• Day 1 | International Flight
   
• Day 2 | Arrival in Dublin

Arrive at the international airport of Dublin and after picking up your rental car, head towards Dublin and your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is spent exploring this historic capital, with its numerous monuments amongst the Georgian-era streetscape. Dublin streets are full of life and its parks are full of colorful sights. Night in 3* accommodation.

• Day 3 | Dublin

Follow the city’s history from its viking origins to the magnificence of St. Patrick's Cathedral. An even older second cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, founded in the year c.1030, is also worth checking out for its Hiberno-Norse origins. Spend some time at Dublinia, a theme park that revives Dublin from the viking and medieval era and takes you through this turbulent time. You can then direct yourselves to historic Trinity College erected in the sixteenth century, which now houses the Book of Kells, a magnificent illuminated manuscript. Remember to save some time to go to the Guinness Storehouse, where you can enjoy this world famous stout. Seven floors feature interactive exhibitions, leading up to a memorable tasting with a view across Dublin,“sláinte!”
Night in 3* accommodation.

• Day 4 | Belfast (~ 170 km)

Head north towards Belfast.
En route, visit a typical Irish monastery, Monasterboice founded in the 5th century by St Buite. The significance of this visit lies in the three magnificent scuplted crosses, among them the Cross Muiredach, is one of the largest on the island. Lunch during tour.
During the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic tour of Belfast. Capital of Northern Ireland since 1920, Belfast has a third of the Northern Irish population. The Queen University has buildings in red brick Tudor style. Donegal Square, a vast rectangle of lawn and flower beds ceremoniously placed around the town hall indicates the heart of Belfast. Queen Victoria awarded city status to Belfast in 1888, and to recognise this, the town hall construction was begun in 1898 and completed in 1906. Going up York Avenue, you will find before you the St. Anne's Cathedral, of the Church of Ireland.

In the afternoon, you can visit the gardens of Mount Stewart, which are ranked among the top three gardens in the UK. A pleasant ½ hour walk return leads to the Temple of the Winds, a faithful replica of that in Athens. Built on a hillock, it allows you to admire the Strangford Lough (lake), the long arm of the sea set between the Ards Peninsula and the Lecalle. Overnight in Belfast or region.

• Day 5 | The nine Glens of Antrim and the Giant’s Causeway

Day 5 sees you take the road towards the "Glens of Antrim" along the North Sea and as you pass through pleasant villages you will discover beautiful green landscapes, heaths, bogs, sandy beaches and steep cliffs. You’ll arrive at the Giant's Causeway, one of the natural wonders of the world. This unique place was built by the mythical hunter-warrior giant Finn MacCumhaill and site is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. More than 40,000 polygonal basalt columns fit together perfectly to form cliffs and plateaus in the sea. It creates an unforgettable spectacle. In the interpretive center, an audiovisual show explains the formation of these "steps" and tells you the legends associated with it.
Continue on to Bushmills Distillery, the oldest in the world – and after a guided tour of the premises which will show you the steps of making this delicious nectar (brewing, fermentation, aging in oak barrels, blending and bottling) a tasting will be offered! This kind of break is always appreciated ...
Continue on to Londonderry, and visit the second city of Ulster. The old town occupies the top of a hill on the west bank of the Foyle and is surrounded by the 17th century walls. The round and soft summits of the Sperrin Mountains are prominent to the southeast of the city. To the west and north, the mountains of Donegal reveal their wild grandeur. A city tour is recommended. This tour is different from a classic city tour however, as the local guide will be able to show you the sights of the city and will tell you the legends of kings, warriors, druids and bards of the region such as the storied Saint Colmcille. Overnight in Londonderry or region.

• Day 6 | County Donegal

Head on towards County Donegal, via Grianan of Aileach. This circular fort was rebuilt in 1870, and offers a view that extends to the Sperrin Mountains and Londonderry in the east, the Inishowen Peninsula in the north, and Mount Knockalla in the west.
The Donegal Highlands circuit begins first in Killybegs, the largest fishing port in Ireland, then to the village of Ardara village known for its shops full of tweed, knitted goods and embroidery.
You’ll travel through the Glenveagh National Park. This magnificent park, located in the mountains and valleys of Donegal, extends over 10,000 hectares and is home to the largest herd of native red deer in Ireland. You can also visit some nearby gardens full of rare species of plant.
Visit Glenveagh Castle. This castle was built between 1870 and 1873 and is based on the model of Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Its builder ‘Black Jack’ Adair expelled more than 250 Irish families expelled from their farms to be his domain. The castle was cursed by one of the victims of the evictions: none of the owners of the castle were able to have any offspring ... The building is surrounded by beautiful gardens designed to provide a colorful landscape throughout the year. Overnight at 3 * hotel in Donegal.

• Day 7 | County Mayo - Croagh Patrick

Head to County Mayo. Continue throuogh to Sligo, a province of green and wooded valleys and high mountains.
Then you arrive in the small town of Sligo, situated on the Garavogue river linking Lough Gill to the Atlantic Ocean. Mayo stretches from Lough Corrib in the south to Killala Bay in the north. It has many points of interest, aside from its beautiful mountain scenery, such as megalithic tombs, excellent fishing spots, hiking trails and golf courses. Westport is a very attractive city for visitors, with its lively pubs and traditional music. It lies at the mouth of Clew Bay, near Achill Island, the largest and probably the most beautiful of all those along the Irish coast. Croagh Patrick is a must-see; it is the highest mountain in the county, where St. Patrick is said to have climbed to drive all the snakes from Ireland. The county is also known for the Knock shrine, visited by more than one and a half million pilgrims every year. Night in County Mayo.

