Tour Overview

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This group tour of Northern Ireland will stop at the region’s top attractions and most scenic locations. Beginning your tour in Belfast, you will have the opportunity to visit the newly opened Titanic Centre and the famous Shankill Road. Travelling south-east of Belfast your group will discover the picturesque Ards Peninsula and travel to Downpatrick, one of Ireland’s most ancient towns and St. Patrick’s final resting place. See the Mourne coast which is believed to have been the inspiration for C.S Lewis’s ‘Narnia’ and visit Armagh, one of Ireland’s oldest cities. Your group will discover the lovely Lakeland area of Enniskillen with its 600 year old castle and visit Derry, Ireland’s last surviving walled City. Finally, no group tour of Northern Ireland is complete without stopping at the amazing Giant’s Causeway where legend has it that the Giant Finn McCool laid the causeway to provide himself with a path across the Irish Sea to Scotland to fight the Scottish Giant Benandonner!

 

What's included

  • Transfers on arrival and departure by private coach
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary in a luxury coach with an experienced  driver/guide or driver and licensed guide
  • Accommodation in rooms with private facilities for 8 nights
  • Irish breakfast daily
  • 5 hotel table d’hote dinners
  • Strangford Loch Ferry
  • Walking tour of Derry
  • Entrance fees to the following attractions: The Titanic Museum, The Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Down Cathedral, St. Patrick Centre, Greencastle, Armagh City Museum, Saint Patrick Church of Ireland Cathedral, Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Cathedral, Navan Fort & Visitor Centre, Enniskillen Castle and Fermanagh County Museum, Ulster American Folk Park, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
  • Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at each hotel
  • Service charges and tax at hotels (at current rate)
  • Complimentary Tour Leader Places for Groups (depending on numbers)

Tour highlights

  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Castle
  • Dublinia
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Trinity College & Book of Kells
  • Aras an Uachtarain
  • Dublin Writers Museum
  • James Joyce Centre
  • National Museum of Ireland - Collins Barracks
  • Avoca Handweavers
  • Athlone Castle
  • Boyne Valley
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park
  • Glendalough
  • Hill of Tara
  • Newgrange
  • Powerscourt House & Gardens
  • Trim Castle

Overnights for this tour

  • Belfast for 2 Nights
  • Newcastle for 1 Night
  • Armagh for 1 Night
  • Enniskillen for 1 Night
  • Derry for 2 Nights
  • Belfast for 1 Night

Accommodation options

  • Superior & First Class Hotels
  • 4-Star Country Manor Houses
  • 4 & 5 Star Irish Castles
  • Any Combination of the above

Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Dublin

Arrive Dublin Airport and meet with your experienced Irish driver/guide. All of the drivers we use are qualified guides and have great personalities that really will make your trip unforgettable. Travel into Ireland’s capital city and visit Trinity College which houses the famous Book of Kells, transcribed by 9th century monks. Continue on to a more modern attraction, The Guinness Storehouse, which tells the 250 year story of one of Ireland’s greatest exports. At the end of the tour, sample a pint of “The Blackstuff” whilst enjoying 360 degree panoramic views of the city from the Gravity Bar. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is free for individual sightseeing. In the evening, a typical Irish four course welcome dinner, including Irish coffee, followed by a traditional music & dance show has been arranged. Overnight Dublin BB

Day 2 - Wicklow and Theatre

Today, we travel south into the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow County. Enjoy the stunning scenery on your way to the ancient monastic settlement, Glendalough, that was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and is situated in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Before returning to Dublin, visit Wicklow Gaol, reputedly one of Ireland’s most haunted buildings. Arrive in Dublin for dinner and theatre visit. Overnight Dublin DBB

Day 3 - Boyne Valley and Theatre

Today, discover the historic and archeological treasures of the Boyne Valley, first visiting the ancient Celtic site of the Hill of Tara, then Trim and Kells Heritage Towns. Trim’s 12th Century Castle featured in the film Braveheart and Kells is famous for its 8th Century monastic settlement, Book of Kells and Celtic High Crosses. The 5000 years old Megalithic tombs at Newgrange will also be visited. Return to your hotel for dinner and transfer to the theatre. Overnight Dublin DBB

Day 4 - Depart Dublin

Transfer to Dublin Airport arriving in plenty of time to check-in for your return flight.

BB = Bed & Irish Breakfast DBB = Dinner, Bed & Irish Breakfast

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Tour Prices

Prices for our group tours are determined by the grade of accommodation required and the tour start date and will be for land only from arrival into and departure from Ireland. To arrange your tour, simply fill out our Enquiry Form, e-mail us at groups@irishtourism.com or call us in Ireland on our TollFree and International numbers as displayed on this page.

 

All our private & exclusive group tours include the following services at no extra cost. 

  • Your own private luxury coach to suit your group size – groups from 10 passengers
  • Experienced and friendly driver/guide or driver and licensed guide throughout your tour
  • Individually designed itinerary
  • No optional extras unless agreed with the group organiser and advised to all members of the group prior to arrival in Ireland – NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
  • Generous complimentary tour leader policy – Flexible Free Places according to requirements
  • Flexibility of the itinerary even when touring in Ireland
  • 24/7 help line when in Ireland

Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.

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