Ireland and Northern Ireland

Ireland and Northern Ireland

Discover the Grand Tour of Ireland on this rich 13-day organized package including international flights, transportation in a deluxe motor coach, centrally-located 4 star hotels with 13 meals included and interesting visits of breathtaking natural sites and authentic Irish landmarks with an English-speaking guide.

Good to Know

Country

Ireland

Travel Type

Curated Vacation

Language Spoken

English

Currency Used

Euro

Best Time to Visit

March - May and September - November

Important Information

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Trip Plan

Sample trip ideas: These are sample trip itineraries that can be customized based on your exact specifications.

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Day 1: Canada - Dublin

Depart Toronto -Dublin.

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Day 2: Dublin

Arrival at the airport in Dublin. You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy all that Dublin has to offer. This evening, you will meet your fellow tour participants for a welcome drink at the hotel. Overnight in Dublin.

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Day 3: Dublin - Belfast (B)

After your first Irish breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide at the hotel’s reception and depart towards Belfast. On route, you will travel through the Boyne Valley and the 5,000- year-old Hill of Tara, the seat of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. You will stop at the Glyde Inn for a unique VR experience! You won’t just learn about being a Viking; you will become one. Continue to Hillsborough Castle, the official Royal Palace for Northern Ireland, for a visit. You will discover stories of celebration, entertainment, diplomacy, and negotiation as you explore Hillsborough Castle's fascinating history and stunning State Rooms. Overnight in Belfast.

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Day 4: Belfast (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Splendidly situated at the head of Belfast Lough, Belfast is a modern and vibrant city which is proud of its heritage and history. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city centre by bus during which your guide will explain how Belfast developed from a small market town to an industrial giant. Pass by landmarks like City Hall and Queen’s University before visiting Titanic Belfast, an iconic landmark building where the story of Titanic is told. Benefit from the afternoon at leisure in Belfast. Enjoy an optional tour to Glenshane Country Farm based in the beautiful ancient landscape of the Sperrin Mountains, for a Sheepdog farming demo taught by fourth-generation shepards. Overnight in Belfast.

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Day 5: Giant’s Causeway & Derry (B,D)

After your breakfast, you will travel along the spectacular North Antrim Coastline. Experience the highlight of any trip to Northern Ireland: The Giant’s Causeway, where about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns result from a volcanic eruption. The site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. After your visit, you will continue to Derry, Ireland’s only fully intact walled city. Your tour concludes with a walk along Derry's walls, which has witnessed centuries of drama. Dinner and overnight in Donegal.

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Day 6: Donegal - Galway (B,D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop today is at Belleek Pottery which has been in business since 1857. See first-hand how this world-renowned pottery is created. Continue to the Marble Arch Caves and explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, winding passages and lofty chambers. The caves, in the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark, were formed in limestone rock when water flowing through the rock slowly dissolved it to leave chambers, passages and systems you can explore during a guided tour. At the end of the day, you will return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight in Galway.

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Day 7: Burren & The famous Cliffs of Moher (B)

This morning, after your Irish breakfast, travel into Co. Clare and the Burren Region where you will visit the Cliffs of Moher, offering splendid views over the Atlantic Ocean. Rising to over 200 metres in places, they are among the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe and stretch for about 8km along the Atlantic coast. You will return to Galway to enjoy some time at leisure in the city. Overnight in Galway.

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Day 8: Galway - Cork (B)

After your breakfast, you will travel south towards Cork. En route, you will pass Limerick City, founded in the 9th century by Vikings. Your tour guide will show you all attractive features that Limerick has to offer through a panoramic tour and a rest stop to observe at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Blarney where you will visit Blarney Castle. Blarney Castle is set in over 60 acres of stunning parkland, filled with rare and unusual plants and trees and steeped in history. Visitors, too, can possess the gift of the gab by kissing the mythical Blarney Stone (or stone of eloquence). Overnight in Cork.

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Day 9: Highlights of Kerry (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will discover the highlights of the Ring of Kerry. In this tour, you will take in the spectacular scenery of Molls Gap and Ladies’ View. You will then reach the city of Killarney where you can have lunch at leisure. Free time, before continuing the day with a relaxing Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park! Step back in time by experiencing Ireland’s most traditional mode of transport with a Jaunting Car Tour/ horse and carriage to view Killarney’s most loved beauty hotspots. Learn all about the area's history from your jarvey, many of whom are second and third generation jarveys. You will return to Cork at the end of the day. Overnight in Cork.

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Day 10: Midleton whisky experience & Waterford Crystal crafting (B)

After your breakfast, you will travel south towards Cork. En route, you will pass Limerick City, founded in the 9th century by Vikings. Your tour guide will show you all attractive features that Limerick has to offer through a panoramic tour and a rest stop to observe at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Blarney where you will visit Blarney Castle. Blarney Castle is set in over 60 acres of stunning parkland, filled with rare and unusual plants and trees and steeped in history. Visitors, too, can possess the gift of the gab by kissing the mythical Blarney Stone (or stone of eloquence). Overnight in Cork.

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Day 11: Kilkenny & Dunbrody (B)

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a full-scale replica of the original ship built in 1845 for the Graves family of New Ross which carried thousands of emigrants from Ireland to North America over thirty years. Afternoon at leisure in Kilkenny to discover this picturesque medieval city. Overnight in Kilkenny.

