|
13 Days The Best of Ireland with Northern Ireland Tour Package
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $5930 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: May - Jul, Sep
The Emerald Isle bids you a hundred thousand welcomes on this comprehensive tour including Northern Ireland travel. Splendid scenery, fascinating history, a vibrant culture and warm, hospitable people all contribute to the great charm of Ireland. Enjoy stays in two castle hotels and visit farms, a historic whiskey distillery, a folk park and the fabled Giants Causeway. Experience the sophistication of Dublin and Belfast, and the peaceful ambiance of small villages. Have a pint with friendly locals at a lively pub. All that is best about Ireland is yours to enjoy on this memorable journey.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Ireland
Best of Ireland with Northern Ireland travel experience begins at 6:00 PM at the Old Ground Hotel. A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to the Old Ground Hotel, set in the charming village of Ennis. Meet your Director and your fellow travelers at our welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, Ireland
Day 2 – The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Loch Corrib
As your Ireland tour featuring Northern Ireland travel continues, journey through emerald countryside and along the coast to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, towering over the Atlantic shoreline. Wind your way along the Yellow Roads through the eerie landscapes of the Burren en route to legendary Ashford Castle on the shores of Loch Corrib; it's ranked as one of the finest hotels in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Day 3 – Discover Connemara
Rugged Connemara is one of the more scenically diverse regions seen during your Ireland and Northern Ireland travel, with glistening lakes, bogs, mountain vistas and the craggy Atlantic coastline. At Kylemore Lough, see Kylemore Abbey, a splendid Gothic-Revival castle.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Day 4 – Ulster-American Folk Park and historic Derry
As you explore Northern Ireland travel from Ashford Castle to the Ulster-American Folk Park today. This open-air living history museum features costumed interpreters who reveal the experience of immigrants from Ulster to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. Arrive late this afternoon in Derry, where you'll take a guided walk around the city's 17th-century defensive walls.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: City Hotel, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Day 5 – Discovering the Giants Causeway and a famous distillery
A lovely drive along the Causeway Coast leads to the Giants Causeway – some 40,000 basalt columns often called the "8th wonder of the world" – and which legend says were paving stones placed by a mythical giant. Your Northern Ireland travel continues at Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, where you'll enjoy a tour and a tasting. See Dunluce Castle and the Glens of Antrim before continuing on to County Down and an overnight at the five-star Culloden Estate and Spa in Holywood.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Culloden Estate and Spa, Holywood, Northern Ireland
Day 6 – Journey to Belfast and on to Dublin
This Nothern Ireland travel experience takes you to the historic city of Belfast today; explore Belfast past and present with a local guide, taking a look at the city's renowned Victorian architecture. Then head out from Belfast through the picture-perfect scenery for which the Emerald Isle is known, viewing verdant green hills dotted with grazing sheep, ruined castles and abandoned abbeys en route to a two-night stay in the heart of Dublin, in one of the city's finest hotels.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Day 7 – In Dublin’s "Fair City"
Ireland’s capital and largest city, Dublin is known for its rich literary history, the intricate glass lace found on the doors of its Georgian townhouses, and its lively pubs proudly serving locally made Guinness Stout. Read a page from the Book of Kells at ancient Trinity College, and visit Dublin Castle before spending the rest of the day experiencing Dublin life as you please, as your Ireland tour featuring Northern Ireland travel continues.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Day 8 – Through the Wicklow Mountains to Kilkenny
Today’s adventures are a highlight of any Ireland and Northern Ireland travel experience. The 19th-century Powerscourt Gardens, in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, are a treat for the senses, and are considered among Ireland's best. Stop for a visit in the medieval town of Kilkenny, as well known for the quality and variety of its crafts as for its rich history.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Mount Juliet Conrad, Thomastown, Ireland
Day 9 – Waterford Crystal and historic Cobh
Watch as gifted artisans create treasures in glass at the Waterford Crystal factory. The last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, Cobh also saw the sailing of the first steamship to cross the Atlantic; discover the role that Cobh has played in maritime history at the Cobh Heritage Center. Continue on to Cork, where you'll spend the night in an elegant country manor house.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork, Ireland
Day 10 – From Blarney to Killarney
Few visitors to 15th-century Blarney Castle can resist the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney stone in the hope of being gifted with legendary Irish eloquence. Journey into County Kerry, stopping at the historic town of Kenmare en route to Killarney where you'll visit Muckross House. Tour this Elizabethan-style mansion, with time to enjoy its lovely gardens.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Day 11 – Explore the Ring of Kerry
One of the most famous drives in the world, the 100-mile route around the Ring of Kerry reveals some of Ireland’s most splendid scenery – and is a true highlight of your Ireland tour with Northern Ireland travel. Wind your way through charming towns including Cahirciveen and Waterville, and features such as Mols Gap and Ladies View. Return to Killarney for time at leisure, adding more enjoyment of the countryside’s rich cultural heritage to this Ireland tour. Dine à la carte at your leisure in your hotel's acclaimed restaurant tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Day 12 – From a farm to a castle
Enjoy a visit and lunch with Irish farmers at their working dairy farm and discover the role of farming in the west of Ireland. Then, it’s off to Dromoland Castle to stay for the night. Prior to becoming a world-renowned hotel, this magnificent baronial manor was home to the O’Brian family for over 500 years. Join your new friends at a festive farewell reception and dinner tonight as your wonderful Ireland and Northern Ireland travel adventure approaches its end.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Day 13 – Your Ireland and Northern Ireland travel adventure draws to a close – slaínte!
This Ireland tour featuring Northern Ireland travel ends: Dromoland Castle. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Dromoland Castle to Shannon Airport. Please allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Save time, money and stress!
For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Ireland Vacation specialist
Contact: Travelwizard.com
Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
9/10
|
