Irish Experience Tours
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60 reviews
Duration: 5 days
Group size: 2 - 16
5 Day Giant Irish Experience 2023/2024
Dublin, Ireland
Irish Experience Tours
- Email address verified
60 reviews
Duration: 5 days
Group size: 2 - 16
About this trip
Your 10% discount on all March/April departures will be applied at checkout
Our five-day north-by-west experience is one of our most popular cultural and historical tours of Ireland. On this easygoing experience tour of Ireland, you will embrace Irish history, from famine to freedom, in just five days. Sweeping down from the land of giants to the castle of pirates, our Irish local tour guides will elevate this accessible and immersive experience through the majesty of storytelling, including tales of modern conflict in Belfast and Derry, and ancient Celtic folklore.
Tour Inclusions:
- 5 Full day easygoing experience tour of Northern Ireland
- Overnights: Westport x 2, Ballycastle x 1, Donegal x 1
- Services of a highly-trained and professional Irish Experience tour guide
- 4 delicious and hot filling Irish breakfasts
- 5 Full days in a luxury touring vehicle
- Discover the ancient Donegal Ringfort
- Historical walking tour of Derry and the city walls.
- Experience traditional Irish music sessions in local cosy pubs
- Entrance fee to Giants Causeway & Slieve League
- Leisure time to pursue independent interests
- Easygoing walks or activities for all levels of fitness (optional)
- All relevant taxes
Tour Exclusions:
Lunch and dinner
Food and Drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Flights
Travel Insurance (Can be booked via Nomads HERE)
Dublin Accommodation pre or post tour
Any flexible and optional activities named below
Available Packages
Classic B&B/Hotel Double
Double Room ( 1 Double Bed in 1 Room) Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in a mix of charming and locally owned bed and breakfast & simple comfort-class hotels. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.
- Private rooms
- 3* and above rating
- Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
- Low-cost, quality private accommodation
- En-suite guaranteed
- Breakfast provided
€1,139
Deposit: €150
Classic B&B/Hotel Twin
Twin Room (Two Separate Twin Beds, One room) Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in a mix of charming and locally owned bed and breakfast & simple comfort-class hotels. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.
- Private rooms
- 3* and above rating
- Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
- Low-cost, quality private accommodation
- En-suite guaranteed
- Breakfast provided
€1,139
Deposit: €150
Classic B&B/Hotel Single
Single Room (Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own room)Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in a mix of charming and locally owned bed and breakfast & simple comfort-class hotels. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.
- Private rooms
- 3* and above rating
- Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
- Low-cost, quality private accommodation
- En-suite guaranteed
- Breakfast provided
€1,339
Deposit: €150
Itinerary
DAY 1:
BELFAST & ANTRIM COAST
Begin your easygoing experience of Ireland from Dublin and travel to Antrim’s Causeway Coast via Belfast.
- On this easygoing experience of Ireland, we cross into Northern Ireland.
- Explore Belfast with a guided Black Cab Tour (Tour Option – £25 per person), and enjoy a visit to the fantastic Titanic Centre (Tour Option – £18.50 per person) or follow the Glass of Thrones trail.
- Discover one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, the Causeway Coastal Route.
- Overnight at Ballycastle.
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Reviews
Rj
This trip (7 day Atlantic Way Experience) was everything I was hoping it would be and maybe even more.
First, the easy part. The B&Bs were great. Close to towns for walking around. Had both great breakfasts and wonderful hosts. And were very clean.
We got lucky with a suprise the last two nights and were switched to a boutique hotel in tthe city centre.
This trip was over 4 years in the plans. Covid got in the way though. I am glad I stuck with this amazing small group tour. There is No better way to travel..
And of course it really helps when you have a driver/ tour guide extrodanaire. And this was Anthony. He made our trip so much more enjoyable with his sense of humour and his impeccable knowledge of all things Irish. He took us to places off the beaten path. Changed up the itinerary when needed.. Made sure we saw our bucket list locations. And added some unexpected beautiful spots. He has a passion for what he does.
Lastly, the spectacular scenery. From the Abbeys, Monestaries and Castles. All Beautiful. But for me, it was the rugged and oh so Powerful Wild Atlantic way. These places will be etched in my memories Forever.
Thank you Irish Experience Tours. I have already recommended your tours to friends.
By Randi j for 7 Day Ultimate Atlantic Adventure 2023/2024 on Apr 09, 2024
We had an incredible trip and thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day small group adventure travel! Our tour guide, Anthony, was a great host!
By Tamela S for 10 Day Wild Irish Experience 2023/2024 on Apr 01, 2024
Great small group tour. We had 16 people that all got along great and became friends. Our tour guide (Lee) was fantastic. He was informative and entertaining. He gave us different options along the way- so folks didn't all have to do the same things. There was plenty of free time in the evenings to do your own exploring in each town. I would definitely recommend this company- especially if you are not sure exactly what you want to see. They show you a great variety of places and sights.
By Brendan M for 10 Day Wild Irish Experience 2023/2024 on Oct 29, 2023
What a trip! Our tour guide, Lee, went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy, well informed, and always laughing. Lee brought his all and we were so thankful he was our guide! This tour covered so much, from amazing scenery to history, and yet we still had time to slow down and enjoy the local experience. There were many extra options available and also suggestions from Lee to let us experience what interested us most.
By Barbara R for 10 Day Wild Irish Experience 2023/2024 on Oct 20, 2023
I highly recommend this tour! If you’re looking for an authentic feel of Ireland and all this beautiful country has to offer, this is the tour for you. This tour has a perfect balance of a well planned itinerary to experience the history, culture and beauty of Ireland, yet plenty of free time to explore on your own or book activities with the many options available.
Sean was very entertaining while sharing his vast knowledge about history, culture and legends. He had loads of great stories and music. I valued all his recommendations for restaurants, music venues and activities. Sean went out of his way for us and was the perfect guide! Awesome experience and great craic!
By Claudette C for 13 Day Full Irish Experience 2023/2024 on Sep 29, 2023
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Lee goes above & beyond as a tour guide - has formed good relationships with accommodation & service providers along the way & as such is greeted warmly everywhere he goes .
It was an absolutely wonderful time touring Ireland for 10 days in the sunshine, a great ‘taste’ to form a longer self tour at another time.
Lee helped a person in our group find her ancestral home & stopped for a photo opportunity & a little moment for reflection.
‘Mr google’ - knows so much about all the places we went & could answer all manner of questions.
I travelled solo on this trip & he always checked I was okay with my luggage - I had made sure I was able to carry what I had, but appreciated his assistance.
Accommodation was mostly B & Bs located close walking distance to the town we were staying in. Often a few stairs to get to your room.
Lee would do a loop of each new destination town & give us suggestions of eating places, live music, activities etc
When people on our tour sadly became ill this was managed exceptionally well.
Lee’s personal stories & general high energy kept everyone bouncing through the day.
Our group was an extremely lovely group of people & we would gather to have a drink & dine together.
We were blessed with amazing sunny weather & warm days.
Ireland is a beautiful country to be exploring.
This was my first time ‘touring’ & I seemed to have completely lucked in with Lee & my fellow travellers.
Buses are clean & well maintained.
Lee is an experienced driver & can park the bus quickly & efficiently in the tightest of spots.
Highly rate Irish experience tours.
The travel App is terrific to get all the Day to Day information.
So many wonderful highlights & experiences along the way.
If you're booking, read carefully the suggested age group & the pace of the tour. When you travel pack your happy face, so everyone enjoys the tour.
By JACKIE M on 23 Jun, 2023