Amazing Ireland

Europe Ireland
OVERVIEW
Take your time to soak up all that this leisurely trip has to offer. From iconic sights like the Titanic Belfast and Giant’s Causeway to heartfelt moments and a tasty meal with a celebrity chef at her home in Ballyknocken, this is Ireland at its finest.
EXPERIENCES
Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents.

Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence.

Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark.

Cork: Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House.

Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.

Kilkenny: Meet an experienced hurling player for a fun session to learn about and try for yourself this 3,000-year-old discipline and proud legacy of Ireland's heritage.

Knock: In the pilgrimage town of Knock, visit the beautiful Marian Shrine, where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and John the Evangelist are said to have appeared to the townsfolk in 1879.

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: Visit the turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey. This monastery was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.

Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.

New Ross: Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, whose great-grandfather was born nearby, this arboretum contains a plant collection of presidential proportions - explored with a Local Specialist
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15/06/2025 28/06/2025 £3,055 Book
22/06/2025 05/07/2025 £3,595 Book
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31/08/2025 13/09/2025 £3,875 Book
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28/09/2025 11/10/2025 £3,850 Book
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12/04/2026 25/04/2026 £3,235 Book
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26/04/2026 09/05/2026 £3,262 Book
03/05/2026 16/05/2026 £3,352 Book
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31/05/2026 13/06/2026 £3,750 Book
07/06/2026 20/06/2026 £3,285 Book
14/06/2026 27/06/2026 £3,285 Book
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28/06/2026 11/07/2026 £3,285 Book
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12/07/2026 25/07/2026 £3,285 Book
19/07/2026 01/08/2026 £3,285 Book
09/08/2026 22/08/2026 £3,285 Book
16/08/2026 29/08/2026 £3,285 Book
23/08/2026 05/09/2026 £3,285 Book
30/08/2026 12/09/2026 £3,352 Book
06/09/2026 19/09/2026 £3,352 Book
13/09/2026 26/09/2026 £3,352 Book
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27/09/2026 10/10/2026 £3,325 Book
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ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Maldron Kevin Street - Meals: Dinner
DAY 10: Waterford Marina - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: Waterford Marina - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12: Maldron Kevin Street - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13: Maldron Kevin Street - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2: DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3: DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Kee's - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Kee's - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Maldron Oranmore - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Maldron Oranmore - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: International - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: International - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Ferry across the Shannon estuary
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

Embrace the warm welcome of the 'Emerald Isle' – its ancient heritage, legends and lore are yours to explore as you travel the length and breadth of this island and its tale of two nations. The charismatic capital of Dublin is your first stop on this epic journey, which begins as you join your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner.

Belfast beckons today and you'll journey to Northern Ireland for some time at leisure in this vibrant city. Join a Local Specialist to view the historic murals splashed across the walls of the nationalist and loyalist areas, and see the City Hall. Dive Into Culture at the Titanic Belfast Experience and gain a new perspective into the world's most famous ship and the tragedy that befell it. This evening, dine at your hotel.

Enjoy free time in Belfast to explore its bold spirit, Victorian architecture and vibrant neighbourhoods. Or join an Optional Experience to Glenshane Farm, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience set in the rolling hills of Northern Ireland. Meet a local farmer and his energetic border collies as they demonstrate traditional sheep herding techniques passed down through generations. Later in the afternoon, you can learn even more about Belfast’s local sites and stories with an Optional Experience guided walking tour. Join a Local Specialist on a stroll through the city centre before enjoying fish and chips in a classic Northern Irish setting.

Visit the Giant’s Causeway for a memorable experience, which will help to conserve this iconic landmark. Tread in the footsteps of Finn MacCool – his geometric Giant's Causeway is more the stuff of legends than the result of ancient volcanic activity which left its mark on the northern Irish coast. Admire the 40,000 interlocking basalt columns that fade into the sea. After a day of myths, legends and Hollywood blockbusters, consider tucking into an optional Fish and Chips dinner.

