Taste of Ireland

HIGHLIGHTS

Dublin • Belfast/Co. Antrim • Giant’s Causeway • Achill Island • Kylemore Abbey • Galway • Aran Island • Cliffs of Moher • Kerry • Cobh • Wicklow Mountains

SERVICES INCLUDED

• 14x nights in typical of the country middleclass hotels or B&B’s including breakfast

2x area Co. Dublin, 1x area Co. Antrim/Belfast, 1x area Co. Derry, 1x area Co. Donegal, 1x area Co. Mayo, 2x area Co. Galway, 2x area Co. Kerry, 2x area Co. Cork, 1x Co. Waterford/Wexford, 1x area Co. Dublin • Giant’s Causeway • Cliffs of Moher • Titanic Museum Cobh

RATES

• Price pP in a Double room from £965,-

IRELAND

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Arrive in Dublin. In the afternoon, take in the attractions of Europe’s most popular city. 2x overnights in Co. Dublin.

DAY 2: DUBLIN

Today visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the Irish Whiskey Centre and the Guinness Storehouse.

DAY 3: DUBLIN – CO. ANTRIM

Head North to area Co. Antrim. Spend the day in Belfast and visit Belfast Titanic Experience. 1x overnight in Co. Antrim/Belfast.

DAY 4: CO. ANTRIM – CO. DERRY

Today on your way to Derry stop at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Visit Giant’s Causeway, an area of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. 1x overnight in Co. Derry.

DAY 5: CO. DERRY – CO. DONEGAL

An early morning start to catch the ferry to Tory Island. Tory’s spectacular cliff scenery is complemented by a rich and varied history which is related in the islanders distinctive Gaelic. 1x overnight in Co. Donegal.

DAY 6: CO. DONEGAL – CO. MAYO

Today we recommend to visit Achill Island, easily accessible via a bridge in Mulrany. Wild, windy and beautiful – the 40km long Achill Drive takes in the best of the scenery. 1x overnight in Co. Mayo.

DAY 7: CO. MAYO – CO. GALWAY

Travel to one of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in Ireland. Connemara is a region to be explored for a true taste of Gaelic Culture. Stop at Kylemore Abbey, a haven of history and beauty. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years. Alternatively visit Killary Fjord and take a boats trip on Ireland’s only Fjord. 2x overnights in Co. Galway.

DAY 8: CO. GALWAY – ARAN ISLANDS

Catch a ferry to the Aran Islands. There are three rocky islands and they are known for their ancient sites. The

largest island, Inishmore, is home to the prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa.

DAY 9: CO. GALWAY – CO. KERRY

Visit the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and allow some time to soak in the stunning views. Pass through the area of the Burren, visiting Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Continue to Ardare Village, known as Ireland’s prettiest village before arriving in Killarney. 2x overnights in Co. Kerry.

DAY 10: RING OF KERRY

Spend a full day discovering the famous Ring of Kerry. The drive to Moll’s Gap is breath-taking with the picturesque lakes and mountains at Lady’s View and the Torc Waterfall.

DAY 11: CO. KERRY – CO. CORK

Take your time to drive through Co. West Cork. Plan a stop in Glengarriff and visit Garnish Island, and island famous for its beautiful gardens. Or stop in Bantry, a harbour town in West Cork and renowned for the production of Bantry Bay Mussels. Alternatively stop at the most southerly point of mainland Ireland and visit Mizen Head, known for its dramatic scenery with deep maritime history. 2x overnights in the area Co. Cork.

DAY 12: CORK – COBH - KINSALE

Spend the day exploring Cork City and the surrounding areas. Don’t miss the famous Old English Market in the morning. Stroll up to Shandon Bells and take a view over Cork. In the afternoon visit Cobh, the Titanic’s last port of call. Visit the Titanic Experience with colourful and informative displays. Spend the evening walking through Kinsale also referred as the gourmet capital of Ireland.

DAY 13: CO CORK – CO. WATERFORD/WEXFORD

On the way to Waterford stop at Jameson’s Midleton Distillery. Learn everything about the “Irish water of life”. Continue your journey to Lismore, the town is renowned for its early ecclesiastical history. Visit the imposing Lismore Castle which is situated on the site of the old monastery since medieval times. Alternatively drive along the coast and plan a break at the Copper Coast, a UNESCO Global Geopark. 1x overnight in Co. Waterford/Wexford.

DAY 14: CO WATERFORD – CO. DUBLIN

The journey takes you back to Dublin. Chose the route through Wicklow Mountain National Park. Visit Glendalough where the combination of the stunning scenery and the fascinating monastic history make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. 1x overnight in Co. Dublin.

DAY 15: CO. DUBLIN – AIRPORT

Depending on time visit Grafton Street to shop for a few souvenirs or spend a few hours taking in more of all the wealth of attractions that you may have missed earlier. Head to the airport for your return flight home. Slan abhaile!