Tour Emerald Isle Route - 10d - 2027

BELFAST 14ºC - 16ºC

Welcome to Belfast, Northern Ireland!

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. You’re now in the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, a place that reflects the complex history between Protestants and Catholics. Since the 1998 peace agreement, Belfast, which houses several important institutions, has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a vibrant and lively city. You’ll have free time to explore. We highly recommend visiting the Titanic Museum, Belfast’s most popular attraction. The museum, with its striking architecture, is in the historic shipyard where the famous ocean liner Titanic was built, once one of the world’s leading shipbuilding centers.

BELFAST 14ºC - 16ºC - CUSHENDUN - BALLYCASTLE 15ºC - 15ºC - GIANTS CAUSEWAY - DERRY 15ºC - 15ºC

We will depart after breakfast. We will pass through the village of CUSHENDUN, designated a conservation area in 1980 due to its architectural heritage and its location within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Antrim Coast and Glens.

At midday, there will be free time for lunch in BALLYCASTLE, a lively coastal town.
In BUSHMILLS, we will visit the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery (entrance and guided tour included).

After lunch (not included), we will explore the spectacular Giant’s Causeway (entrance included), a unique site of basalt columns extending into the Atlantic Ocean and recalling the legend of the path created by the Irish giant to fight the enormous Scottish giant.
Approximately 40,000 hexagonal stepping stones date back nearly 60 million years and were formed by the cooling of a volcanic eruption.

Arrival in DERRY, a walled city that blends history and modernity. Free time to stroll and overnight stay.

DERRY 15ºC - 15ºC - DONEGAL 14ºC - 14ºC - MARBLE ARCH - BELFAST 14ºC - 16ºC

Through beautiful mountain scenery in the Republic of IRELAND, we travel to DONEGAL, a lively and picturesque small town full of character. Admission to its impressive medieval castle is included.

Back in Northern Ireland, we’ll visit the spectacular Marble Arch Caves (admission included), one of the most remarkable cave systems in Europe. Formed over 330 million years ago, the caves stretch for more than 11 km and continue to evolve, as underground rivers keep eroding the limestone to create a strange and fascinating world.

Free time for lunch (not included). After the visit, we continue to BELFAST. Arrival and free time.

BELFAST 14ºC - 16ºC - HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE - DUBLIN 18ºC - 22ºC

We depart for Hillsborough Castle (admission included), located just outside BELFAST and the official government residence in Northern Ireland. This grand 18th-century Georgian mansion features the typical facilities of the royal family. Its colorful surroundings also stand out, with woodlands, wildflower meadows, and beautiful gardens. Free time for lunch.

We then continue our journey into the Republic of Ireland. Along the route we visit MONASTERBOICE (admission included), an ancient monastic settlement founded in the 5th century. It is renowned for its tall Celtic crosses, especially Muiredach’s Cross, considered one of the most beautiful in Ireland. The site radiates a spiritual atmosphere amid ruins and old tombs.

Our journey continues to DUBLIN, arriving in the mid-afternoon. Free time.

DUBLIN 18ºC - 22ºC

We’ll start the day with a panoramic tour of Dublin, the peaceful capital of Ireland. We’ll stroll along the banks of the River Liffey, visiting its parks, historic university, and vibrant downtown streets. We will see the exterior of Trinity College. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.

Note: Occasionally, depending on our arrival time in Dublin and the daylight hours, the tour may take place the previous afternoon.

DUBLIN 18ºC - 22ºC - POWERSCOURT - KILKENNY 15ºC - 16ºC - CASHEL 15ºC - 15ºC - CORK 17ºC - 17ºC

We will depart from Dublin and head to Powerscourt, located nearby. We will visit the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens, designed in the 18th century and considered the most beautiful in Ireland (admission included). Admire its fountains, Japanese Gardens, and pet cemetery. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Kilkenny, where there will be time for lunch and to stroll around this lively town. Further south, we will stop to visit the impressive Rock of Cashel (admission included), a medieval fortress symbolizing the Irish struggle against England. We will arrive in Cork in the evening, with time for a stroll in the center of Ireland’s second-largest city. Dinner will be included.

CORK 17ºC - 17ºC - KINSALE 17ºC - 17ºC - KILLARNEY 15ºC - 16ºC - LIMERICK 16ºC - 16ºC

We will depart for Kinsale, stopping at Charles Fort to admire the stunning ocean views beside this 17th-century fortress. You´ll have time to explore the historic center of Kinsale, a seaside town considered one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Ireland. Afterwards, we´ll travel to Killarney, a popular tourist town in the heart of Ireland. You´ll have time for lunch and a stroll around town. Afterwards, you´ll enjoy a romantic Jaunting Car Tour through the National Park (included), taking you through gardens and along the lake to Ross Castle with its beautiful lakeside views. We’ll also include a short cruise to enjoy the scenic surroundings of the lake. Next, we’ll make a brief stop in Adare, a charming village that still preserves its stone and thatched-roof cottages and the ruins of an old abbey. By mid-afternoon, we will arrive in Limerick. You´ll have time to explore the city center, visit the castle, walk along the river, explore the cathedral, or check out the shopping center. Dinner will be included.

LIMERICK 16ºC - 16ºC - CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY 15ºC - 15ºC

Today we will visit Folk Park in Bunratty (tickets included), a wonderful park where we’ll learn about life in Ireland in the past, with its traditional cottages and old markets. The park also features a castle that accurately represents what life was like in the Middle Ages. We will then continue to Caherconnell, where the Poulnabrone Dolmen is located. Here, we might be lucky enough to see some dogs herding sheep. Afterwards, we will visit the impressive Cliffs of Moher, which overlook the ocean (admission included). Those who wish can walk to O’Brien’s Tower. Our route will continue through Burren National Park, showcasing stunning landscapes. Finally, we’ll arrive in Galway.

GALWAY 15ºC - 15ºC - CLONMACNOISE 15ºC - 15ºC - DUBLIN 18ºC - 22ºC

We will depart for Cong, a picturesque village in a beautiful lake area. We will visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and stroll around Ashford Castle, a stunning medieval castle that has been turned into a hotel. Next, we will travel to Clonmacnoise, where we will visit the Celtic monastic ruins (tickets with guided tour included). We will then continue our journey to Dublin, arriving in the evening.

Note: Due to renovation work at Clonmacnoise, will be shorter than usual. Afterward, we will stop for lunch and a stroll in Athlone.

DUBLIN 18ºC - 22ºC

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.