Tour Overview

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Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. It is near the River Martin. The castle originally dates from before AD 1200. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Cormac MacCarthy, the King of Munster. It is currently a partial ruin with some accessible rooms and the battlements. There are many legends as to the origin of the stone, but some say that it was the Lia Fáil—a magical stone upon which Irish kings were crowned.The Blarney Stone is a block of bluestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney about 8 km from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery). The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. The castle.

What's included

  • 8 days/7 nights/7 meals
  • Return transfers from and to Dublin Airport by private coach
  • Sightseeing in luxury coach with professional driver/guide
  • 7 nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities
  • Irish breakfast daily
  • Farewell Irish night including dinner & show
  • Entrance fees to the following attractions: Blarney Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cobh Heritage Centre, Dublin Castle, Glendalough Visitor Centre, Glasnevin Museum, Guinness Storehouse, Jameson’s Distillery, Kilkenny Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Rock of Cashel, Skellig Experience, Trinity College and the Book of Kells exhibition, Wicklow Gaol. Note some attractions are closed during certain periods and alternative venues may be used
  • Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at each hotel
  • Service charge and government taxes at hotels (at current rate)
  • Complimentary Tour Leader Place (twin sharing basis)

Tour highlights

  • Belfast
  • Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
  • The Titanic Museum

Overnights for this tour

  • Dublin for 4 Nights 
  • Killarney for 3 Nights

Accommodation options

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

Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival in Belfast

Meet in the centre of Belfast, after an introductory meeting we have dinner together.

Day 2 - Sunday: The Northern Coastline

Setting out on a Sustrans Cycle path we head out of Belfast up onto the the beginning of the Northern Coastline to the seaside village of Carnlough for the night

Day 3 - Monday: Village of Cushendall

The days cycle takes in the beauty of Antrim not only in its coastline but also in its famous and stunning Glens. Slowly but surely we make our way along the coast to the village of Cushendall where we base ourselves for two nights.

Day 4 - Tuesday: Glens of Antrim

Heading inland again, we cycle through two of the most spectacular Glens of Antrim before returning back to Cushendall for another night in this lovely village.

Day 5 - Sunday: The Northern Coastline

One option for the day is to hug the coastline to take in a stunning cycle along by Torr Head to the village of Ballycastle where we stay for two days.

Day 6 - Thursday: Keel Village

One attractive option on the rest day is to take the ferry to explore Rathlin Island, which is some five miles out in the Atlantic.

Day 7 - Friday: Return to Belfast

We cycle along the coast where we can visit the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and then along to view the hexagonal rock formations at the Giant's Causeway. From there we head to the village of Bushmills where we can visit the famous whiskey distillery. The tour finishes off with a transfer back from Coleraine to Belfast city for a final night together.

Day 8 - Saturday: Departure Day

The tour has finished and you are free to make your way home.

Route map

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  • 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
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Accommodation Type Price
Price per person sharing €655

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