Emerald Isle Route
European Tour Package
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10 Days Tour Plan
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Welcome to Belfast, Northern Ireland!Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. You’re now in the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, a place that reflects the complex history between Protestants and Catholics. Since the 1998 peace agreement, Belfast, which houses several important institutions, has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a vibrant and lively city. You’ll have free time to explore. We highly recommend visiting the Titanic Museum, Belfast’s most popular attraction. The museum, with its striking architecture, is in the historic shipyard where the famous ocean liner Titanic was built, once one of the world’s leading shipbuilding centers.
We will depart after breakfast. We will pass through the village of CUSHENDUN, designated a conservation area in 1980 due to its architectural heritage and its location within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Antrim Coast and Glens.<br data-start="1366" data-end="1369">At midday, there will be free time for lunch in BALLYCASTLE, a lively coastal town.In BUSHMILLS, we will visit the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery (entrance and guided tour included). After lunch (not included), we will explore the spectacular <strong data-start="1647" data-end="1667">Giant’s Causeway (entrance included), a unique site of basalt columns extending into the Atlantic Ocean and recalling the legend of the path created by the Irish giant to fight the enormous Scottish giant.Approximately 40,000 hexagonal stepping stones date back nearly 60 million years and were formed by the cooling of a volcanic eruption.Arrival in <strong data-start="2010" data-end="2019">DERRY, a walled city that blends history and modernity. Free time to stroll and overnight stay.
Through beautiful mountain scenery in the Republic of IRELAND, we travel to DONEGAL, a lively and picturesque small town full of character. Admission to its impressive medieval castle is included.Back in Northern Ireland, we’ll visit the spectacular Marble Arch Caves (admission included), one of the most remarkable cave systems in Europe. Formed over 330 million years ago, the caves stretch for more than 11 km and continue to evolve, as underground rivers keep eroding the limestone to create a strange and fascinating world.Free time for lunch (not included). After the visit, we continue to BELFAST. Arrival and free time.
We depart for Hillsborough Castle (admission included), located just outside BELFAST and the official government residence in Northern Ireland. This grand 18th-century Georgian mansion features the typical facilities of the royal family. Its colorful surroundings also stand out, with woodlands, wildflower meadows, and beautiful gardens. Free time for lunch.We then continue our journey into the Republic of Ireland. Along the route we visit MONASTERBOICE (admission included), an ancient monastic settlement founded in the 5th century. It is renowned for its tall Celtic crosses, especially Muiredach’s Cross, considered one of the most beautiful in Ireland. The site radiates a spiritual atmosphere amid ruins and old tombs.Our journey continues to DUBLIN, arriving in the mid-afternoon. Free time.
We’ll start the day with a panoramic tour of Dublin, the peaceful capital of Ireland. We’ll stroll along the banks of the River Liffey, visiting its parks, historic university, and vibrant downtown streets. We will see the exterior of Trinity College. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.
We will depart from Dublin and head to Powerscourt, located nearby. We will visit the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens, designed in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful in Ireland (admission included). Admire its fountains, Japanese Gardens, and pet cemetery. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Kilkenny, where there will be time for lunch and to stroll around this lively town. Further south, we will stop to visit the impressive Rock of Cashel (admission included), a medieval fortress symbolizing the Irish struggle against England. We will arrive in Cork in the evening, with time for a stroll in the center of Ireland’s second-largest city. Dinner will be included.
We will depart for Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort to admire the stunning ocean views beside this 17th-century fortress. You´ll have time to explore the historic center of Kinsale, a seaside town considered one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Ireland. Afterwards, we´ll travel to Killarney, a popular tourist town in the heart of Ireland. You´ll have time for lunch and a stroll around town. Afterwards, you´ll enjoy a romantic Jaunting Car Tour through the National Park (included), taking you through gardens and along the lake to Ross Castle with its beautiful lakeside views. We’ll also include a short cruise to enjoy the scenic surroundings of the lake. Next, we’ll make a brief stop in Adare, a charming village that still preserves its stone and thatched-roof cottages and the ruins of an old abbey. By mid-afternoon, we will arrive in Limerick. You´ll have time to explore the city center, visit the castle, walk along the river, explore the cathedral, or check out the shopping center. Dinner will be included.
Today we will visit Folk Park in Bunratty (tickets included), a wonderful park where we’ll learn about life in Ireland in the past, with its traditional cottages and old markets. The park also features a castle that accurately represents what life was like in the Middle Ages. We will then continue to Caherconnell, where the Poulnabrone Dolmen is located. Here, we might be lucky enough to see some dogs herding sheep. Afterwards, we will visit the impressive Cliffs of Moher, which overlook the ocean (admission included). Those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower. Our route will continue through Burren National Park, showcasing stunning landscapes. Finally, we’ll arrive in Galway.
We will depart for Cong, a picturesque village in a beautiful lake area. We will visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around Ashford Castle, a stunning medieval castle that has been turned into a hotel. Next, we will travel to Clonmacnoise, where we will visit the Celtic monastic ruins (tickets with guided tour included). We will then continue our journey to Dublin, arriving in the evening.Note: Due to renovation work at Clonmacnoise, will be shorter than usual. Afterward, we will stop for lunch and a stroll in Athlone.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Planned Hotels or similar
TEN SQUARE
2890241001
10 donegall square s, belfast,BT1 5JD
,Ireland
CLAYTON BELFAST
2890328511
22-26 ormeau ave, ,BT2 8HS
Belfast,Ireland
MALDRON DERRY
2871371000
Butcher st, londonderry,BT48 6HL
Derry,Ireland
CITY HOTEL DERRY
2871365800
Queens quay, londonderry ,BT48 7AS
Derry,Ireland
TEN SQUARE
2890241001
10 donegall square s, belfast,BT1 5JD
,Ireland
MALDRON PARNELL SQUARE
18716800
reservationsparnellsquare@maldronhotels.com
Parnell square west dublin 1 cp d01 hx02,D01 HX02
Dublin,Ireland
ACADEMY PLAZA
18174141
stay@academyplazahotel.ie
10-14 findlater place off upper o´connel street panell square,D1 DUBLIN
Dublin,Ireland
CLAYTON LEOPARDSTOWN
12935000
info.leopardstown@claytonhotels.com
Sandyford business district, central park, dublin 18,DUBLIN 18
Dublin,Ireland
CLAYTON SILVER SPRINGS
214507533
info.silversprings@claytonhotels.com
Tivoli cp t23 e244 cork,T23 E244
Cork,Ireland
RADISSON BLU CORK
214297000
info.cork@radissonblu.com
Ditchley house. little island,0
Cork,Ireland
MALDRON LIMERICK
61436100
info.limerick@maldronhotels.com
Sothern ring road, roxboro cp v94 edp4 limerick,V94 EDP4
Limerick,Ireland
MALDRON SANDY ROAD
91513200
reservations.sandyroad@maldronhotels.com
Headford point sandy road galway cp h91 et6n co. galway,,H91 ET6N
Galway,Ireland
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