directions_busStops

  • Manchester
  • Holyhead
  • Dublin
  • Newgrange
  • Belfast
  • Giant's Causeway
  • Sligo
  • Galway
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Limerick
  • Dublin
  • Holyhead
  • Manchester
Sunday

Manchester - Holyhead - Dublin (282 km)

In the morning, our driver-guide will meet you at the pre-arranged time and location to begin the journey.

Dublin – the capital of the Republic of Ireland, famous for its friendly atmosphere, literary heritage and vibrant pub culture.
-Trinity College Dublin: Ireland’s most prestigious classical university. Visit the historic Old Library, bell tower, former cricket ground and iconic red-brick buildings.
-Guinness Storehouse (optional): learn about the brewing process and enjoy a complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar with 360° city views (advance booking recommended).
-Kilmainham Gaol: an important site in Ireland’s independence history where many revolutionary leaders were imprisoned and executed.
-Dublin Castle: once the centre of British administration in Ireland; today a key historic complex and state venue.
-Temple Bar District: Dublin’s best-known cultural and nightlife area with traditional pubs, live music, restaurants and weekend markets.

Monday

Dublin - Newgrange - Belfast (185 km)

Newgrange – a spectacular Neolithic passage tomb, part of the UNESCO-listed Brú na Bóinne complex.
-Newgrange Passage Tomb: built around 3200 BC, older than the pyramids and Stonehenge. Explore its monumental stone mound, megalithic art and remarkable corbelled-roof chamber.

Belfast – the capital of Northern Ireland, famous as the birthplace of the Titanic and now a vibrant modern city rich in culture.
-Titanic Belfast: the city’s signature attraction on the former shipyard site, telling the Titanic story from design and build to her tragic sinking through immersive exhibits.
-Ulster Museum: located in the Botanic Gardens, showcasing Northern Ireland’s history, natural science, art and archaeology.
-Harland & Wolff Cranes (Samson & Goliath): iconic yellow cranes symbolising Belfast’s proud shipbuilding heritage.
-Peace Walls & Political Murals: powerful open-air history of the Troubles, especially around Falls Road and Shankill areas.

Tuesday

Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Sligo (293 km)

Giant’s Causeway – Northern Ireland’s most iconic natural wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
-Basalt Columns: around 40,000 interlocking basalt pillars, many in perfect hexagons, forming a dramatic “stairway” into the sea—created by ancient volcanic activity.
-Legend of Fionn mac Cumhaill: local folklore says the Irish giant built the causeway to challenge a Scottish rival across the sea.

Sligo – a Wild Atlantic Way town known for dramatic coastal landscapes and its strong links to Nobel laureate W. B. Yeats.
-Yeats’s Grave (Drumcliff Churchyard): final resting place of W. B. Yeats, with the famous epitaph on his headstone.
-Knocknarea: hike or viewpoint for sweeping views over Sligo Bay; associated with the legendary Queen Maeve’s cairn.
-Sligo Abbey: 13th-century Dominican abbey ruins with impressive carvings and cloister remains.
-Lissadell House: a grand Georgian estate with historical links to Yeats and Irish cultural figures.

Wednesday

Sligo - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick (290 km)

Galway – a shining gem on Ireland’s west coast, celebrated as the country’s “cultural capital” and a city of festivals.
-Quay Street & Latin Quarter: colourful shops, cafés, traditional pubs and street performers—the heart of Galway’s bohemian spirit.
-Spanish Arch: a 16th-century remnant of the old city walls, recalling Galway’s trading-port past.
-Galway Cathedral: built in 1965; a stone-built landmark with richly decorated interiors.

Cliffs of Moher – one of Ireland’s most breathtaking natural icons and a key highlight on the Wild Atlantic Way.
-Film locations: featured in famous movies including The Princess Bride (“Cliffs of Insanity”) and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
-O’Brien’s Tower: built in 1835 at the highest point—best panoramic views of the cliffs, Aran Islands and Galway Bay.
-Coastal paths: well-maintained and safe walking routes for close-up cliff views.
-Hag’s Head: the southern headland and a classic viewpoint at the start of the cliff walk.

Thursday

Limerick - Dublin - Holyhead - Manchester (402 km)

Limerick – founded by Vikings in the 9th century, known for medieval history and impressive Norman-era architecture.
-King John’s Castle: a magnificent 13th-century fortress on King’s Island overlooking the River Shannon, guarding the old port for over 800 years.
-St Mary’s Cathedral: founded in 1168; one of Ireland’s oldest cathedrals, blending Romanesque and Gothic elements with notable medieval features.
-The Hunt Museum (optional): an outstanding collection of art and antiques from the Neolithic period to the 20th century.

Arrive Manchester in the evening. Your driver-guide will drop you off at the pre-arranged location. End of service.

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