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Island to mainland Ireland . From here , we ’ ll visit the Giant ’ s Causeway , an unforgettable landscape . |
DAY 16 • The Cliffs of Moher • Caherconnell Fort
Visit the Cliffs of Moher , one of Ireland ’ s most iconic landscapes . Then , we ’ ll discover Caherconnell Fort , a well-preserved stone fort in the heart of the Burren . Later , enjoy a Farewell Dinner .
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Kylemore Estate & Abbey , Ireland |
Meals : B , L | Ten Square Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Museum of Free Derry • Controversial Topic : Bloody Sunday conversation • Derry • Donegal , Ireland
We ’ ll drive to Derry , also known as Londonderry , one of Europe ’ s last walled cities . Visit the Museum of Free Derry , hear a Controversial Topic about the 1972 massacre , “ Bloody Sunday ,” and tour the city murals inspired by the Troubles .
Meals : B , D | Mill Park Hotel or similar
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Meals : B , L , D | Falls Hotel & Spa or similar |
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin your Dingle & Killarney : County Kerry ’ s Rugged Coastline post-trip extension . |
SCANDINAVIA & THE BRITISH ISLES |
Taxi Cab , Belfast , Northern Ireland
DAY 4 • County Meath • Trim Castle • Mellifont Abbey
Discover the oldest medieval fortification in Ireland , Trim Castle . After , we ’ ll travel to Slane , an 18th-century village in County Meath . Then , we ’ ll visit Mellifont Abbey , the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland .
Meals : B , L | Hotel 7 or similar
DAY 5 • Cider farm visit • Belfast Depart for Belfast , the capital of Northern Ireland . En route , stop at an apple orchard to meet the owner of a family-owned cidery , and enjoy lunch .
Meals : B , L | Ten Square Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Belfast • Controversial Topic : The Troubles • Taxi tour
Engage in a Controversial Topic about the Troubles with men who once fought on opposite sides of this bloody conflict . Then explore Belfast like a local : in an iconic taxi cab .
Meals : B , L | Ten Square Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Belfast • Optional Ards Peninsula & Mount Stewart House and Gardens tour • Home- Hosted Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Belfast to discover more of the city . Or , join a full-day optional tour of The Ards Peninsula to embark on a guided tour of the Mount Stewart House and Garden . Later , enjoy an Irish meal with a local family in Belfast .
Meals : B , D | Ten Square Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Belfast • The Antrim Coast • Giant ’ s Causeway
Head east along the Antrim coast to view the Carrick- A-Rede Rope Bridge , which connects Carrick-A-Rede
DAY 10 • Donegal • A Day in the Life of a Donegal tweed weaver • Gaelic Games
Experience A Day in the Life of a Donegal tweed weaver in St . John ’ s Point . We ’ ll watch as she works on her 150- year old loom . Then , we ’ ll continue to Ballyshannon to discover a local sports club .
Meals : B , L | Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 11 • Donegal • Optional Glenveagh National Park tour
Enjoy a free day in Donegal . Or , join us on our optional Glenveagh National Park tour to explore the legacy of infamous John Adair and its gardens with a local guide .
Meals : B , D | Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Connemara • National Museum of Ireland Country Life • National Famine Memorial
Head to Connemara , passing by Drumcliff cemetery , where poet W . B . Yeats was laid to rest . Then , visit the National Museum of Irish Country Life , followed by a stop at the National Famine Memorial near Croagh Patrick , before arriving in Clifden .
Meals : B , L | Clifden Station House or similar
DAY 13 • Connemara • Sheep farm • Kylemore Estate & Abbey
Visit a sheep farm and get a hands-on shearing experience , enjoy a conversation with a local farmer , and witness a sheep dog demonstration . Then , head to Kylemore Estate and Abbey .
Meals : B , D | Clifden Station House or similar
DAY 14 • Ennistymon • Galway • Ballyvaughan Village
Transfer to Ennistymon in County Clare . Along the way , we ’ ll explore Galway , the unofficial capital of western Ireland , during a walking tour followed by free time . Then , drive along the scenic Wild Atlantic Way , stopping to visit Ballyvaughan Village .
Meals : B , D | Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 15 • Ennistymon • Optional Aran Islands tour Enjoy a free day to explore County Clare . Or , choose our optional Aran Islands tour .
Meals : B | Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Scottish Highlands and Lowlands : Edinburgh , St . Andrews , National Parks & Glasgow PRE-TRIP : 7 nights from $ 2,995
Dingle & Killarney : County Kerry ’ s Rugged Coastline
POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 2,495
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Edinburgh before your Scotland pre-trip extension from $ 270 per room , per night
• Arrive early in Dublin before your main adventure from $ 370 per room , per night
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