IRELAND 6-DAY TOUR
Visit Trinity College & The Book of Kells
Ireland's most prestigious university is arguably its most attractive, too. Covering no less than 16 hectares, the college buildings and grounds are a poetic tribute to the best of Victorian architecture. Receiving its charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, Trinity remained exclusively protestant until 1793. Today, such prejudices and exclusions are long gone, and Trinity enjoys a global reputation as a leading institution for learning, teaching and research.
This illuminated manuscript Gospel book is more than 1000 years old. An ancient text, it is now housed in Trinity College — right in the heart of Dublin. Famous the world over for its rich illustrations, it is generally considered to be Ireland's most treasured relic.
Or take in The Guinness Store House
Guinness is more than just a brand, indeed, more than just a beer. And that's not just for the Irish, but for the many millions of Guinness-drinkers worldwide. The site of the brewery itself is massive, at a staggering 26 hectares, but it will be the old grain storehouse that you visit. Shaped like a giant pint of the black stuff, this most popular of Dublin attractions towers over the surrounding neighbourhoods, with the top-floor Gravity Bar offering a delightful panorama across the Dublin cityscape which can only be enhanced by a well-earned pint to cap-off your visit.
Travel to the mysterious County of Meath known as the Royal County which derives its name from the Second Century AD as a territory for the High Kings of Ireland.
Stop at The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that runs between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Ireland. It contains a number of ancient monuments, and, according to tradition, was the seat of the High King of Ireland. Recent scholarship claims that despite the rich narratives derived from mythologies, Tara was not so much a true seat of kingship, but a sacral site associated with kingship rituals.
The famous River Boyne flows gently through County Meath and along Co. Louth before flowing into the Irish Sea at Drogheda. You will be able to get picture perfect images of the Boyne in Trim. Visit Trim castle Trim Castle is a Norman castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. With an area of 30,000 m², it is the largest Norman castle in Ireland.
Visit two of Cork’s most important towns – Cobh and Blarney- In Cobh learn about the history of Irish immigration through your guide. From the comfort of our luxury transport, travel through the Irish countryside to visit Blarney Castle, famed for the enchanting Blarney Stone, which grants those who kiss it the gift of gab. Admission to Blarney castle and gardens is included.
You will experience one of Ireland’s most stunning scenic drives – the 100 miles long Ring of Kerry. You will inhale the breathtaking sights of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks as well as coastal views of beaches and cliffs. Learn about the offshore islands were early Christian monks lived in austere conditions and how they were used as one of the locations for “Star Wars VII” movie.
Stop for a stroll around Sneem, with its brightly-painted houses and again at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views of Ireland’s highest mountains and deepest valleys.
Your guide will then drop you back to your hotel where our tour concludes for the day.
You will continue your journey to Clare, take in the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches to almost 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Take in Poulnabrone Dolmen before heading to Bunratty where you can check out Durty Nellies and Bunratty castle.
Enjoy a fully guided walking tour of Historic Galway City with our Failte Ireland approved Tour Guide, this can be organised for any time of your day in Galway
Take the day to enjoy all that Galway has to offer. Maybe take a Whiskey tour of Galway or a cruise on the Corrib which includes an Irish Coffeee making class. Take a cruise out on Glaway Bay on a traditional Galway Hooker or tour Micil Distillery Galways only legal Potin Distillery. For Evening entertainment check out Trad on the Prom, Ireland’s number 1 music, song and dance experience. The show features the amazing talents of Fiddler Mairin Fahy the featured soloist with Riverdance and The Chieftains. Each night Mairin is joined on stage by an amazing selection of world class musicians and world champion Irish Dancers. Please discuss options with Julie at time of booking.
After breakfast check out of the hotel and our driver will bring you to the airport. Please note for afternoon departures there may be time on the morning of your departure to visit a smaller site along the way. Please discuss this with Julia at the time of booking.
Remember you can always change this tour to suit your own, interests and requirements. Just contact Julia and she will craft a unique, customised itinerary for each group. The tour will cover sightseeing, road trips, activities, and accommodations to create fantastic, private experiences of Ireland.