Visit the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO-listed site where volcanic activity formed thousands of basalt columns along the Antrim coast. Travel to the walled city of Londonderry, located on the River Foyle. Join a Local Specialist to see key landmarks and learn about the city's history, including the People’s Gallery in Bogside, known for its large-scale murals depicting the region’s recent past. Continue into County Donegal, where the landscape shifts to rugged coastline and quiet villages. Settle in for your stay and enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Traversing Northern Ireland, arrive at the old walled city of Londonderry on the Foyle River, where you'll join a Local Specialist who will take you to its most iconic sights. Delving into the former struggles of the region, you'll visit the People's Gallery in Bogside to view its poignant murals. Journey to County Donegal later, where you will spend the next two nights. This evening, enjoy a tasty dinner in your hotel.

Explore the town of Donegal located at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay. Consider visiting the ancient Donegal Castle, once the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan. This afternoon, visit Belleek where you'll Dive Into Culture and learn about the locally made Irish pottery for which the region is famous.

Continue to the pilgrimage town of Knock to visit the beautiful Marian Shrine where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and John the Evangelist are said to have made an appearance to the townsfolk in 1879. Complete the day's journey in Galway.

The untamed landscapes of Connemara, set against rugged mountains and tranquil loughs, provide a soul-stirring backdrop for your scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey. This Benedictine monastery, built on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, features a magnificent Victorian Walled Garden, which you will have an opportunity to explore before returning to Galway. This afternoon, spend your free time exploring Galway's vibrant Latin Quarter, striking stone Cathedral or the 18th-century Eyre Square. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Your sightseeing trip across the rugged beauty of Ireland continues as we see the spectacular UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher plunging into the wild Atlantic over 200 metres below. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with your Local Specialist to truly appreciate this breath-taking landscape. At the 'Atlantic Edge' exhibition, you’ll get an enchanting bird’s eye view of the nooks and crannies where colonies of Atlantic Puffin find sanctuary and go beneath the surface to explore the ancient rocks. The inspiring views continue as we journey along the scenic coastal route, through County Clare bound for Killarney. This evening is yours to spend as you wish, but perhaps we can tempt you with a bit of craic at a traditional Irish ceilidh to soak up the town's festive atmosphere.

Circle the mystical Ring of Kerry – among Ireland’s most enchanting landscapes along which you’ll have an opportunity to view the island’s stunning scenery. Travel through Moll’s Gap and take a moment to view the marvellous natural scenery at Ladies View. This evening is at leisure.

Your 'gift of the gab' secured after kissing the Blarney Stone this morning, you'll then venture to Cork to spend some time exploring the cosmopolitan city that rivals Dublin in its energy and charisma. Spend some free time visiting the famous food market or perhaps relax at one of the city's tearooms, indulging in fresh scones and tea. Your final stop today is in medieval Waterford where you'll spend the next two nights.

A leisurely start to your morning could see you amble along Meagher's Quay, before you visit the House of Waterford, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the art of creating the exquisite crystal. Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny, home to the world's fastest field game. The ancient Celtic sport of hurling is over 3,000 years old and Ireland's national sport. Meet an experienced player who will share his passion, as you test your skills during a lesson. Spend the rest of the afternoon on your own in Waterford.

Traverse beautiful County Wexford to the John F. Kennedy Arboretum – a peaceful retreat in New Ross with over 4,500 species of plants across 252 hectares dedicated to the former American president. Leave the enchanting outdoors behind and take a step back in time to the 1800s as you visit the three-masted Dunbrody Famine Ship. Dive Into Culture, gaining insight into the tragic plight of the Irish emigrants, who were compelled to leave their home during the potato famine and endured even harsher conditions than at home in the 'coffin ships' that took them to new lands. Join the Fulvio family and Connect With Locals over dinner at a Be My Guest experience featuring Irish fare with an Italian twist, served at their Ballyknocken Farmhouse near Dublin.

Wander through Dublin this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a superb sightseeing tour that will see you view Trinity College and the magnificent Georgian Squares. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your terms. Indulge in a pint of the 'Black Stuff' at one of its many quaint pubs, admire the colourful performances on Grafton Street, or delve into its centuries-old history. This evening, let the rousing sounds of a traditional Irish cabaret tempt you for an Optional Experience that will have you dancing your way through the Dublin streets.

Your memorable journey through Ireland is at its end. All that’s left to say is slán abhaile to newfound friends as you prepare to depart for home.
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