Day 1 Manchester - Holyhead Port - Dublin (267 km)
Day 2 Dublin - Newgrange - Belfast (144 km)
Day 3 Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Sligo (244 km)
Day 4 Sligo - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick (245 km)
Day 5 Limerick - Dublin - Holyhead - Manchester (443 km)
Day 1:
Manchester - Holyhead Port - Dublin (267 km)
Travel from Manchester to Holyhead Port for a ferry crossing to Dublin. In Dublin, visit Trinity College Dublin, Kilmainham Gaol, and Dublin Castle. Explore the Temple Bar District. Optional visit to the Guinness Storehouse.
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Dublin, IRELAND
Ireland's most famous (and capital) city was originally a viking settlement. It is home to many landmarks and monument from across its colorful history, such as Dublin Castle, Trinity College, the Molly Malone statue, Mountjoy Square, and much more!
Trinity College
This research university is the most prestigious in Ireland. Established in 1592, it now educates over 16,000 students. Famous graduates include Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, and Bram Stoker.
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse examines both the history of beer brewing as well as the history of the company itself, complete with exhibits demonstrating the brewing process. A free pint of beer for each guest is included on each tour!
Admission (Optional): Adult $34 / GBP25
Kilmainham Gaol
This museum was once a prison in Dublin. It was first built in 1796 and was used to imprison (and eventually execute) many Irish revolutionaries. In 1971, it was converted into the current museum.
Dublin Castle
The very first structural components of this castle were set down in 1204. It was the seat of the ruling British government until 1922. Only one tower remains of the original medieval structure.
Temple Bar District
A cultural and entertainment quarter in central Dublin known for its pubs, restaurants, and arts venues.
Day 2:
Dublin - Newgrange - Belfast (144 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart Dublin for Newgrange to visit the Neolithic passage tomb. Continue to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Visit Titanic Belfast, the Ulster Museum, see the Harland & Wolff Cranes, and view the Peace Walls and Political Murals.
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Newgrange, IRELAND
A prehistoric passage tomb in the Boyne Valley of Ireland, famous for its winter solstice sunrise alignment.
Newgrange Passage Tomb
A prehistoric passage tomb located at Newgrange, famous for its winter solstice light phenomenon and ancient history.
Admission (Optional): Adult $24 / GBP18
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Belfast, UNITED KINGDOM
The capital city of Northern Ireland. In its 2018 report on Best Places to Live in Britain, The Sunday Times named Ballyhackamore, "the brunch capital of Belfast", as the best place in Northern Ireland.
Titanic Belfast
This incredible monument stands in memory of the infamous Titanic, the massive boat that failed to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. The monument's metallic facades are meant to evoke the shape of the ship and the ocean waves.
Admission (Optional): Adult $26 / GBP19
Ulster Museum
A museum in Belfast featuring collections of art, history, and natural sciences.
Harland and Wolff
This industrial company, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was founded in 1861 by Edward Harland and Gustav Wolff. The company built several large ships, most notable the legendary RMS Titanic.
Peace Walls & Political Murals
Separation walls and murals in Belfast that reflect the city's political history and social conflicts.
Day 3:
Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Sligo (244 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of basalt columns. Continue to Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit Yeats's Grave, see Knocknarea, Sligo Abbey, and Lissadell House.
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Bushmills, UNITED KINGDOM
A village is best known as the origin of the famous whiskey brand --- Old Bushmills Distillery.
Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is an amazing geological wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is made up of about 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns that formed naturally during a volcanic eruption more than 50 million years ago.
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Sligo, IRELAND
A coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland.
Yeats's Grave
The burial place of Irish poet William Butler Yeats in Drumcliff Churchyard, County Sligo.
Knocknarea
A limestone hill in County Sligo, famous for the Queen Maeve's Cairn at its summit.
Sligo Abbey
The ruins of a medieval Dominican friary in Sligo town, featuring fine stone carvings and cloisters.
Lissadell House
A historic house in County Sligo closely associated with the Yeats family and Irish history.
Day 4:
Sligo - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick (245 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart Sligo for Galway. Explore Quay Street, the Latin Quarter, Spanish Arch, and Galway Cathedral. Continue to the Cliffs of Moher, visit O'Brien's Tower, walk the coastal paths, and see Hag's Head. Overnight in Limerick.
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Galway, IRELAND
This gorgeous Irish city is a quintessential example of the marriage between modern and historic. One of the most-loved tourist spots in the world, its sights include Lynch's Castle, St. Nicholas' Church, museums, theaters, and so much more.
Quay Street & Latin Quarter
A vibrant area in central Galway known for its narrow streets, pubs, shops, and artistic atmosphere.
Spanish Arch
A historic arch in Galway that was part of the 16th-century city walls, overlooking the River Corrib.
Galway Cathedral
A large modern Roman Catholic cathedral in Galway, built in the mid-20th century.
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Cliffs of Moher, IRELAND
Famous sea cliffs in County Clare, Ireland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a natural wonder and tourist attraction.
O'Brien's Tower
A circular stone tower at the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher, built in the 19th century as a viewing platform.
Coastal Paths
Well-maintained walking trails along the Cliffs of Moher, allowing visitors to safely enjoy the coastal scenery.
Hag's Head
A headland at the southern end of the Cliffs of Moher, named for its resemblance to a witch's head, offering spectacular Atlantic views.
Day 5:
Limerick - Dublin - Holyhead - Manchester (443 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart Limerick for Dublin. Take the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead. Travel from Holyhead back to Manchester, where the tour concludes with drop-off.
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Limerick, IRELAND
Limerick is a city in County Limerick, Ireland. With a population of 94,192, the city is the third most populous urban area in the state, and the fourth most populous city on the island of Ireland.
King John's Castle
A 13th-century Norman castle in Limerick on the River Shannon, one of Ireland's best-preserved medieval castles.
Admission (Optional): Adult $18 / GBP13
St Mary's Cathedral
The oldest cathedral in Limerick, founded in the 12th century, one of Ireland's longest continuously used church buildings.
The Hunt Museum
A museum in Limerick housing a diverse collection of art and antiquities from prehistoric times to the 20th century, including Irish and international pieces.
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