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Tour program

 

 - Saturday – Traveling to Dublin

>>>>> flight Dublin organized by the guests >>>>>>

 

 - Sunday - Day 1 – Arrival in Dublin -

Arrival in Dublin,   Meet up with the transfer men,  transfer to your hotel.

After check-in,  enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Dublin.

https://www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com/

 

 - Monday – Day 2 – Exploring Dublin – (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meet up with the guide and go on a half-day private tour of Dublin and visit

 Dublin's Georgian Squares with Colourful Doors of Dublin

- Trinity College University Campus & visit to Long Room Library (Book of Kells)

- Guinness Storehouse

- Dublin Castle

- National Museum of Ireland

- St. Patrick's & Christchurch Cathedral

- Temple Bar District

- Creative Quarter & Best Shopping Areas

- Literary Dublin

After the tour,  enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Dublin.    https://www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com/

 

 - Tuesday – Day 3 – Touring Galway – Wick flow – Cliffs of Moher – (B)

Depart Dublin at 6:45 AM and journey through the flat open plain of the Curragh. Pass the Irish National Stud thoroughbred horse breeding facility as your guide shares a wealth of history and information.

Head to the ruins of Kilmacduagh Monastery and its roundhouse – unique for the way it leans over by more than 2 feet. Spend 15-20 minutes here.

Then, arrive at the Cliffs of Moher for a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and get approximately 2 hours to explore independently. Go to the interactive Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience in the visitor's center, where a large multimedia screen displays a bird's-eye view from the cliffs, as well as video from the underwater caves.

Next, discover the lunar landscapes of The Burren with a 15-20 minute visit and hear about the many secrets of this atypical landscape, home to the warmest ground temperature in Ireland.

Arrive in the city of Galway, where you will have around 1 hour to explore on your own. Discover its old-world charm on cobblestone streets that evoke an authentic Ireland of times gone by.

Then drive along the coastal route of the Wild Atlantic Way to Kinvara, passing Dunguaire Castle and the 12 Bens mountain range along the way.

Return to Dublin and get dropped off at the meeting point at around 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Overnight in Dublin.  https://www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com/

 

- Wednesday – Day 4 – Dublin – (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy rest of the day exploring Dublin,

Optional (Glendalough and Wicklow Half-Day Tour from Dublin)

or a self Visit the Guinness Factory and the Store.

Overnight in Dublin.  https://www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com/

 

- Thursday - Day 5 – Dublin to Northern Ireland – (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

09:00 Meet up with the driver,  private transfer from Dublin train station

10:00 Departure from Dublin on a 2-hour scenic train ride up to Belfast

2 hours of scenic drive

12:05 pm  Arrival in Belfast

Check into your hotel,  located in the heart of the old city.

Free time to rest and refresh.

14:30 pm Meet up and enjoy an introductory walking tour of Belfast

Venture beyond the guide books and explore Belfast through the political conflict known as “The Troubles.” Walk the streets on both sides of the Peace Line with men and women who have served time in the prisons of Northern Ireland for standing up for their beliefs. Hear stories from both the Republican and Loyalist communities about the effects of the conflict, and get explanations about the political murals that tell the history and culture of the area from a unique perspective.

Start by meeting a Republican ex-political prisoner for a guided walk along the infamous Falls Road. See visible signs of the community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic. Then, pass through the electronically-controlled gates to the predominately Protestant area of the Shankill Road, where you will meet a Loyalist ex-political prisoner to investigate the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of The United Kingdom.

For more than 30 years “The Troubles” have had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. Very few people were unaffected by the violence, and everyone has a tale to tell. Investigate the real stories beyond the history books with first-hand accounts from those intimately involved. Explore the world’s largest, outdoor art gallery as you examine the many murals, and get the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall and leave your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.

After the tour return to the hotel.

Overnight in Belfast.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bfsac-ac-hotel-belfast/

 

 - Friday – Day 6 – Dunluce Castle  - Giant Causeways and … – (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

Meet up with the tour and enjoy a full-day tour covering;

Follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters as you visit the avenue of trees known as the Dark Hedges, used as the King's Road location where Arya became friends with Gendry and Hot Pie. Then, continue to the ruins of Dunluce Castle, said to be the inspiration for Harrenhal. Next, make your way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Giant's Causeway and explore the 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns.

Next, visit Ballintoy harbor. This amazing little harbor looks like it was built as a set for Game of Thrones and is one of the most beautiful harbors in Ireland. Many scenes were filmed at Ballintoy, including Theon coming home for the first time, Theon being baptized, the crowning of the new
king of the Iron Islands, Balon Greyjoy's burial and many more. Then, go to the village of Cushendun to see the caves formed by over 400 million years of extreme weather conditions.

During your tour, visit Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough, and Cushendun Caves.

After lunch, visit Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Larrybane Quarry, Ballintoy Harbor, Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the famous Dark Hedges. At the end of your tour, you will return
to Belfast City Centre where you will be dropped off back at the meeting.

Overnight in Belfast.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bfsac-ac-hotel-belfast/

 

- Saturday – Day 7 – Belfast to Dublin – (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

10:00 am Departure from Belfast on a Scenic train journey to Dublin

12:06 pm  Arrival, drop your luggage at the hotel,

Enjoy rest of the day exploring Dublin,

Optional (Jameson Distillery and tasting, half-day tour ))

Overnight in Dublin.   https://www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com/

 

- Sunday - Day 8 - Departure from Dublin - (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

am Meet up at the lobby of the hotel & transfer to Dublin Airport and say goodbye.

 

Program ends

 

 - Includes

* Centrally located unique hotels - (with breakfasts)

* All the land transfers by comfortable vehicles.

* All the guided tours mentioned on the program

* Train tickets from Dublin to Belfast

* Train tickets from Belfast to Dublin

* Train tickets from Florence to Venice

* Travel insurance

* All taxes and service charges

 

 - Excludes

* Flight tickets to and from Dublin (Organized by the guests)

* Optional tours in Dublin on Day 6 and Day 7

* Tips

* Travel insurance

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