Amazing Ireland

Embrace the warm welcome of the 'Emerald Isle' – its ancient heritage, legends and lore are yours to explore as you travel the length and breadth of this island and its tale of two nations. The charismatic capital of Dublin is your first stop on this epic journey, which begins as you join your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner.

Belfast beckons today and you'll journey to Northern Ireland for some time at leisure in this vibrant city. Join a Local Specialist to view the historic murals splashed across the walls of the nationalist and loyalist areas, and see the City Hall. Dive Into Culture at the Titanic Belfast Experience and gain a new perspective into the world's most famous ship and the tragedy that befell it. This evening, dine at your hotel.

Enjoy free time in Belfast to explore its bold spirit, Victorian architecture and vibrant neighborhoods. Or join an Optional Experience to Glenshane Farm, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience set in the rolling hills of Northern Ireland. Meet a local farmer, Jamese, and his energetic border collies as they demonstrate traditional sheep herding techniques passed down through generations. Later in the afternoon, you can learn even more about Belfast’s local sites and stories with an Optional Experience guided walking tour. Join a Local Specialist on a stroll through the city center before enjoying fish and chips in a classic Northern Irish setting.

Visit the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO-listed site where volcanic activity formed thousands of basalt columns along the Antrim coast. Travel to the walled city of Derry/Londonderry, located on the River Foyle. Join a Local Specialist to see key landmarks and learn about the city's history, including the People’s Gallery in Bogside, known for its large-scale murals depicting the region’s recent past. Continue into County Donegal, where the landscape shifts to rugged coastline and quiet villages. Settle in for your stay and enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Explore the town of Donegal located at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay. Consider visiting the ancient Donegal Castle, once the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan. This afternoon, visit Belleek where you'll Dive Into Culture and learn about the locally made Irish pottery for which the region is famous.

Continue to the pilgrimage town of Knock to visit the beautiful Marian Shrine where the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and John the Evangelist are said to have made an appearance to the townsfolk in 1879. Complete the day's journey in Galway.

The untamed landscapes of Connemara, set against rugged mountains and tranquil loughs, provide a soul-stirring backdrop for your scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey. This Benedictine monastery, built on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, features a magnificent Victorian Walled Garden, which you will have an opportunity to explore before returning to Galway. This afternoon, spend your free time exploring Galway's vibrant Latin Quarter, striking stone Cathedral or the 18th-century Eyre Square. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Your memorable journey through Ireland is at its end. All that’s left to say is slán abhaile to newfound friends as you prepare to depart for home.