Overnight International Flight to Dublin

Upon arrival to Dublin, you will be met at the airport and transferred by a private driver/guide in a comfortable Sedan.

Hop on Hop off Dublin Bus Tour

Begin your Dublin adventure by taking the Hop on Hop off bus tour and start exploring the city. Enjoy the guided tour through the fair city of Dublin, get to know its secrets, and soak in the views of the city. Pass by St Patrick's Cathedral and trendy Temple Bar. At the end of the tour, don't miss the famous Guinness Storehouse. During the tour, you'll discover all the history behind this famous brand and get an insight into the magic behind the "black stuff."
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Today, enjoy the North of Dublin, rich agricultural land whose coast has seen the rise of several seaside resorts. You will stop at Howth, a charming little fishing village, situated on the extreme tip of Dublin Bay. The spectacle of this panoramic tour is second to none. It is both wild and urban in different places and at different times while remaining close to the capital. Many paths wind along the cliffs and on the peninsula, making it possible to take pleasant walks between land and sea.

Then you will visit Malahide Castle. The castle belonged for almost 8 centuries to the Talbot family. Built around its 14th century round tower, it has been enlarged in a picturesque way over the centuries. The large hall and reception rooms are still decorated with some original furniture.

Spend your evening in the famous Merry Ploughboy. This is a nice way to spend an Irish night! Located outside Dublin city center, the evening at Merry Ploughboy's offers a show with meals and music, traditional songs, and dances. The artistic quality of the show is magnificent. It is accompanied by quality cuisine and Irish music sung by an Irish group, "the Merry Ploughboys," who are local artists. The whole will be embellished with a few steps of Irish dancing. It's an unforgettable experience.
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Leave Dublin and travel north towards Belfast. From today until day 17, you will enjoy a private driver/guide in a comfortable Sedan. On your way, visit Hillsborough Castle and gardens, the only Royal family residence on the Island of Ireland. Discover stories of celebration, entertainment, diplomacy, and negotiation as you explore Hillsborough Castle's fascinating history and stunning State Rooms. Access is to the State Rooms that make up this elegant Georgian home, including the grand Throne Room, relaxing State Drawing Room, Lady Grey's Study, State Dining Room, Red Room, and Stair Hall. Our expert Explainers will also be on hand to share details of the historic rooms. You will also have the opportunity to explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens, to complete a relaxing day out. ...read less

Enjoy the best places in this vibrant city: historic Queen's University, Stormont Castle, The Linen Hall Library, Belfast Castle, and especially the famous murals. Watch the development of the city along the Lagan River with the Waterfront Hall and the impressive Odyssey complex. You can also discover the City Hall housing the Belfast Council, a fine example of the classic Portland stone Renaissance style, where you will see an ornate dome, grand staircases, and an oak board room. Do not miss a drink in the perfectly preserved Victorian pub, the Crown Liqueur Salon.

You can visit the Titanic's birthplace and discover its history. The Titanic Belfast Experience consists of 9 multi-dimensional galleries for a real-world experience with special effects, scenic tours, full-size reconstructions, and interactive attractions to explore the Titanic with a new and relevant eye; from its conception in Belfast in the early 1900s until its construction and departure for its infamous journey. The visit continues with the consequences of the sinking and the discovery of the wreckage until today with an underwater exploration center.

Stop in front of the Belfast Walls. These murals will allow you to truly understand the conflicts and the state of mind of this city.
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Take the direction of Dark. It is an alley of branches with tortuous forms, very appreciated for its games of shades and lights, exerted by the sun, the foliage, and the trees' trunks. This place, known well before the film crew sets its sights, is one of the most photographed sites in the region! You will recognize the "Royal Road," which led Ned Stark to his death and Arya Stark far from "Port-Real."

Reach Giants Causeway, one of the most spectacular sites in the world (UNESCO World Heritage). This unique rock formation of 40,000 basalt columns was formed millions of years ago as a natural bulwark against the seas' devastating ferocity. The shape of its columns has never ceased to intrigue and inspire so much that we find them in Irish mythology.

On your way towards Bushmills, take a trip to the Dunluce Castle. There are few views as romantic as the ruins of this chateau, on its isolated rocky peak 30 m above the waves.

