Best of the North of Ireland & Dublin - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 9
• Tour Style: Regional Europe
• Destinations: Dublin, Downpatrick, Belfast, Londonderry/Derry, Omagh, Belleek, Glenties, Killybegs

Itinerary

• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Dublin.



• Day 2 - Arrive Dublin On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Later a guided tour includes a visit to Trinity College and views of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.
  
  Hotel: Jurys Custom Inn



• Day 3 - Dublin – Belfast We travel via the Boyne valley, site of the famous battle, to enjoy views of Carlingford Lough before a scenic drive to Downpatrick. Then on to Belfast where our sightseeing shows us the City Hall, Queen’s University and Stormont Castle. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Jurys Inn



• Day 4 - Belfast – Bushmills – Giants Causeway – Letterkenny (2 nights) We drive along the Antrim coast, seeing the castles at Ballygalley and Glenarm, to Ballycastle. During today our Tour Director will share with us the location of a Hidden Treasure! Then to Bushmills, the world’s oldest whiskey distillery, before visiting Giants Causeway and onto Letterkenny. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Radisson (2 nights)



• Day 5 - Londonderry / Derry sight­seeing We drive to Londonderry for a walking tour. A local guide takes us onto the city walls for fine views over this fine city. We also visit the Bogside – with memories of the recent conflicts, then we continue to the 17th century St. Columb's Cathedral. Next we head to the Derry Craft Village and on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed to the New World. Later, enjoy time at leisure perhaps to take an excursion to the Inishowen Peninsula. Later, we return to our hotel and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 6 - Letterkenny – Belleek – Sligo (2 nights) Today we travel via Strabane and Omagh, where we visit the Ulster-American Folk Park en route to Lough Erne and Enniskillen. Then via the Belleek Pottery factory to our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sligo Park (2 nights)



• Day 7 - Yeats Country & Donegal Excursion We visit W. B. Yeats country en route to Drumcliff. Then to Donegal and a scenic drive to Balleybofey and Glenties. Next to Ardara, famous for Aran sweaters and Donegal tweeds, then we return via Killybegs. (Full Breakfast)



• Day 8 - Sligo – Dublin We follow the Shannon River to Lough Key and on to Boyle, seeing the Cistercian Abbey. Then back to Dublin via Longford and we enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hilton Airport



• Day 9 - Dublin – USA As your tour comes to an end, we transfer you to the airport for your return flight. (Full Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive DublinDublin – BelfastBelfast – Bushmills – Giants Causeway – Letterkenny Londonderry / Derry sight­seeingLetterkenny – Belleek – Sligo Yeats Country & Donegal ExcursionSligo – DublinDublin – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Dublin: See St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park, site of Battle of the Boyne and visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
• Downpatrick: See the town where St. Patrick is buried.
• Belfast: Sightseeing includes the City Hall, Queen's University and Stormont Castle.
• Ballygalley & Glenarm: See the castles.
• Bushmills: Visit the oldest whiskey distillery.
• Giant's Causeway: Visit this geological formation.
• Londonderry / Derry: Walking tour includes the city walls, The Bogside and St. Columb's Cathedral.
• Omagh: Visit the Ulster-American Folk Park.
• Belleek: Visit the pottery factory.
• Donegal: Visit the picturesque town.
• Glenties: See the courthouse and lovely church.
• Ardara: Visit this pretty village.
• Killybegs: Visit this fishing port.
• Drumcliff: See Yeats' grave.
• Boyle: See the Cistercian Abbey.
• Scenic drives: Mountains of Mourne, Antrim Coast, Lough Erne, Donegal Bay, Blue Stack Mountains, Finn Valley.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Dublin
• 7 full Irish breakfasts
• 2 three-course dinners
• 1 local pub restaurant dinner in Letterkenny
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Dublin
11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
• A qualified Irish city guide in Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry/Derry.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers
Dublin Airport Transfers are provided on Days 2 and 9.
• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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