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Breathtakingly beautiful, the pipes of Danny Boy are calling you to the North. The ancient and proud province of Ulster is one the worlds truly fascinating experiences.
During our time in Northern Ireland we provide walking tours with local guides to help you interpret the age-old political and religious divisions.
Stay in downtown Belfast. Next night sit by the turf fire as we listen to the fiddlers play in the shadow of Historic Derry’s walls (1601). Consider crossing our famous rope bridge and adore the eighth wonder of the world, the Giants Causeway. Walk the historic walled city of Derry. Scene of Bloody Sunday (1972).
Enchanting Donegal with its majestic Highlands. Fancy a relaxing Victorian seaweed bath in Sligo? Maybe climb Irelands holy mountain, Croagh Patrick and immerse yourselves in the rugged wilderness of Connemara. Last night in Galway to reflect and party. An extravaganza of sites and scenery, hikes and history, loadsa craic and local characters, all simply amazing!
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: Dublin to Belfast:
Leave Dublin's Paddy Palace at 8am and begin your adventures at Drogheda where youll see the preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (executed 1681) in St. Peters Cathedral. Celtic crosses at Monasterboice. Cross the border at South Armagh. A fascinating evening in Belfast awaits. We strongly recommend the world famous Black Taxi tour (optional) to view the Peace wall and political murals.
Day 2: Belfast to Historic Derry:
A glorious touring day! Cruise the Beautiful North Coast. You'll see the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (seasonal, cross at your own risk by making a small charitable donation to the National Trust, the UK registered charity that maintains the Bridge), walk the Giants Causeway and take fantastic photos of Dunluce Castle. Overnight in Historic Derry. Excellent traditional music night in Peadar O'Donells pub.
Day 3: Donegal Day Tour:
Begin today with an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls (1601) and the well known Bogside district. After Lunch we'll go off on a marvellous half day tour of Donegal, and the divine Glenveagh National Park. Remote beauty! Overnight in Historic Derry.
Day 4: Derry to Cong:
Drive through enchanting Sligo visiting the sacred grave of our national Poet, Nobel laureate WB Yeats. Explore the vast archaeological and cultural richness of Irelands North West Coast. Consider taking a seaweed bath (optional) as we make a beach stop at surf hotspot Strandhill. Overnight in charming Cong, setting for John Waynes Hollywood classic – the Quiet Man. Magical scenery.
Day 5: Cong - Westport - Galway:
This morning we will drive to Ireland's tidiest town, Westport, and climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy pilgrimage mountain. After Lunch its an evocative drive through the Doolough (black valley) and Connemara. Mesmerising scenery. Hear of famine times from your guide at the numerous memorials. Tonight you'll overnight in Galway, Ireland's party capital.
Day 6: Galway to Dublin
You should take free time this morning to explore the sights and sounds of lively colourful Galway, maybe rise early and walk to see the Spanish Arch and Claddagh area. Our Winter schedule brings us down in the morning for a nice visit at the Cliffs of Moher and the beautiful Burren before travelling through the midlands of Ireland back to our capital city (late evening arrival in Dublin so perhaps book a night at Paddys Palace).
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Fogra/Please note: We reserve the right to amend our intineraries without notice in the interests of your enjoyment, safety and/or in extreme circumstances such national strikes, emergencies, days of national mourning, civil unrest (higly unlikely) etc. Itinerary amendments are extremely rare. Please remember we are proud young Irish patriots, we are determined to ensure you love our Motherland as much as we do. Le Meas/With respect.
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