Paddywagon Ireland Tours

6 Day North

Tour Overview

Breathtakingly beautiful, the pipes of Danny Boy are calling you to the North. The ancient and proud province of Ulster is one the worlds truly fascinating experiences. During our time in Northern Ireland we provide walking tours with local guides to help you interpret the age-old political and religious divisions. Stay in downtown Belfast. Next night sit by the turf fire as we listen to the fiddlers play in the shadow of Historic Derry's walls (1601). Consider crossing our famous rope bridge and adore the eighth wonder of the world, the Giants Causeway. Walk the historic walled city of Derry. Scene of Bloody Sunday (1972). Enchanting Donegal with its majestic Highlands. Fancy a relaxing Victorian seaweed bath in Sligo? Maybe climb Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick and immerse yourselves in the rugged wilderness of Connemara. Last night in Galway to reflect and party. Taste the juice of the barley in Kilbeggan whiskey distillery. An extravaganza of sites and scenery, hikes and history, loads of craic and local characters, all simply amazing!

Departs:

Throughout the year on Monday.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin to Belfast

Leave Dublin's Paddy Palace at 8am and begin your adventures at Drogheda where you'll see the preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (executed 1681) in St. Peters Cathedral. Cross the border at South Armagh. A fascinating evening in Belfast awaits you. We strongly recommend the world famous Black Taxi tour (optional) to view the Peace wall and political murals.

Day 2: Belfast to Historic Derry

A glorious touring day! Cruise the Beautiful North Coast. You'll see the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (seasonal), walk the Giants Causeway and take fantastic photos of Dunluce Castle. Overnight in Historic Derry. The famous Paddywagon Pizza & Punch night!! (optional)

Day 3: Donegal Day Tour

Begin today with an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls (1601) and the well known Bogside district. After Lunch we'll go off on a marvellous half day tour of Donegal, and the divine Glenveagh National Park. Remote beauty! Overnight in Historic Derry.

Day 4: Derry to Westport

Drive through enchanting Sligo visiting the sacred grave of our national Poet, Nobel laureate WB Yeats. Explore the vast archaeological and cultural richness of Irelands North West Coast. Consider taking a seaweed bath (optional) as we make a beach stop at surf hotspot Strandhill. Overnight in charming Westport, winner of Ireland's tidiest town award.

Day 5: Westport to Galway

This morning we will climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy pilgrimage mountain. After lunch it's an evocative drive through the Doolough (black valley) and Connemara. Mesmerizing scenery. Hear of famine times from your guide at the numerous memorials. Tonight you'll overnight in Galway, Ireland's party capital.

Day 6: Galway to Dublin

You should take free time this morning to explore the sights and sounds of lively, colourful Galway, maybe rise early and walk to see the Spanish Arch and Claddagh area. Onwards then to the midlands and a visit to Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery. We'll end our adventures in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend our itineraries without notice in the interests of your enjoyment, safety and/or in extreme circumstances such national strikes, emergencies, days of national mourning, civil unrest (highly unlikely) etc. Itinerary amendments are extremely rare. Please remember we are proud young Irish patriots, we are determined to ensure you love our Motherland as much as we do.

Tour Highlights:

• Slane Castle: Rock concerts
• The preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (1681)
• Battle of the Boyne Battlefield
• Monasterboice: Irelands highest
• 10th century Celtic crosses
• South Armagh: view the British fortifications in so-called 'bandit country' (in the process of removal due Aug 2007)
• Belfast Cab Tour (optional)
• The green Glens of Antrim
• Giants Causeway
• Dunluce Castle - photo stop
• Traditional music night in Historic Derry
• Thrilling Rope Bridge (seasonal)
• Historic Walking Tour of Derry's walls
• Bloody Sunday Murals
• Grianan Aileach: Celtic hilltop Ringfort
• Highlands of Donegal
• Seaweed Baths (optional)
• Croagh Patrick: Holy pilgrimage mountain
• Connemara: the Famine way

Prices:

Price from: $550 AUD

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