Ireland Highlights Escorted Vacation

Welcome to Ireland! Upon arrival at Dublin Airport, make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (D)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart Ireland’s Capital traveling to County Derry. En route, stop at the Ulster American Folk Park, and outdoor museum of emigration which tells the story of the millions of people who left Irish shores. Continue to Derry city and on arrival enjoy a walking tour on Derry City Walls.  By walking on Derry City’s Walls, you have splendid views of cathedrals and churches, you will learn about the historical events that shaped the city and explore attractions such as the Bogside, The people’s Gallery, The Murals, The Diamond, the Tower Museum and the Guildhall. Overnight in Derry Area. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, depart Derry and travel along the Antrim coast to Belfast, visiting the Giant’s Causeway en route. Continue to Belfast and enjoy a guided tour of Belfast City visiting Albert Memorial Clock Tower, the Opera House, City Hall, the Crown Bar, Queens University & the Botanic gardens. You will also visit the Harland and Wolfe Shipyard, where the Titanic was built & launched in 1912. A visit to the Shankill & Falls roads will be of interest as it will give the visitor an indication of how life was in Belfast during “The Troubles.” Overnight in Belfast area. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, visiting Titanic Belfast Experience! Located in the heart of Belfast, Titanic Belfast recreates the story of the world’s most famous liner in a new iconic, six floor building right beside the historic site of the original ship’s construction. Highlights include views of the slipways where the Titanic was launched, and the voyage to the bottom of the sea in the unique Ocean Exploration Centre. Depart Belfast and travel back to Dublin. On arrival, enjoy a Panoramic tour of Dublin. You will first explore the north side of the city which offers striking monuments such as the General Post Office, O’Connell Street and Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. The city’s south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares is home to Trinity College, Dublin Castle and two Anglican Cathedrals. Overnight in Dublin. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, make your own way to the Dublin Airport to check in for your onward flight. (B)