Driver
  • Recommended Gratuities per person per day ​(subject to change) - cash, debit/credit card:
    • GBP£3.50/EUR€4.00 Drivers
    • GBP£5.00/EUR€6.00 Travel Directors
    • GBP£1.00/EUR€1.00-2.00 Local Specialists
  • Flights (Flying in and out of Dublin, Ireland)


Important Details About The Trip

  • Flights details are mandatory at time of final payment to book Chargeable Transfers.
  • Arrival Transfers: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Dublin Airport (DUB) at 08:30, 11:00 ​and 13:00 on the first day of the tour.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Flights to arrive 1 hour prior. (If you add a pre or post ​hotel stay, there will be a $55.00 per person charge for transfers)
  • Departure Transfers: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) on the ​last day of the tour at 07:00, 09:00 and 11:00​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. Flights to depart 3 hours later. Flights need to be ​10AM or later for a departure time.
  • Tips for the transfer coach drivers are included on the first/last day of the tour only.
  • No refund/compensation is available for missed/delayed transfers due to flights not meeting ​the set times or in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
  • Rooming:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Triple rooms are suitable for two adults and one child (three adults may find rooms ​too small as they often have one double and one foldaway bed and limited suitcase space).
  • Luggage allowance: A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding​​​​​​​ 30"x18"x10" ​(76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding​​​​​​​ 50lbs. (23kg)​​​​​​​. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to ​one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6” (30x28x14cm) to fit under the coach seat or in ​the small overhead compartment.​​​​​​​
  • Currency Northern Ireland uses Pounds & Republic of Ireland uses Euros.


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Tour Cost

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Irish Experience Pricing


Per Person Twin Rate $3695

Young Traveler Reduction $340 (Ages 5-17)

Single Room Supplement (subject to availability) $930

Triple Room Supplement (subject to availability) $190


Travel Protection Plan is due at the time of the $200.00 per person non-refundable land deposit.


Land Only, Per Person Prices (based on twin-share accommodations) Space held until: Nov 1st, 2024


5% Discount for all repeat guests. The discount will be applied at time of full payment.


Lock your Spot with a Deposit is $200.00 per person plus Insurance Cost

Final payment date is Jan. 27, 2025

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