Paddywagon Ireland Tours

10 Day All Ireland

Tour Overview

Relaxing 1 and 2 night stays in fascinating Belfast, Historic Derry, Westport, Galway, Dingle Peninsula, magical Killarney and Dublin's fair city! Begin in intriguing Belfast, the most fascinating stop on Europe's Backpacker circuit! From the glorious Glens of Antrim to the Giants Causeway, you'll melt at the beauty of our North Coast!

2 nights in Irelands most Historic City, lovely Derry (546 AD). Tour of the walled city, scene of Bloody Sunday (1972). History buff paradise! Explore the Highlands of Donegal and Westport. Climb Irelands Holy Mountain - Croagh Patrick! Gaelic Galway  Ireland's trendiest, medieval Party City.

Visit the mind-blowing 750ft high Cliffs of Moher (a lifetime highlight for many people) and the mystical 200 million year old Burren area  botanical and geological wonderland.

Once across the River Shannon (Dolphins!) by ferry, it's the Kingdom of Kerry, for an amazing 3 nights in Ireland's most outstanding area of natural beauty! Overnight in cute and lovable Anascaul in your very own Irish Pub, the Randy Leprechaun on the Dingle Peninsula, sing all night, take an Oceanside hike, or swim with Fungi the Dolphin. The Ring of Kerry and Dingle, two of the worlds most famous coastal drives. Slea Head and walk the beaches featured in Far & Away (Tom Cruise).

A brilliant two-night stay in Killarney  mountains, lakes, Castles, National Park, Live music, Irish Dancing, unforgettable memories!!

Final night in Dublin. Next morning tour Dublin city centre by coach. Short drive to Glendalough in the Wicklow mountains, visit the monastic city of St. Kevin (Braveheart wedding scenes). Finish in the most revered site of all - the Guinness Brewery! A wonderful climax to 10 days of non-stop, craic-filled happy days!

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. 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 Killarney

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. Today you will have the wild Atlantic ocean by your side as we cruise down the West Coast. Run around the lunar landscape of the Burren before gazing in awe at the majesty that is the cliffs of Moher. Overnight in Killarney (2 night stay), Ireland's premier tourist town. Music galore.

Day 7: Ring of Kerry

Consider an enjoyable horse led ride through the National Park on the world famous Jaunting Cars (optional). Afterwards we'll embark on a full day tour of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most celebrated scenic drive. Overnight in Killarney.

Day 8: Killarney to Dingle

Today we take a short drive to Dingle, a charming Gaelic speaking fishing village. Free time in Dingle to shop and lunch and then a pleasant tour around Slea Head. See Sleeping Giant Island. Tonight you'll stay in your very own Irish pub, the Randy Leprechaun in Annascaul on the Dingle Peninsula

Day 9: Dingle to Cork

Cross the Cork and Kerry Mountains to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone atop Blarney Castle. Souvenir heaven! Afterwards we'll drive out to exclusive Kinsale, Ireland's Riviera and culinary capital. Visit Charles Fort and the lovable little village. Overnight in Cork City Centre, European capital of Culture 2005.

Day 10: Cork to Dublin:

After exploring Cork city we make our way home via the Golden Vale and county Tipperary, the home of hurling! You'll make a stop at Cahir to take a full guided tour of its fully preserved Norman Castle, much sought after for movie makers! Then to Dublin for our grand finale - in the Guinness Brewery, enjoy privileged access a complimentary pint of the Black Stuff!!

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
• Battle of the Boyne Battlefield
• The preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (1681)
• Monasterboice  Celtic Crosses
• South Armagh: view the British fortifications in so-called 'bandit country'
• Belfast Cab Tour (optional)
• The green Glens of Antrim
• Giants Causeway
• Dunluce Castle
• Traditional music night in Historic Derry
• Thrilling Rope Bridge (seasonal)
• Historic Walking Tour of Derry's walls (1613)
• Bloody Sunday Murals
• Donegal Highlands
• Bundoran: World Surf Championships
• Croagh Patrick: Irelands Holy Mountain
• Matt Molloys pub - Westport
• Connemara: The Famine Way
• Galway City
• The Burren
• The Cliffs of Moher
• Dingle and Fungi the Dolphin
• Overnight in Randy Leprechaun pub
• Ring of Kerry Tour
• Horse riding in the lakeside National Park (optional)
• The Blarney stone
• Cahir Castle
• Dublin city tour
• Riverdance style night in Dublin

Prices:

Price from: $895 AUD

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