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Best of Northern Ireland &
Dublin |
8 day
tour from US$1250
Tour Type: Regional Europe |
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Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Dublin
- Drogheda
- Downpatrick
- Belfast
- Ballygalley & Glenarm
- Bushmills
- Giant's Causeway
- Londonderry/Derry
- Omagh
- Belleek
- Donegal
- Glenties
- Ardara
- Killybegs
- Drumcliff
- Boyle
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1 - Arrive Dublin
Transfer to your hotel upon arrival in Dublin. Later, our
sightseeing tour features views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's
Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park. Then free time to
experience the friendliness of this great city. This evening, we
enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director.
Hotel: Jurys Inn Parnell Street
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2 - Dublin - Belfast
This morning we head to the Boyne Valley and via Drogheda we cross
the border into Ulster. From Newry, we enjoy views of Carlingford
Lough before a scenic drive through the Mountains of Mourne on our
way to Downpatrick. Later we continue on to Belfast, where our
sightseeing tour shows us the City Hall, Queen's University and the
University quarter, before reaching our hotel for dinner and
overnight stay. (Full Irish breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Europa
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3 - Belfast - Bushmills - Giant's Causeway - Londonderry/ Derry (2
nights)
Our day begins with a drive along beautiful Antrim Coast road,
seeing the castles at Ballygalley and Glenarm. Next past the scenic
Glens of Antrim to Ballycastle. From here we continue to Bushmills
where we visit the oldest whiskey distillery in the world. Next we
will stop to visit the famous basalt rock formations of Giant's
Causeway before making our way to our hotel at Londonderry/ Derry,
for the next two nights. (Full Irish breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Ramada Da Vincis (2 nights)
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4 - Londonderry - Derry sightseeing
After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour takes us to the city
walls, some of the best preserved in Europe. Then we continue to the
17th century St. Columb's Cathedral with its tower. Next we head to
Derry Craft Village and on to the quay where Irish emigrants sailed
to the New World. Later, enjoy time at leisure perhaps to take an
excursion to the Inishowen Peninsula. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner
in a local restaurant. (Full Irish breakfast/ Highlight dinner)
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5 - Londonderry - Derry – Belleek - Sligo (2 nights)
Today's journey takes us via Strabane and Omagh, where we stop to
visit the Ulster- American Folk Park en route to Lough Erne and
Enniskillen. From here we visit the famous Belleek Pottery Factory
before reaching our hotel in Sligo. (Full Irish breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Sligo Park (2 nights)
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6 - Yeats Country & Donegal Excursion
This morning we visit W.B. Yeats country as we make our way to
Drumcliff. We continue to Donegal town and enjoy a scenic drive as
we make our way towards Balleybofey and through the Finn Valley en
route to Glenties. Next we reach Ardara, with a chance to buy
world-famous Aran sweaters and Donegal Tweeds. From here we continue
our journey to Killybegs before we return to Sligo for the night.
Your evening is at leisure. (Full Irish breakfast)
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7 - Sligo Bay - Dublin
Today's journey takes us to Lough Key and on to the town of Boyle
seeing the Cistercian Abbey. Later, via Longford and Mullingar back
to Dublin 'fair city'. (Full Irish breakfast)
Hotel: Jurys Inn Parnell Street
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8 - Depart Dublin
Farewell as we transfer you to Dublin Airport for your return flight
home. (Full Irish breakfast)
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WHAT'S
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Best of Northern
Ireland & Dublin What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Dublin:
Sightseeing views Trinity College, St. Patrick's
Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Phoenix Park.
- Drogheda: Site of the
Battle of the Boyne.
- Downpatrick: See the
town where St. Patrick is buried.
- Belfast: Sightseeing
includes the City Hall, Queen's University and the
University quarter.
- Ballygalley & Glenarm:
See the castles.
- Bushmills: Visit the
oldest whiskey distillery.
- Giant's Causeway:
Visit this geological formation.
- Londonderry / Derry:
Sightseeing includes the city walls and St. Columb's
Cathedral.
- Omagh: Visit the
Ulster- American Folk Park.
- Belleek: Visit the
pottery factory.
- Donegal: Visit the
picturesque town.
- Glenties: See the
courthouse and lovely church.
- Ardara: Visit this
pretty village.
- Killybegs: Visit this
fishing port.
- Drumcliff: See Yeats'
grave.
- Boyle: See the
Cistercian Abbey.
- Scenic drives a
scenic coastal drive to the Mountains of Mourne, along the
Antrim Coast road and the shores of Lough Erne, a scenic
drive around Donegal Bay, views of the Blue Stack
Mountains and through Finn Valley.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director
- 7 full Irish breakfasts
- 3 three-course dinners
- 1 local pub restaurant dinner
in Londonderry/ Derry.
11 meals in total (see day-by-day
itinerary)
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Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of
Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on tour.
- A qualified local city guide in
Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry/Derry.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport
and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar
your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from
your airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London
hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and
the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by
your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail
Station.
- Heathrow Express operates
between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services
between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45.
Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own
expense.
- In the event of unforeseen
events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar
will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled
transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival
and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure
day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure
your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a
transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or
post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices
of transfers at the time of booking your extra night
accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight
details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days
before the flight departure.
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Best of Northern
Ireland & Dublin Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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GB24
- Dublin Malahide Stately Home
Malahide is both a castle and a stately home, and has been the seat
of the Talbot family since the reign of Henry II. Today, it is the
home of the National Portrait Gallery of Ireland as well as one of
the finest collections of Georgian furniture and antiques in the
country. There are fine gardens, wonderful views of Dublin Bay and
even a famous miniature railway close by.
17.00 (€)
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GB32
- Dublin Dinner and Cabaret
Over an excellent dinner you’ll enjoy a non-stop show featuring
comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland’s musical
history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the
night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and
joining in the fun, and it’s all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish
humour. We will even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner,
it will put you in the mood for Ireland’s best night out.
61.00 (€)
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GB48
- Irish Pub Experience
Why not join in the fun and laughter of one of the cosiest pubs in
the country? Traditional Irish music tops the evening and before you
know it you’ll be joining in the songs and laughter. (Two drinks
of your choice is included).
20.00 (€)
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GB59
- Dublin Dinner
Join us for dinner in one of Dublin’s pub/restaurants.
38.00 (€)
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GB60
- Traditional Donegal Supper
37.00 (€)
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GB61
- River Shannon Cruise
A unique opportunity to take a cruise on the majestic River Shannon
through the beautiful rolling countryside of counties Leitrim and
Roscommon. Famed in song and steeped in legend, the Shannon offers
258km of cruising waterway and is the longest river in the British
Isles. Our cruise includes tea and coffee and homemade Irish scones
on the luxurious “Moon River” Pleasure Cruiser.
18.00 (€)
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GB69
- INISOWEN PENINSULA
Visit the Peninsula. This spectacular circuit takes us on a journey
to the most north western tip of Ireland. We visit - GriananAileach
- a circle stone fort which was the Royal seat of the O’Neill
clan, situated amongst spectacular views.
15.00 (€)
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GB85
- Dublin. Theatre & Dinner
Dublin has a great literary heritage. Join us for dinner and a
performance at one of Dublin's Theatres.
75.00 (€)
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GB88
- Dublin. Georgian Evening
Enjoy a personalised tour of an 18th century Georgian house and
afterwards relax over dinner in one of Dublin’s finest
restaurants.
47.00 (€)
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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