Overnight Flight      Thursday 7th September 

Board your overnight flight to Dublin

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Dublin   2 nights

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Day 1 Arrival in Dublin

Included meal: Welcome dinner

A Cead Míle Failte – ‘A thousand welcomes’ to Ireland!

Your tour director will welcome you at Dublin Airport.

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• Tour the ancient Boyne Valley and visit heritage sites, such as the stunning Mellifont Abbey & Monasterboice.

• See the walled town of Drogheda and discover its fascinating history

• Welcome dinner that evening at your Dublin hotel. 

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Day 2 Sightseeing tour of Dublin

Included meal: Breakfast

• A fantastic tour of Dublin with a local guide.

• Visit the famous and beautiful Phoenix Park 

• St. Patrick’s Cathedral guided tour – the largest church in Ireland

• Drive along the River Liffey and see the many historic buildings along the way.

• Hear wonderful stories of Dublin character and Dublin characters

• See the Molly Malone statue and get to walk along the lovely streets of Dublin

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Limerick  2 nights

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Day 3 Nenagh Jail, King John's Castle & Limerick city
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner​

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• Tour of Nenagh Jail  and discover the fascinating story behind this 19th Century prison

• Visit the Medieval King John's Castle on the banks of the River Shannon

• Explore the beautiful cultural city of Limerick 

• Check into your Limerick hotel and relax for the evening

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Day 4  Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Included meals: Breakfast

• Bunratty Castle, Folk Park & Gardens. Visit the acclaimed 15th iconic Bunratty Castle - the most complete and authentic castle in Ireland

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Galway   2 nights

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Day 5 Cliffs of Moher & Galway City

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

• Cliffs of Moher Amongst the highest cliffs in Europe with breathtaking views of the wild Atlantic Ocean. One of Ireland's most visited attractions!

• Galway City A guided stroll through the city before our evening meal

Evening meal together on our first night in Galway

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Day 6  Kylemore Abbey & Cong

Included meal: Breakfast

• Explore the magnificent Kylemore Abbey and it's beautiful gardens & farmland.

• Scenic stop at the town of Cong, movie location of 'The Quiet Man' & see the remains of the 7th Century Abbey.

County Sligo  3 nights

 

Day 7 Westport House & Castlebar
Included meal: Breakfast

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• Visit the beautiful Westport House, 18th Century stately home & the former site of a castle of the O'Malley clan.

• Statue of Grace O'Malley, pirate queen of Ireland.

• Enjoy a stroll through the quaint town of Castlebar, famous for tradional Irish Music.

• Check into your Sligo accommodation.

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Day 8  Atlantic Sheepdog Trials & Rosses Point Lighthouses

Included meal: Breakfast & Dinner

• Watch some of the world's smartest sheepdogs at work on a traditional Irish sheepfarm at the Atlantic Sheepdog Trials.

• Visit Rosse's Point, an area of outstanding beauty with traditional Irish lighthouses. Enjoy views of Benbulben Mountain, associated with the great Irish poet, W.B. Yeats.

 

Day 9 Achill Island Tour & Grace O’Malley Tower

Included meal: Breakfast

• Journey to the beautiful Achill Island, where much of the Irish film The Banshees of Inisherin was filmed. 

• Visit Grace O'Malley Tower,  the home of the pirate queen which was built in 1429. 

• Enjoy a night of Traditional Irish Music at your accommodation

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Overnight Stay at an Authentic Irish Castle   1 night

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Day 10 

Included meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

• Complete your tour of Ireland with a stay in a beautiful Irish Castle.

• Enjoy a delicious farewell meal with your fellow travellers.  

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Departure Day
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home 

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