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Irish Discovery – Dublin, Belfast, Derry and Donegal
Irish Discovery – Dublin, Belfast, Derry and Donegal
Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Lough Swilly, Ireland
The colourful houses of Donegal, Ireland
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Irish Discovery – Dublin, Belfast, Derry and Donegal
6 Days Starting in Dublin, Ireland and ending in Holyhead, United Kingdom
Visiting: Dublin, Belfast, Antrim Coast, Derry, Inishowen Peninsula, Buncrana, Doagh Famine Village, Malin Head, Donegal, Holyhead
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s-irelid
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Irish Discovery" tour, a captivating journey through Ireland and Northern Ireland's most iconic locations. Begin your adventure in Dublin, where you can explore its rich history and vibrant art scene. Travel north to Belfast, home to the Titanic Belfast® museum and the lively Cathedral Quarter. Experience the stunning Antrim Coastal Road and delve into Derry's storied past. Discover the Doagh Famine Village, an outdoor museum chronicling Irish life from the 18th century to today. Marvel at Donegal's breathtaking coastal route, including the Mamore Gap and Malin Head, Ireland's northernmost point. Enjoy the freedom to explore Dublin at your leisure, with opportunities to indulge in local culture and cuisine. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, all while traveling comfortably by coach and ferry.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dat 1
Location: Dublin
Accommodation Name: overnight hotel on the outskirts of Dublin for a one-night stay
Meals Included: Dinner
Regional departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland/ Continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of Dublin for a one-night stay.
Day 2 : Belfast
Location: Belfast
Accommodation Name: Dunadry Hotel and Gardens, one-night stay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel northwards, crossing into Northern Ireland, and onto the vibrant capital city of Belfast. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. The Titanic Belfast® museum documents the legacy of the famous ship which set sail from the docks here, the Crumlin Road Gaol gives an interactive insight into past inmates’ lives, and the Ulster Museum boasts diverse exhibitions. Alternatively, you may prefer to stroll through the Botanic Gardens or the colourful Cathedral Quarter with its lively bars and rich history. We then continue to the Dunadry Hotel and Gardens for a one-night stay.
Day 3 : Antrim Coastal Road and Derry
Location: Antrim Coast, Derry
Accommodation Name: Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel, two-night stay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our journey continues along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast road, which hugs the shore line and offers beautiful sea views to your right and stunning Glens and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to your left. We follow the route via Portrush, then arrive in Derry for free time to explore – why not join one of the walking tours of the city to uncover more of the rich history or visit some of the areas made famous by the popular TV show, 'Derry Girls'? Established as a monastery, destroyed by Norse invaders, surrounded by city walls, and marked by conflict, this city has certainly had a turbulent past. However, today, the city promotes peace and unity, symbolised by the Peace Bridge and the colourful murals. Derry is also the perfect place to shop, with the Richmond and Quayside Shopping Centres offering contemporary options and the Craft Village housing an eclectic mix of artisan craft shops. We then cross the border into the Republic of Ireland and carry on to the Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel for a two-night stay.
Day 4 : Inishowen Peninsula and Doagh Famine Village
Location: Inishowen Peninsula, Buncrana, Doagh Famine Village, Malin Head
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, take in breathtaking scenery as we travel along Donegal’s coastal route. We drive via the Mamore Gap with its amazing scenery and through the town of Buncrana, where we have beautiful views of Lough Swilly. We then visit the Doagh Famine Village, an outdoor museum which tells the story of an Irish family from the 18th century to the present day. We then continue to Malin Head, the most northerly point on the island of Ireland, to admire the Atlantic Ocean and take in the salt air!
Day 5 : Donegal and Dublin
Location: Donegal, Dublin
Accommodation Name: overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we call in to Donegal for a short stop to see the highlights of this charming town, before continuing to Dublin. Whether you want to embrace history, shopping, art, or simply a pint of Guinness, you’ll find it all in the capital! We will depart late evening to allow you the chance to enjoy a meal in Dublin at your leisure before continue to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of the city.
Day 6
Location: Holyhead
Meals Included: Breakfast
We make our way to board our early morning ferry back to Holyhead and then the journey home. Depending on the ferry schedule, breakfast today maybe on the ferry.
What's Included
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Ferry to Ireland
The tour includes a ferry ride from Holyhead to Ireland.
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Visit to Titanic Belfast® Museum
The tour includes a visit to the Titanic Belfast® museum, which documents the legacy of the famous ship.
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Visit to Crumlin Road Gaol
The tour includes a visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol for an interactive insight into past inmates’ lives.
What's Not Included
Meals in Dublin
Meals in Dublin are not included and are at your leisure.
Accommodation
You will stay for one night at the 4-star Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in County Antrim then two nights at the 4-star Ballyliffin Lodge in County Donegal. Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in city-style hotels.Mode of Transport
The tour begins with a regional departure by coach or Home Connect service, followed by a ferry from Holyhead to Ireland. The journey includes travel by coach through various locations in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a return ferry trip to Holyhead.Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the Irish Discovery tour?
The tour begins with a regional departure by coach or Home Connect service, followed by a ferry from Holyhead to Ireland. The journey includes travel by coach through various locations in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a return ferry trip to Holyhead.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on the tour?
You will stay for one night at the 4-star Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in County Antrim, then two nights at the 4-star Ballyliffin Lodge in County Donegal. Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in city-style hotels.
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Are meals included during the tour?
Meals are included during the tour except for meals in Dublin, which are not included and are at your leisure.
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What are some of the key attractions visited on the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Titanic Belfast® museum, Crumlin Road Gaol, Ulster Museum, Doagh Famine Village, and Malin Head. It also features a journey along the Antrim Coast road and free time in Derry and Dublin.
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Is there free time to explore on my own during the tour?
Yes, there is free time to explore in Belfast, Derry, and Dublin, allowing you to enjoy the cities at your own pace.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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