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Essence of Ireland and Northern Ireland Small Group Tour

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From Dublin to Belfast
4.8 (19 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 14
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Start point
    Dublin, Ireland (Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for the check-in., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Chancery Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening group bar crawl
  3. Day 2

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Irish breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Chancery Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking city tour of Dublin with guide
    • Visit to Dublin Castle
    • Visit to Christchurch Cathedral
    • Visit to Trinity College Library and Book of Kells
    • Visit to Ha'penny Bridge
    • Georgian doors exploration
    • Group tour of Guinness Storehouse
    Landmarks
    Dublin Castle
    Christchurch Cathedral
    Ha'penny Bridge
    Trinity College Library
    Book of Kells
    Guinness Storehouse
  4. Day 3

    Dublin to Cork

    Dublin to Cork
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Imperial Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train transfer to Cork
    • Walking tour of Cobh
    • Visit to St Colman's Cathedral
    • Walking tour of Cork city
    • Huguenot Quarter exploration
    • English Market visit and local specialties tasting
    Landmarks
    St Colman's Cathedral
    English Market
  5. Day 4

    Ring of Kerry

    Ring of Kerry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Imperial Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Ring of Kerry group tour
    • Stop in Killarney
    • Stop in Killorglin
    • Stop in Waterville
    • Stop in Sneem
    • Visit to Killarney National Park
    • View of Lakes of Killarney
    • View of Black Valley
    • View of Torc Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Killarney
    Killorglin
    Waterville
    Sneem
    Killarney National Park
    Lakes of Killarney
    Black Valley
    Torc Waterfall
  6. Day 5

    Cork to Galway

    Cork to Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Leonardo Hotel Galway - Formerly Jurys Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher
    • Visit to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
    • Scenic drive through Burren Region
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
    Burren Region
  7. Day 6

    Galway

    Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Leonardo Hotel Galway - Formerly Jurys Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Galway
    • Visit to Eyre Square
    • Visit to Brown's Doorway
    • Visit to John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaque
    • Visit to quincentennial Fountain
    • Visit to Lynch's Castle
    • Visit to St Nicolas' Church
    • Visit to Spanish Arch
    Landmarks
    Eyre Square
    Brown's Doorway
    John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaque
    Lynch's Castle
    St Nicolas' Church
    Spanish Arch
  8. Day 7

    Galway to Sligo

    Galway to Sligo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa)
  9. Day 8

    Sligo to Belfast

    Sligo to Belfast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Ten Square Hotel)
  10. Day 9

    Belfast

    Belfast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Ten Square Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking city tour of Belfast
    • Visit to International Wall
    • Visit to Peace Wall
    • Visit to Belfast City Hall
    • Visit to Albert Clock
    • Visit to Cathedral Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Titanic Museum
    Landmarks
    International Wall
    Peace Wall
    Belfast City Hall
    Albert Clock
    Cathedral Quarter
    Titanic Museum
  11. Day 10

    Belfast

    Belfast
    End point
    Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (After breakfast, you check out from your hotel and depart from Belfast., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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