Ireland’s Coasts from North to South

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Gain a deeper understanding of Ireland’s coasts as you discover ancient wonders, meet local academics, taste local whiskey and kiss the famous Blarney Stone for good luck.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Gain a deeper understanding of Ireland’s coasts as you discover ancient wonders, meet local academics, taste local whiskey and kiss the famous Blarney Stone for good luck.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBelfast
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Dublin, Transfer Belfast, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Belfast

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

If you arrive before rooms are available, you may leave your luggage with the concierge and go for a walk or relax in public rooms of the hotel. After checking in and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before ...

Day 3 Belfast Murals, City Hall Belfast

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 18 miles, approximately 1.5 hours throughout the day. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobbled areas.

We’ll be joined by a local expert who will give us a presentation on the colorful an...

Day 4 Armagh & St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral Belfast

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 85 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, tarmac and gravel paths. Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

At the hotel, ...

Day 5 Transfer to Derry, Giant’s Causeway Derry

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 105 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets and paths, some uneven grassy areas. It is possible to walk on the uneven hexagonal “steps” of the basalt formation at Giant’s Ca...

Day 6 Derry’s City Walls, An Grianan of Aileach Derry

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 18 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing; wooden boardwalks, some uneven grassy areas; uneven stone steps to some areas at Grianán of Aileach. Extent of walking and other activities during ...

Day 7 Transfer to Galway, Yeats at Drumcliffe Galway

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 170 miles, approximately 4.5 hours. Walking about 1 mile, periods of standing; paved and gravel paths.

Once checked out from the hotel, we’ll begin our transfer by motorcoach for Galway – the cradle of Gaelic culture in...

Day 8 Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, Cnoc Suain Heritage Centre Galway

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 130 miles, approximately 4.5 hours. Walking about 3 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, tarmac and gravel paths, some uneven grassy areas.

Today we’ll travel by motorcoach for a full day exploring Connemara. A br...

Day 9 Galway City, Free Time Galway

Walking about 2 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobbled areas. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

A local expert will join us at the hotel for an informative lecture on the Celts and...

Day 10 Transfer to Cork, The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Cork

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 160 miles, approximately 5 hours. Walking approximately 2.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets and paths, flat grassy areas, uneven limestone surfaces. Main routes at Cliffs of Moher include nu...

Day 11 Cork, Free Time, Cobh, Queenstown Centre, Local Families Cork

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 20 miles, approximately 1 hour. Walking approximately 1.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets and paths, some cobbled areas. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal cho...

Day 12 Transfer to Killarney, Blarney Castle, Muckross House Killarney.

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 60 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets, uneven grassy areas, gravel paths; steps to some areas at Blarney Castle, stone spiral staircases.

Day 13 Meet a Farmer, Ring of Kerry, Kissane Sheep Farm Killarney.

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 105 miles, approximately 5 hours. Walking about 3 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets, grass, uneven rocky areas, stone paving, gravel paths.

We’ll begin with a talk and slide show by a lo...

Day 14 Transfer To Dublin, Lismore Castle & Gardens, Waterford Dublin

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 190 miles, approximately 4.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobbled areas, gravel paths, uneven grassy areas.

After checking out, we’ll begin our journey from the hotel by motor...

Day 15 Glendalough Dublin

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 85 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including gravel paths, uneven grassy areas, uneven stone floors in historic buildings; some paths at Glendalough may be muddy in w...

Day 16 Brú na Bóinne, Theater Performance Dublin

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 75 miles, approximately 3 hours. Walking about 2 miles, periods of standing; uneven floors, low ceilings and low narrow entrance to Neolithic tomb at Brú na Bóinne; paved paths and grass outside burial mounds. Extent of walki...

Day 17 St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Free Time Dublin

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 3 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Walking about 2 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, some cobbled areas. Extent of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

We’ll board a motorco...

Day 18 Program Concludes In Flight

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s Travel Information regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructi...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,499
Price per day$306
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 16
  • Number of Lunch: 14
  • Number of Dinner: 14
Age Requirements
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