Dublin
This morning we have arranged a tour of Dublin with a local guide. You will see famous landmarks such as Dublin Castle and the statue of Molly Malone to the famous spire on O’Connell Street. We then enjoy some free time around Grafton Street, which offers plenty of high street stores, designer boutiques and ample places to enjoy a spot of lunch. After lunch we travel north-west to Donegal and check into our hotel, following a warm Irish welcome relax and settle in before tonights three course dinner.
Donegal
A relaxed day to unwind and explore, Donegal is a bustling town full of charm and history. Take a walk down to the old abbey, through the woods along the bank walk or over to the old Famine workhouse. Just off the town centre visit the castle and learn its wonderful history or take a cruise out on the Donegal Bay water bus and see the seal colony while learning Donegal’s beautiful history. There is certainly plenty of things to do in this beautiful Irish town. In the evening enjoy an Irish coffee demonstration and night of Bingo.
Slieve League Sea Cliff and Ardara
Today we drive though the Gaeltacht area and admire traditional Ireland and its scenery. Arriving at Slieve League, where there are terrific views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal
Bay, the cliff face rises over 600m above the raging ocean. We make our way to Ardara voted one of lrelands prettiest towns, enjoy some free time here to explore the craft shops, local tweed makers or stop into Nancy’s Family run Irish pub for a bite to eat or a lunch time pint. Tonight enjoy a traditional Irish dinner and pub quiz.
Glenveagh National Park and Time in Letterkenny
Starting our day at Glenveagh Castle, a 19th century castellated mansion built between 1867 and 1873. Surrounded by the famous Glenveagh Gardens, its construction in a remote mountain setting
was inspired by the Victorian idyll of a romantic highland retreat. Bus transfer and entrance to the castle Included. We leave Glenveagh mid-afternoon and head back towards Donegal. Along the way we stop at Letterkenny, a busy town with plenty of cafés for lunch. We arrive back to our hotel with some time to relax before our dinner and night time singalong in the bar.
3* Abbey Hotel, Donegal
The centrally located hotel offers a warm welcome, lovely restaurant, bar and leisure facilities which include an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam-room and gym. The en-suite bedrooms are equipped with TV, coffee/tea facilities, telephones and hair dryer. The hotel has a lift.
(over night hotel) Plaza or Tallaght Cross Hotel
Our Dublin hotel is located on the outskirts of the Irelands capital ideally located for out itinerary. The sister hotels offer comfortable en-suite bedrooms with TV, tea/coffee facilities, telephone, hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.