Grand Tour of Ireland

Welcome to Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure. In the evening, join your fellow tour participants for a welcome drink at the hotel. Overnight stay in Dublin.

After a hearty Irish breakfast, meet your guide and set off for Belfast. En route, journey through the Boyne Valley and visit the ancient Hill of Tara, once the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. Stop at the Glyde Inn for a unique VR Viking experience before continuing to Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland's official Royal Palace. Discover its fascinating history and stunning State Rooms. Overnight stay in Belfast.

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel, followed by a panoramic bus tour of Belfast. Learn about the city's transformation from a small market town to an industrial giant as you pass landmarks like City Hall and Queen's University. Visit Titanic Belfast, where the story of the iconic ship is told. Spend the afternoon at leisure or opt for a visit to Glenshane Country Farm for a Sheepdog farming demo. Overnight stay in Belfast.

After breakfast, journey along the spectacular North Antrim Coastline to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. Continue to Derry, Ireland's only fully intact walled city, and take a walk along its historic walls. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Donegal.

Start your day with a visit to Belleek Pottery, a world-renowned pottery factory in operation since 1857. Continue to the Marble Arch Caves, a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, passages, and chambers located in the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark. After a guided tour, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Galway.

After breakfast, travel to Co. Clare and the Burren Region to visit the Cliffs of Moher. These towering sea cliffs offer breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Galway. Overnight stay in Galway.

Travel south towards Cork, passing through Limerick City, founded by Vikings in the 9th century. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Limerick before continuing to Blarney. Visit Blarney Castle, set in over 60 acres of stunning parkland, and kiss the mythical Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence. Overnight stay in Cork.

After breakfast, discover the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, taking in the spectacular scenery of Molls Gap and Ladies' View. Reach the city of Killarney for lunch at leisure, followed by a relaxing Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park. Learn about the area's history from your jarvey before returning to Cork for the night.

Start your day with a visit to the Midleton Distillery Experience, followed by a tasting of its famous Irish whiskey. Continue to Waterford and visit the House of Waterford in the city's Viking Triangle, where you'll witness the crafting of Waterford Crystal masterpieces. Proceed to Kilkenny for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a full-scale replica of the original ship that carried thousands of emigrants from Ireland to North America. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Kilkenny, a picturesque medieval city. Overnight stay in Kilkenny.

Head back to Dublin and visit the EPIC Museum to learn about the 10 million people who emigrated from Ireland. Spend the afternoon exploring Dublin at your own pace. In the evening, opt for an entertaining evening at Taylor's Three Rock, a lively Irish pub. Overnight stay in Dublin.

Enjoy your final Irish breakfast before your driver transfers you to the Dublin airport for your departure flight. End of services.