Self Drive-Northern Exploration - 9 Days/8 Nights

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9 Day Self-Drive Vacation - Prebooked 3 & 4 Star Hotels - 8 Nights Overnights: 1 Kingscourt, 1 Belfast, 2 Derry, 2 Wesport, 2 Dublin
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    9 Day Self-Drive Vacation - Prebooked 3 & 4 Star Hotels - 8 Nights Overnights: 1 Kingscourt, 1 Belfast, 2 Derry, 2 Wesport, 2 Dublin

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Day 1 : VACATION STARTS AT CABRA CASTLE HOTEL

Arrive in Dublin City and pick up your car at the airport. Drive to Cabra Castle Hotel, 50 miles from Dublin Airport. Relax in the lovely setting of your hotel or use the 9-hole golf course.

Day 2 : KINGSCOURT TO BELFAST

Admire the gentle slopes of the Mourne Mountains and peaceful coastline as you drive north to Belfast, a distance of about 75 miles. You may wish to tour the central city to see the prominent buildings and political murals. Suggested visits include Down Cathedral, Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol. (B)

Day 3 : BELFAST TO DERRY

The direct route is about 70 miles but you might like to take a scenic route along the Nine Glens of Antrim to discover lovely views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Suggested visits are Giant’s Causeway, Causeway Coast Discovery Centre or the ruins of Dunluce Castle. (B)

Day 4 : INISHOWEN PENINSULA

Travel around the Inishowen Peninsula, a 100-mile scenic route. Drive to Malin Head, the most northerly point of the Irish mainland, to admire stunning seascapes. In Derry walk along the medieval city walls, which are intact and provide great views all around. (B)

Day 5 : DERRY TO WESTPORT

Travel southwest through rugged countryside with magnificent scenery, a distance of about 150 miles. You may like to stop in Donegal or Sligo. Suggested visits to Belleek Pottery, Drumcliffe Churchyard. In Westport you may take a gentle walk through the historic and planned town center. (B)

Day 6 : ACHILL ISLAND

Travel around Clew Bay, which is reputed to have 365 islands, to access Achill Island by bridge. Follow the Atlantic Drive to capture wonderful views of steeply-sloped mountains plunging into the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Suggested visit to Westport House. (B)

Day 7 : WESTPORT TO DUBLIN

Today travel from the Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast to the Irish Sea on the East Coast. You may wish to stop for sightseeing along the way, or visit Balltintubber Abbey or Tullamore Dew. (B)

Day 8 : INDEPENDENT DAY IN DUBLIN

Spend an additional day in Dublin exploring independently. This bustling city has plenty of museums, shops and parks you may also enjoy visiting. Suggested visits include Guinness Storehouse, Glasnevin Cemetary Museum, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin Castle. (B)

Day 9 : VACATION ENDS DUBLIN AIRPORT

Leave your rental car at Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight. (B) B: Breakfas  >

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