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Day 12: Kilkenny - Dublin (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you are heading back to Dublin where you will visit the EPIC Museum and find out why over 10 million people emigrated from Ireland. As you uncover the stories of our emigrants, you’ll realise that emigration is not about what people leave behind but what they bring with them. The tour will end around noon which leaves you the opportunity to have some free time to explore Dublin at your own pace. Tonight, you can opt for an entertaining evening at Taylor’s Three Rock ($), a lively Irish pub where you can listen to local music and dance. Overnight in Dublin.

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Day 13: Dublin - Canada (B)

Enjoy your final Irish breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport of Dublin for your departure flight home.

Inclusion

From CAD$5,298 per person double occupancy

Booking Conditions

Accommodations

11 nights accommodations

All Irish Breakfast, 2 dinners (13 meals)

DUBLIN

  • Academy Plaza Hotel or similar 4 star (2 nights)
  • Address: 10-14, Findlater Pl, O'Connell Street Upper, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 X2X0
  • Academy Plaza Hotel is a family run business located in the heart of Dublin. It is well connected to all means of transportation and a walking distance from Temple Bar, Croke Park, business district as well as Dublin business convention centre. Hotel amenities include a stunning marble lobby, Plaza Bar & Grill, a fitness room and complimentary WiFi access throughout the entire hotel.

BELFAST

  • Maldron Hotel Belfast City 4 star (2 nights)
  • Address: 20 Brunswick Street Belfast, Belfast, BT2 7GE, United KingdomLocated a short walk from Great Victoria Street Station, the new 4-star hotel is an ideal base for a city centre break to Belfast. The hotel is a short distance to many of Belfast's popular attractions such as the Titanic, the Cathedral Quarter and Waterfront Hall. The modern rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, plus tea and coffee making facilities.
  • Amenities include a casual restaurant and bar.

DONEGAL

  • Jackson's Hotel 4 star (1 night)
  • Address: Beechwood Ave, Ballybofey, Ireland
  • On the banks of the River Finn and Drumboe Woods, Jackson's Hotel is an award-winning hotel featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, and hot tub. Its spacious, light rooms offer free Wi-Fi.
  • Garden Restaurant serves an á la carte menu, and boasts views of the hotel gardens, the River Finn and Drumboe Woods. The traditional Fara's Bar & The Thirsty Trout serve a wide selection of spirits and liqueurs.The Leisure Centre boasts a 22-metre indoor heated pool with aqua loungers. Guests can relax in the steam room and sauna or exercise in the modern gym.

GALWAY

  • Clayton Hotel Galway 4star (2 nights)
  • Address: Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway, Ireland
  • This modern 4-star hotel is located near Ballybrit Racecourse and a short distance from the city centre. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the swimming pool, steam room and sauna.In the evenings, relax in the comfortable Enclosure Bar & Bistro, which serves drinks, snacks and a dinner menu made with fresh local produce. Head to the Tribes Restaurant to sample fine Galway cuisine. Clayton Hotel Galway’s leisure centre has a 20-metre swimming pool and a sauna. Service at Clayton Hotel is friendly and of a high standard.

CORK CITY

  • Clayton Hotel Cork City 4 star (2 nights)
  • Address: Lapps Quay, Cork, Ireland
  • Overlooking the River Lee, this modern 4-star hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the English Market and the Crawford Art Gallery. Comfortable rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Balcony rooms are available with river views, as well as spacious family rooms and suites.
  • Dining options include a casual, contemporary restaurant and an atrium lounge that serves light snacks. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the leisure centre including a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a fully equipped gym.

KILKENNY

  • Hotel Kilkenny 4 star (2 nights)
  • Address: College Rd, Sugarloafhill, Kilkenny, Ireland
  • The chic Hotel Kilkenny is located on the city’s ring road, a 10-minute walk from Kilkenny City centre.
  • It offers rooms with plasma TVs, free WiFi access, an Olympic-standard gym, a pool and a hot tub. Kilkenny Castle and Gardens is a short walk from the hotel.
  • Kilkenny MacDonagh Station is just a 5 minute drive from the Kilkenny Hotel.Kilkenny Castle and Gardens is a short walk from the hotel. Kilkenny MacDonagh Station is just a 5 minute drive from the Kilkenny Hotel.

Transport

  • Roundtrip airfare from Toronto
  • Transportation in a deluxe motor coach with English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Transport to Dublin hotel on arrival
  • Transport to Dublin airport on last day

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Activities

  • All visits and entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Guided sightseeing of Boyne Valley, including Glyde Inn VR experience Hill of Tara
  • Belfast city tour with Royal Palace for Northern Ireland tour
  • Hillsborough Castle guided tour
  • Guided sightseeing of City Hall, Queen’s University, Titanic Belfast, and Glenshane Country Farm
  • Guided sightseeing of The Giant’s Causeway
  • Guided sightseeing of Derry's walls
  • Guided sightseeing of Belleek Pottery and Marble Arch Caves
  • Guided sightseeing of Cliffs of Moher
  • Guided sightseeing of Limerick City and Blarney Castle
  • Ring of Kerry guided tour
  • Killarney National Park
  • Midleton Distillery Experience guided tour
  • House of Waterford guided tour
  • Dunbrody Famine Ship guided tour
  • EPIC Museum guided tour

Not Included

  • Gratuities
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Activities

Day Tour: Hill of Tara Trim Castle Boyne Valley Celtic sites

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Belfast: The Titanic Experience with SS Nomadic Visit

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From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Guided Day Tour

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Derry/Londonderry:City Walls History Walking Tour

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Easy Access - The Blarney Stone & Castle Gardens Tour

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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Tour

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Killarney: Killarney National Park Private Tour

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Waterford: House of Waterford Crystal Factory Tour

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Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire

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Dublin: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Entrance Ticket

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