DAY 1 – FAILTE

Arrive and transfer to the north of Ireland. Overnight Belfast area

DAY 2 – WALK IN THE FOREST AND BREAD MAKING IN TRACEY’S HOME

Enjoy a day trip in County Down starting with an exciting walk from Tollymore Forest Park to Newcastle, a scenic seaside town. Tollymore Forest Park is located in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and is home to woodlands, streams, grottos and caves. The forest was used in several scenes of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. In the afternoon enjoy a traditional bread making demonstration with local food tasting in the family kitchen of Tracey Jeffery, located in a very scenic setting
along Strangford Lough. Everyone gets to enjoy a feast of homemade bakes and treats.  

DAY 3 – BELFAST AND BREW

This morning enjoy a walking tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital and largest city. Belfast today is a very alive and cosmopolitan city, progressive in spite of its recent unsettled past. Note its architecture, hear about the history of the city, its industrial glory and divided past. Belfast City Hall is one of Belfast’s most iconic buildings – enjoy a visit and explore some of its finest features. Stop also at the Botanic Gardens, an important part of the city’s Victorian heritage. Of particular note
is the glasshouse made from curved iron and glass and the Palm House’s tropical plants and birds of paradise. This afternoon return to the Boyne Valley and visit Slane Distillery. Housed in the 250 year old stables of the iconic Slane Castle estate, privately owned by the Marquis of Conynham, Lord Henry Mountcharles and his family. The distillery pays homage to the resilient nature of the family heritage and the surrounding lands that they call home. Enjoy the tour and whiskey tastings to follow! Slane Castle is also well known as a concert venue – Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Rolling Stones to mention just a few of the performers over the years. 

DAY 4 – THE BOYNE VALLEY

A day of ancient history awaits you! Some of Ireland’s oldest archaeological treasures – cairns built in 4000 BC as burial chambers – can be found upon the hills above Loughcrew. There is an energetic walk to get up the hill of Loughcrew where the cairns are located. Fore Abbey is located not far from Loughcrew, in a tranquil green valley in the village of Fore. Here you view the site where St Fechin founded a Christian monastery in the 7th century. In the afternoon you will have a stop in Trim, an ancient town well located on the River Boyne and so significant that a 5th century fort and an early monastery were sited here. Visit Trim Castle, which was built in
1172 shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland. There have been adaptations to the castle over the centuries but much of its fabric has remained unchanged since the height of the AngloNorman power in Ireland. The film Braveheart shot many scenes at this impressive castle.  

DAY 5 – DUBLIN’S FAIR CITY AND WHISKEY

Travel to the capital city of the Republic of Ireland for a walking tour of Dublin. Built around the 7th century on the River Liffey, Dublin is now a small and vibrant city showcasing interesting medieval, Georgian and modern architecture. During your tour you will see some impressive cathedrals, Georgian squares, government buildings and the Phoenix Park – Europe’s largest public city park. Enjoy a visit to the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology on Kildare Street. From prehistoric Ireland to Ancient Egypt, visitors can see important archaeological artefacts dating from 7000 BC up to the 20th century. Highlights include Iron Age ‘bog bodies’ and an exhibition of prehistoric Irish gold. Enjoy free time in the city. 

DAY 6 – FAREWELL

Its time to say au revoir – transfer to the airport for your onward journey or extend your stay to discover other parts of glorious Ireland. 

Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.

DAY 1 – FAILTE

Arrive and transfer to the north of Ireland. Overnight Belfast area

DAY 2 – WALK IN THE FOREST AND BREAD MAKING IN TRACEY’S HOME

Enjoy a day trip in County Down starting with an exciting walk from Tollymore Forest Park to Newcastle, a scenic seaside town. Tollymore Forest Park is located in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and is home to woodlands, streams, grottos and caves. The forest was used in several scenes of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. In the afternoon enjoy a traditional bread making demonstration with local food tasting in the family kitchen of Tracey Jeffery, located in a very scenic setting
along Strangford Lough. Everyone gets to enjoy a feast of homemade bakes and treats.  

DAY 3 – BELFAST AND BREW

This morning enjoy a walking tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital and largest city. Belfast today is a very alive and cosmopolitan city, progressive in spite of its recent unsettled past. Note its architecture, hear about the history of the city, its industrial glory and divided past. Belfast City Hall is one of Belfast’s most iconic buildings – enjoy a visit and explore some of its finest features. Stop also at the Botanic Gardens, an important part of the city’s Victorian heritage. Of particular note
is the glasshouse made from curved iron and glass and the Palm House’s tropical plants and birds of paradise. This afternoon return to the Boyne Valley and visit Slane Distillery. Housed in the 250 year old stables of the iconic Slane Castle estate, privately owned by the Marquis of Conynham, Lord Henry Mountcharles and his family. The distillery pays homage to the resilient nature of the family heritage and the surrounding lands that they call home. Enjoy the tour and whiskey tastings to follow! Slane Castle is also well known as a concert venue – Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Rolling Stones to mention just a few of the performers over the years. 

DAY 4 – THE BOYNE VALLEY

A day of ancient history awaits you! Some of Ireland’s oldest archaeological treasures – cairns built in 4000 BC as burial chambers – can be found upon the hills above Loughcrew. There is an energetic walk to get up the hill of Loughcrew where the cairns are located. Fore Abbey is located not far from Loughcrew, in a tranquil green valley in the village of Fore. Here you view the site where St Fechin founded a Christian monastery in the 7th century. In the afternoon you will have a stop in Trim, an ancient town well located on the River Boyne and so significant that a 5th century fort and an early monastery were sited here. Visit Trim Castle, which was built in
1172 shortly after the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland. There have been adaptations to the castle over the centuries but much of its fabric has remained unchanged since the height of the AngloNorman power in Ireland. The film Braveheart shot many scenes at this impressive castle.  

DAY 5 – DUBLIN’S FAIR CITY AND WHISKEY

Travel to the capital city of the Republic of Ireland for a walking tour of Dublin. Built around the 7th century on the River Liffey, Dublin is now a small and vibrant city showcasing interesting medieval, Georgian and modern architecture. During your tour you will see some impressive cathedrals, Georgian squares, government buildings and the Phoenix Park – Europe’s largest public city park. Enjoy a visit to the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology on Kildare Street. From prehistoric Ireland to Ancient Egypt, visitors can see important archaeological artefacts dating from 7000 BC up to the 20th century. Highlights include Iron Age ‘bog bodies’ and an exhibition of prehistoric Irish gold. Enjoy free time in the city. 

DAY 6 – FAREWELL

Its time to say au revoir – transfer to the airport for your onward journey or extend your stay to discover other parts of glorious Ireland. 

Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For our complete terms and conditions, click here.