Mayfair Travel - Coleman
Day 1: DEPART THE UNITED STATES
Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation
Day 2: DUBLIN ARRIVAL
After landing at Dublin Airport complete customs and immigration formalities Your CIE Tours driver/guide will welcome you to Ireland and escort you and your luggage to the coach Next travel into Enniskillen and stop at Blakes of the Hollow Pub one of the most famous and well recognized Victorian pubs in Ireland While here enjoy a drink with your group Also view Game of Thrones Door 4 which focuses on House Targaryens return to power with domineering dragons The stunning door is one of ten carved by local artists using wood from damaged trees at the Dark Hedges Continue your journey into Donegal check into your hotel and settle into your room In the evening join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant
Day 3: SLIEVE LEAGUE SEA CLIFFS
Today travel to visit the Slieve League Sea Cliffs where the highest point reaches 1972 feet making them the highest in Europe The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves below and you will see marvelous vistas While here have a cup of tea and freshly baked scones with your group Next journey into Bundoran and stop to enjoy some free time to explore around the seaside resort town on your own Head back to your hotel in Donegal where the remainder of the day is at leisure After an independent dinner set off with your fellow traveler on a Pub Crawl as arranged by your group leader
Day 4: DONEGAL TO DERRY
Leaving Donegal journey into Downings and stop for a look around the delightful seaside village known for its golden beaches and windsurfing competitions Continue your travel into Derry check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day free to sightsee shop and dine on your own
Day 5: DERRY AT LEISURE
Spend the day completely at leisure to browse shop and sightsee around the town of Derry on your own You might like to visit the Museum of Free Derry or stop at Peace Bridge which offers wonderful panoramic views There is also a delightful craft village where you can shop and Ness Woods which offers brilliant walking trails Later in the day you might like to dine in one of the many traditional or modern dinner venues that Derry has to offer
After an independent dinner head to a local venue to enjoy a live performance by Ray Coleman
Day 6: CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE
Departing Derry travel to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge which spans a chasm of some eighty feet deep This swinging rope bridge is not for the faint-hearted but the coastal views are wonderful even without crossing the bridge Then continue on to visit the Giants Causeway an impressive area of hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava which has given rise to many legends Transfer to your hotel in Belfast check in and settle into your room Tonight you may like to sit down at a quaint restaurant or lively pub for an independent dinner
Day 7: BELFAST SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast embark on a panoramic tour of Belfast to see the Albert Memorial the Opera House and Crown Liquor Saloon Along the way also see the political and religious murals scattered throughout the city which tell the story of past and present Political and religious divisions are often visually document in the murals Next travel into Ardboe to meet with family and enjoy some free time to sing Head back to your hotel in Belfast where the remainder of the day is at leisure Tonight you may like to dine in one of the many fine restaurants or pubs located within the area
Day 8: BELFAST TO DUBLIN
Departing Belfast travel to visit the Last Leprechauns of Ireland to hear tales of the supernatural beings and meet with the last Leprechaun whisperer While here also stroll through Carlingford Folklore Park where you might like to visit some of the areas storyboards which display local myths and legends Continue your journey into Dublin and embark on an orientation drive around the city center See the main thoroughfares of OConnell Street Nassau Street and some lovely public parks as you pass by many historical sites Transfer to your nearby hotel check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure for individual pursuits and dining
Day 9: RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES
All too soon your vacation has come to its final day Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check in for your flight You may do some last-minute shopping at the duty-free stores before boarding your aircraft and flying back to the United States
CONFIRMED HOTELS
Mill Park Hotel, Donegal 2 nights
Maldron Hotel, Derry 2 nights
Europa Hotel, Belfast 2 nights
Ashling Hotel, Dublin 1 night
TOUR INCLUDES
Exclusive transport by luxury motorcoach with a driver/guide
Meet and greet service with one group transfer upon arrival and departure at the airport
Hotel accommodation based on twin bedded rooms with private bath as listed for 07 nights
Full breakfasts (07)
Dinners (01)
Drink at Blakes of the Hollow Pub
Slieve League Cliffs w/tea & scones
Visits and admission fees to:
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Giant's Causeway
The Last Leprechauns of Ireland
Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap