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Explore Dublin

Londonderry

Belfast and Edinburgh with a Local Specialist

Discover Galway and Glasgow

Visit Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory

Kylemore Abbey

Giant's Causeway

Titanic Experience in Belfast

Loch Lomond

Fort William

a whisky distillery and Edinburgh Castle

View the 18th hole at St. Andrews

See Ailsa Craig

Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

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Day 1: Hello Dublin

Location: dublin, accommodation: hampton by hilton dublin city center., accommodation name: hampton by hilton dublin city center, meals included: welcome reception.

You’re in for a lyrical love affair with Ireland’s whimsical capital, your launch pad to an enchanting encounter with the 'Emerald Isle' and Scotland. On arrival, transfer to your hotel then spend the rest of the day exploring the city’s effervescence on your own. This evening, you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Resist the urge to retire early and head to the Temple Bar to soak up the craic and a pint or two of the ‘Black Stuff’ in one of the many colorful pubs for which Dublin is justifiably famous.

Day 2: Journey To Harborside Galway

Location: galway, accommodation: maldron sandy road, accommodation name: maldron hotel sandy road galway, meals included: breakfast.

Poetry and politics, music and literature – Dublin is famous for all this and more as you’ll come to discover when you join a Local Specialist to delve into the city’s iconic sights, tumultuous history and even a few hidden gems. Tread in the footsteps of Arthur Guinness, James Joyce and Bono as you pound the cobbled pavements in search of Dublin’s many stories. Then, leave the capital behind bound for the harbor city of Galway, known as the 'City of the Tribes'.

Day 3 : Admire Stunning Connemara

Location: connemara national park.

Connemara’s 'savage beauty' takes center stage today on your full-day excursion through the endless shades of green which once captured the heart of Oscar Wilde. Visit Kylemore Abbey, a magnificent castellated structure built as a family home and now inhabited by a group of Benedictine nuns. Later, we visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory where you'll Dive Into Culture and witness first-hand how their famous crystal designs are made.

Day 4 : Onwards To Donegal

Location: donegal, accommodation: central, the abbey hotel, accommodation name: the abbey hotel, meals included: breakfast, lunch.

Explore the quintessential Irish village of Cong and see firsthand why its rugged beauty was chosen as the backdrop of John Wayne's award winning 'The Quiet Man'. Connect With Locals at Ireland’s largest sheep farm, Glen Keen Farm, for a heart-warming Be My Guest experience with your hosts, Catherine, Jim and their son James. You’ll watch in deep admiration as the energetic collies herd sheep and enjoy a traditional tea of scones, freshly whipped cream and jam, gaining a deep appreciation for the family’s efforts to preserve Irish heritage and traditions. Then, continue to Donegal, the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way.

Day 5: Venture To Londonderry And Belfast Make Travel Matter

Location: londonderry, accommodation: ac by marriott, accommodation name: ac by marriott.

Start your day with a visit to Londonderry where a Local Specialist will take you on a stroll along the ancient walls that surround the Renaissance-style old city. Follow the scenic Causeway Coastal Route through rolling countryside and past rugged cliffs to the Giant’s Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Your visit will help to conserve this iconic landmark. You’ll have some free time to tiptoe in the giant geometric steps of Finn McCool and enjoy lunch before continuing to Belfast, your home for the next two nights.

Day 6 : Discover Colorful Belfast

Location: belfast.

Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the tragic story of the famous ship that met its end in the Atlantic. At the Titantic Distillery enjoy a whiskey tasting and learn how Ireland's golden goodness is made. Then, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Northern Ireland’s trendy capital. Take the rest of the afternoon to explore at your leisure, perhaps enjoying a pint in Belfast’s oldest traditional pub or visit St. George’s Market for some shopping or consider joining a Local Specialist 'Cabbie' who will take you on a journey through the recent history of Belfast in their taxi.

Day 7: Cross The Irish Sea To Glasgow

Location: glasgow, accommodation: maldron, accommodation name: maldron hotel glasgow city.

Bid Ireland farewell as you board your ferry to Scotland. Follow the rugged Ayrshire coast past Ailsa Craig, then continue to Glasgow, where you’ll enjoy an orientation of a city that exudes edginess. Take to the streets on your own exploration and see George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and the Clyde River before finding a cozy pub to warm your heart with a little local whisky and a night on the toon.

