Northern & Southern Ireland 9 Days
- Explore Ireland’s natural wonder, the Ring of Kerry, and witness farmers in action with a sheep farm visit and herding demonstration.
- Scramble around the clustered pillars of Giant's Causeway and decide for yourself if it’s a natural phenomenon or the work of giants, as legends say.
- Roam the rugged coastline of the Aran Islands, with time to visit ruins and remains from the Bronze and Iron Age with your local leader.
- Learn about The Troubles from those who were directly affected by it on a history tour in Derry.
- Enjoy Dublin's energetic nightlife, where it’ll feel like there’s a pub on every corner. Check out its creative neighbourhoods, brimming with hip bars and trendy eateries.
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Northern & Southern Ireland
What's included in Northern & Southern Ireland 9 Days
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Belfast
Belfast
Welcome to Belfast and the Emerald Isle! Your Irish adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, take some time to wander the streets of the bohemian Cathedral Quarter, explore the leafy suburbs of South Belfast or visit the stately City Hall in Donegal Square. Consider stopping at the revitalised waterfront area, home to the Titanic Belfast monument on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard, where the legendary RMS Titanic was built. The monument tells the story of the ship's ill-fated maiden voyage in 1912.
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Day 2 | Belfast
Belfast
Today is a free day in Belfast to explore at your own pace. Perhaps start with a Black Cab Tour, where your driver will provide a comprehensive overview of Northern Ireland’s political history as you cruise around the city. Then, you can visit The Ulster Museum to meet Takabuti, an Ancient Egyptian mummy, before taking a stroll through the nearby Botanical Gardens. Feel free to ask your local leader for restaurant recommendations for dinner.
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The northern nooks and the regal Republic – see it all on a nine-day adventure on both sides of the Irish border. Travel through green pastures, vast lakes, striking cliff faces and, in the evening, head straight to the pub for a Guinness (or two). Visit medieval castles and ancient sites filled with folklore and marvel at the views of Ireland's rugged coastline, including the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and the Giant's Causeway. While exploring Belfast, Dublin, Derry and Galway, don't forget to gather your travel crew for some pub grub and live music to cap off a trip that hits all the hotspots of Ireland.
Inclusions
- Giant's Causeway - Day Trip
- Derry - Bogside History Tour
- Aran Islands - Guided Day Trip by Ferry
- Cliffs of Moher
- Killarney - Ring of Kerry Day Trip
- Killarney - Sheep Dog Trials (seasonal)
Meet
Meeting Points
- House Belfast, 59-63 Botanic Ave, United Kingdom
End Points
- Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay, 33/34 Moss St, Dublin Docklands, Ireland
