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Tour Itinerary Day 1 - Dublin – Killarney Leaving Dublin along the banks of the Liffey we pass the Jame’s Gate Guinness Brewery. We’ll journey through the Liffey Valley into The Curragh – horsey country and home to The Irish National Stud. We’ll take you to the magical fortress of Cashel - once home to kings and bishops - and over the plains of Tipperary. Then it’s down to the rebel county of Cork to explore Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. We’ll stay the night in Killarney – surrounded by Ireland’s highest mountains and Killarney National Park. A perfect stop for a horse and cart ride and some creamy pints. And of course plenty of craic! Day 2 - Killarney – Dingle Today it’s all about breathtaking scenery and adventure. We spend the day exploring the Dingle peninsula and we take you to the edge of the world and beyond! You’ll see stonewalls, ruined famine cottages, ancient beehive huts and all this on the dramatic Atlantic coast. We’ll take a boat trip to the Great Blasket island -uninhabited since 1953. You can explore the abandoned stone village, hike through the windswept fields or just relax on the beach. On our return to the mainland we’ll complete the Slea Head drive and return to the fishing village of Dingle for traditional music and great pubs. Day 3 - Dingle – Galway Hold onto your hats because today we’ll visit the awesome Cliffs of Moher. After crossing the mighty Shannon river we’ll spend the morning at these towering giants with the Atlantic ocean crashing below us. We'll take in the views across Galway Bay, the Aran Islands and Connemara – stunning! After lunch we’ll explore the weird and magical world of the Burren – Ireland’s lunar landscape and home to ancient tombs, fairies and leprechauns! Our stop for the night is Galway - Ireland’s cultural capital and festival city. Day 4 - Galway - Inis Mor We spend a whole day and night on Inis Mor – the largest of the Aran Islands. (only 9 miles long by 2 miles wide) has over 3000 miles of stone walls! The locals here are fluent Gaelic speakers and you’ll be free to explore the island at your leisure. You can hike around the island or even better fun - explore the island by bike or even tandem! You can’t miss the awe-inspiring fortress of Dun Aengus – a 3000 year old ring fort perched on the edge of a 300 foot cliff. After an Atlantic sunset, spend the night chatting with islanders in the local pubs or sitting on a stone wall gazing at the stars. Unforgettable. * Day 5 – Inis Mor – Kilcar Today we make our way through Connemara and along the surfy coast of Co. Sligo as we make for the far reaches of Co. Donegal. Along the way we’ll see Knock na Ri - a lonely mount where an ancient Celtic queen lies entombed. For the romantics we’ll pay a visit to W.B Yeats’ grave under the shadow of Ben Bulben. There may even be time for a pint as we head for the tiny villages of Kilcar and Carrick. We spend the night on a farm overlooking Europe’s highest sea cliffs – Slieve League. Day 6 – Kilcar – Derry The wilds of Donegal are your oyster today as we take you through the bog lands, mountain valleys and deserted beaches of this undiscovered corner of Ireland. We’ll explore villages famed for their wool and tweed, and picnic or play footie on some of Europe’s most spectacular and untouched beaches. Off through Glenveagh National Park where you’ll see cottages abandoned during the Great Famine and if you’re lucky, spot an eagle or two. Then it’s across the border to Derry city for a walk along the Bloody Sunday trail to learn of a troubled past and to see the political murals. Day 7 – Derry – Belfast On to the volcanic coastline of Antrim where you’ll find dramatic formations with a mythological past. You’ll wander through the haunted battlements of Dunluce Castle before following in the footsteps of Giants on the eighth natural wonder of the world – The Giant’s Causeway. And there’s more! We’ll take you to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge where you can sway Indiana Jones’ style with the Scottish coast in the distance and crystal clear waters beneath you. Then it’s party time in the North’s vibrant capital – Belfast. Day 8 – Belfast – Dublin This morning you’ll take a Black Cab tour of Belfast city. You’ll visit the Loyalist and Republican heartlands of the city where you’ll learn about the Troubles and sign the Peace Wall. See the political murals and explore the underbelly of the city in your taxi with a real Belfast local at the wheel. Leaving the politics behind we’ll take you for lunch along the magnificent Cooley peninsula - land of a legendary war and lost heroes. Where better to have a last lunch than in Carlingford – a village that specialises in Guinness and oysters! En route back to Dublin we’ll stop off to see a ruined monastery with High Celtic Crosses and finish off at the site of the Battle of the Boyne.

Shamrocker Adventures - All Ireland Rocker Dublin

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Cork Killarney Dingle Galway Derry Belfast Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 8 Days Leaves: Dublin Returns to: Dublin Full Itinerary PICKUP POINTS 1. The Shamrocker @ 815am Kinlay House 2/12 Lord Edward Street Dublin 2 Ireland What To Bring Camera Towel Rucksack Insect Repellant Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Change of Clothes Warm Clothing Waterproof Clothing Included In Price Tour Guide Min Age - 17 years old Accommodation Provided: - Hostel Category: Bus Tours Fitness Required Low

Shamrocker Adventures - All Ireland Rocker Dublin

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour RADICAL TRAVEL About Radical Travel: Radical Travel is a collective of like-minded companies who share a passion for travel and aim to maximise your travel experiences and ensure you have great time. Budget Tours throughout Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland as well as Europe. HAGGiS Adventures have been pioneering the best budget tours in Scotland and sharing their passion since 1993. Busabout, Europe’s very own hop on hop off experts, have been championing flexible independent travel since 1998. With their Irish charm and legendary gift of the gab, Shamrocker Adventures came along in 1999 running budget tours of Ireland. Then in 2003 Busabout Adventures was born with their groundbreaking trips throughout Europe and North Africa. The most recent member to join our collective is Eastern Trekker who pioneered travel in Eastern Europe. Our trips are for those with a yearning to explore. Our travellers want to experience a country, its people and its traditions for themselves. Our mission is to make your budget stretch as far as possible to enable you time for endless experiences. We do this by arming you with knowledge, which allows you to choose how best to spend your time and money. See you on the road! Ask us a question