• Day 8 | Connemara

Today you will discover the vast deserted expanses of Connemara. It is still today the most isolated and wild region of Ireland, yet also the most romantic. In its modern sense, it covers almost all of County Galway, large peninsula bordered by Galway Bay in the south, the Killary north, the ocean to the horizon in the west and the Corrib and Mask makes in the east. It is a land of mountains, lakes and bogs where the sun, rain and wind and create a symphony of colors and dense bright green ferns and short grass, the gray walls and steep rocks, the vast expanses of brown heather, as well as lakes that seem to occupy the entire space. Monuments are rare in this region of strong and proud people.
Along the way, visit the Kylemore Abbey and Gardens. A walk crosses over leaping water and leads to the neo-Gothic church, a replica of Norwich Cathedral. Overnight at 3 * hotel in Galway.

• Day 9 | Galway, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher

Free morning to discover Galway, nicknamed the City of Tribes “Cathair na dTreabh”. Its location at the mouth of the River Corrib made it a privileged port and it is now an attractive town. From its center, the medieval core of narrow streets shows how Galway has developed. The city became a bustling university town which hosts numerous festivals. Strolling through the city center, you can see; the famous Spanish Arch, the remains of a fortified bastion from 1584 (guarding the entrance to the medieval harbor), St Nicholas Cathedral with its marble floor, or Eyre Square and "Browne's Doorway" a stone structure that once adorned the entrance to the home of the Browne family, and is a fine example of medieval art.
Departure for a tour of The Burren. Getting to County Galway involves crossing the Shannon Estuary, and the car ferry will takes you there from Tarbert to Killimer. You’ll discover this wild moor, where the rivers have seeped underground creating an extensive cave network. A walk in the Burren region is a magical and unforgettable experience.

Stop at the Cliffs of Moher. The most famous cliffs of Ireland extended for 5 kilometers from Hag's Head Lookout to the tower of Cornelius O'Brien (1835), which rises to 215m. This promontory looks west to the Aran Islands, south to the mountains of Kerry and north to the hills of Connemara. A multitude of sea birds come to nest puffins, murres, petrels, cormorants.
Continuing your journey to Adare in county Limerick. Night in 3 * hotel.

• Day 10 | The ring of Kerry

Start the day exploring one of Ireland's most spectacular scenic routes, the Ring of Kerry. Located in a setting of great natural beauty, the town of Killarney also has major historical landmarks on offer, such as the Muckross Estate. Throughout your afternoon tour the mansion and gardens of Muckross.
The amazing beauty of the Iveragh peninsula comes from the constant contrasts offered by the diversity of its landscapes. The constant element here is water: rivers flowing through the charming villages like Sneem, the Atlantic Ocean is ever present across picturesque inlets, the famous Lakes of Killarney, or the rain around Macgillycuddy's Reeks drenching the reliefs in a mystical setting.
Overnight at 3 * hotel in Killarney.

• Day 11 | Cork and Kinsale

Day 11 sees you in Cork, Ireland's third largest city. Cork flourished architecturally in the 19th century and as a result Victorian-era buildings line the main street of the city center. It's a nice city, lively and popular, and thanks to its wide avenues such as in the South Mall, gives the town a neo-classical style. Continue your drive to Kinsale. Kinsale is a little charming village with narrow streets, filled with slate roofed houses and overlooking the estuary of the River Bandon. This is the gourmet capital of Ireland. A gourmet festival held here every year in October. The event that marked the history of the city is the siege of 1601. Having joined forces with the occupying Spanish, the Irish lost the famous battle of Kinsale against the English army. Until the late eighteenth century, no Irishman moved within its walls. Despite the loss, Kinsale retains some Spanish influence shown in the narrow streets of the city and architecture.
Overnight at 3 * hotel in Cork.

• Day 12 | Middleton - Waterford (~ 125 km)

Departure to Waterford. On the road, stop at Middleton and visit the old Middleton distillery. The old buildings of the distillery were established by the Murphy brothers in 1825, and are now home to the Jameson Heritage Centre. Here you can see the largest still in the world still and learn more about the process of making whiskey. A tasting bar concludes the visit.
Carry on through Waterford. Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland. It was founded by the Vikings and still retains its medieval character, with its narrow streets and ancient monuments. The period of expansion of the city in the 18th century has left graceful Georgian buildings. Today, Waterford is an active port and a bustling market town. Visit the Waterford crystal visitor centre. Founded in 1783, it is the most visited tourist attraction in the county. Visitors are guided through the various stages of production, through to the showroom which includes beautiful objects.
Waterford at night in 3 * hotel.

• Day 13 | Wicklow - Glendalough - Dublin

Lying at the gates of Dublin is the County Wicklow, known as the garden of Ireland. This region is unique in bringing together all the landscapes that make the beauty of the island. The coast is lined with charming resorts such as Bray or Greystones. At the heart of soft rolling hills nestle picturesque villages such as Enniskerry or further south, Avoca. You will discover the romantic and peaceful beauty of the county through the south: barren mountains where nothing grows except heather and shreds of forests alternate with melancholy bogs.
And finally, in the middle of a lonely valley carved by two dark lakes, you can visit Glendalough, a former monastery that has retained its power of enchantment. This monastic city was founded in the sixth century by St. Kevin. The tour includes a round tower of 33 meters, the ruins of the cathedral and the kitchen. A visit to the gardens of Powerscourt is worth a visit. A magnificent example of 19th century aristocratic taste, the Italian terraced gardens are adorned with statues and lead down to a small lake, the Japanese gardens and a pet cemetery. Night in Co. Dublin.

• Day 14 | Departure

End of the road. Return to Dublin in the morning, and drop off your car at the airport.

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