Country Roads of Ireland - End Belfast, Classic Group, Summer

Country Roads of Ireland - End Belfast, Classic Group, Summer

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Days 1-2
Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny

Kilkenny, Ireland

Day 3
Walking along the bank of the River Lee in Cork, Ireland
Cork

Walking along the bank of the River Lee in Cork, Ireland

Day 3
Dublin

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Day 3
Killarney

Killarney, Ireland

Day 4
Blarney, Ireland
Blarney

Blarney, Ireland

Day 4
The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Ring of Kerry

The famous "Ladies View", Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Day 5
Dingle seaport, County Kerry, Ireland
Dingle Peninsula

Dingle seaport, County Kerry, Ireland

Day 6
Cliffs of Moher

Stunning view from the Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Day 7
Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland
Galway

Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland

Days 7-8
Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Day 10
Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast

Custom House and Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Days 11-12

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Country Roads of Ireland - End Belfast, Classic Group, Summer

12 Days Starting in Dublin, Ireland and ending in Belfast, United Kingdom

Visiting: Dublin, Kilkenny, Cahir, Cork, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Antrim Coast, Ballygally, Belfast

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

B909ZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Interests:

Cultural, Eco Conscious, Gardens & Nature Tours, History

Activities:

Walking

From: $4725 $4158 (USD) Operator discount: -$567 -12%

NB: Prices correct on 20-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes and rich history of Ireland and Northern Ireland with the "Country Roads of Ireland" tour. Starting in Dublin, explore iconic landmarks like Trinity College and the Book of Kells, before venturing to the medieval city of Kilkenny and the vibrant streets of Cork. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher, and enjoy authentic Irish hospitality with farm-to-table dining in Killarney. Discover the dramatic scenery of the Dingle Peninsula and the legendary Giant's Causeway. Conclude your adventure in Belfast, where you'll delve into the city's storied past and vibrant present. With a blend of cultural insights, scenic drives, and sustainable experiences, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of the Emerald Isle.

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning landscapes of Killarney National Park on a horse-drawn jaunting car or a guided hike.

  • Discover Dublin's iconic landmarks including the Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

  • Visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher and enjoy breathtaking views of the Clare Coast.

  • Experience the scenic beauty of the Ring of Kerry, with its towering cliffs and lush lakelands.

  • Drive along the Dingle Peninsula and enjoy the dramatic views at Slea Head.

  • Explore the historic heart of Galway, including the Lynch Memorial and the Church of St. Nicholas.

  • Visit the legendary Giant's Causeway and learn about its biodiversity efforts.

  • Enjoy a panoramic tour of Belfast, including City Hall and Queen's University.

Places You'll See

Temple Bar Street, Dublin, Ireland

Penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Cork, Ireland

Cork, Ireland

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny Rope Bridge, Ireland

Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Walking Along The Bank Of The River Lee In Cork, Ireland

Blarney Castle

A Beautiful Deer In Autumn In Killarney National Park, Ireland

Blarney, Ireland

Killarney, Ireland

Ross Castle, Killarney National Park, Ireland

The Famous "Ladies View", Ring Of Kerry, Ireland

Ring Of Kerry

Ring Of Kerry, Ireland

Dingle Seaport, County Kerry, Ireland

Cute Irish Sheep In Dingle, Ireland

Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway City, Ireland

Stunning View From The Cliffs Of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Galway's Cobblestone Streets, Ireland

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Galway, Ireland

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Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Custom House And Lagan River, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Day 1: Welcome To Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin.

Accommodation Name: Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin

Meals Included: Dinner

Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, with the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers.

Day 2: In Dublin’S Fair City Relaxed Start

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin.

Accommodation Name: Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accompanied by a Local Expert, become acquainted with Dublin’s elegant squares during an orientation of the city. Discover Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy entrance to the 9th century Book of Kells and a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College.

Day 3: A Journey From Dublin To Cork

Location: Dublin, Kilkenny, Cahir, Cork

Accommodation: The Kingsley Hotel, Cork.

