Grand Tour of Ireland by Air
Grand Tour of Ireland by Air
Grand Tour of Ireland by Air
9 Days Starting in dublin and ending in Dublin, Ireland
Visiting: Dublin, Wicklow Mountains, Kilkenny, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Westport, Galway, Achill Island, Atlantic Drive, Donegal, Giant's Causeway, Derry
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Tour code:
kidi
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Enjoy this impressive holiday to Ireland by air as we take in the history and culture of the stunning Emerald Isle. Covering both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, we include visits to the charismatic city of Dublin, the picture-postcard town of Killarney, glorious Donegal and the world-famous Giant's Causeway, whatever notion you have of Ireland, it’s all waiting for you with this fascinating itinerary.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly to Dublin where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel on the outskirts of the city for a two-night stay.
Day 2 : Dublin & The Wicklow Mountains
Location: Dublin, Wicklow Mountains
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a morning in Dublin’s fair city. Our optional sightseeing tour will show you the inner heart of Dublin, which, if left on your own would take a week! You will see both the north and south part of the capital. The tour is a panoramic one, seeing all the beautiful buildings of architectural significance like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The National Art Gallery and the Four Courts. Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city and highlights will be the magnificence of Georgian Dublin with visits to some of the superb squares.
This afternoon, our optional excursion is to the spectacular Wicklow Mountains. We will visit the town of ‘Ballykissangel’ fame, Avoca, and the valley of the two lakes, Glendalough, celebrated equally for its beauty and for its historical and archaeological interests.
Day 3 : Kilkenny
Location: Kilkenny
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dromhall Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel to Kilkenny, Ireland’s medieval capital. Above the broad sweep of the River Nore sits the castle, while a pretty humpbacked stone bridge leads into narrow, cheerful streets laced with carefully maintained buildings. Following time at leisure in Kilkenny we travel via Clonmel to our hotel in the Killarney area for a two night stay.
Day 4 : Ring Of Kerry & Killarney
Location: Ring of Kerry, Killarney
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dromhall Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an included full-day tour along the Ring of Kerry, part of the mystical and unspoilt Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. See dramatic scenery, picturesque villages and fishing towns. Visit Killarney and absorb the town’s cheerful atmosphere and the infectious Kerry humour of the local families. You may even wish to enjoy an optional ride on a traditional jaunting car! Climb aboard a traditional Irish jaunting car (pony and trap ride) for a tour around the sights of Killarney. Operated by Irish families for many generations this traditional mode of transport is a great way to discover the delights of Ireland. The jaunting car rambles its way along Killarney National Park, Deer Park and on to Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane.
Day 5 : Galway
Location: Westport, Galway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Westport Woods Hotel & Spa, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We make our way to the friendly University city of Galway. The city has a certain chemistry and vibrancy which many delight in, and few forget. Music, festivals, horse racing, pubs, restaurants, shops, theatres and most of all Galway people, combine to create this atmospheric medieval city of culture. Be sure to see Eyre Square, enclosing a pleasant park lined with imposing, mainly 19th century buildings. Overlooking the park is a modern shopping mall built to incorporate sections of the historic city walls. To complete your explorations why not visit the old quays, a tranquil spot for a stroll down the Long Walk to the docks. We continue to our hotel in Westport, where we stay for the next two nights.
Day 6 : Achill Island & Atlantic Drive
Location: Achill Island, Atlantic Drive
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Westport Woods Hotel & Spa, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day of glorious scenery awaits as we head north to Achill, Ireland’s largest island on our optional excursion. Reaching the island by road bridge, we follow the spectacular Atlantic Coast Drive, a circular route around the southern tip of the island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the islands of Clare and Achill Beg.
Day 7 : Donegal
Location: Donegal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Dillons Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Westport this morning for the bustling market town of Donegal. Situated at the mouth of Donegal bay on the river Eske, Donegal is overlooked by the Bluestack Mountains and holds a special charm, best represented in the friendly locals and the craic. We continue to the Letterkenny area for a two night stay.
Day 8 : Giant’S Causeway & Derry
Location: Giant's Causeway, Derry
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Dillons Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day of fantastic scenery as we head to the world-famous Giant’s Causeway. Entrance to the Giants Causeway Visitor Experience and to see the famous stones is included. Please note: The Translink easy access bus service to the stones is not currently in operation.
We later continue to the walled city of Derry (Londonderry). Prosperity and peace have made this compact city, with its tumultuous history, one of the most fascinating to visit in the British Isles. During your visit an optional sightseeing tour will be available to introduce you to the city. The sightseeing tour of Derry will commence by coach, giving an overview of the city before we continue on foot around the walls. Ireland’s only completely walled city – there is over 1,450 years of history locked into its 17th century walls. We enjoy a stroll along part of the walls, ending in the city centre. From the walls you will view the murals, which are a reminder of key events within Derry’s more recent history.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head to Dublin for the return flight to the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Yes, airport transfers are included
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tipping & Gratuities
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights in the Dublin area at the 4-star Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, or similar. We will then continue for a two night stay at the Dromhall Hotel in Killarney. You will then stay for two nights at the 4-star Westport Woods Hotel & Spa, or similar. Finally, you will stay for two nights in County Donegal at 3-star Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny, or similar.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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