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jous food, music and beautiful landscapes. There is Ul
as romantic as a honeymoon in Ireland.
8 nights/9 days
Dublin-Connemara-Limerick-Kerry-Kilkenny-Belfast
Day 1: Dublin
Boat trip on the River Liffey: Enjoy
a leisurely boat ride along the River
Liffey. You'll see the buildings and
bridges of Dublin as people have for
centuries,
Grafton Street: Shop for your beloved
at Ireland’s world famous Grafton
Street.
St Stephen’s Green: At the top end
of Grafton Street Opposite Stephen’s
Green Shopping Centre, Stephen's
Green Park is one of Dublin’s most
romantic havens ~ summer or winter!
Stroll hand in hand through this lush
Park, enjoy a picnic, feed the ducks
or watch the graceful swans, all in
the sanctuary of this deli i
aie elightful city
Literary Pub Crawl: Enjoy an award-
winning show that crawls from pub
to pub with professional actors
performing from the works of Dublin’s
most famous writers - Joyce, Beckett,
Oscar Wilde, Brendan Behan and
many more. The pub crawl combines
street theatre with the fun that makes
Dublin’s pubs the liveliest in Europe
Overnight in Dublin.
Day 2: Dublin-Connemara
Killary Harbour: Ireland’s only natural
fjord, Killary Harbour provides som
of the finest scenery in Ireland with
the mountains rising steeply en
either side. This amazing destinatl
dazzles with its beauty.
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Kylemore Abbey and Gardens: Kn’
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as Ireland’s most romantic_
Kylemore Abbey is an
romantic place, an enchanted fairy-
tale castle in the neo-Gothic style
that stands dramatically at the foot
of a barren mountain in a remote
intensely
and beautiful part of Connemara
- its numerous battlemented and
machicolated towers and turrets
reflected in the waters of the lake
below. The story of Kylemore -
both Castle and Abbey — is a truly
remarkable one. The twists of fate
which its occupants experienced,
from moments of romance and
happiness, to sadness and courage
have all combined to create a
fascinating history.
Overnight in Connemara.
Day 3: Connemara-Limerick
The Burren: Drive along the wonderful
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Burren onto the Cliffs of Moher. The
Burren in County Clare is a karstic
plateau, a stony chaos to the casual
observer with a full assemblage of the
curious landforms that characterize
such limestone landscapes.
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Cliffs of Moher: Next it’s time for you
to discover the imposing beauty of
the Cliffs of Moher. Staring out over
their edge is something which is best
not experienced alone. Share a kiss at
the Cliffs of Moher - One of Ireland’s
most visited natural attraction witha
magical vista that captures the hearts
of up to 1 million visitors each year.
Towering at a top height of 700 feet
above the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs
of Moher located near the charming
town of Doolin in Co. Clare Ireland,
offer a truly enriching experience for
the brave and adventurous at heart.
Overnight in Limerick.Day 4: Limerick-Ring of Kerry
Ring of Kerry: Kerry offers cinematic
sea views, secluded white-sand
beaches and mountains shrouded in
mist. Believe the hype: the Ring of
Kerry has earned its reputation as
one of the most beautiful regions
in Ireland. The route, a 179km loop
beginning and ending in Killarney, also
passes through lively villages with
bustling pubs, charming bookshops
and pretty cafés. The tour takes you
through some spectacular scenery
and the Kenmare Bay.
Overnight in Kerry.
Day 05: Kerry-Cork
Cork City Tour: Cork city is a wonderful
place to spend a few days wandering
around. It’s a bustling little city,
very compact, easy to walk, and has
something to suit most tastes. You can
wander around and find something
interesting down every road.
Blarney Castle: The castle was built
nearly six hundred years ago by
one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains,
Cormac MacCarthy, and has been
attracting attention ever since. Over
the last few hundred years, millions
have flocked to Blarney, making it aworld landmark and one of Ireland’s
greatest treasures. Now that might
have something to do with the
Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone
of Eloquence, found at the top of our
Tower. Kiss it and you'll never again
be lost for words. Don’t forget to visit
the 600 acres of magnificent gardens
that surround the castle!
Overnight in Cork.
Day 6: Cork-Kilkenny
Kilkenny Walking = Tour: This
enchanting Walking Tour will take
you through Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile
stopping at some of Kilkenny’s iconic
sites with our guides bringing to life
the history and stories of this unique
city.
Kilkenny Castle: The magnificent
Kilkenny Castle overlooks the River
Nore and has guarded this important
river crossing for more than 900
years. The gardens, with extensive
woodland paths, rose garden and
ornamental lake, create the setting
for a beautiful stroll and picnic.
Overnight in Kilkenny.
Day 7: Kilkenny-Belfast
Belfast City Tour: Take the now
famous Belfast Black Taxi tour to get
a good overview of Belfast City. Local
guides will give you the inside scoop
to Belfast full of local stories and wit.
Start your tour in the City Centre,
then move through the shipyards
and see where HMS Titanic was built
and launched from. See the political
districts which have bore the brunt
of conflict over the last thirty years
before seeing the elegant University
Quarter and Museum district,
Overnight in Belfast.
Day 8: Antrim Coast-Belfast
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: Carrick-
a-Rede has always had an air of
tomantic beauty about it - the
fear of crossing the rickety rope
bridge dissolving into experiencing
unexpected peace and tranquility
of uninterrupted views across the
seas of Moyle to Rathlin and far off
Scotland. Take the exhilarating rope
bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island and
enjoy a truly cliff top experience.
Giant’s Causeway: Situated on the
North coast of Ireland in County
Antrim the Giant’s Causewayis an area
of approximately 40,000 interlocking
basalt columns, the result of an
ancient volcanic eruption; however
the legend is more convincing for
those who prefer a more colourful
story. Visit the magnificent Giant’s
Causeway. sit on the Wishing Chair
and make a wish!
Dunluce Castle which is situated
along the North Antrim coast and the
oldest whiskey distillery in the world:
Old Bushmills Distillery.
Overnight in Belfast.
Day 9: Belfast
Departure.
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