Trip to
Ireland
I have
planned a trip to Ireland because I am really fascinated by the landscape and
the many historical sites. Ireland offers a variety of old buildings, castles
and famous places to visit. I have searched for famous sights and places and
based on them, I have created my own tour through Ireland.
The trip
comes to €1,850.
Day 1:
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Arrival
in Belfast at the Airport
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Hotel
accommodations in the centre of Belfast. Transport to the hotel by taxi
Ø
Panoramic
tour of Belfast city including the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, the Opera House
and the City Hall and the Titanic quarter. It is a six floor building right
beside the historic site of the original site of the original ship’s
construction
Ø
Break
at the Crown Liquor Saloon. It dates back to 1885.
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Overnight
in the centre of Belfast
Day 2:
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Travel
along the beautiful Antrim Coast. It runs from Larne through the Glens of
Antrim and down to the seat at the Causeway Coast.
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Crossing
of the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Ø
Giant’s
Causeway – UNESCO world heritage site
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Travel
to County Donegal for dinner
Ø
Overnight
in Letterkenny.
Day 3:
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Visit
of the Donegal and Glenveagh National Park – a beautiful nature reserve.
Mountains, lakes, woods and a herd of red deer.
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Tea
and scones at Glenveagh Castle
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Dinner
and overnight in Letterkenny
Day 4:
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Leaving
Donegal for Galway through the beautiful county of Sligo
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Trip
on the Rose of Innisfree tour boat to view the Isle of Innisfree situated on
one of Ireland’s most beautiful lakes, Lough Gill.
Ø
Cruise
across Lough Gill
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Arrival
and overnight in Galway city
Day 5:
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Aran
Islands
Situated on the edge of Europe and a short boat
trip from Galway. A place of great peace and tranquillity.
Ø
Visit
of O’Brien’s Castle
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Island
Lighthouse
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Saint
Kevin’s Church
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The
Plassey
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Overnight
in Galway
Day 6:
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Full
day journey from the West to the Southwest of Ireland
Ø
Tea
and traditional Irish fruitcake at the Rathbaun Farm
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Cliffs
of Moher. The cliffs stretch for eight km along Clare’s west coast.
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Dinner
and overnight in Killarney
Day 7:
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Ring
of Kerry – Iveragh Peninsula
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Seafood
lunch in a restaurant along the coast
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Greyhound
Racing at the local track in Tralee
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Overnight
in Killarney
Day 8:
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Journey
to Limerick
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Visit
of the Foynes Flying Boat Museum
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Lunch
and an Irish Coffee
Ø
Visit
of Adare Heritage Village
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Traditional
song and dance at the Traditional Irish Night in the Corn Barn in Bunratty
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Overnight
in Limerick City
Day 9:
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Trip
to Dublin through County Kildare
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Visit
of the Irish National Stud and Horse Museum
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Visit
of the Guinness Storehouse
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Lunch
at the Gravity Bar, where you can enjoy an astonishing view over the city
Ø
Visit
of the Trinity College and Library
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Kilmainham
Gaol
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Overnight
in Dublin
Day 10:
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Irish
Breakfast
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Morning
City Tour
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Dublin
Castle
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Transfer
to the Airport for afternoon departure
