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Irish Discovery

9 Days Starting and ending in Dublin, Ireland

Visiting: Dublin, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Londonderry, Donegal, Drumcliff, Sligo, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Adare, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Waterford, Tramore, Avoca

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

9200-2023

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$1664

$1496 (USD) Operator discount: -$125 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$42

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Tour Overview

Breathtaking, lush landscapes combined with vibrant cities and historic attractions—all of this and more await you on this guided Ireland tour, including Northern Ireland. Starting and ending in Dublin, explore Ireland in depth and hear exciting stories of its rich history, legends, and myths. On an Ireland tour, you expect to see amazing scenery, and this tour does not disappoint. See the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean. Join the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses. In Northern Ireland, visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, basalt columns formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions. On the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains—enjoy one of Europe’s most dramatic drives passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands. On this tour of Ireland, you’ll also visit some of its vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney. Stop in Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as one of Ireland’s friendliest and prettiest villages and in Waterford, enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you’ll see the highly skilled artisans at work in the production of this famous crystal. You’ll also see artisans at work on your visit to Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca. In Northern Ireland, visit Derry, one of Ireland’s best-preserved fortified cities, and Downpatrick, burial place of Ireland’s Patron Saint. This value-minded tour through Ireland is a dream vacation!

Highlights

On this tour of Ireland, you’ll visit vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney.
See the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean.
Admire the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence and Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included

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Places You'll See

The Bonnington Dublin Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Belfast

Limerick City Hotel

Southern Hotel Sligo

The Parkavon Hotel

Majestic Hotel

Killarney Court Hotel

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Day 1 : Arrive In Dublin,Ireland

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel

Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street and elegant Georgian squares to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. End the day with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse.

Day 2 : Dublin,Downpatrick,Northern Ireland,Belfast

Location: Dublin, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Belfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Jurys Inn Belfast

Meals Included: Breakfast

On your northbound route today, pass Drogheda, scene of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley, known for its prehistoric passage graves. Cross the border into Northern Ireland, and drive past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint, and on to the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. Later, why not join a Local Guide on a “living history” tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Experience?
Today’s Distance: 125 mi/ 202 km

Day 3 : Belfast,Giant’S Causeway,Derry,Donegal,Ireland,Drumcliff,Sligo

Location: Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Londonderry, Donegal, Drumcliff, Sligo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Southern Hotel Sligo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

First stop this morning is awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, let the province’s story unfold as you head for the city of Derry before returning to the Republic to visit Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings and home of the O’Donnell Clan. Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches, and stop in Drumcliff to see the grave of W.B. Yeats before arriving in Sligo.
Today’s Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km

Day 4 : Sligo,Galway,Cliffs Of Moher,Limerick

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Location: Sligo, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Limerick City Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel farther south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Tonight, you might like to join an optional medieval banquet.
Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 290 km

Day 5 : Limerick,Adare,Dingle Peninsula,Killarney

Location: Limerick, Adare, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Parkavon Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Then, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands, and hear about the way of life and unique literary achievements of its inhabitants prior to their evacuation in 1953. The next two nights are spent in the popular resort of Killarney. Tonight, enjoy the optional outing to Tralee for dinner and a performance at Siamsa Tire, Ireland’s National Folk Theatre.
Today’s Distance: 156 mi/ 253 km

Day 6 : Killarney. Ring Of Kerry Excursion

Location: Ring of Kerry, Killarney

Accommodation Name: The Parkavon Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

At Killorglin, join the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Back in Killarney, a special optional adventure: take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the national park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle.
Today’s Distance: 90 mi/ 146 km

Day 7 : Killarney,Blarney,Waterford,Tramore

Location: Killarney, Blarney, Waterford, Tramore

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Majestic Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

More scenic splendor as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore. Later, consider an optional pub tour.
Today’s Distance: 132 mi/ 212 km

Day 8 : Tramore,Avoca,Dublin

Location: Tramore, Avoca, Dublin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Bonnington Dublin Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the last leg of your journey, visit Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill at Avoca, and enjoy views of the Wicklow Mountains on your way to Dublin. An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your vacation.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 209 km

Day 9 : Dublin

Location: Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

Accommodation
Fully Guided
Meals

Breakfast-8 Dinner-3

What's Not Included

Tipping and Gratuities
International Travel
Airport Transfers at Destination

UNESCO Sites

Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast

Check out our Q&As

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

No
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1961
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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