Day 8: Uncover Loch Ness And The Scottish Highlands

Location: loch ness, accommodation: highlander, accommodation name: the highlander hotel, meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Sensational scenery follows your journey through the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow to Newtonmore. Loch Lomond sets the tone with views over the water to craggy Ben Lomond. Continue to Glencoe where the tragic 17th-century massacre of the MacDonalds turned the wild beauty of this valley into a 'Glen of Weeping'. Then, on to Fort William, the self-proclaimed ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ before arriving in Loch Ness, where you’ll keep a keen eye out for the beloved monster that lurks beneath its surface. Tonight, you’ll enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Day 9 : Continue To Elegant Edinburgh

Location: edinburgh, accommodation: novotel edinburgh park, accommodation name: novotel edinburgh park.

Continue to the home of golfing gods, St. Andrews. You’ll view its famous 18th hole before continuing to Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.

Day 10: Explore Edinburgh

Surrender to the charms of Edinburgh, one of the world’s most enchanting cities. Your Local Specialist will guide your sightseeing tour through its medieval Old Town to the elegant Georgian façades. See the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyroodhouse before visiting Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. This afternoon, you’ll have some free time to explore on your own or get stuck into some last-minute souvenir shopping before joining your travel companions for a rousing Farewell Dinner to toast your memorable journey together.

Day 11: Journey Home

Imbued with Gaelic spirit, your holiday has come to an end. Bid your new friends a fond farewell as you prepare for your return journey home.

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Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland

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Britain and Ireland Highlights (10 Days)

• In-depth Cultural
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• Coach / Bus

Places You’ll See

• Introduction
• Day 1 Welcome to London
• Day 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, York and on to Harrogate
• Day 3 Through the Scenic Lake District to Glasgow
• Day 4 Explore Enchanting Edinburgh
• Day 5 Cross the Irish Sea to Belfast and Dublin
• Day 6 Discover Diverse Dublin Dive Into Culture
• Day 7 Journey to Kilkenny and on to Waterford Dive Into Culture
• Day 8 Ferry Across to Cultural Cardiff Connect with Locals
• Day 9 Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London
• Day 10 Farewell London

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• DH Denise · 31st October 2023 Very professional company. This tour is more suited for older individuals who don’t like walking around much. I took my 21-year-old and 13-year-old. The long hours spent on the bus was too much for them. They said the tour was “cool@, but not what... Show more Trip date: October 2023

• JG Joanne · 23rd September 2022 Emma was the best ever travel director we have ever had. It was a fantastic 10 day trip. Our high light was Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful views. Our second favorite was in Dublin with the great show of Irish Dancing and singing. Also the “Farewell... Show more Trip date: September 2022

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This tour ends after breakfast at Park Plaza Riverbank in London and it is now time to say a fond farewell to your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable tour! Please be aware that the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.

Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which means that you can arrive at Park Plaza Riverbank in London anytime during the day. Spend the rest of your day in London's Royal Parks relaxing after your journey, or walk its streets to admire the centuries-old façades merged with the modern verve. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released.

Airport transfers are available at an additional cost from and to Heathrow Airport, please contact our customer support team to arrange this. For guests flying into London’s Gatwick Airport, the tour operator recommends the Gatwick Express as transportation to and from the hotel.

The optional excursions for this tour are: A Stirling Evening. Adult Price: £44.00 Private Cruise On Lake Windermere. Adult Price: £17.00 Windermere Cruise And Steam Train Ride. Adult Price: £19.00 Royal Yacht Britannia. Adult Price: £23.00 Dinner in Dublin City. Adult Price: €45.00 Dublin Dinner and Cabaret. Adult Price: €71.00 Experience the Ancient Monastic Site of Glendalough. Adult Price: €24.00 Irish Folk Fun. Adult Price: €27.00 Explore Waterford's History and Local Pub. Adult Price: €23.00 Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.

Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

This tour accepts guests between 5 and 99 years old. Please be aware that small children under 5 years of age are not allowed on this tour as there are no activities included which are suitable for infants.

If you are a solo traveller and if you don't mind sharing, you will be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same gender. If you prefer your own room, a single supplement can be added to your booking at an additional cost. To add the single supplement to the cost simply choose this rooming option when you are on the main booking page after selecting the departure you are interested in.

All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. This is a list of accommodations that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change: Park Plaza Riverbank Crowne Plaza Park Inn by Radisson City Centre Ballsbridge/Mespil Marina Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.

