Roam Around Ireland - Irish Splendour
Travel to the magical North on this 8 day trip including Belfast, the Antrim Coast, Giant's Causeway & Derry.
Our 'Roam Around Ireland' driving vacations are designed to help you get the most from your driving vacation. Ideal for those who want the freedom of driving combined with the security of confirmed accommodation each night. Stay in cosy family run B&B’s on 2 nights and specially selected First Class Hotels and Manors for the other 5 nights.
Itinerary
Day
1
Dublin
Arrive Ireland
Arrive in Irelands Capital City, which has something to offer every tourist, from the trendy Temple Bar area to its Georgian Squares, historic buildings and museums. Relax in Malahide on the north coast of Dublin.
Overnight - Grand Hotel, Malahide
Day
2
Boyne Valley
Travel north into the lush pasturelands of the Boyne Valley. The history of the area predates the Pyramids of Egypt with the megalithic tombs dating back to 3000BC. Continue thru’ the Mourne Mountains to Downpatrick, where St. Patrick established his first church in 432 AD.
Overnight - Europa Hotel, Belfast
Day
3
Belfast
Belfast is a city rich in buildings from the prosperous Victorian age. It was here that the ill-fated Titanic was built and a memorial to the victims can be seen outside City Hall. You may like to visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in the grounds of Cultra Manor.
Overnight - Europa Hotel, Belfast
Day
4
Glens of Antrim & Derry
A leisurely drive along the coast takes you pass the Glens of Antrim and through the pretty villages of Carnlough and Cushendall to the Giant’s Causeway. You can learn all about how Irish whiskey is made nearby at the Old Bushmills Distillery before heading on to Derry.
Overnight - City Hotel, Derry
Day
5
Donegal
Tour the Inishowen Peninsula, and stand on Irelands most northerly point Malin Head or enjoy the views from the Gap of Mamore, before heading south to your home for the next two nights (Donegal area).
Overnight - Family Home, Donegal
Day
6
Donegal
A drive west takes you to the fishing port of Killybegs and Glencolmcille, named after Saint Columba of Iona. A drive north to Glenveagh National Park via Ardara and Glenties, will afford you the opportunity to shop for Donegal Tweeds and hand-knits.
Overnight - Family Home, Donegal
Day
7
Meath
This morning visit the world famous Belleek Porcelain factory en route to Enniskillen on the shores of Lough Erne. Before arriving in Dunboyne why not stop off to see the 9thcentury Celtic High Crosses, 6th century Monastery and Round Tower in Kells.
Overnight - Dunboyne Castle, Meath
Day
8
Dublin
Home
Return car to rental depot at the airport in good time prior to checking in for return flight.
Availability
| Room Type | Double | Triple | Single | 2 x Twin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1-Mar 11 | $1429.00$1429.00 | $1299.00$1299.00 | $2399.00$2399.00 | $1279.00$1279.00 |
| Mar 12-May 31 | $1599.00$1599.00 | $1419.00$1419.00 | $2759.00$2759.00 | $1379.00$1379.00 |
| Jun 4-Aug 31 | $1679.00$1679.00 | $1499.00$1499.00 | $2869.00$2869.00 | $1429.00$1429.00 |
| Sep 1-Sep 30 | $1499.00$1499.00 | $1379.00$1379.00 | $2499.00$2499.00 | $1349.00$1349.00 |
| Oct 1-Dec 31 | $1429.00$1429.00 | $1299.00$1299.00 | $2399.00$2399.00 | $1279.00$1279.00 |
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.
Child rates available for 2-11 years when sharing with 2 adults. Please call for rates.
Subject to availability.
Upgrade to Super Inclusive Insurance from $150.
Tour Highlights
- Dublin
- Temple Bar
- Trinity College
- Mourne Mountains
- Belfast
- Titanic Experience
- Belfast City Hall
- Antrim Coast
- Giant's Causeway
- Bushmills
- Derry
- Donegal
- Killybegs
- Slieve League
Tour Inclusions
- 7 day self-drive standard car rental with “ROYAL COVERAGE”
- 5 nights accommodation in first class hotels & manors
- 2 nights B&B accommodation
- All rooms ensuite
- Full Irish breakfast daily