Take time to visit Old Bushmills distillery, the oldest official whiskey distillery in the world. She obtained her official whiskey license in April 1608. Since then, she has been in service ever since.
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Discover the pretty town of Derry. A city steeped in history, you will be surprised by the atmosphere that reigns there, already making you regret having to leave it. Go to the ramparts and take advantage of this last stage in Northern Ireland. Don't hesitate to visit the Tower Museum, located inside the ramparts, which has an exhibition on Derry and the Armada history.

On your way down to Donegal, relax in the Glenveagh National Park. The park occupies the Lough Veagh Valley, the Poisoned Glen Valley, and the Derryveagh Mountains in County Donegal in Ireland. The park was created after the donation of Glenveagh Castle to the Irish State en 1981.
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Cross the county to the southwest. Pass by Ardara, a small town renowned for Tweed, before striding through the famous Slieve League cliffs. With their 600m of rock plunging into the Atlantic, these cliffs are the tallest and among the most beautiful in Europe. You will be breathless!

Come and discover the pretty village of Killybegs, considered to be the most important fish harbor in Ireland. Walk near the docks and admire the boats, fishermen, nets, and maybe even seals! Continue to explore Donegal Town, 'Fort of the Foreigners' referring to the Vikings who landed there.
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Head south to discover County Sligo, and while there, treat yourself with a unique seafood experience, the Sligo Oyster Farm Tour. It offers an immersive guided tour and visits to the Coney Island working oyster farm on the shores of Sligo Bay, overlooked by the majestic Belbulben and Knocknarea. Sligo is arguably the home of the oyster with the Irish word for Sligo 'Sligeach' meaning 'abounding in shells.'

Take some time to visit The Lissadell Estate, the home of Edward Walsh and Constance Cassidy, and their seven children. Lissadell Estate is more famous as the childhood home of countess Constance Markievicz. Constance was one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising and was the first woman to be elected to Dail Eireann, where she served as Minister for Laborar, thus becoming the first woman minister in a modern Western European democracy.
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Today, you will head to Achill Island, where the dazzling landscapes and its rich history offer visitors a full range of tourist attractions, and the beauty of these places is not to be missed. With no less than 5 blue flag beaches, Achill offers some of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. This includes the sand of Keem Bay; a beautiful valley lost on the western tip of the island.

The Atlantic Drive through the Island includes more than 40km of breathtaking coastline views and is ideal for a car trip or even better, by bike! On the road, we find the Kildavnet tower, a 16th-century vestige used by the legendary pirate Reine Granuaile (Grace O'Malley). The Deserted Village in Slievemore is a disturbing reminder of times gone by. Comprising around 80 stone cottages and situated at the foot of the majestic Slievemore Mountain, this village offers a fascinating view of life on Achill in past centuries.

Head down to Westport Town, Cathair na Mart in Irish, which literally means the city of oxen. You can admire its magnificent flowery bridges and discover its alleys with irresistible charm. This city, full of elegance and Georgian charm, was planned and built around 1780 for the region's landowner, Johne Denis Browne. Until the railway's arrival in the 19th century, Westport Quay was an active port on the estuary, bordered by important 18th-century warehouses.
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Today, enjoy the drive through Connemara National Park. The park spans approximately 2,000 hectares of rolling hills, expanses of peat bogs, heaths, meadows, and beautiful woods. Some of the park's hills, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack, and Muckanaght, are part of the famous Twelve Bens and the Beanna Beola range of hills.

Connemara National Park was established and opened to the public in 1980. It is one of six national parks in Ireland managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service. You can go to the Killary Sheep Farm, a traditional mountain farm that is still active. It has about 200 ewes and sheep with black heads, more adapted to the mountain's harsh winters. You can enjoy demonstrations of herding dogs, shearing sheep, and mowing peat.

