12 days tour

Country Roads Of Ireland (Small Groups, End Belfast, 12 Days

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Country Roads Of Ireland (Small Groups, End Belfast, 12 Days

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Killarney: Meet passionate restaurant owners John and Freda at their beautiful guesthouse in Killarney, where youโ€™ll hear more about their farm-to-table concept, while enjoying a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients sourced within a five mile radius. John and Freda have a policy that all food is sourced locally from farms and the coach of the Emerald Isle. On the farm they also grow and harvest all their own fruit and veg. They educate their visitors about sustainable consumption and the benefits of eating fresh homegrown produce. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B) Dublin: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal. Ballygally: The Irish call it โ€™craicโ€™ - the warm feeling resulting from the confluence of music, drink, good food, laughter, and conversation. And after circumnavigating the Emerald Isle, thereโ€™s bound to be a fair share of craic at your grand finale Celebration Dinner. Slรกinte!

Accommodation

Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations

Guide

Cork: Irelandโ€™s second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. Youโ€™ll love learning the tales and history of this port city and enjoy hearing the lilt of the Cork accent. Ballygally: Explore this seaside town with your Travel Director. Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travellers. Visit the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffsโ€™ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activities Killarney: Explore the scenery of Killarney National Park on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Dublin: A stunning combination of cobblestone walkways, emerald-green lawns and 18th-century architectural gems, Trinity College is one of Europeโ€™s elite universities and counts poet Oscar Wilde among its alumni. See the enchanting college campus and discover insights into its impressive history. Enjoy access to view the famous Book of Kells, an exquisite manuscript of the four gospels of the Christian New Testament, renowned for the intricacy, detail and majesty of the illustrations. Kildare: Horse racing is key part of Irish culture; and youโ€™ll get a rare peek into it over your visit to the Irish National Stud. Set in Kildare at the breeding ground of champions and the birthplace of legends, explore the foaling unit, museum and the stallions that continue to make racing history. As the only stud farm in Ireland open to the public, learn the insights of horse-racing at a site whose former visitors include queens and presidents. Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert. On a guided tour, learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful family that came to call it home for so many centuries. Amble through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery and bedrooms decorated in 1830s splendour as well as the rolling parkland formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake. Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone. Londonderry: Thereโ€™s no better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Irelandโ€™s best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street. Giantโ€™s Causeway: Visit the legendary Giantโ€™s Causeway, site of wonders. At the visitor centre, learn about the efforts to protect biodiversity and ecosystems, participating in habitat restoration. The National Trust charity has been undertaking replanting activities in Innisfree Farm, adjacent to the Causeway. By sowing a field of Herbal Ley seed mixes containing up to 17 different species, they have prioritized biodiversity and quality food production leaving a low carbon footprint. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. Dublin: See Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrickโ€™s Cathedral. Cahir: See one of the largest castles in Ireland dating back to the 13th century. Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Irelandโ€™s scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation. Dingle Peninsula: Enjoy a scenic drive to Slea Head past the sandstone mountains. Carrickfergus: See the immense Castle as your drive around it. Belfast: Meet Hilda, a true Belfast local, having lived in the same house her entire life. During your panoramic tour, hear about the history of the city and learn why Hilda is proud of its progress and current prosperity. Youโ€™ll also see the City Hall, Queenโ€™s University, Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents. Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take centre stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Ireland (Small Groups, End Belfast, 12 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Dublin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Dublin

      Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, with the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travellers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: In Dublinโ€™S Fair City Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: In Dublinโ€™S Fair City Relaxed Start

      Accompanied by a Local Expert, become acquainted with Dublinโ€™s elegant squares during an orientation of the city. Discover Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrickโ€™s Cathedral. Enjoy entrance to the 9th century Book of Kells and a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College.

