Scenic Ireland Tour (12 Nights)
Travel to Limerick, Belfast, Dublin, Cork & beyond
Discover the beauty of Ireland as you travel around the entire coast on this 12-night guided vacation with overnight stays in Limerick, Belfast, Dublin, Cork and more!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air to Shannon (SNN)
- Round-trip transfers
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motor coach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- 1 night in Limerick at the Strand Hotel
- 1 night in Clifden at the Station House Hotel
- 1 night in Bundoran at the Great Northern Hotel
- 2 nights in Belfast at the Radisson Blu Belfast
- 2 nights in Dublin at the Royal Marine Hotel
- 1 night in Waterford at the Tower Hotel
- 1 night in Cork at the Clarion Hotel Cork
- 2 nights in Killarney at the Killarney Avenue Hotel
- 1 night in Limerick at the Strand Hotel
- Full Irish breakfast daily
- 5 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including welcome dinner in Limerick and 1 dinner at a family-run pub in Donaghadee
- Private boat to Garinish Island
- Hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Great Ways to Explore
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Discover the beauty of Ireland as you travel around the entire coast on this 12-night guided vacation.
- The ultimate Irish getaway that leaves no stone unturned.
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Includes the Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway and more while riding stylishly in a private motorcoach.
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Your accommodations at each destination will be charming and comfortable.
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Try the colorful nightlife of Temple Bar during your time in Dublin!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class air to Shannon (SNN)
- Round-trip transfers
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motor coach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- 1 night in Limerick at the Strand Hotel
- 1 night in Clifden at the Station House Hotel
- 1 night in Bundoran at the Great Northern Hotel
- 2 nights in Belfast at the Radisson Blu Belfast
- 2 nights in Dublin at the Royal Marine Hotel
- 1 night in Waterford at the Tower Hotel
- 1 night in Cork at the Clarion Hotel Cork
- 2 nights in Killarney at the Killarney Avenue Hotel
- 1 night in Limerick at the Strand Hotel
- Full Irish breakfast daily
- 5 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including welcome dinner in Limerick and 1 dinner at a family-run pub in Donaghadee
- Private boat to Garinish Island
- Hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
-
Discover the beauty of Ireland as you travel around the entire coast on this 12-night guided vacation.
- The ultimate Irish getaway that leaves no stone unturned.
-
Includes the Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway and more while riding stylishly in a private motorcoach.
-
Your accommodations at each destination will be charming and comfortable.
-
Try the colorful nightlife of Temple Bar during your time in Dublin!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Ireland!
Céad míle fáilte! A hundred-thousand welcomes! After checking into your hotel, free time to relax and perhaps enjoy the hotel's leisure amenities or explore the city. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner with wine at your hotel. (Dinner)
Check-in - The Limerick Strand Hotel
Day 2. Limerick - Cliffs of Moher - Galway - Clifden
Drive to the Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, and savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. Next, a special treat: at Rathbaun Farm, watch the farmer shear a sheep and maneuver a flock with the help of a sheep dog, then enjoy your morning coffee. On to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy cafe and bar culture. Call at the Joyce family's marble workshop before spending the night at Clifden, a small fishing town in the far west. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Clifden Station House Hotel
On the site of the former Clifden Train station, Clifden Station House offers well-furnished bedrooms and self-catering apartments. There is a pool and Connemara National Park is a 15-minute drive away.
Indulge in one of the many beauty treatments at the Renew Spa, unwind in the Swedish steam room or relax in the jacuzzi. There is also a gym, and stunning coastal walks are just 3 miles away. The bar is located in the old Station Masters House and serves food all day. There is entertainment in the evenings and on weekends. The restaurant offers traditional food using the finest of local ingredients.
Day 3. Clifden - Kylemore - Westport - Knock - Bundoran
Visit Kylemore Abbey this morning, the massive castle acquired by Benedictine nuns, and see the restored house, church, and gardens. Pause at Westport before continuing on to Knock, a village that attracts pilgrims from all over the world since townsfolk saw apparitions. Overnight is in Bundoran, the popular seaside resort in County Donegal. Before dinner, you might want to join an optional excursion to a local pub. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Great Northern Hotel
This 4-star hotel is on 130 acres in the popular tourist town of Bundoran. Overlooking Donegal Bay, it has a golf course, a health club, a restaurant and 2 bars. The Great Northern Hotel is on a historic and challenging 18-hole championship golf course. The on-site health club has a modern gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. All rooms are equipped with a TV, telephone and private bathroom. Many rooms also boast views of the coast or golf course. Guests can dine with views of the golf course in Tir Connaill Restaurant. The relaxed Bistro Bar and Atlantic Bar are both open throughout the day and serve varied dining menus.
Day 4. Bundoran - Belleek, Northern Ireland - Derry - Giant's Causeway - Belfast
A rich string of Northern Ireland attractions awaits you today. First, visit the Belleek pottery factory, renowned for its exquisite cream-colored Parian china. In Derry, walk the city walls in the company of a Local Guide, and after lunch, pass Dunluce Castle before visiting awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway. Hear how millions of years ago, the earth cracked open, lava forced its way out, and as it cooled slowly and evenly, more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns were formed, leading from the cliff foot into the sea. Spend the next two nights in Belfast, Northern Ireland's seat of government. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Radisson Blu-Belfast
In Belfast's vibrant Gasworks district, the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast features a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar. The spacious rooms offer free internet and air conditioning. The elegant Nordic-style rooms are decorated in cool tones, and each features a TV with on-demand movies. All rooms have a minibar, work desk and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. Overlooking the Gasworks fountains, Filini Restaurant serves an authentic Italian menu and traditional breakfasts. Guests can enjoy light meals and fine wines in the contemporary bar.
