waterford crystal has been closed down for years yet you include it in your tour. Please explain.

We are very excited to hear from you! To clarify, the Waterford Crystal has been open and we haven't had any issues with the entrances for our past passengers. If it would be closed, we would have replaced this excursion with another activity as well.

I'd like to look further into this tour, but I'd be looking toward the Spring of 2025. First, do you have any 2025 dates and prices yet, and if not, when will they come out? Also, can I be on the list to receive information when it does come out for that period. Second, I'd love to look at the hotels you use on this itinerary.

Below are the hotels we include: • 2 nights in Dublin at the Academy Plaza 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Belfast at the Maldron 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 1 night in Donegal at the Jackson's 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Galway at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Cork City at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Kilkenny at the Kilkenny 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room. Our 2025 should be out mid-March, unfortunately, we are not able to add you to a list to keep you posted.

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in Dublin
Arrival in Dublin
Day 2
Dublin to Belfast
Dublin to Belfast
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Travel through Boyne Valley
- Visit Hill of Tara
- VR Viking experience at Glyde Inn
- Visit Hillsborough Castle
Landmarks
Hill of Tara
Hillsborough Castle
Day 3
Belfast
Belfast
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Panoramic bus tour of Belfast city centre
- Visit Titanic Belfast
Optional Activities
- Tour to Glenshane Country Farm with Sheepdog farming demo taught by fourth-generation shepherds ($)
Landmarks
City Hall
Queen's University
Titanic Belfast
Day 4
Belfast to Donegal
Belfast to Donegal
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Travel along North Antrim Coastline
- Visit Giant's Causeway
- Visit Derry
- Walk along Derry's walls
Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Derry Walls
Day 5
Donegal to Galway
Donegal to Galway
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Visit Belleek Pottery
- Guided tour of Marble Arch Caves
Landmarks
Belleek Pottery
Marble Arch Caves
Day 6
Galway
Galway
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
Day 7
Galway to Cork
Galway to Cork
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Panoramic tour of Limerick City
- Visit Blarney Castle
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Day 8
Cork to Killarney and return
Cork to Killarney and return
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Visit Molls Gap
- Visit Ladies' View
- Jaunting Car Ride (horse and carriage) in Killarney National Park
Landmarks
Molls Gap
Ladies' View
Killarney National Park
Day 9
Cork to Kilkenny
Cork to Kilkenny
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Visit Midleton Distillery Experience
- Irish whiskey tasting
- Visit House of Waterford
Landmarks
Midleton Distillery
House of Waterford
Day 10
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Visit Dunbrody Famine Ship
Landmarks
Dunbrody Famine Ship
Day 11
Kilkenny to Dublin
Kilkenny to Dublin
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Irish breakfast at hotel
- Visit EPIC Museum
Optional Activities
- Evening at Taylor's Three Rock with entertainment and local music and dance ($)
Landmarks
EPIC Museum
Day 12
Departure from Dublin
Departure from Dublin
Meals
Breakfast (Irish breakfast at hotel)
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- Irish breakfast at hotel

Landmarks
Hill of Tara
Hillsborough Castle

Landmarks
City Hall
Queen's University
Titanic Belfast

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Giant's Causeway
Derry Walls

Landmarks
Belleek Pottery
Marble Arch Caves

Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher

Landmarks
Blarney Castle

Landmarks
Molls Gap
Ladies' View
Killarney National Park

Landmarks
Midleton Distillery
House of Waterford

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Dunbrody Famine Ship

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EPIC Museum

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Accommodation
5.0
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5.0
Tour Operator
4.3

DWAYNE5.0•October 2024
Hotel in Dublin was below standard too small for 2 people. Double bed no floor space. Tour guide (Joanne) and both...
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Traveled in October 2024
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GRAZIA5.0•June 2024
i loved the entire trip. i especially appreciated the size of our group. there was a day that the bus ride was a...
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Traveled in May 2024
Review collected by Wingbuddy

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Asked on March 20th, 2025
waterford crystal has been closed down for years yet you include it in your tour. Please explain.
Tour Details
- WingbuddyOperator•Written March 2025
  We are very excited to hear from you! To clarify, the Waterford Crystal has been open and we haven't had any issues with the entrances for our past passengers. If it would be closed, we would have replaced this excursion with another activity as well.
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Belinda
Asked on January 29th, 2024
I'd like to look further into this tour, but I'd be looking toward the Spring of 2025. First, do you have any 2025 dates and prices yet, and if not, when will they come out? Also, can I be on the list to receive information when it does come out for that period. Second, I'd love to look at the hotels you use on this itinerary.
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- WingbuddyOperator•Written February 2024
  Below are the hotels we include: • 2 nights in Dublin at the Academy Plaza 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Belfast at the Maldron 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 1 night in Donegal at the Jackson's 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Galway at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Cork City at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room • 2 nights in Kilkenny at the Kilkenny 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room. Our 2025 should be out mid-March, unfortunately, we are not able to add you to a list to keep you posted.

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