  • Day 3 Day 3: A Journey From Dublin To Cork
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: A Journey From Dublin To Cork

      In the morning, visit one of the countryโ€™s main racehorse breeding centres. Continue to the acclaimed 100 year old Japanese Gardens where you can โ€˜journey through lifeโ€™ during a walk through the beautiful surrounds. Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny to visit the majestic Kilkenny Castle. With a Local Expert, learn how the castle was built in 1195 after the Norman Conquest of Ireland and admire its beautifully restored Victorian era rooms. Continue through Cahir and see its imposing 13th-century castle, featured in the film โ€™Excaliburโ€™, on the way to Cork. On arrival, your Travel Director will show you around the compact university city, with its vibrant waterfront and grand Georgian parades.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Across The Mountains To Killarney Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Across The Mountains To Killarney Relaxed Start

      Travel to the ruined Blarney Castle. Will you hang upside down from the ramparts to kiss the stone and ensure a lifetime of eloquence? Travel across the majestic Derrynasaggart Mountains to the lively town of Killarney. For your Farm-to-Table dining experience, enjoy some Irish home cooking in the kitchens of chef John Sheehan. Join John and Freda, your hosts at the 19th Green Guesthouse, and savour the delicious flavours of fresh local cuisine on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience. Gather together at a Farm-to-Table dinner, using responsibly sourced ingredients from the local community, and gain personal insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ring Of Kerry Experience Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ring Of Kerry Experience Relaxed Start

      Start your day with Insight Choice. Choose a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, join a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle, admiring the incredible scenery of the National Park. While there arenโ€™t any mountains to climb, walkers should be fit, have good walking shoes or boots, sunscreen and rain gear. Then explore around the magnificent Ring of Kerry. Here, mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking beyond words. Journey past lush lakelands and around towering cliffs as you appreciate sweeping sea views. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Mollโ€™s Gap to admire Queen Victoriaโ€™s Ladies View. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Maybe take the opportunity to hire a bicycle and enjoy one of the many scenic trails around the lake or through the National Park.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Around The Dingle Peninsula Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Around The Dingle Peninsula Relaxed Start

      Continue driving with views of wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula โ€” the setting for the film Ryanโ€™s Daughter. Drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsulaโ€™s far end, before journeying back to reach your hotel.

  • Day 7 Day 7: The Cliffs Of Moher And Galway Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: The Cliffs Of Moher And Galway Relaxed Start

      Journey to the Visitor Centre at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Clare Coast before a delightful drive through the strange, rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay. On arrival, see the Lynch Memorial and Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his voyages to America. See the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President, John F. Kennedy.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Free Day Galway Or Aran Islands Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Free Day Galway Or Aran Islands Relaxed Start

      Spend a day at leisure to relax and enjoy Galway. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Aran Islands? A genuine highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way. With their cliffs and spectacular coastal views, the islands are a true Irish experience.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Derry Londonderry
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Derry Londonderry

      Admire the Blue Stack Mountains of Donegal as you cross into Northern Ireland, bound for the ancient walled city of โ€™Derry.โ€™ What better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Irelandโ€™s best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls, still topped with cannons. Walk down Shipquay Street, with its elegant Georgian houses, to the Gothic Guildhall.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Walk In The Giantโ€™S Steps Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Walk In The Giantโ€™S Steps Relaxed Start

      Journey to the iconic Giantโ€™s Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience. Learn how the National Trust is enabling farming and biodiversity to work together, supporting both wildlife and quality food production. Next, prepare yourself for miles of breathtaking beauty as you travel along the road clinging to the Antrim Coast. Continue onto your hotel, overlooking Ballygally Bay. For those who are brave enough, perhaps check out The Ghost Room, in one of the castleโ€™s turrets? In the evening, please join us for a finale Celebration Dinner, where old-fashioned hospitality is blended with good food and wine for an experience that delights the senses.

  • Day 11 Day 11: The Antrim Coast To Belfast Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: The Antrim Coast To Belfast Relaxed Start

      Continue around the Antrim Coast, past the huge Norman castle at Carrickfergus, to arrive in the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast. Meet your Local Expert for a passionate city tour including views of the City Hall, Queenโ€™s University, the Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Depart Belfast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Depart Belfast

      Departure transfers arrive at Belfast George Best City Airport and Belfast International Airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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