Accommodation Name: The Kingsley, Cork

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, visit one of the country’s main racehorse breeding centers. Continue to the acclaimed 100 year old Japanese Gardens where you can ‘journey through life’ during a walk through the beautiful surrounds. Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny to visit the majestic Kilkenny Castle. Learn how the castle was built in 1195 after the Norman Conquest of Ireland and admire its beautifully restored Victorian era rooms. Continue through Cahir and see its imposing 13th-century castle, featured in the film 'Excalibur', on the way to Cork. On arrival, your Travel Director will show you around the compact university city, with its vibrant waterfront and grand Georgian parades.

Day 4: Across The Mountains To Killarney

Location: Blarney, Killarney

Accommodation: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa.

Accommodation Name: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to the ruined Blarney Castle. Will you hang upside down from the ramparts to kiss the stone and ensure a lifetime of eloquence? Travel across the majestic Derrynasaggart Mountains to the lively town of Killarney. For your Farm-to-Table dining experience, enjoy some Irish home cooking in the kitchens of chef John Sheehan. Join John and Freda, your hosts at the 19th Green Guesthouse, and savor the delicious flavors of fresh local cuisine on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Gather together at a Farm-to-Table dinner, using responsibly sourced ingredients from the local community, and gain personal insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world.

Day 5: Ring Of Kerry Experience

Location: Ring of Kerry

Accommodation: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa.

Accommodation Name: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your day with Insight Choice. Choose a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, join a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle, admiring the incredible scenery of the National Park. While there aren't any mountains to climb, walkers should be fit, have good walking shoes or boots, sunscreen and rain gear. Then explore around the magnificent Ring of Kerry. Here, mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking beyond words. Journey past lush lakelands and around towering cliffs as you appreciate sweeping sea views. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll’s Gap to admire Queen Victoria’s Ladies View. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Maybe take the opportunity to hire a bicycle and enjoy one of the many scenic trails around the lake or through the National Park.

Day 6: Around The Dingle Peninsula Relaxed Start

Location: Dingle Peninsula

Accommodation: Skellig Hotel, Dingle.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue driving with views of wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula — the setting for the film Ryan’s Daughter. Drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula’s far end, before journeying to reach your hotel.

Day 7: The Cliffs Of Moher And Galway Relaxed Start

Location: Cliffs of Moher, Galway

Accommodation: Connemara Coast Hotel (Sea View Rooms), Galway.

Accommodation Name: Connemara Coast (Sea View Rooms), Galway

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Journey to the Visitor Center at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Clare Coast before a delightful drive through the strange, rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay. On arrival, see the Lynch Memorial and Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his voyages to America. See the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President, John F. Kennedy.

Day 8: Free Day Galway Or Aran Islands Relaxed Start

Location: Galway

Accommodation: Connemara Coast Hotel (Sea View Rooms), Galway.

Accommodation Name: Connemara Coast (Sea View Rooms), Galway

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend a day at leisure to relax and enjoy Galway. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Aran Islands? A genuine highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way. With their cliffs and spectacular coastal views, the islands are a true Irish experience.

Day 9: Derry Londonderry

Location: Londonderry

Accommodation: Maldron Hotel Derry, Londonderry.

Accommodation Name: Maldron Hotel Derry, Londonderry

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Admire the Blue Stack Mountains of Donegal as you cross into Northern Ireland, bound for the ancient walled city of 'Derry.' What better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls, still topped with cannons. Walk down Shipquay Street, with its elegant Georgian houses, to the Gothic Guildhall.

Day 10: Walk In The Giant’S Steps Relaxed Start

Location: Giant's Causeway, Antrim Coast, Ballygally

Accommodation: Ballygally Castle Hotel, Co. Antrim.

Accommodation Name: Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Journey to the iconic Giant's Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Learn how the National Trust is enabling farming and biodiversity to work together, supporting both wildlife and quality food production. Next, prepare yourself for miles of breathtaking beauty as you travel along the road clinging to the Antrim Coast. Continue onto your hotel, overlooking Ballygally Bay. For those who are brave enough, perhaps check out The Ghost Room, in one of the castle’s turrets? In the evening, please join us for a finale Celebration Dinner, where old-fashioned hospitality is blended with good food and wine for an experience that delights the senses.

Day 11: The Antrim Coast To Belfast Relaxed Start

Location: Antrim Coast, Belfast

Accommodation: Titanic Hotel

Accommodation Name: Titanic, Belfast

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue around the Antrim Coast, past the huge Norman castle at Carrickfergus, to arrive in the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast. Meet your Local Expert for a passionate city tour including views of the City Hall, Queen's University, the Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.