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"From the stunning, secluded lakes of Fermanagh to the monumental steps of the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland affords luscious green scenery, charming countryside, vital cities and friendly locals"

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See the City Hall in Belfast

Originally built to celebrate Belfast’s new status as a city, the City Hall is one of the most beloved   Belfast tourist attractions. We’ll show you around this grand monument to history, or you can relax on the grassy grounds, with the Belfast Wheel in the background.

Walk on the Derry City Walls

We’ll take you on a journey through history to the Derry City Walls, one of the most historically important   places to visit in Northern Ireland. Surrounding the old city centre of Derry, the city walls are a 17th-century fortification with panoramic views of the region. Incredibly, most of the original structure is still standing.

Feel the Irish Spirit at St George's Market

Completed in 1896, St George’s Market is the last surviving Victorian market in Belfast and one of the oldest   Belfast attractions. There are markets every Friday and Sunday and you can explore local produce, secondhand treasures, traditional arts and crafts, Irish homewares, and live music in this beautiful building.

Explore the town of Donegal

With its wild mountains, sandy beaches and glittering lakes, Donegal is one of the most remarkable places in Europe. The scenic highlight of any Northern Ireland travel experience, we’ll take you through pretty Donegal Town, with a serene harbour, the 15th-century Donegal Abbey and the ancient Donegal Castle.

Admire 40,000 basalt columns at Giant's Causeway

Take a drive with Trafalgar up the gorgeous Antrim coastal road to the Giant’s Causeway, where you can see the natural spectacle of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. It’s one of the most iconic things to do in Northern Ireland, and your trip will also ‘Make a Difference' by helping to preserve this natural wonder.

Our top 5 things to do in Northern Ireland

We show you the best things to do in Belfast and beyond, from the ancient Derry City Walls to the spectacular natural columns of the Giant’s Causeway.

Ulster Museum

Located in the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, the Ulster Museum is a vast display of fine art, botany, geology, culture and local and European history. It’s the largest museum in Northern Ireland with everything from dinosaur skeletons to an ancient Egyptian mummy.

The Titanic Belfast is an incredible museum, dedicated to telling the story of the Titanic, from her design and construction in Belfast in the early 1900s to her disastrous voyage. Located in the Belfast docklands, where the original Titanic was launched, you can explore over nine interactive galleries.

Downpatrick

Down County Museum

We’ll take you back through 9,000 years of history at the Down County Museum, a former prison now dedicated to documenting the history of Downpatrick. You can visit the original cells used to house prisoners in the early 1800s, and learn the legendary history of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Best museums in Northern Ireland

Our  Belfast tours  take in the best museums and galleries in Northern Ireland. See an ancient Egyptian mummy at the Botanic gardens and discover the vivid history of the Titanic.

Ardglass potted herring

This classic Northern Irish dish consists of Ardglass herrings rolled in a dish with vinegar, spice berries, raw onions, salt and pepper. It’s baked until the top of the fish becomes crispy, then served with crusty bread and butter to mop up the tasty juices.

One of the most well-loved dishes in Northern Ireland, Ulster fry is a traditional cooked breakfast with griddle breads (potato bread and soda bread fried until golden), small pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes and mushrooms, served with tea and toast.

Traditionally found in the north midlands such as Fermanagh and Donegal, Boxty is a Northern Irish potato pancake made with a blend of grated raw potatoes and cooked mashed potatoes with flour and buttermilk. Served with a smear of butter, this is a delicious favorite.

Best food in Northern Ireland

Our trips will let you in on the best places to try Northern Irish cuisine, filled with grilled bread, potato pancakes, bacon and sausages, and generous dollops of creamy butter.

What to pack for Northern Ireland

Water and windproof jacket

Northern Ireland is one of the wettest and windiest regions in Europe, with temperatures averaging just 15°C (59°F) in summer. Stay cosy with a sturdy jacket and warm layers.

A big appetite

With a hearty cuisine filled with delicious breads, meats, pancakes and potatoes in every form, you’ll need to bring your appetite for a tour of Northern Ireland.

Although the Republic of Ireland (the southern partition of Ireland) uses the Euro, Northern Ireland uses the Pound sterling, so you’ll need to change currencies at the border.

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Voltage in Northern Ireland is 230V, and the sockets are of Type G, with standard British 3-pin plugs.

Northern Ireland is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world, and you’ll want to bring a camera to capture all of this wild beauty.

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