

by Paddywagon Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$2,081.90This 6-day bus tour from Dublin covers major sites across Ireland, both north and south, with five nights of accommodation included. The tour visits Belfast, Giant's Causeway, historic Derry, County Donegal, County Sligo, Galway, the Burren region, Doolin village, Adare, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, Killarney, and Blarney Castle in Cork. Guests stay overnight in Belfast, Derry, Galway, the Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney. The tour is conducted on an air-conditioned coach with USB charging points and WiFi available at every seat. A professional guide provides live commentary throughout the journey. Breakfast is included each day. Optional activities such as the Belfast Black Cab Tour and horse or carriage rides in Killarney may be arranged and paid for separately with the driver or guide. This is a scheduled group tour following a fixed route without deviations. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The tour accepts bookings for Backpacker or Economy accommodation options, with Backpacker offering mixed dorm rooms and Economy providing private or shared rooms in bed and breakfast accommodations. Room preferences can be requested by email after booking.
Depart Dublin and make our first stop at Monasterboice, a monastic settlement dating back to year 501. This ancient monastery is home to Ireland's best preserved and finest Celtic crosses, and it also has a monumental fully intact Round Tower. Discover why Lonely Planet regards Belfast as one of the top 10 'must-see' destinations on Earth. Overnight in Belfast.
480 min
To begin, we visit Belfast's number 1 attraction - the Titanic Experience (entry included)! We take you on a fascinating journey back in time during which we get to experience Titanic's story. From her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise.
120 min
We also strongly recommend the world famous Black Taxi tour (optional) to view the Peace Wall and political murals. Your driver will show you highlights of the city including City Hall, Queen's University, Albert's Clock, Botanic Gardens and much more
60 min
A glorious touring day cruising the Beautiful North Coast. We visits to the Dark Hedges, the Giant's Causeway and the city of Derry
480 min
We visit the most popular natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, the Dark Hedges. The trees were planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family to impress their guests upon arrival to their house. Most of you will recognize the Dark Hedges as King's Road from the hit TV series Game of Thrones. It is a wonderful photo-stop and an opportunity to be a part of a real life set!
20 min
The Giant's Causeway is the highlight of this trip for most! Built by the Irish giant Fionn and his Scottish rival Angus, it is a real masterpiece formed of perfectly shaped hexagonal columns. Your tour guide shall tell you more about the Causeway, and the legends of the area. - We include skip the line admission to the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, other companies do not! We provide you with an admission ticket to the interpretative center, enhancing your experience at the Causeway! The path to the causeway stones starts behind the center, it is only 10 mins walk! For a small fare there is a mobility bus that can bring you all the way down the path to the Causeway, for those with walking difficulties.
90 min
Then it's onwards to Derry for an included excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls (1613) and the well known Bogside district famed in the U2 song "Bloody Sunday" after the tragic events of January 1971. With leisure time to explore Derry before we reach Letterkenny for a relaxing evening.
60 min
Enjoy a spectacular drive along the Wild Atlantic Way. Incredible countryside and ocean vistas await.
We'll stop part way in the village of Strandhill, Co. Sligo for lunch. Perhaps check out the Strand Bar for some classic pub fare and a pint or glass of something refreshing. The beaches outside are some of the finest surfing waters in Europe - enjoy a stroll in the fresh air.
60 min
Arrive in Galway by mid afternoon. Join our free walking tour or explore by yourself. Overnight in Galway.
Cruise down the West coast. See beautiful beaches, golden sand, maybe even a few dolphins and whales. Explore the lunar landscape of the Burren, the only place on earth where Alpine, Arctic and Mediterranean flowers grow side by side, and hear your guide tell inspiring tales of the great Potato Famine of 1845-49, sending over a million of our ancestors to the four corners of the globe and in particular Britain, North America, and Australia. We'll stop in the village of Doolin for lunch and maybe a pint before continuing to the nearby Cliffs of Moher. Over 700 ft tall, the cliffs are perhaps the most spectacular in Europe and are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins and gannets. Afterwards, we'll cross the River Shannon in historic Limerick. Our last stop today is the beautiful heritage town of Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages, renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. We spend the night on the rural Dingle Peninsula.
480 min
Today you will have the wild Atlantic ocean by your side as we cruise down the West coast. See beautiful beaches, golden sand, maybe even a few dolphins and whales.
Run around the lunar landscape of the Burren, the only place on earth where Alpine, Arctic and Mediterranean flowers grow side by side, and hear your guide tell inspiring tales of how our ancestors overcame the horrors of the great Potato Famine of 1845-49, sending over a million of our ancestors to the four corners of the globe and in particular Britain, North America, and Australia. We'll stop in the village of Doolin for lunch and maybe a pint before continuing to the nearby Cliffs of Moher
20 min
Cliffs of Moher. Over 700 ft tall, the cliffs are perhaps the most spectacular in Europe and are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins and gannets.
90 min
After we cross the River Shannon in historic Limerick our last stop today will be the beautiful heritage town of Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages, renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. We spend the night on the rural Dingle Peninsula.
30 min
Today we embark on the world famous Dingle Peninsula. We visit Ireland's longest beach at Inch, and then we take the short drive to Dingle, a charming Gaelic speaking fishing village.
480 min
And it's off on a wonderful pleasant drive around Slea Head with amazing views of Sleeping Giant Island, the Blasket Islands, and Beehive Huts dating back to 2000 B.C. Regarded as the most beautiful Peninsula in the world by many photographic magazines, Slea Head has some of Ireland's most fabulous beaches and is definitely the highlight of Ireland's famed Wild Atlantic Way. This area is completely Gaelic speaking, and you may even get to hear some of the locals converse in this ancient language.
Famed in many films like Far and Away and Ryan's Daughter, Dingle is celebrated for having most pubs in Ireland for a town of its size, 52 pubs and 2000 people, where there is ample time for shopping in traditional arts and crafts stores, and some refreshments in one of the many colourful pubs with local musicians playing some mystic tunes.
90 min
Tonight we stay in Killarney, Co. Kerry's premier town. Here we mix with the locals, and enjoy the characteristics of a genuine Irish county town, away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Pull up a stool by the fire or enjoy a relaxing post-dinner stroll in the nearby National Park.
The day begins with a horse and cart ride through Killarney National Park (optional) or horseback ride through the park for the energetic and adventurous (optional). Afterwards, we'll regroup to cross the Cork and Kerry mountains, heading for the world renowned Blarney Castle.
540 min
Enjoy plenty of time (2 hours) visiting the Castle where you can kiss the Blarney Stone if you wish (to receive the gift of eloquent speech also known as the gift of the gab). The beautiful gardens offer a chance to relax in the fresh air whilst those seeking last minute souvenirs can explore the excellent Blarney Woolen Mills, the world's largest Irish shop.
120 min
After lunch we take a leisurely drive through the Golden Vale region, Ireland's finest agricultural land and home to some of the best livestock in the world. Arrive back in Dublin late afternoon in time for dinner reservations and evening entertainment.