Original
Explorer
Northern & Southern Ireland
8 Days | Rugged coastline and charming pubs – Irish style
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8 days
Start
Belfast, United Kingdom
Finish
Dublin, Ireland
Trip Code
BMSA
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)
From £2,506(8 days)
Trip Informations
The northern nooks and the regal Republic – see it all on an eight-day adventure on both sides of the Irish border. Travel past green pastures, stunning lakes, striking cliff faces and, in the evening, head straight to the pub for a Guinness (or two). Visit medieval castles and ancient sites filled with folklore and whimsy, and marvel at the views of Ireland's rugged coastline, including the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and the Giant's Causeway. Hitting the cities of Belfast and Dublin, don't forget to gather your travel crew together for some pub grub and live music to cap off a tour that hits all the hotspots of Ireland. ‘To be sure?’, you say? Why yes, we’re sure.
Why you’ll love this trip
Walk through Ireland’s unspoilt natural wonders of the Rings of Kerry and see shepherds in action, with a sheep farm visit and herding demonstration for your small group.
Scramble about the clustered pillars of Giant's Causeway and decide for yourself if it’s a natural phenomenon, or the work of giants, as legends may say.
Explore the rugged coastline of the Aran Islands, with time to explore ruins and remains from the Bronze and Iron Age with your local leader.
Stroll through Belfast's city centre and learn about recent historical events brought to life in their monuments and buildings – one most notably being the story of the Titanic.
Revel in Dublin's energetic nightlife – it’ll feel like there’s a pub on nearly every corner, and its creative neighbourhoods are teeming with hip bars and eateries.
Is this trip right for you?
Ireland can be cold at night throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof clothes/umbrella and anything else that you think may be applicable.
As accommodation on this trip is twin share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it while you can. However, if you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement is available at an additional charge (some exceptions may apply). Please ask your travel consultant for more details. Also, hotels in Europe can seem small by Australian or American standards, and often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
This trip is quite fast paced to make the most of your time in Ireland. We will take you on regular orientation walks, so you'll be on your feet quite a lot. While this may be tiring for some, it’s the best way to get your head around a place and to set yourself up for further discoveries. Please remember that on this trip you don't have a lot of time in Belfast and Dublin at the start and the end of the trip respectively, so if you're keen to explore these spectacular cities in depth we recommend you arrive a day or two before the start of the trip and/or extend your stay at the end.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)
Activities
Giant's Causeway - Day Trip
Aran Islands - Guided Day Trip by Ferry
Cliffs of Moher
Killarney - Ring of Kerry Day Trip
Killarney - Sheep Dog Trials (seasonal)
Cork - leader led city tour
Optional activities
Belfast - SS Nomadic Museum - GBP7
Belfast - Botanical Gardens - Free
Belfast - Ulster Museum - Free
Belfast - Titanic Museum - GBP25
Belfast - Black Cab Tour - GBP50
Belfast - History of Terror Guided Tour - GBP20
Galway - Cathedral - Free
Killarney - Ross Castle - EUR5
Dublin - St Patrick Cathedral - EUR9
Dublin - Guinness Storehouse - EUR25
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability.  Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.  
2. You don't have a lot of time in Belfast and Dublin at the start and the end of the trip respectively, so if you're keen to explore these spectacular cities in depth we recommend you arrive a day or two before the start of the trip and/or extend your stay at the end.
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