Irish Discovery

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Only on 26 October 2025. Other dates available at seasonal surcharge.

What's included

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9 day tour departing Dublin return.
8-nights accommodation.
8 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners.
Services of a Tour Director.
Transport by coach.
Please speak to your Travel Consultant as Terms & Conditions apply.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 Dublin, Ireland. Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O'Connell Street and elegant Georgian squares to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College. Raise a glass this evening with an optional excursion to learn about the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world's most popular beers on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin's legendary Guinness Storehouse.
  • Day 2 Dublin to Downpatrick, Northern Ireland to Belfast. On your northbound route today, pass Drogheda, scene of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley, known for its prehistoric passage graves. Cross the border into Northern Ireland, and drive past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of Patrick, Ireland's Patron Saint, and on to the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. Later, why not join a Local Guide on a "living history" tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience? Get to know the real Belfast with a Local Guide on a "living history" tour that ends at the award-winning. Titanic Belfast Experience. Today's Distance: 125 mi/ 202 km (B).
  • Day 3 Belfast to Giant 's Causeway toDerry to Donegal, Ireland to Sligo. First stop this morning is awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, let the province's story unfold as you head for the city of Derry before returning to the Republic to visit Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings and home of the O'Donnell Clan. Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches before arriving in Sligo. Today's Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km. (B,D).
  • Day 4 Sligo to Galway to Cliffs of Moher to Limerick. Travel farther south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Go medieval with an optional outing in an original Irish castle to enjoy a medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling. Today's Distance: 181 mi/ 290 km (B).
  • Day 5 Limerick to Adare to Dingle Peninsula to Killarney. Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Then, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands and hear about the way of life and unique literary achievements of its inhabitants prior to their evacuation in 1953. The next two nights are spent in the popular resort of Killarney. Today's Distance: 156 mi/ 253 km (B).
  • Day 6 Killarney, Ring of Kerry Excursion. At Killorglin, join the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Back in Killarney, climb aboard a delightful horse-drawn jaunting car ride for an optional through Killarney National Park to legendary Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane. Today's Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km (B,D).
  • Day 7 Killarney to Blarney to Waterford to Tramore. More scenic beauty as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, drive past Cork, the country's second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore. Enjoy a bit of craic (conversation) with an early evening optional of authentic Irish local flavour. Take a scenic drive to a traditional pub with a local musician ready to entertain you and give you wonderful memories of this beautiful country. Two drinks of your choice are included. Today's Distance: 142 mi/ 229 km (B,D).
  • Day 8 Tramore to Kilkenny to Dublin. On the last leg of your journey on the way to Dublin, visit Kilkenny to wander the Medieval Mile and learn about its Norman heritage. An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your holiday. Toast your last night in Ireland at the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy. Today's Distance: 120 mi/ 193 km (B)
  • Day 9 Dublin. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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