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Experience Northern Ireland's captivating nature, history and rural charm

Small group tour
  • history
    DURATION
    6 nights
  • history
    DURATION DAYS
  • history
    DURATION NIGHTS
    6 nights

Captivating nature, centuries of enthralling history and an abundance of rural charm – the island of Ireland has so much to offer those lucky enough to visit. Join us on this immersive tour and experience local hospitality, intriguing legends, grand castles and long-standing traditions – from County Dublin to the coast and back again.

  •  Set foot on the basalt columns of the legendary Giant’s Causeway
  • Uncover the stories behind the infamous journey of the Titanic in Belfast
  •  Receive a fascinating insight into the Irish Emigration to the New World at Ulster American Folk Park

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Your small group tour at a glance

Inclusions/Exclusions

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  • 6 nights in boutique accommodation
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
  • Premium mini-coach transportation
  • Experienced Tour Leader and Driver
  • Maximum 18 Passengers

Itinerary

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Day 1 - County Dublin

The County of Dublin is where we’ll begin our journey around the captivating Emerald Isle. Meet us at the hotel and get to know your like-minded travel companions over a delicious welcome meal. Here’s to the grand adventure ahead!

  • Accommodation: Grand Hotel Malahide (or similar)
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - County Dublin - Belfast

After breakfast, we’ll board the mini-coach and set a course for Belfast – stopping along the way to admire one of Ireland’s grand castles. Upon arrival in Northern Ireland’s capital, we’ll pay a visit to the Titanic Museum and discover the personal stories surrounding the infamous ship’s fateful journey. After a history-filled day, just a taste of what’s to come, the evening will be yours to explore Belfast at your leisure.

  • Accommodation: Titanic Hotel Belfast (or similar)
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Belfast

You don’t have to delve deep into Northern Ireland’s past to see its influences on contemporary culture – and this morning’s Black Cab tour of Belfast’s street art and political murals will serve as proof. After enjoying some free time for lunch, it’s time to explore 150 years of history held within the walls of Crumlin Road Gaol. We’ll finish our day back at the hotel in Belfast, where we’ll have some free time to spend at our leisure.

  • Accommodation: Titanic Hotel Belfast (or similar)
  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Derry/Londonderry

Today it’s out of the city and onwards to the spectacular North Irish Coast. Our first captivating stop will be the otherworldly Giant’s Causeway, with its intriguing interlocking basalt columns. We’ll enjoy some free time to marvel at the impressive structures – before continuing on to Derry/Londonderry. Tonight, we’ll reconvene for a hearty included dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 - Derry/Londonderry

Today we’ve a whole day to spend getting to know Derry/Londonderry a little bit better – starting with a morning walking tour of the 17th-century Derry Walls and their murals. Did you know that Derry is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland? After visiting the Museum of Free Derry, the city will be yours to explore as you please. From a variety of fascinating museums to the Dickensian-style Craft Village, you won’t be short of things to do!

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Derry/Londonderry - County Cavan

First stop today: Ulster American Folk Park. Here, we’ll follow the lives of those who bravely left the thatched cottages of Ulster behind to journey across the Atlantic and start a life in the New World. This afternoon it’s back on the road, as we set our sights on charming County Cavan – where a delicious farewell meal with the group awaits.

  • Accommodation: Cabra Castle (or similar)
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 - County Cavan - County Dublin

Today, we’ll enjoy the journey back to Dublin – taking in sweeping views of the surrounding countryside along the way. There’s a visit to a local whiskey distillery on the cards, before we say our goodbyes upon arriving back in County Dublin.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Dates and Prices

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Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Twin share from $3,769 per person - Land only

  • Sun 4 Sep - Sat 10 Sep 2022
  • Sun 18 Sep - Sat 24 Sep 2022

For more pricing and availability for 2022, please call our friendly travel team on 1300 414 198.

Why not extend your stay and see more of Ireland? Our friendly Australian team can happily help arrange our flights, accommodation and travel insurance.

Accommodation

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On your tour you will spend 6 nights in charming boutique accommodation with en-suite bathrooms of 3-star/4-star standard ranging from country inns to town centre hotels.

FAQs

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Where do I meet my Tour Leader upon arrival? Your Tour Leader will usually meet you in the arrival hotel’s reception area at the tour’s listed start time. If you can’t see your Tour Leader, look out for any notices posted in the lobby or ask a member of the hotel staff.

Do you provide airport transfers? For Europe and UK tours, airport transfers are not included in your tour price – however, we can book transfers for you as an additional service.

How much luggage can I bring? As we travel in mini-coaches, luggage space is limited. Each guest may bring one piece of main luggage of a standard size of no more than 158cm (when the length, width and height is added together) and weighing no more than 20kg. You may also bring one small carry-on bag per person. If you have more luggage, please make arrangements to store it prior to joining the tour. We are unable to carry extra luggage on the mini-coach.

What clothes should I bring? A suggested packing list will be provided in your pre-departure information. We suggest packing for variable weather conditions. We also suggest a pair of good shoes for walking tours.

What level of mobility do I need?: You need to be fit enough to get on and off the vehicle on a regular basis, and to walk both to attractions and around towns and villages. You also need to able to walk up and down stairs in the hotels and use a shower over the bath. We frequently use traditional style hotels and the majority will not have lifts or ground floor rooms. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate mobility scooter or wheelchair users. If you have any medical issues, please declare them to us in advance of your tour. If you are in any doubt as to whether our tours are suitable for you, please check with us.

T&Cs

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.

  • $200 per person deposit due within 7 days of booking, full payment required 60 days prior to departure.
  • Deposit is non refundable but will be issued as a credit to use within 1 year of cancellation. Further cancellation fees within 60 days of travel.

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel with this supplier; the only exception to this is if you are medically exempt from having the vaccine.

Fully vaccinated you will need to bring an electronic and/or printed copy of your vaccination status with you to show your Tour Leader on the day your tour departs. Proof of your vaccination status must include your name (matching your passport) and the date on which your final vaccine was administered (which must be at least 14 days prior to your date of departure). Y

Medically exempt If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical reasons, you will need to email you a copy of an official government exemption, or a letter from your doctor, at least 14 days before your tour departs. You will also be required to take a PCR test three days before your tour, and email Travel at 60 the result. If we do not receive these within the given time – or your PCR test result is positive – you will be unable to travel with us.

Not vaccinated If you have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and do not hold an exemption from having the vaccine for medical reasons, unfortunately you will not be able to travel with us.

COVID-19: IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with airline and government requirements around passenger safety and COVID-19, including the need to produce evidence meeting airline and border control requirements in relation to a negative COVID-19 test both for transit and final destination passengers. This information is subject to change without notice so we recommend you update yourself in relation to the relevant airline and government policies for your transit and final destination at each of (i) the time of booking, (ii) as you approach your travel date, and (iii)immediately before travel. Airlines, hotels and other travel service providers will need to comply with national and/or local guidance and requirements relating to COVID-19 and will have implemented certain measures as a result. Whilst on the tour, customers may also be required to wear a mask when necessary.

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