Day 12: Depart Belfast

Location: Belfast

Meals Included: Breakfast

For your departure transfer, you’ll first stop at Belfast George Best City Airport before continuing to Belfast International Airport. The journey between the two airports takes approximately 45 minutes.

What's Included

  • Choice Highlights

    Choose between two carefully selected activities in Killarney National Park: a horse-drawn jaunting car ride or a gentle hike with a nature guide.

  • Top Rated Highlights

    Experience top-rated highlights including Dublin's Custom House, Cahir Castle, Cork's Grand Parade, the Ring of Kerry, and more.

  • Make Travel Matter

    Participate in experiences that support sustainable practices, such as dining at a farm-to-table restaurant in Killarney and visiting the Giant's Causeway.

  • Authentic Dining

    Enjoy authentic dining experiences, including a warm and friendly dinner in Dublin and a celebration dinner in Ballygally.

  • Insight Choice

    Explore Killarney National Park with options for a horse-drawn jaunting car ride or a guided hike.

  • Insight Experiences

    Gain insights into Irish culture and history with visits to Trinity College, the Irish National Stud, Kilkenny Castle, and more.

  • Transport

    Travel through Ireland in comfort with a coach tour, exploring scenic routes and iconic landmarks. Enjoy guided city tours and scenic drives, including the Ring of Kerry and the Antrim Coast, with convenient transfers to and from airports.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as a visit to the Aran Islands are not included in the tour package.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Airfare

    International and domestic airfare to and from the tour start and end locations is not included.

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 11 Breakfast (B)

Insight Experiences

  • Dublin: A stunning combination of cobblestone walkways, emerald-green lawns and 18th-century architectural gems, Trinity College is one of Europe’s elite universities and counts poet Oscar Wilde among its alumni. See the enchanting college campus and discover insights into its impressive history. Enjoy access to view the famous Book of Kells, an exquisite manuscript of the four gospels of the Christian New Testament, renowned for the intricacy, detail and majesty of the illustrations.
  • Kildare: Horse racing is key part of Irish culture; and you'll get a rare peek into it over your visit to the Irish National Stud. Set in Kildare at the breeding ground of champions and the birthplace of legends, explore the foaling unit, museum and the stallions that continue to make racing history. As the only stud farm in Ireland open to the public, learn the insights of horse-racing at a site whose former visitors include queens and presidents.
  • Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle to learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful family that came to call it home for so many centuries. Amble through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery and bedrooms decorated in 1830s splendor as well as the rolling parkland formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake.
  • Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.
  • Londonderry: There's no better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Ireland in comfort with a coach tour, exploring scenic routes and iconic landmarks. Enjoy guided city tours and scenic drives, including the Ring of Kerry and the Antrim Coast, with convenient transfers to and from airports.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including the Clayton Burlington Road in Dublin, The Kingsley in Cork, Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, Falls & Spa in Ennistymon, Connemara Coast in Galway, Maldron Hotel Derry, Ballygally Castle in Co. Antrim, and Titanic Hotel in Belfast, offering comfort and local charm.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour to support sustainable practices?

    The tour includes a visit to a farm-to-table restaurant in Killarney where you can enjoy a meal made from locally sourced ingredients and learn about sustainable consumption. Additionally, at the Giant's Causeway, you will learn about efforts to protect biodiversity and ecosystems, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

  • What are the options for exploring Killarney National Park?

    In Killarney National Park, you can choose between a horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys or a gentle hike with a nature guide to admire the stunning scenery, including mountains, lakes, woods, and waterfalls.

  • What is the significance of the Giant's Causeway visit?

    The visit to the Giant's Causeway is part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you learn about the National Trust's efforts to enable farming and biodiversity to work together, supporting both wildlife and quality food production.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Cliffs of Moher?

    During the visit to the Cliffs of Moher, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Clare Coast and have the opportunity to visit the Exhibition Center to learn about the cliffs' geology, history, and the species that inhabit the area.

  • What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes authentic dining experiences such as a warm and friendly dinner in Dublin and a celebration dinner in Ballygally, where you can enjoy the Irish tradition of 'craic' with music, good food, and conversation.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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