Day 1 - September 21 - Sunday

USA-Ireland Flight (air not included in tour pricing)

Day 2 - September 22 - Monday

Arrive Dublin. Make your way via taxi to your Portmarnock Hotel (about 15 minutes away from airport). The rest of the day you are free to explore the beautiful beaches and this lovely village on your own.
Overnight Portmarnock Hotel.

Day 3 - September 23 - Tuesday

Portmarnock-Malahide. After breakfast we meet our Driver Guide in the lobby, who will escort us to Malahide Castle, where we will enjoy a full tour of the castle. This is not just a tour of a castle, this is a trip through 800 years of history of the Talbot family, and the historical events that shaped their lives. We’ll explore the private rooms, and furniture and art collections, and hear tales of battles and banquets from our passionate guides. Your castle tour ticket includes entry into the amazingly beautiful Botanical Gardens & Butterfly House. There will be some time to browse the lovely village of Malahide, too.
Overnight Portmarnock Hotel.

Day 4 - September 24 - Wednesday

Portmarnock-Ballyfarnon. Depart Portmarnock and travel west through the Irish Midlands to Balllyfarnon. To truly appreciate the wealth of history, archaeology, legend and myth surrounding our first stop, Rathcroghan, visitors are taken on a guided tour which begins in Medieval Tulsk, where we will introduce you to Tulsk Fort and Priory. From here visitors journey back in time to the Neolithic Period, Bronze Age and Iron Age with a visit to Rathcroghan Mound, and the surrounding monuments. Continue to our next hotel, Kilronan Castle. Built in the 18th century, Kilronan Castle welcomes its guests through a set of magnificent medieval gates, at the top of a meandering driveway, through an ancient forest—which is surrounded by fifty acres of lush green estate. The castle rests beside a beautiful lough (lake), making the castle look like something straight out of a fairytale.
Dinner and Overnight at Kilronan Castle Hotel.

Day 5 - September 25 - Thursday

Ballyfarnon. Today we visit Strokestown Park, where we enjoy a guided visit to Strokestown Park House, as well as a self-guided visit to the National Famine Museum, and a self-guided visit to the estate gardens, including the woodland gardens. On our way back to Kilronin Castle, we stop along the way for a Pub Lunch (on your own).
Overnight at Kilronan Castle Hotel.

Day 6 - September 26 - Friday

Ballyfarnon-Donegal. The village of Drumcliffe, County Sligo is famous for being the final resting place of Irish poet, W.B. Yeats, whose grave is in the churchyard and marked with a simple headstone inscription, ”cast a cold eye on life, on death, horseman, pass by”. The graveyard also contains a high cross, a lovely chapel, and nearby is the site of a 6th century monastery. We will visit the Belleek Pottery Museum, where you will step back in history—the museum contains pieces dating back to 1857, when the pottery was first started.
Dinner and Overnight at Lough Eske Castle Hotel.

Day 7 - September 27 - Saturday

Donegal. Early departure today with our first stop at Slieve League Cliffs. Rising almost 2000 ft / 598 m from the Atlantic Ocean, Slieve League is known as one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. There is no doubt that it is one of the most magnificent views in Ireland. Slieve League is almost three times the height of its Clare cousins, the Cliffs of Moher, and whilst standing at the viewing point on the Cliff, an amazing sea vista and landscape opens up before your eyes. From this point you can see across Donegal Bay to neighboring counties Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo, and when looking out to the west the view is of the vast Atlantic ocean as far as the eye can see. From the Northwest you will be able to see Rathlin O’Byrne Island and Glencolmcille. At the base of the Cliffs, look out for the ‘Giants Desk and Chair’ which is a key part of history. We continue to Donegal Craft Village and then the village of Killybeggs, where you can have lunch on your own.
Overnight Lough Eske Castle Hotel.

Day 8 - September 28 - Sunday

Donegal-Belfast. Depart Donegal and head south to the village of Omagh, a small market town that was established in 1610, where we will have our lunch. Continue to Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland’s royal residence. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, and explore the State Rooms still used today. Continue to Belfast.
Overnight Grand Central Hotel.

Day 9 - September 29 - Monday

Belfast. This morning, we visit the famed museum, The Titanic Experience, the world’s most authentic retelling of the iconic story. The self-guided tour extends over ten interactive galleries, where you discover the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the ship—including information about the people and city that made her, in addition to her tragic end.
This afternoon we enjoy Afternoon tea at the Grand Central Hotel.
Overnight Grand Central Hotel.

Day 10 - September 30 - Tuesday

Belfast. Free day today in Belfast - get out and see the sights!
Overnight Grand Central Hotel.

Day 11 - October 1 - Wednesday

Belfast -Dublin. Morning departure from Belfast has us traveling south and stopping at Monasterboice, (Irish: Mainistir Bhuithe) an early Christian settlement in County Louth, north of Drogheda. Founded in the late 5th century by Saint Buithe, who died around 521, this was an important centre of religion and learning, until the founding of nearby Mellifont Abbey in 1142. The site houses two churches built in the 14th century or later and an earlier round tower, but it is most famous for its 10th century high crosses.

Dublin City. Upon arrival in Dublin, we have a full panoramic tour (on the coach) of this fascinating 1,000 year old port city, followed by a visit to The Little Museum of Dublin.
Overnight Camden Court Hotel Dublin.

Day 12 - October 2 - Thursday

Dublin. Today we visit the Kilmainham Goal for a guided tour. Before its closure in 1924, Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol housed some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history. The prison is considered a must see in Dublin, and offers a panoramic insight into some of the most profound, inspirational themes of modern Irish history. We then enjoy a tour of Guinness Storehouse, where we savor the sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas of Guinness and enjoy a 360 degree view of Dublin City from the rooftop bar.
Dinner and Entertainment at Johnny Foxes.
Overnight Camden Court Hotel Dublin

Day 13 - October 3 - Friday

Dublin Free Day! Get out and see the sights! Perhaps a trip around town on the Hop on, Hop off bus will be in order.
Overnight Camden Court Hotel. (NO DRIVER / GUIDE this day)

Day 14 - October 4 - Saturday

Private Transfer to Dublin Airport (One Group transfer leaving about 2:30AM)