8 DAYS Ireland

| 8 DAYS Ireland

8 DAYS Ireland

THE ONE THAT GIVES YOU A WEEK LONG FULL IRISH EXPERIENCE. 

Think you know about Ireland? Our 8-day trip offers the full Irish experience. Visiting historical Galway, gazing out from the Cliffs of Moher, and taste-testing Guinness come as standard, but exploring the Jameson’s Distillery & seeing the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant’s Causeway? Well now we’re talking.

DAY 1 – Arrive Dublin

Dublin

Céad míle fáilte, meaning one hundred, thousand, welcomes is what you get in this city packed with heritage, character, and more cute pubs than you could crawl in a week. Meet up with your Trip Manager this afternoon, then meet your new travel squad for dinner and then end the day with a lively night of festivities at the cobbled lanes of Temple Bar. Guinness, anyone?

Stay

Clayton Hotel Leopardstown (or similar)

DAY 2 – Dublin to Cork via Kilkenny

Dublin

That’s us done with Dublin…for now. But fear not Dub-lovers, we’ll get another taste of this fine place before our trip comes to an end.

Kilkenny

Break up your coach hangs with some bicycle time in a village sure to leave you wanting Irish in your blood. It’s a castle, a cathedral & mountains of medieval charm before we hit the road again for Cork.

Cork

Welcome to vibrant Cork! But not before the chance to sample some of Ireland’s famous whiskey at the Jameson’s Distillery in Middleton. Yum! Even when the skies are grey, Cork is covered in colour and good vibes. Stroll the River Lee or grab your first Guinness in the comfort of a pub, if you didn’t get your hands on one in Dublin.

Stay

Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig (or similar)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Jameson’s Whiskey Distillery tour

GBP 16.00

Guided bike tour of Kilkenny

GBP 18.00

DAY 3 – Cork to Galway via Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

Cork

Hopefully you exhausted all of your cork puns yesterday, as today we are moving on, sightseeing our way to 2-nights in Galway.

Blarney

Irish folklore tells us there’s a chunk of limestone built into a castle that grants its kissers the gift of the gab. Pucker up kids, we’re paying her a visit!

Cliffs of Moher

If heights aren’t your cup of English Breakfast, you best sit this one out. Spine tingling, nail biting cliff faces are there to tremble at for those without fear.

Galway

From the moment we arrive in Galway, you’ll understand why 2-nights were needed here. Everything you’ve dreamed Ireland to be is tucked into this small, atmospheric city. Step into a local pub and down Irish stew over live music and chats with locals. Outside will be just as lively, with buskers & colourful buildings lining the streets.

Stay

Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Galway Walking Tour

Visit Blarney Castle

See the Cliffs of Moher (weather dependent)

DAY 4 – Galway

Galway

Try your tongue at some Gaelic and carry on exploring gorgeous Galway. Or, if you hear the call of the wild, you can sign yourself up to a ferry ride to Aran Islands (summer departures only) where you can dance around with horses and take a bike ride around the picturesque farms, or head up to Dún Aonghasa (the ruins of a prehistoric fortress) – make sure you take photos, this area is not for the faint-hearted! Irish life, you so sweet.

Stay

Travelodge Galway City Hotel (or similar)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Boat ride to Aran Islands (summer only)

GBP 28.00

DAY 5 – Galway to Londonderry

Galway

Goodbye Galway, hello more Irish eye-candy. Today we continue on towards to Londonderry.

Londonderry

Here in Londonderry, 17th century walls stand at 8 metres high speaking of times gone by when this area was in battle. Times may have changed, but we’re still keen to soak up the history and learn a thing or two from our wise Local Guide.

Stay

Waterfoot Hotel Londonderry (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

See the 17th century city walls of Londonderry

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Londonderry Walking Tour

GBP 9.00

DAY 6 – Londonderry to Belfast via Giants Causeway

Londonderry

Laters Londonderry, we’ve got a one way ticket to Belfast and a whole lot more exploration to do.

Giant’s Causeway

UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant’s Causeway – also known as those giant rock columns you’ve probably drooled over on Pinterest needs to be seen to be believed. Get those hashtags ready, a snap with the group is essential on the mind-blowing natural formation.

Belfast

Next up – we’ll arrive in Belfast. Concluding the day will be a driving tour and a trip to the Titanic museum where parts of the world’s most famous ship can be seen.

Stay

Hotel ETAP Belfast (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

City tour of Belfast with a Local Guide

Visit the Giant’s Causeway

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Entry into the Titanic Museum

GBP 16.65

DAY 7 – Belfast to Dublin

Belfast

With one night left in Ireland and on tour, we’re on the fast track to Dublin where our Irish fairytale first began.

Dublin

A promise is a promise. Here we are back in the city that started our Ireland infatuations. Use this second stint to do your missed critical activities such as visiting the Guinness Storehouse where you can learn how to pull a pint the Irish way.

Stay

Rochestown Lodge Hotel and Spa Dublin (or similar)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Guinness Storehouse Visit

GBP 16.00

Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub

GBP 49.50

DAY 8 – Depart Dublin

Dublin

We leave Ireland today with leprechauns in our hearts and memories in our souls. Say goodbye at breakfast as it will be the last bite our crew has together.

WHAT YOU GET

7 nights accommodation

7 nights in Hotel

Charming Irish hotels will be opening their doors to us for 7 spectacular nights. Accommodation is twin share, or you can throw a bit of extra coin down to snooze solo.

11 included Meals

4 Dinner, 7 Breakfast

Wake up to a Irish breakfast every day. 4 dinners will also be included – think hearty stews and lashings of potatoes and choose to wash it all down with pots of that black liquid gold folk call Guinness.

Team

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Transport

All transport included during the trip

Included in your trip is transport across Europe on our fleet of comfy, state of the art coaches. They’re kitted out with all the necessities: USB charge points, WiFi, Air Con and a rocking sound system. You bring the other essentials, like tunes, friendships and stories from the night before.

Your group

Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world

Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you’ll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.

Experiences

3 included, 6 optional that you can add

Expect all the best bits of idyllic Ireland to be included as standard. Wander gorgeous castles, explore the majestic Cliffs of Moher and kiss the famous Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence (and the germs of millions before you).