Best of Ireland and Northern Ireland
10 Night 11 Day
Tour Plan
Day 01
Dublin
Day 01 - Dublin Arrival
Upon arrival at Dublin airport, complete customs and immigration formalities. Meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free on your own. Whether your interest is sport, history, art or literature, whether you want to follow a heritage trail, eat in a castle or follow in the footsteps of Dublin's many musical greats, there's something for everyone in Dublin! Overnight at your hotel in Dublin.
Day 02
Guinness Storehouse
Day 02
Trinity College Book of Kells Library
Day 02 - Dublin Half Day Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour by visiting the Trinity College &the Book of Kells, and the Guinness Storehouse. Trinity College Dublin founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth, is Ireland's oldest University.The major attraction of this college is The Old Library which houses Ireland's finest National Treasure- the Book of Kells. Next we visit the Guinness Storehouse. This historical building is central to Dublin's and Ireland's heritage, and has been continually updated to create a blend of fascinating industrial tradition with a contemporary edge. The seven floors bring to life the rich heritage of GUINNESS, telling the story from its origins here at St. James's Gate in Dublin to its growth as a global brand, known all around the world. Overnight at your hotel in Dublin.
Day 03
Belfast
Day 03
Crumlin Road Courthouse
Day 03
Crumlin Road Gaol
Day 03
Titanic Belfast
Day 03 - Dublin : Belfast : Tour of Belfast
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Dublin and transfer to Belfast. Visit two attractions, The Crumlin Road Gaol and the Titanic Belfast before checking in at your hotel. First visit The Crumlin Road Gaol where you visit the underground tunnel that used to connect the gaol to the Crumlin Road Courthouse, you will get a chance to sit in the Governor'schair, view all the wings from the circle and of course pay a visit to the condemned mans cell. Later visit Titanic Belfast that extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way. The evening is free to explore Belfast on your own. Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs and some of the best shopping in the UK. You can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes. Later, reach Belfast and check in at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Belfast.
Day 04
Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
Day 04
Derry Town
Day 04
Giants Causeway
Day 04
North Antrim Coast Drive
Day 04 - Belfast : Derry : Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge & Giants Causeway
After breakfast, checkout and proceed to Derry. We take the famous North Antrim Coast Drive. Enroute we first visit Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge. The geology, flora and fauna have won Carrick-a-Rede recognition as an area of special scientific interest. Of course, Carrick-a-Rede also boasts an exhilarating rope bridge experience. Next, we visit the Giant's Causeway. The Giant's Causeway has often been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World and was declared as Ireland's first World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1986. Visitors each year marvel at the beauty of the 40,000 unique hexagonal basalt columns which form stepping stones that disappear downwards into the sea. Upon arrival at Derry, check in at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Derry.
Day 05
Ceide Fields
Day 05
Clew Bay Heritage Centre
Day 05
Croagh Patrick sacred mountain
Day 05
Mayo
Day 05 - Derry : Mayo : enroute Ceide Fields, Clew Bay Heritage Centre & Croagh Patrick Sacred Mountain
After breakfast, checkout and proceed to the town of Mayo. En-route, visit the Ceide Fields. The Ceide Fields are the oldest known field systems in the world, over five and a half millennia old. The remains of stone field walls, houses and megalithic tombs are preserved beneath a blanket of peat over several square miles. Further visit Clew Bay Heritage Centre and Croagh Patrick which is a sacred mountain and a place of ancient history. Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding south Mayo countryside are to be had from all stages of the ascent of the mountain. Reach Mayo and check in and overnight at your hotel in Mayo.
Day 06
Connemara
Day 06
Galway town
Day 06
Kylemore Abbey
Day 06
Kylemore Garden
Day 06 - Mayo : Galway en : route Connemara and Kylemore Abbey & Garden
After breakfast, checkout and proceed for Galway. En route visit Connemara and Kylemore Abbey & Garden. The natural terrain and unspoilt environment of Connemara offers wonderland of sights, experiences, adventure and activities. Next we visit Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden which is known as Ireland's most romantic castle.It offers visitors scenic photographic opportunities as well as woodland walks, garden tours, fascinating history, beautiful architecture, ample shopping in the craft shop and tempting homemade delights in the restaurant and tea rooms. Later reach Galway and check in at your hotel Overnight at your hotel in Galway.
Day 07
Cliffs of Moher
Day 07
Muckross House & Gardens
Day 07
Ring of Kerry
Day 07
Torc Waterfall
Day 07 - Galway : Kerry Enroute Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House & Gardens, Ring of Kerry & Torc Mountain
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and proceed to Kerry. En-route first visit the Cliffs of Moher. You simply cannot travel to Ireland without paying a visit to Ireland's top tourist attraction, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in County Clare along the wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the Atlantic for over 350 million years and their beauty is incomparable - it is Ireland's most visited tourist attraction and when you visit you will understand why. Later proceed towards Muckross House &Gardens. This nineteenth century Victorian mansion is set against the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes, famed worldwide for their splendour and beauty. Later visit the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a tourist trail and part of the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question and it is a natural centre for outdoor pursuits that include golf, watersports, cycling, walking, running, riding and fishing. It has some of the Europe's finest beaches and provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland. Further we visit Torc Waterfall.This is a stunning heavy waterfall with amazing views.There is a wide footpath leading visitors up the side of the waterfall with views of Torc Mountain and Killarney's lakes on the ascent. The view from the top should you reach is very worthwhile. Reach Kerry and check in at your hotel Overnight at your hotel in Kerry.
Day 08
Blasket Islands
Day 08
Dingle Village
Day 08
Inch Strand
Day 08
Slea Head Drive
Day 08 - Kerry full day sightseeing Slea Head,Blasket Islands,Dingle Village and Inch Strand
After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing. First visit Slea Head. From Slea Head one can see the Blasket Islands which are the last outposts of Europe and are known as the "next parish to America". However, these remote islands have been uninhabited since the 1950's following an evacuation. Being an Irish speaking district traditional customs are still very much alive. Next we head for the Dingle Village. With mountains at its back, Dingle faces comfortably onto a sheltered harbour. About 1,200 people live in Dingle, but it serves the larger population of the surrounding countryside, and in the summer months it caters for many visitors. Next we reach Inch Strand. Vast stretches of smooth yellow sand with interesting sheltering sand dunes behind. This is indeed a beautiful beach.Three miles of sandy beach, for bathing, surfing, sea angling. Overnight at your hotel in Kerry.
Day 09
Blarney Castle
Day 09
Cork
Day 09 - Kerry : Blarney Castle : Cork
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and proceed to Cork. En-route visit Blarney Castle. Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Later, reach Cork and check in at your hotel. Cork City is Ireland's third city (after Dublin and Belfast) and has always been an important seaport. Some of the main streets are built over channels where ships nuzzled their anchor-chains a century ago. Along the South Mall, you will see large gateways at street level, under steps leading to a higher main door. These were once boathouses, when merchants arrived at their warehouses by water. Overnight at your hotel in Cork.
Day 10
National Museum
Day 10
Rock of Cashel
Day 10 - Cork : Rock of Cashel : Dublin National Museum Dublin
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and visit the Rock of Cashel. A spectacular group of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. Later reach Dublin and visit the National Museum. The Museum first opened its doors in 1890 and since then it has been filling in the blanks for usthrough its extensive archeological collections. Take time at The Treasury which features outstanding examples of Celtic and Medieval art, such as the famous Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard. Check in at your hotel in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Dublin.
Day 11 - Dublin Departure
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.