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Escape to the beauty and history of the “Emerald Isle” on your guided tour of Ireland. Enjoy your getaway into the green valleys and sweeping seashores without the large crowds or costs of the “busy” travel season. You’ll begin in the fair city of Dublin. Admire statue-lined O’Connell Street, Dublin’s main thoroughfare, and elegant Georgian squares with their red-brick townhouses and colorful doors behind the wrought-iron fences. You’ll also see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral along the way.Leave the bustle of Dublin for the green landscapes of Ireland’s countryside, and visit Rathbaun Farm. You’ll learn about Ireland’s sheep-farming practices, and try your hand at scone baking in the farmhouse kitchen. You’ll travel on to western Ireland’s colorful harbor city of Galway, with its vibrant shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. On your way to Northern Ireland, pass through Westport, Donegal, and Letterkenny. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Derry’s Old Town walls, and visit the amazing natural formation of the Giant’s Causeway—massive interlocking basalt columns that dramatically extend across the seashore.Spend two nights in Belfast, with plenty to see in Northern Ireland’s capital city, including the fascinating Titanic Experience. On your way back to Dublin, stop in Carlingford. This Cooley Peninsula town is famous for its oyster farms, medieval buildings, and 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the city. Spend the last night of your escorted tour of Ireland where you began, in Dublin. You’ll see why this escape through Ireland’s beauty and history is made even better without the crowds of the high season on your affordable, guided Ireland vacation.
Special Features Included in this Tour:• Welcome dinner in Dublin• Orientation drive in Dublin• Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking, coffee, and sheep herding demonstration• Guided walking tour on the city walls of Derry• Visit to the Giant’s Causeway• Orientation drive in Belfast• Visit to the Titanic Experience
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
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CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and legendary library of Trinity College Dinner
Day 2 DUBLIN–ATHLONE–RATHBAUN FARM–GALWAY
Shannon's Shores & Farmer's Chores The first stop today is in the historic town of Athlone, located right in the center of Ireland and on the banks of the River Shannon. Continue to Rathbaun Farm [LF], try your hand at scone baking and learn about sheep herding from the farmer before enjoying coffee and your own home-made scones. Overnight in the vibrant coastal city of Galway.
(B) 130 mi / 210 km
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LOCAL TASTES Someone’s in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape Breakfast
Day 3 GALWAY–WESTPORT–DONEGAL–LETTERKENNY
West Is Best Follow the Wild Atlantic Way along Ireland’s west coast to the elegant holiday resort of Westport. Enjoy some free time in this lively town before traveling through some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery to Donegal, located at the mouth of the River Eske. Letterkenny is your overnight destination. (B,D) 181 mi / 292 km
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PICTURE PERFECT The long Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland stretching to Donegal's Inishowen peninsula encapsulates some of the most dramatic landscapes and charming towns such as Westport, with its Georgian town center and tree-lined promenade, and “The Cathedral Town” of Donegal BreakfastDinner
Day 4 LETTERKENNY–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
Ancient Walls & Giant Steps Head into Northern Ireland today and enjoy a walking tour with a local guide along the city walls of Derry’s Old Town. Follow in the legendary footsteps of Finn McCool as you admire the Giant’s Causeway, composed of 40,000 basalt columns formed millions of years ago. Your accommodation is in Belfast tonight, Northern Ireland’s seat of government. (B) 124 mi / 200 km
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LEGENDS & LORE Follow in the legendary footsteps of giants at the foot of the cliffs along the coast of Northern Ireland, where 40,000 massive black basalt columns jut out of the sea. Hear the legendary myth of two battling giants that caused the magnificent geological wonder of Giant’s Causeway, which actually evolved through volcanic activity 50–60 million years ago Breakfast
Day 5 BELFAST
A Grand Ship & Great Sights This morning’s orientation drive in Belfast includes the City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, and Queen’s University followed by a visit to the Titanic Experience, an immersive museum which tells the story of the doomed ship’s maiden voyage, and the tragic events of April 14, 1912. There’s free time this afternoon to discover more of this fascinating city.
(B)
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HAUNTING HISTORY Explore the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience for an in-depth look at the history and mystery of the legendary ocean liner. See artifacts and amazing accounts of Belfast’s boom in shipping and those who built her. Learn about the courage and loss of all involved on a fateful night in April 1912. Get an immersive look at the launch, sinking, and final resting place of the doomed ship, with myths and reality revealed Breakfast
Day 6 BELFAST–CARLINGFORD, IRELAND–DUBLIN
Seaside Charm Leaving Northern Ireland stop in the charming village of Carlingford on the Cooley Peninsula, known for its oyster farms and medieval buildings. Take in more lush scenery as you return to Dublin to enjoy some free time in Ireland’s capital city.
(B) 105 mi / 169 km
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BEAUTY SPOT Carlingford is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Ireland, known for its oyster farms, quaint buildings and the 12th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the harbor. Explore this magical place, full of character, and walk through the narrow lanes and small streets including Tholsel Street, where the remains of the medieval walled town's gates can still be seen Breakfast
Day 7 DUBLIN
Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Hilton Dublin Kilmainham Superior First-Class
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Inchicore Road Dublin 8 Ireland
Towering elegantly over one of Dublin's oldest addresses, the 4 Star Hilton Dublin Kilmainham Hotel is perfectly positioned on the most accessible edge of the city center: close enough to be there within minutes - yet peacefully removed.
The Address Connolly Superior First-Class
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Amiens Street Dublin 1 Ireland
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Galmont Hotel and Spa Superior First-Class
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You are guaranteed the best of all worlds when you stay at the luxury 4 star Galmont & Spa Galway. One of the finest Galway Hotels with scenic Galway Bay views, luxury city center hotel accommodation, excellent food and world class spirit one spa & leisure facilities.
Clanree Superior First-Class
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Derry Road Bunnagee Letterkenny Ireland
The 4 Star Clanree Hotel is perfectly located near stunning coastal drives, beaches and signature discovery points of the famous Wild Atlantic Way. The Aileach restaurant in the Clanree offers award winning food and is popular with locals and guests alike. The hotel boasts a fully equipped health and fitness club with a heated indoor 20m pool.
Europa Superior First-Class
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Great Victoria Street Belfast United Kingdom
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Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre First-Class
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The hotel is walking distance from the Temple Bar neighborhood, Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, O'Connell Street, and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Guests can enjoy all-day restaurant and fitness center. All bedrooms have complimentary WIFI, 40-inch TV, mini-fridge, work desk with ergonomic chair and the Suite Dreams® by Serta bed.
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