The Emerald Isle

This morning begins with a Black Cab Tour of Belfast’s unique street art and political murals. Then, we’ll visit the Titanic Museum before continuing to Ballyscullion Park, a historic private country house, where lunch will be waiting for us. Later, we’ll take some time to explore the Giant’s Causeway, before arriving in Londonderry. Accommodation: Beech Hill Country House (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Today, we’ll stroll along the old city walls of Londonderry before continuing our journey to the Isle of Doagh. Here, we’ll learn of the local population’s experience of the Great Famine. Accommodation: Beech Hill Country House (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

At Ulster American Folk Park, we’ll learn why two million people sailed from Ulster to start a life in the New World – and there’s also time for a pottery shop visit. The day ends in Ballyfarnon, where we’ll regroup for an evening meal together. Accommodation: Kilronan Castle (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

The morning will see us in Westport before we visit the award-winning Connemara Heritage and History Centre. As the day draws to a close, we’ll complete our journey with a walking tour through the harbour city of Galway. Accommodation: Park House Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy as you wish in buzzing, bohemian Galway. Accommodation: Park House Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

Picturesque Caherconnell awaits today, where we’ll witness local sheepdog trials in action. Then, we’ll continue across the Burren and round off the day with a visit to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. Accommodation: Dingle Benners Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

We’ll begin in the Dingle Peninsula before stopping off at the Blasket Islands Centre. This afternoon, we’ll have plenty of free time to delve deeper and explore Dingle. Accommodation: Dingle Benners Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

Take in the views across the stunning Lakes of Killarney before we travel onwards to Kenmare. Next, we’ve got a visit to the iconic Blarney Castle. Legend has it that if you kiss the Blarney Stone you’ll be blessed with the gift of eloquence. Tonight, we’ll dine at our hotel in Cork. Accommodation: The Kingsley Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

The port and fishing town of Kinsale is where we’ll start our historical walking tour. Topped off with a stop at Charles Fort, we’ll return to Cork for the evening. Accommodation: The Kingsley Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

As we approach the final few chapters of our tour, we find ourselves in rural Tipperary and Swiss Cottage before carrying on through to medieval Kilkenny. Accommodation: Rivercourt Hotel (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Our last day sees us reach Dublin. We’ll make stops at Avoca and Huntington Castle, where our tour comes to an end.

• Meals
  • Breakfast