G&W Irish Tours – The Nine to the North Ireland Adventure
Package Includes:
- 8 nights of luxury accommodation in Belfast, Derry & Dublin.
- Full Irish breakfast each morning.
- Daily scenic touring and excursions.
- Luxury ground transportation with a local driver will be provided during the tour.
- DOC’s representative is on call to provide unrivaled concierge service throughout your stay.
Cost per person
£3,283.00
Based on double occupancy accommodation
Single supplement
£790.00
The Group will arrive at Dublin Airport this morning and be greeted by their private driver, Patrick, in the arrival hall.
Board a luxury tour bus and begin the drive north through the Mourne Mountains and onto Belfast City, with some fascinating stops along the way. Upon arrival in Belfast, the group will check into one of the most famous historic hotels in the world, “The Europa.”
Meals – Welcome group dinner at the Europa Hotel (19:00).
Attractions – The burial site of St. Patrick at Down Cathedral (TBD), Castle Ward in Downpatrick (TBD).
Accommodation – The Europa Hotel, Belfast City.
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Following breakfast, the group will set off on a guided Belfast City Tour with local legend Billy Scott narrating the historical tales of the city and the details of the troubles as the group travels through the different Catholic and Protestant areas of the city. This evening, the group will also visit the Titanic Museum.
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant / Dinner at Home Restaurant, Belfast City (19:30).
Attractions – Belfast City Tour (10:00), Titanic Museum (16:00).
Accommodation – The Europa Hotel, Belfast City.
Guests will be driven to Carrickfergus Castle for a morning visit. Return to Belfast City afterwards, and enjoy a day of leisure to explore the city. The group will reconvene this evening at a local pub for some live music with Ian and friends (Location TBD).
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Attractions – Carrickfergus Castle (11:00).
Accommodation – The Europa Hotel, Belfast City.
The group will check out of the hotel this morning and will be driven to the Antrim Coast to visit the spectacular Giants Causeway and Dubluce Castle, followed by a visit to the Bushmills Distillery. Guests will be driven to Collraine next, where they will board a train to Derry City. Upon arrival in Derry, the group will check into the City Hotel, located beside the Peace Bridge.
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Attractions – Giant’s Causeway (11:00), Dunluce Castle (13:00), Bushmills Distillery (15:30), Train to Derry City (16:43).
Accommodation – The City Hotel, Derry City.
This morning after breakfast, guests will gather for a walking history tour of Derry City and experience its very interesting history with your guide Ruairi O’hEara. The group will also visit the Free Derry Museum and will enjoy live music from Ian at Peadar O’Donnell’s Irish music pub tonight.
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Attractions – Derry City Walking Tour (11:00), Free Derry Museum (15:00).
Accommodation – The City Hotel, Derry City.
Following breakfast, the group will board the bus bound for Tyrone to visit the Ulster American Folk Museum. Next up, the group will be driven to Enniskillen to visit Devenish Island before visiting Donegal Town for a shopping stop. Visit the spectacular Grianan of Aileach, which is a hilltop stone fort with phenomenal views of the Donegal coastline.
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Attractions – Ulster American Folk Museum (11:00), Devenish Island (14:00), Donegal Town (15:30).
Accommodation – The City Hotel, Derry City.
Guests will check out of the hotel after breakfast and will be driven to Armagh, where they will visit Navan Fort, followed by a visit to the majestic cathedrals in town. The group will continue to Co. Cavan for a pint and some lunch before visiting Old Carrick Mill Distillery in Co. Monaghan.
The group will then be driven to Dublin City, where they will check into the Ashling Hotel.
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Attractions – Navan Fort (10:00), Armagh Cathedral’s (11:30), Old Carrick Mill Distillery (15:00).
Accommodation – The Ashling Hotel, Dublin City.
This morning, after breakfast, the group will set off on an action-packed tour of Dublin City, narrated by your guide.
This evening, the group will visit Pearse Lyons Distillery and finish the night by attending an Irish Music and Dinner Show at Taylor’s Three Rock.
Meals – Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Attractions – Guided City Tour (09:00), Pearse Lyons Distillery (14:00), Irish Music and Dinner Show at Taylor’s Three Rock (18:30).
Accommodation – The Ashling Hotel, Dublin City.
All good things must come to an end, and this morning, following checkout, the group will be driven to Dublin Airport.
