6 Day Northern Ireland Tour by Paddywagon Tours

Tour Itinerary

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Breathtakingly beautiful, the pipes of Danny Boy are calling you to the North. The ancient and proud province of Ulster is one the worlds truly fascinating experiences.

During our time in Northern Ireland we provide a walking tour with local guide to help you interpret the age-old political and religious divisions.

Stay in downtown Belfast. Next night sit by the turf fire as we listen to the fiddlers play in the shadow of Historic Derry's walls (1601). Consider crossing our famous rope bridge and adore the eighth wonder of the world, the Giants Causeway. Walk the historic walled city of Derry. Scene of Bloody Sunday (1972).

Enchanting Donegalwith its majestic Highlands. Fancy a relaxing Victorian seaweed bath in Sligo? Maybe climb Irelands holy mountain, Croagh Patrick and immerse yourselves in the rugged wilderness of Connemara. Last night in Galway to reflect and party. Taste the juice of the barley in Kilbeggan whiskey distillery. An extravaganza of sites and scenery, hikes and history, loadsa craic and local characters, all simply amazing!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Dublin to Belfast

Leave Dublin's Paddy Palace at 8am and begin your adventures at Drogheda where youll see the preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (executed 1681) in St. Peters Cathedral. Cross the border at South Armagh. A fascinating evening in Belfast awaits. We strongly recommend the world famous Black Taxi tour (optional) to view the Peace wall and political murals.

Day 2: Belfast to Historic Derry

A glorious touring day! Cruise the Beautiful North Coast. You'll see the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (seasonal, cross at your own risk by making a small charitable donation to the National Trust, the UK registered charity that mainains the Bridge) , walk the Giants Causeway and take fantastic photos of Dunluce Castle. Overnight in Historic Derry.

Day 3: Donegal Day Tour

Begin today with an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls (1601) and the well known Bogside district. After Lunch we'll go off on a marvellous half day tour of Donegal, and the divine Glenveagh National Park. Remote beauty! Overnight in Historic Derry.

Day 4: Derry to Cong

Drive through enchanting Sligo visiting the sacred grave of our national Poet, Nobel laureate WB Yeats. Explore the vast archaeological and cultural richness of Irelands North West Coast. Consider taking a seaweed bath (optional) as we make a beach stop at surf hotspot Strandhill. Overnight in charming Cong in Connemara, scene of John Waynes Hollywod classic 'the Quiet Man'.

Day 5: Cong to Galway

This morning we will climb Croagh Patrick, Irelands holy pilgrimage mountain. After Lunch its an evocative drive through the Doolough (black valley) and connemara. Mesmerising scenery. Hear of famine times from your guide at the numerous memorials. Tonight youll overnight in Galway, Irelands party capital.

Day 6: Galway to Dublin

You should take free time this morning to explore the sights and sounds of lively colourful Galway, maybe rise early and walk to see the Spanish Arch and Claddagh area. Onwards then to the midlands and a visit to Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery. We'll end our adventures in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.