Also visit Kylemore Abbey, on the shores of Lough Pollacappull, a Victorian Tudor-style castle beautifully situated on the edge of a lake and surrounded by the Twelve Bens. It is today the only remaining monastic dwelling of the Benedictine sisters in Ireland who have also restored the Victorian gardens which are also worth a visit.
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In the morning, enjoy a captivating and thrilling experience - falconry the sport of kings - is available to our guests of Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate. Come up close and personal with many birds of prey within the sheltered Walled Garden of Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Guided and instructed by experienced Falconers, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with some of nature's top predators.

In the afternoon, take the time to explore this little city full of life - Galway. The city is an ancient medieval city with a multitude of things to do and see (pubs, restaurants, arts, crafts, culture) and people to meet. You can visit Eyre Square, The Court House, Salmon Weir Bridge, and the Cathedral. An unmissable monument of this city is the Spanish Arch. It was built in 1584 and is located on the bank of the Corrib. It is best known to the locals by Ceann na Bhalla (The head of the wall). It was originally the extension of the famous city walls, created to protect the quays. In the past, she was known as the blinding ark. It now houses the city museum.
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Today, you'll depart Galway for Clare. On your way south, stop and admire the view of spectacular Cliffs of Moher - which fall 200m steeply into the wild Atlantic Ocean. Pass through the Burren - without dispute, one of the most unique and strangest landscapes in Europe. The Burren is bounded by the Atlantic on the west and rocked by Galway Bay to the north, it is a multi-layered landscape where rare and delicate plants have adapted in order to thrive and flourish between harsh crevices.

Visit one of the smallest and most remote chocolate factories in the world, Hazel Mountain Chocolate factory. Due to the open floor plan of the shop and factory, the entire process of chocolate making, including the chocolate kitchen, is viewable by all who pass through their doors.

If you're not that much of a sweet tooth yourself, you can indulge yourself by visiting Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre located in Lisdoonvarna just off the Wild Atlantic Way and a short drive from the Cliffs of Moher, and sample the silky, smoky texture of the Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon. Discover the mystery of salmon smoking and the secret of how smoked salmon is handcrafted.
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An early morning, start your day full of breath-taking landscapes. Just after you pass the Limerick city, stop and relax at the Bunratty castle. You can transport yourself back in time and experience first-hand Irish culture and way of life many years ago.

On your way to Killarney, you will pass through the postcard pretty Adare Village. Adare is the proud bearer of the title: "Ireland's prettiest village". This wonderfully picturesque rural village does its part to keep the Irish traditions alive.

In the evening, visit the legendary Danny Mann pub in Killarney for Irish night. With its large open fireplace, flagstone floors, timber beam ceilings and old world furniture the Danny Mann is the quintessential Irish pub. Here you can experience the best of traditional Irish cuisine and enjoy Traditional Irish music accompanied by Irish dance.
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On your second day in county Kerry you have opportunity to join one-day tour of Ring of Kerry. You will head to the Gap of Dunloe and continue through the region. The spectacular cut of the coastline dotted with charming fishing villages gives a pleasant rural atmosphere that has not changed in 200 years. Make sure to stop in the villages of Waterville and Sneem.

Or maybe try the one-day tour of Dingle Peninsula. Feast your eyes on its breath-taking scenery overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches and monastic villages. You will reach the most westerly point in Europe at Slea Head, from where you can see the Blasket Islands, the largest of which is the Great Blasket Island which was abandoned by its inhabitants in 1953.
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Depart Killarney today for Kilkenny. En route, visit the spectacular Rock of Cashel, once seat of the High Kings of Munster. The rock towers over the town. It is one of Ireland's great historic sites, featuring a cathedral, round tower, high crosses, and Cormac's chapel with the country's most important frescoes.

Join the town of Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny castle. Residence and seat of the powerful Butler family since 1391, it has a large rose garden, all with 20 hectares of charming land. The estate overlooks the Nore River as well as large trees and shrubs and an ornamental lake among the many points of interest. This castle is very well maintained and presented.

Smithwicks Brewery Kilkenny invites you to see the working factory of this most famous ale. Smithwick's trade secrets have been passed down over 300 years, originating with John Smithwick. His is an inspirational story, fraught with hardship, courage and an unwavering determination. Also included in the tour is a visit to St. Francis Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century and can be found on the same site as the brewery.
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at the airport and transferred by a private chauffeured vehicle to Dublin airport for your flight home.