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The Emerald Isle

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome meal)
  3. Day 2

    Dublin to Belfast

    Dublin to Belfast
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
    • Entrance to Titanic Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local pubs near hotel (wholesome stews and soda bread available)
    Landmarks
    Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
    Titanic Museum
  4. Day 3

    Belfast - North Irish Coast

    Belfast - North Irish Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with seasonal dishes at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cab driving tour in Belfast with local guide
    • Visit Giant's Causeway

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch recommendations from Tour Leader
    Landmarks
    Giant's Causeway
  5. Day 4

    North Irish Coast - Derry - North Irish Coast

    North Irish Coast - Derry - North Irish Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Derry with local guide
    • Visit Doagh Famine Village
    Landmarks
    Derry City Walls
    Doagh Famine Village
  6. Day 5

    North Irish Coast - County Roscommon

    North Irish Coast - County Roscommon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Award-winning restaurant dinner at Kilronan Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Ulster American Folk Park
    • Visit Belleek Pottery Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Belleek Pottery Centre tearoom
    Landmarks
    Ulster American Folk Park
    Belleek Pottery Centre
    Kilronan Castle
  7. Day 6

    County Roscommon - Galway

    County Roscommon - Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit a local oyster farm
    Landmarks
    Doris Brothers' Bridge
  8. Day 7

    Galway

    Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Galway with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Aran Islands
    • Oyster dining at Salthill Promenade
    • Traditional music at pubs on Quay Street
    Landmarks
    Spanish Arch
    Galway Cathedral
    Salthill Promenade
    Quay Street
  9. Day 8

    Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula

    Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher

    Optional Activities

    • Evening drinks at local pubs in Dingle
    Landmarks
    Burren National Park
    Cliffs of Moher
  10. Day 9

    Dingle Peninsula

    Dingle Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gallarus Oratory
    • Visit The Blasket Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local eateries along Dingle harbourside
    Landmarks
    Gallarus Oratory
    Blasket Centre
    Slea Head Drive
  11. Day 10

    Dingle Peninsula - County Cork

    Dingle Peninsula - County Cork
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with seasonal delights)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
  12. Day 11

    County Cork - Kinsale - County Cork

    County Cork - Kinsale - County Cork
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kinsale with local guide
    • Whisky tasting at Jameson Midleton Distillery

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local Kinsale restaurants (seafood bisque recommended)
    • Browse Tourist Office and collect personalised map
    Landmarks
    Kinsale
    Jameson Midleton Distillery
  13. Day 12

    County Cork - Kilkenny

    County Cork - Kilkenny
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swiss Cottage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cahir Castle during lunch break
    • Picnic lunch in Cahir (from local bakeries)
    Landmarks
    Swiss Cottage
    Cahir Castle
    River Suir
    Kilkenny
    Medieval Mile
  14. Day 13

    Kilkenny - Dublin

    Kilkenny - Dublin
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery

    Optional Activities

    • Extra nights in Dublin (recommended for further exploration)
    Landmarks
    Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery

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  • Anonymous4.0•September 2018
    Some boutique accommodation. A lot in a short time.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • Jenny
    We are nearing the end of our "magical mystery tour" of Ireland and to date have enjoyed the...
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    Traveled in September 2017
  • Anna
    Was bitterly disappointed after paying extra money because I believed the brochure that it would be leisurely was so...
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    Traveled in September 2017
  • Richard
    Just loved my 12 day tour of Ireland. Great balance of history, culture and good times. The tour guide was fabulous.
    Traveled in April 2017

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      The price for 1 single passenger on the Emerald Isle tour departing 28 August is CAD$7859.00. There is currently one spot left on this tour.

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