Day 5. Belfast
This morning's Living History tour in the company of a Local Guide will take you past all the city's attractions, including City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queens University, and the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. Then, visit the fascinating Titanic Exhibition and learn all about the building of the largest passenger steam ship, its maiden voyage, and the tragic night of April 14, 1912. There is time at leisure for you to discover the city on your own this afternoon. Later, enjoy a drive to the pretty seaside town of Donaghadee on the Ards Peninsula, once one of the main ports of entry to Ireland. Take a stroll along the picturesque harbor front, then enjoy traditional Irish cuisine at Pier 36, a family-run, award-winning pub. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6. Belfast - Knowth, Ireland - Dublin
Drive in the lee of the Mountains of Mourne back into the Irish Republic, and at Bru na Boinne (Palace of the Boyne), one of the world's most important archaeological landscapes, visit Knowth, where your guide explains the fascinating passage-grave dating from the Bronze Age. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Royal Marine at Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Experience true elegance and comfort at the sophisticated Royal Marine Hotel. With 228 Classic Rooms, Executive Rooms, Junior Suites and Presidential Suites, the Royal Marine offers the best selection of luxury hotel accommodation in South Dublin. All hotel rooms boast safes, LCD TV, a fridge, air conditioning, free WiFi, and much more. Pamper yourself with any of the many decadent treatments offered at the tranquil, award-winning sansanaSPA and Pier Health Club. Keep active in the state-of-the-art fitness center, or take a refreshing swim in the pool.
When you work up an appetite, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at one of the hotel's many classy, yet diverse restaurants. Spend the evening enjoying a cocktail while watching an unforgettable sunset over Dublin Bay from the historic Bay Lounge.
Day 7. Dublin
An orientation drive in the Fair City includes statue-lined O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Oscar Wilde's Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy this vibrant city. (Breakfast)
Day 8. Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Vistas of the Wicklow Mountains unfold as you head for a special visit to Ballyknocken House, a typical Irish family-run farm guesthouse. Your host will present an entertaining baking demonstration, and then serve coffee and scones fresh from the oven. Travel on to the pretty county town of Kilkenny, then to Waterford for a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. After dinner at your hotel, enjoy an Irish coffee demonstration. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Check-in - Tower Hotel-Waterford
The Tower Hotel is located across from Reginals Tower on the Mall, 300 feet from the House of Waterford Crystal and Waterford Museum of Treasures. The hotel is also just a short walk from stores and other local attractions. The Waterford Tower Hotel & Leisure Center is just a little over a 45-minute drive from Dublin and Rosslare Harbor. The hotel is close to some of the nicest golf courses in region, as well as the charming fishing villages of Dunmore East, Passage East and Cheekpoint.
In the heart of Waterford, with wonderful views of the Suir River, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and parking, two restaurants, a riverside bar and swimming pool. The health and fitness center has a well-equipped gym, and a pool which has a separate kiddie's pool. It also boasts a sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and plunge pool. The beauty rooms offer a range of relaxing spa and beauty treatments.
Day 9. Waterford - Blarney - Cork
The first of the day's highlights is an entertaining walk through Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, in the company of a Local Guide. Then, visit Blarney Castle, renowned for its magical kissing stone. Overnight in Cork, Ireland's second-largest city. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Clarion Hotel-Cork
Cork, a former European Capital of Culture , is a bustling cosmopolitan city, charming in appearance and charismatic in personality. With its many bridges crossing the River Lee, it is the gateway to Ireland's most beautiful region and many Blue Flag beaches. The Clarion Hotel Cork offers a bright, modern environment with the best views in the city. Augustine's Restaurant, located on the premises, serves excellent Franco-Italian dishes and fine wines on Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Kudos Bar, also on the property, overlooks the boardwalk and is the perfect place to unwind while sipping the local brew and sampling Asian and European food, which is cooked-to-order at the wok stations.
Day 10. Cork - Garinish Island - Killarney
This morning, board a private boat for the short crossing to Garinish Island in Bantry Bay, whose warm waters attract colonies of seals. Follow the winding paths between the strong-scented flowering trees and shrubs of this lush tropical island garden. Then, head over the mountains into County Kerry. At Kenmare, join part of the Ring of Kerry and stop for spectacular photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View before arriving in the popular resort of Killarney. (Breakfast)
Check-in - Killarney Avenue Hotel
Day 11. Killarney
Enjoy panoramic views on Dingle Peninsula on the way to the Blasket Islands Centre. Learn about the way of life and unique literary achievements on the string of remote offshore islands evacuated by the last inhabitants in 1953. Visit Dingle, then return to Killarney. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 12. Killarney - Adare - Limerick
A final morning at leisure in Killarney. In the afternoon, drive via quaint Adare, renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, to Limerick. (Breakfast)
Day 13. Depart Ireland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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