Castle, Coast & Cities in the Island of Ireland
From our base in County Louth we will enjoy time in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for the ultimate island of Ireland adventure. Enjoy coastal vistas on a scenic journey along the beautiful Mourne Coastal Route, visit impressive Slane Castle and experience life on a working Irish farm in contrast to visits to the cities of Dublin and Belfast.
Carrickdale Hotel & Spa, Dundalk ****
The welcoming Carrickdale Hotel & Spa is set in beautiful landscaped gardens, surrounded by the spectacular Cooley Mountains and Slieve Gullion and is a great touring base for visits to both sides of the border.
• Classically designed en-suite bedrooms • Television • Free Wi-Fi • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Hairdryer • Safe • Restaurant • Bar • Leisure facilities • Indoor heated swimming pool • Spa (additional charges) • Lift
Day 1
TO WEXFORD/WICKLOW AREA
We travel to Fishguard / Pembroke for our ferry crossing to Rosslare and continue on to Wexford/Wicklow where we stay overnight on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (D)
Day 2
WEXFORD/WICKLOW AREA TO DUNDALK
After breakfast we travel northwards calling into capital Dublin with free time to explore at leisure before continuing to Dundalk where we stay for the next four nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. (B, D)
Day 3
CARLINGFORD, NEWCASTLE & MOURNE COASTAL ROUTE
Today we first head to the coastal town of Carlingford with free time to explore the narrow streets and lanes of the walled town. We then hop on the Carlingford Ferry for a 20 minute scenic sail from Greenore to Greencastle. After free time in the small seaside town of Newcastle enjoy a picturesque drive along the Mourne Coastal Route taking in the beautiful coastline and the majestic Mourne Mountains. (B, D))
Day 4
BELFAST
Enjoy a day in the lively city of Belfast. There is so much for you to explore here from Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic, City Hall and Belfast Castle. (B, D)
Day 5
CAUSEY FARM & SLANE CASTLE
Today we experience life on a traditional working Irish farm at the family run Causey Farm. We get the chance to be Irish for the day by throwing us into things like turf cutting and rustling up soda bread and trying our hand at hurling, folk dancing and drumming. We'll also enjoy a traditional Irish lunch including beef & Guinness stew and scones with jam & cream before we head to the spectacular Slane Castle. Here we enjoy a guided tour to learn about the history of the building and the big name concerts that have taken place here over the years. (B, D)
Day 6
DUNDALK TO WATERFORD/WEXFORD AREA
It's time to say goodbye to Dundalk today as we travel back across the country to the Waterford/Wexford area for our final overnight stay. (B, D)
Day 7
FROM WATERFORD/WEXFORD AREA
We travel to Rosslare to board the early morning sailing to Pembroke, possibly with breakfast on board and complete the journey home. (B)
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Executive coach travel
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Irish Sea ferry crossings
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2 overnights dinner, bed & full Irish breakfast (breakfast may be taken on board ferry on last morning)
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4 nights dinner, bed & full Irish breakfast accommodation in Dundalk
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Porterage
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Tea/coffee after dinner
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Explore the cosmopolitan city of Dublin
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Call into the coastal town of Carlingford
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Sail across Carlingford Lough from Greenore to Greencastle
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Spend time in the seaside town of Newcastle
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Enjoy a picturesque drive along the Mourne Coastal Route
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Spend a day in lively Belfast
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Experience traditional Irish life as we visit Causey Farm and try turf cutting, hurling and folk dancing
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Enjoy a traditional Irish lunch of beef & Guinness stew and scones with jam & cream at Causey Farm
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Visit to spectacular Slane Castle with guided tour
Correct pickups will be shown on selected date of departure
| Name | Address |
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| Cardiff Gate Services | Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West Services | Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA |
| Dyffryn Depot | Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG |
| Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT | Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ |
| Neath - Railway | Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY |
| Newport RAILWAY STATION | Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX |
| Port Talbot Customs | Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW |
| Pyle Cross | Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG |
| Sarn SERVICES | Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY |
| Swansea St Marys Church | Bus stop outside church on Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LP |
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