This 8 night Northern Ireland tour takes you to both popular sights and hidden gems tasting food and cocktails along the way.  Your private driver will regale you with the history and folklore of the Emerald Isle.

 

DAY 1: DUBLIN ARRIVAL & DAY AT LEISURE
Private Transfer to Dublin Hotel
Welcome to Ireland! After landing at Dublin Airport, complete customs and immigration formalities. A private transfer will escort you and your luggage to the hotel.

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Vintage Tea Tour
Take a step back in time with Vintage Tea Tours and experience Dublin in a unique way. Enjoy renowned Afternoon Tea delicacies, good conversation and tap along to some fabulous 1950’s jazz as you take in the city sights.

 

Musical Pub Crawl
This evening join fellow travelers for a Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin. Visit famous pubs and bars in the Temple Bar area. Also enjoy musical performances along with some uniquely Irish tales.

Overnight: Davenport Hotel, Dublin
This traditional hotel with a historic facade dates to 1863 and is within strolling distance of Grafton Street and Trinity College. The hotel exudes classic elegance and its 114 guest rooms have been fully refurbished and include luxurious touches.

 

DAY2:  DUBLIN TO BELFAST
Today your private driver services start. Meet your private driver in the lobby of your hotel at 9:00 AM this morning. Enjoy your comfortable ride with your knowledgeable driver who will guide you through the popular and hidden gems of Ireland.

 

Belfast Sightseeing
Embark on a panoramic tour around Belfast. In the city center see the Albert Memorial, the Opera House and Crown Liquor Saloon. In Donegall Square visit the imposing City Hall, completed in 1906. The richly decorated interior contains stained glass portraying Belfast's principal industries.

 

Belfast Food Tour
The award-winning Belfast Food Tour takes you on a 4-hour fun and food filled guided walk tasting food and meeting local producers, visiting traditional pubs and getting a true flavor of this thriving city.

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Overnight: Grand Central Hotel, Belfast
Standing tall on Bedford Street, this impressive jewel emits glamour and grandeur with a uniquely Belfast spirit. Set in Linen Quarter, the hotel is a spectacular hub for exploring Belfast. Rooms and suites are designed for absolute comfort and relaxation with spectacular views over the glittering city beneath. You may also choose to wine and dine at the on-site lounges and eateries.

 

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DAY 3: BELFAST TO DERRY
Titanic Belfast
In the Titanic Quarter, visit Titanic Belfast to embark on a journey through the life of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast to her tragic end.

Made in Derry Food Tour
This 4 hour guided tour showcases the very best of the local food and drink in Derry. With everything from street food, craft beers, local cheeses and patisserie you will sample over 25 different local food and drinks. You will meet the passionate people behind the businesses and all while having a relaxing afternoon in beautiful Derry City.

 

Walled City Brewery
Stop to visit the Walled City Brewery, which has offered locally flavored craft and artisan beers for over a decade. After an informative guided tour, enjoy a sample of the finished product.

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2 Night Stay: Bishops Gate Hotel, Derry
Located in the Cathedral Quarter within Derry’s city walls, this hotel features Edwardian architecture with luxurious and contemporary design. This warm and welcoming hotel offers dining at several restaurants and bars on the premises, using locally sourced ingredients to create contemporary dishes.

DAY 4: GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
Giants Causeway
Stop to visit the Giant's Causeway, an impressive area of hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava which has given rise to many legends.  Walk along the path to see the high walls, hexagonal columns, and crashing sea.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Stop en route to visit the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge which spans a chasm of some eighty feet deep. This swinging rope bridge is not for the faint-hearted, but the coastal views are wonderful, even without crossing the bridge.

DAY 5: SLIGO SIGHTSEEING
County Sligo Drive
Take an awe-inspiring drive through County Sligo, passing Ben Bulben, a large rock formation that has a table top appearance, and Mullaghmore, a village located on a peninsula. There, stop and see Classieblawn, an imposing country house that sits between the ocean and Ben Bulben.

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Seaweed Foraging Adventure
Walk with a herbalist, and find and identify many wild foods that grow right on the doorstep of Co. Sligo: from Nettles and Sorrel to Cleavers and Hogweed, from leaves and flowers to berries and roots. Learn how nutritious these foraged foods are and how to use them. At the end of the walk, enjoy a tasting.

 

2 Night Stay: Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo
This contemporary hotel offers dramatic glass walls and quirky features. Dine in the award-winning Kitchen Restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere of two lively bars - the Café Bar and the View Bar. The spacious bedrooms provide everything you would expect in a superior hotel.

DAY 6: MULLAGHMORE ADVENTURE
Mullaghmore Adventure with Seafood Tasting Experience
Explore Ireland’s North West Wild Atlantic Way! Take a coasteering SUP or cycling tour around Mullaghmore and combine your activity with a visit to Eithna’s By the Sea Restaurant, overlooking Mullaghmore harbour, famous for seafood and shellfish!

 

DAY 7: LOUGH ERNE
Lough Erne Water Taxi & Locally Produced Lunch
Hop on to this comfy and charismatic water taxi and immerse yourself into the magnificent scenery. This is truly a time to sit back, relax and soak up your surroundings with a chauffeur and tour guide providing you with everything you need. Stop at Devenish Island where you can enjoy a picnic filled with mouthwatering local produce.

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Overnight: Manor House Country Hotel, Enniskillen
This historical hotel is the perfect country retreat to explore the beauty of the Fermanagh Lakelands. This hotel is one of Northern Irelands leading hotel offering a variety of dining options, a state of the art Fitness Suite, and the enjoyable Watergate Bar Leisure Centre.

 

DAY 8: FERMANAGH TO DUBLIN
Slane Castle Tour & Distillery Tasting
Take a tour of both Slane Distillery and Slane Castle. At the working distillery, you can see and learn how Irish whiskey is made, from how they source grains through to maturation. The tour culminates in a tutored tasting of their signature Triple Casked Slane Irish Whiskey. At Slane Castle, home to the Conyngham family since 1703, you can take in the 18th Century interiors and learn about its colorful heritage and history, including the legendary Slane Rock Concerts. (U2, Queen, and the like)

 

Brazen Head Dinner & Entertainment (a Vibrant Travel personal favorite)

Tonight, head to Brazen Head, which is Dublin's oldest pub, dating back to 1198. Enjoy an evening of Food, Folk and Fairies, where story-telling will reveal Ireland's myths and beliefs in times past.

 

Overnight: Davenport Hotel, Dublin
This traditional hotel with a historic facade dates to 1863 and is within strolling distance of Grafton Street and Trinity College. The hotel exudes classic elegance and its 114 guest rooms have been fully refurbished and include luxurious touches.

 

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DAY 9: DEPART IRELAND FOR HOME
Private Transfer to Dublin Airport
Your vacation ends after breakfast with a private transfer to Dublin Airport. We hope you had a wonderful vacation, and wish you a safe flight on your journey home. 

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What's Included: 

• Breakfast each day, specified lunches and/or dinners

• Select tastings

• Hotels

• Transportation: Private driver, water taxi

• Local Tour Guides and entry fees

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Trip Estimate for this tour with 8 travelers:

 

$ 3,677.00*

per person double occupancy

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This trip can be planned and customized for 2-8 travelers. Modifications can be made to fit your budget. If you have a larger group call for details.
 

*  All options are subject to change without notice. Quotes are per person, double occupancy and based on a trip with 8 passengers.  Call for final quote  based on number of passengers, dates and availability at time of booking. Travel protection recommended.  Additional options may be available.  Other restrictions may apply.  Must be booked no later than 30 days prior to trip.

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