Day 1: Home to Caernarfon
All aboard our luxury tour coach as our holiday begins... our first night will be spent at the Celtic Royal Hotel in Caernarfon
Day 2: From Caernarfon to Dublin
After breakfast we head off to Holyhead to catch our ferry to Dublin. Once in Ireland we travel to the Camden Court Hotel in the centre of Dublin, where we’ll spend our next two nights.
Day 3: Free time in Dublin
Vibrant Dublin is all yours to discover!
Day 4: From Dublin to Waterford, visiting Kilkenny along the way
Today we’re heading out towards Waterford where we’ll stay for the next two nights at the Dooley’s Hotel, but not before stopping at medieval Kilkenny along the way.
Day 5: Free time in Waterford
Spend today exactly the way you want to – explore the dazzling coastline of Waterford or join us on an optional excursion.
Day 6: From Waterford to Killarney, visiting Blarney along the way
You’ve heard about the Blarney Stone? Well today we see it with our own eyes, travelling down the south coast through Youghall and Cork to reach Blarney. It’s then onward bound to Killarney for our two night stay at the International Hotel.
Day 7: The Ring of Kerry – a holiday highlight!
Stunning seascapes and soaring mountains ahead as we embark on a one hundred mile sightseeing spectacular along the coastal roads of the Ring of Kerry... with so much stunning scenery a camera is a must to capture the magic forever!
Day 8: From Killarney to Galway, visiting Limerick and the Cliffs of Moher along the way
Today we travel from Killarney up to Galway via Limerick and the Cliffs of Moher. A truly aweinspiring sight, the majestic cliffs rise nearly 200 metres from the Atlantic Ocean! We settle in for two nights at the welcoming Oranmore Lodge Hotel on the city outskirts.
Day 9: Free time in Galway
It’s your holiday so you decide what to do today!
Day 10: From Galway to Westport, visiting Connemara and Killary along the way
This morning we head further north to Westport. Following Galway Bay into Connemara we take the scenic route, travelling by the Twelve Bens mountain range. It’s then on to Killary Harbour for a unique chance to cruise down Ireland’s only fjord – stunning scenery guaranteed! This remarkable day now draws to a close as we arrive at Westport Woods Hotel – our base for the next two nights.
Day 11: A tour to Achill Island, Newport and the Atlantic Coast
Sit back and relax as there’s another magnificent day ahead filled with heathercovered mountains and impressive seascapes! We head north to Newport, prepare to be amazed by Achill and be bowled over by Keel, where the Cathedral Rocks make a spectacular sight.
Day 12: From Westport to Londonderry, visiting Belleek along the way
Another exciting day is in store as we visit one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most fascinating attractions at the world of Belleek Pottery. It’s then on to Londonderry for a two night stay in the lovely Everglades Hotel, just outside the city.
Day 13: We’re off to Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Railway!
Following the Causeway coastline we journey to the Giant’s Causeway to marvel at the majesty and mystery of the 40,000 symmetrical columns which stand dramatically out of the sea. The day is perfectly rounded off with a journey on the beautifully-restored Bushmills Railway.
Day 14: From Londonderry to Preston
Our sensational tour of the Emerald Isle draws to a close as we travel to Belfast before embarking on our ferry crossing over to west Scotland. We continuse southwards to England, to spend our last night at the Preston Marriott hotel.
Day 15: It’s time to head home
After fourteen fantastic days it’s time for us to head home, with memories to cherish forever!