Donegal & the Wild Atlantic Way for Solo Travellers

Donegal & the Wild Atlantic Way for Solo Travellers

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Donegal & the Wild Atlantic Way for Solo Travellers

6 Days Starting and ending in Dublin, Ireland

Visiting: Dublin, County Fermanagh, Donegal, Slieve League

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

siredwas

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Interests:

Cultural, History

Tour Overview

Breathtaking coastal views, towering cliffs and spectacular mountains make this part of the Wild Atlantic Way one of the most stunning there is.

Highlights

  • Lough Erne cruise with stunning lakeland scenery and islands in County Fermanagh.

  • Explore Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland, with its vibrant charm and rich culture.

  • Visit Donegal Town, featuring Donegal Castle and the bustling Diamond market square.

  • Discover Belleek Pottery, home to world-famous pottery with a museum dating back to 1857.

  • Travel along Donegal’s coastal route to the picturesque harbour town of Killybegs.

  • Experience the majestic Slieve League cliffs, the highest in Europe, with breathtaking views.

  • Explore Dublin, with attractions like Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Temple Bar.

Places You'll See

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Aerial View Of Donegal Ring Fort, Ireland

The Colourful Houses Of Donegal, Ireland

Donegal, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Dublin

Accommodation Name: overnight hotel on the outskirts of Dublin

Meals Included: Dinner

Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland. We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of Dublin for a one-night stay.

Day 2 : Lough Erne Cruise & Ballyshannon

Location: County Fermanagh

Accommodation Name: Pierhead Hotel in Mullaghmore

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we journey across towards the North West of Ireland, enjoying an en route cruise on the magnificent Lough Erne. Here you will see some of County Fermanagh’s most amazing lakeland scenery and the hundred islands dotted throughout the waters.We then continue to Ballyshannon for free time. This riverside town lays claim to being the oldest town in Ireland, and today is full of vibrant charm and rich culture. We then continue to the Pier Head Hotel in Mullaghmore for a three-night stay. During our stay, we enjoy an Irish-themed dinner and entertainment on one evening.

Day 3 : Donegal & Belleek Pottery

Location: Donegal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The attractive and bustling Donegal Town overlooks Donegal Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way. In the very heart of the town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle, a 15th-century fortress where you can uncover the fascinating stories of medieval Gaelic lords. The Diamond market square is a great place to start exploring the abundance of shops, restaurants, and heritage attractions that Donegal has to offer. We then continue to Belleek Pottery, home to the world-famous pottery. The museum houses pieces dating back to 1857 when the pottery first started, and remains just as popular today.

Day 4 : Killybegs & Slieve League

Location: Slieve League

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, take in the breathtaking scenery as we travel along Donegal’s coastal route to picturesque Killybegs, a charming harbour town and fishing port.
Later we continue to the majestic Slieve League, nearly three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher and the highest cliffs in Europe. Wild and dramatic, these cliffs tower above the Atlantic Ocean, and offer incredible views that make you feel as though you’re at the edge of the world!

Day 5 : Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation Name: overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city

Meals Included: Breakfast

We leave our hotel and retrace our steps across the Emerald Isle to Dublin. Ireland’s capital has everything you could want, from shopping on Grafton Street and Henry Street, to embracing history at Dublin Castle or Trinity College, to a pint of the ‘black stuff’ in Temple Bar.
Dinner is not included this evening to give you a chance to enjoy a traditional meal in Dublin. We continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.

Day 6

Location: Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

We have an early start this morning to join our ferry with breakfast served on board. Upon arrival in the UK, we continue our journey home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Pier Head Hotel, Spa & Leisure Centre in Mullaghmore. Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in city-style hotels.

  • Lough Erne Cruise

    Enjoy an en route cruise on the magnificent Lough Erne, experiencing County Fermanagh’s amazing lakeland scenery and the hundred islands.

  • Irish-themed Dinner and Entertainment

    During the stay at the Pierhead Hotel, enjoy an Irish-themed dinner and entertainment on one evening.

  • Meals

    Breakfast is included daily, and dinner is included on most evenings except for one evening in Dublin.

  • Ferry to Ireland

    Travel includes a ferry from Holyhead to Ireland.

  • Visit to Belleek Pottery

    Visit Belleek Pottery, home to world-famous pottery with a museum housing pieces dating back to 1857.

  • Visit to Slieve League

    Visit the majestic Slieve League, the highest cliffs in Europe, offering incredible views.

What's Not Included

Dinner in DublinDinner is not included on the evening in Dublin to allow for a traditional meal experience in the city.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and continues with coach travel across Ireland, including a cruise on Lough Erne.

Accommodation

You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Pier Head
Hotel, Spa & Leisure Centre in Mullaghmore.


Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area in
city-style hotels.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Pier Head Hotel, Spa & Leisure Centre in Mullaghmore. Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area in city-style hotels.

  • Is there any special entertainment included during the stay?

    Yes, during the stay at the Pierhead Hotel in Mullaghmore, there is an Irish-themed dinner and entertainment on one evening.

  • What can I expect to see on the Lough Erne cruise?

    On the Lough Erne cruise, you will see some of County Fermanagh’s most amazing lakeland scenery and the hundred islands dotted throughout the waters.

  • What is special about the Slieve League cliffs?

    The Slieve League cliffs are nearly three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher and are the highest cliffs in Europe, offering incredible views above the Atlantic Ocean.

  • What historical site can be visited in Donegal Town?

    In Donegal Town, you can visit Donegal Castle, a fifteenth-century fortress where you can uncover the fascinating stories of medieval Gaelic lords.

  • What is unique about Belleek Pottery?

    Belleek Pottery is home to world-famous pottery, with a museum housing pieces dating back to 1857 when the pottery first started.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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