Grand Tour of Ireland

On our captivating adventure, take in a blend of the country's panoramic landscapes of rolling hills, sparkling lakes and lively cities, including the capitals of Dublin and Belfast.

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Bring home memories of a lifetime on this Grand Tour of Ireland, taking in the Emerald Isle’s famous scenery, pretty villages and a wealth of history. On our captivating adventure, take in a blend of the country's panoramic landscapes of rolling hills, sparkling lakes and lively cities, including the capitals of Dublin and Belfast.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel & ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Crew

9 nights half board, 1 night B&B

Admission into Blarney Castle and Gardens & Titanic Experience Belfast

Journey in a Killarney Jaunting Car and cruise on Lough Leane

Guided tours of Belfast & Dublin

Ring of Kerry & Antrim Coast Drives

Excursions to Adare & the Giants Causeway Visitor Centre

Free time in Ennistymon & Dublin

Optional excursion to The Burren & The Cliffs of Moher

Day 1

We join our coach and travel to Wales where we set sail for the Ireland, with dinner onboard. This evening, we'll stay in Waterford for one night.

Day 2

We head to Blarney Castle and Gardens, home to the legendary Blarney Stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it! We later travel to Killarney for a three-night stay.

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Day 3

Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn Jaunting Car ride today - experience Ireland's most traditional mode of transport around Killarney's jaw-dropping National Park before a cruise across Lough Leane.

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Day 4

Today, we enjoy a sensational tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry! Explore the area along Ireland's most spectacular mountain road, with stunning coastline panoramas. Enjoy views of Dingle Bay with stops in Waterville and Sneem, before our return via the famed Molls Gap to Killarney National Park.

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Day 5

Often voted 'Ireland's prettiest village', Adare is our first stop. We continue with a visit to fifteenth-century Bunratty Castle, home to the Folk Park, where historic working life is recreated daily. We end today at our next hotel in Ennistymon.

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Day 6

Explore Ennistymon in your own time today, a beautiful town full of old-world charm and lively ‘craic’ in its pubs. Alternatively, why not join us for an optional excursion to the Burren Visitors Centre for an essential introduction to the Burren, a world-famous UNESCO Geopark boasting thousands of years of history. We next enjoy a lunchtime visit to the spa town of Lisdoonvarna, famous for its legendary matchmaking festival, before continuing to the renowned Cliffs of Moher, which stand over two hundred metres above the Atlantic Ocean.

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Day 7

After breakfast, we travel via Cong to Sligo, known for its ruined 13th century castle and poet WB Yeats before tonight’s stay in Donegal.

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Day 8

We cross the border into Northern Ireland and visit the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre (a shuttle bus to the Giant's Causeway is available from here). Our day also includes a scenic drive along Antrim Coast Road and a stop in Ballycastle Town. We later travel to Dunadry for two nights.

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Day 9

Enjoy a guided tour of Belfast, an exciting city with a mix of Victorian grandeur, industrial grit and living history. We have also included admission into the city's leading attraction, the Titanic Belfast.

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Day 10

We head to Dublin, the Irish Capital, to enjoy exploring Ireland's first city. With a fascinating past and the perfect pint of Guinness waiting, Dublin never fails to charm its visitors. We also enjoy a guided tour of the city by coach before a one night stay in Bray.

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Day 11

This morning, we return by ferry to North Wales and then home by road.

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VARIOUS HOTELS

Dooley's Hotel Waterford 3*, Waterford (1 night bed & breakfast)

In Waterford's centre, Dooley's is a family-run hotel offering spacious rooms and full Irish breakfasts.

Killarney Towers Hotel 4*, Killarney (3 nights half board)

Nestled in the heart of the quaint and beautiful Killarney town, the hotel offers a range of modern and comfortable facilities and friendly and courteous service. Guest rooms are all furnished to high standards and are ideal for those looking to spend a peaceful and relaxing time in this beautiful Co. Kerry town.

Falls Hotel & Spa 4*, Ennistymon (2 nights half board)

The Falls Hotel & Spa is one mile from Lehnich Beach. Facilities include an indoor pool and hot tub overlooking the River Inagh. There are also two restaurants. The spacious rooms at the Falls Hotel are decorated in warm colours and feature flat-screen TVs.

Donegal Area Hotel TBC (1 night half board)

Dunadry Hotel & Gardens 4*, Dunadry (2 nights half board)

This modern and comfortable hotel offers guests complimentary leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, spa pool, steam room and fitness conditioning suite. The hotel's restaurant is locally renowned, and guests can enjoy various dishes to suit all appetites.

Wilton Hotel 3*, Bray (1 night half board)

With spacious rooms and free Wi-Fi, Wilton Hotel Bray is about 1.2 miles from Bray's seafront promenade and beach. All rooms are en-suite and have a TV, work desk and tea/coffee-making facilities.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA