The Best of Ireland Featuring Northern Ireland

•   28 meals (12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 11 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

Day 1: Welcome to Ireland
A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to the Old Ground Hotel, set in the charming village of Ennis. Meet your Tauck Director and your fellow travelers at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner this evening.
Overnight: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, Ireland
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Loch Corrib
Your Ireland tour continues with travels through emerald countryside and along the coast to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, towering over the Atlantic shoreline. Journey along the Yellow Roads through the eerie landscapes of the Burren en route to legendary Ashford Castle on the shores of Loch Corrib; it's continually ranked as one of the finest hotels in the world.
Overnight: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Discover Connemara
Connemara is one of the more scenically diverse regions seen on any Ireland tour, with glistening lakes, bogs, mountain vistas and the craggy Atlantic coastline. At Kylemore Lough, see Kylemore Abbey, a splendid Gothic-Revival castle. Return to Ashford Castle, where the remainder of the day is free; dine à la carte tonight in one of the castle's celebrated restaurants.
Overnight: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Sligo then on to the amazing Ulster-American Folk Park
As you explore Northern Ireland travel from Ashford Castle to Sligo to visit Yeats' final resting place at Drumcliffe, and continue on to Enniskillen in County Fermanagh. Visit the Ulster American Folk Park to discover the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries, and spend the next two nights at a fabulous waterside five-star resort in the beautiful Fermanagh lakelands.
Overnight: Lough Erne Golf Resort, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: All about the Giants Causeway, and a visit to Derry
A lovely drive along the Causeway Coast leads to the Giants Causeway – some 40,000 basalt columns often called the "8th wonder of the world" – and which legend says were paving stones placed by a mythical giant. Your Northern Ireland travel continues with lunch at the award-winning Bushmills Inn, continuing on to the city of Derry for a guided walk along the 17th-century city walls. Dinner is at your leisure at your resort this evening.
Overnight: Lough Erne Golf Resort, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Journey to Belfast and on to Dublin for a house party
Tauck's Nothern Ireland travel days end with a visit to the historic city of Belfast; explore Belfast past and present with a local guide, taking a look at the city's renowned Victorian architecture. Then head out from Belfast through the picture-perfect scenery for which the Emerald Isle is known, viewing verdant green hills dotted with grazing sheep, ruined castles and abandoned abbeys en route to a two-night stay in the heart of Dublin, in one of the city's finest hotels. Arrive in Dublin, where the afternoon is free to explore. Tonight you'll experience one of Ireland's enduring traditions – an evening of traditional Irish music and Irish dancing. The Irish House Party takes place in the private parlor room of a family-owned Georgian building in the literary quarter. You'll be treated to dinner and an evening that will both entertain and educate with stories about Dublin's unique characters, traditional music by leading musicians, and dance.
Overnight: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7: In Dublin’s "Fair City"
Ireland's capital and largest city, Dublin is known for its rich literary history, the intricate glass lace found on the doors of its Georgian townhouses, and its lively pubs proudly serving locally made Guinness Stout. Read a page from the Book of Kells at ancient Trinity College, and visit Dublin Castle before spending the rest of the day experiencing Dublin life as you please. Your hotel, The Westin Dublin, is located in the heart of the city, close to Grafton Street and Nassau Street.
Overnight: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Through the Wicklow Mountains to Kilkenny
Today's adventures are a highlight of any Ireland and Northern Ireland travel experience. The 19th-century Powerscourt Gardens, in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, are a treat for the senses, and are considered among Ireland's best. Stop for a visit in the medieval town of Kilkenny, as well known for the quality and variety of its crafts as for its rich history.
Overnight: Mount Juliet Conrad, Thomastown, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 9: Waterford Crystal and historic Cobh
Stop at the Waterford Crystal factory visitors centre for a look at Ireland's famed glassware before a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery for a guided tour and tasting. On to Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Cobh also saw the sailing of the first steamship to cross the Atlantic; discover the role that Cobh has played in maritime history at the Cobh Heritage Center. Continue on to Cork, where you'll spend the night in an elegant country manor house.
Overnight: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 10: From Blarney to Killarney
Few visitors to 15th-century Blarney Castle can resist the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone in the hope of being gifted with legendary Irish eloquence. Journey into County Kerry, stopping at the historic town of Kenmare en route to Killarney where you'll visit Muckross House. Tour this Elizabethan-style mansion, with time to enjoy its lovely gardens. Spend the night at Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa; overlooking the Lakes of Killarney, the five-star hotel exudes the warmth of a country home – every Tauck room looks out upon the beautiful landscapes of Killarney.
Overnight: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 11: Explore the Ring of Kerry
One of the most famous drives in the world, the 100-mile route around the Ring of Kerry reveals some of Ireland’s most splendid scenery. Wind your way through charming towns including Cahirciveen and Waterville, and features such as Mols Gap and Ladies View. Return to Killarney for time at leisure, adding more enjoyment of the countryside’s rich cultural heritage to this Ireland tour. Dine à la carte at your leisure in your hotel's acclaimed restaurant tonight.
Overnight: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: From a farm to a castle
Enjoy a visit with Irish farmers at their working dairy farm, which has been in the same family for generations; enjoy a light lunch at the farm as you discover the important role of farming in the west of Ireland. Then, it's off to Dromoland Castle; prior to becoming a world-renowned hotel, this magnificent baronial manor was home to the O'Brian family for over 500 years. Join your new friends at a farewell cocktail reception and dinner as Tauck's Ireland tour approaches its end.
Overnight: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Your Ireland and Northern Ireland travel adventure draws to a close – slaínte!
Tauck's Ireland tour featuring Northern Ireland travel ends: Dromoland Castle. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Dromoland Castle to Shannon Airport. Please allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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Connemara ~ Cork ~ Waterford ~ Dublin ~ Killarney ~ Ring of Kerry ~ Derry ~ Giants Causeway ~ Belfast

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