Best of Enchanting Ireland

Best of Enchanting Ireland

15 days from £1059

This spectacular Grand Tour of the Emerald Isle epitomises the very best that Ireland has to offer; awe-inspiring scenery, traditional charm, outstanding beauty and the very warmest of hospitality. 

Holiday highlights
• Stunning coastlines, including Giant's Causeway, Cliffs of Moher & Ring of Kerry
• Discover vibrant Dublin, Waterford, Galway, Westport, Limerick & Killarney
• Cruise Ireland's only fjord and ride the Bushmills Railway

Optional excursions
• City tours in Dublin & Londonderry
• Killarney jauntin car & cruise
• County Waterford coast

Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 UK to Caernarfon - Relax aboard your Grand Tourer coach, as we head for our first night in North Wales. (D)
Day 2 From Caernarfon to Dublin - We cross by ferry to Dublin and the centrally located Camden Court Hotel for two nights. (B,D)
Day 3 Free time in Dublin - Vibrant Dublin is yours to discover at leisure. (B,D)
Day 4 From Dublin to Waterford - We reach Waterford, home of the famous crystal, where we stay for two nights at Dooley's Hotel, calling at medieval Killkenny en-route. (B,D)
Day 5 Day at leisure in Waterford - Explore the coastal city of Waterford or join us on an optional excursion. (B,D)
Day 6 From Waterford to Killarney - We travel through scenic Southern Ireland via Cork to reach Blarney, where we visit the famous castle and stone. We then head for delightful Killarney, on the edge of the National Park, for two nights at the International Hotel. (B,D)
Day 7 The Ring of Kerry - Enjoy a one hundred mile sightseeing spectacular around the Ring of Kerry, a stunning panorama of seascapes and mountains. (B,D)
Day 8 From Killarney to Galway - Another great journey awaits, from Killarney up to Galway via Limerick and the majestic Cliffs of Moher. We settle for a two night stay at the Oranmore Lodge on Galway city outskirts. (B,D)
Day 9 Free time in Galway - It's your holiday, so you decide what to do today - relax on your own, or join our optional tour. (B,D)
Day 10 From Galway to Westport - Following Galway Bay into Connemara, the scenic route takes us past the Twelve Bens moutain range. We then hed to Kilary Harbour and cruise down Ireland's only fjord. We continue to the Westport Woods Hotel, our base for two nights. (B,D)
Day 11 Achill Island and the Atlantic Coast - Sit back and relax, another magnificent day of inspiring scenery lies ahead. We head north across to stunning Achill and Keel, where the Cathedral Rocks are a spectacular sight. (B,D)
Day 12 From Westport to Londonderry - We visit fascinating Belleek Pottery today, and then continue on to Londonderry for a two night stay at the lovely Everglades Hotel. (B,D)
Day 13 Giants Causeway and Bushmills Railway - Today we experience the mystery of the Giant's Causeway, 40,000 symmetrical columns rising proudly from the depths of the Atlantic. We round the day off with a journey on the beautifully-restored Bushmills Railway. (B,D)
Day 14 From Londonderry to Preston - We travel to Belfast today, cross to Stranraer, and overnight at the Marriott Preston. (B,D)
Day 15 Preston to UK - This morning its time to head for home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Grand Tourer holiday includes
• Travel by Grand Tourer coach
• 14 nights dinner, room & breakfast 
• 6 included and 4 optional excursions
• 14 exciting cities and resorts as we tour the four corners of the wonderful Emerald Isle