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Irish Adventure : Dublin , Belfast & the Northwest Counties
Ireland : Dublin , Donegal , Connemara , County Clare | Northern Ireland : Belfast , Derry For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / biapricing
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Discover the Emerald Isle ’ s legendary wonders and tumultuous past as you explore thousands of years of history throughout the island . Trace the influence of the infamous Troubles across Northern Ireland through exclusive experiences and local interactions in Belfast and Derry , which have emerged from decades of sectarian violence with a newfound commitment to peace and unity . And throughout your Irish adventure , you ’ ll stay in both quiet country settings and in the heart of the nation ’ s musical cities , reveling in the warmth that makes the Emerald Isle famously welcoming .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart for your overnight flight to Dublin , Ireland .
DAY 2 • Dublin , Ireland Arrive in Dublin , then meet travelers from our Scottish Highlands and Lowlands : Edinburgh , St . Andrews , National Parks & Glasgow pre-trip extension .
D — Belvedere Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Dublin Enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin , focusing on landmarks and historic monuments at O ’ Connell Street . Then , discover St . Stephen ’ s Green during the walking portion of your tour , From here , we ’ ll make our way to the Irish Emigration Museum by motorcoach . The rest of the day will be free to make your own discoveries .
B — Belvedere Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Belfast • Cider visit • Explore Belfast Depart for Belfast , the capital of Northern Ireland . Along the way , stop at an apple orchard and meet the owner of a family-owned cidery , and enjoy lunch . Upon arrival in Belfast , you ’ re free to explore the historic city .
B , L — Clayton Hotel Belfast or similar
DAY 5 • Belfast • Controversial Topic : The Troubles • Taxi tour Engage in a Controversial Topic about the Troubles with three men who once fought on opposite sides of this bloody conflict . Then explore Belfast like a local : in an iconic taxi cab , whose driver will share their view on the city ’ s political and religious divides .
B , D — Clayton Hotel Belfast or similar
DAY 6 • Belfast • Optional Ards Peninsula & Mount Stewart House and Gardens Tour Enjoy a day of personal time in Belfast . Or , join a full-day optional tour of The Ards Peninsula in County Down where you ’ ll embark on a guided tour of the Mount Stewart House and Garden , including lunch in the small town of Portaferry .
B — Clayton Hotel Belfast or similar
DAY 7 • Derry • The Antrim Coast • Giant ’ s Causeway Depart for Derry , by heading east along the Antrim coast , stopping first to view the Carrick- A-Rede Rope Bridge . Roughly 100 feet high and 70 feet long , the bridge connects Carrick-A-Rede Island to mainland Ireland . From here , we ’ ll transfer by coach to visit the Giant ’ s Causeway , an unforgettable landscape formed by volcanic eruptions dating back millions of years .
B , L — City Hotel Derry or similar
68 Irish Adventure : Dublin , Belfast & the Northwest Counties