8-Night Northern Exposure

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Our Northern Exposure tour offers you the opportunity to see a wonderful part of Ireland that is often overlooked. Enjoy three nights at unique Castle accommodations. Spend two nights in Belfast - a city filled with lovely gardens and neighborhoods, sublime Victorian homes and buildings. Take in one of the most exciting coastlines in the world...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Entrance to the Award Winning Titanic Experience Visit the Famed Giants Causeway Entrance to the Stunning Dunluce Castle Explore 5000 year old Newgrange & The Boyne Valley Visit Medieval Towns and Ancient Castles Enjoy two Nights in Belfast City Visit Dunluce Castle and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Explore the Giants Causeway, Antrim Coast and Donegal Discover Sligo's Yeats' Country & Hidden Waterfalls

What's this trip about?

    Our Northern Exposure tour offers you the opportunity to see a wonderful part of Ireland that is often overlooked. Enjoy three nights at unique Castle accommodations. Spend two nights in Belfast - a city filled with lovely gardens and neighborhoods, sublime Victorian homes and buildings. Take in one of the most exciting coastlines in the world...

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Derry

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • ACCOMMODATION 8 nights Accommodation – From Luxury City Hotel to Castle Estate! Spend 3 nights in Authentic Castles! TRANSPORTATION Rental Car - Includes Insurance, Unlimited Mileage & All Taxes DINING OPTIONS 8Full Irish Breakfasts

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in: Arrive at Dublin Airport Location: Portmarnock Location: Glasnevin Cemetery Location: Malahide Location: Howth Accommodation: Portmarnock Hotel And Golf Links Car Rental: Group C/F - Compact Day 2 Location: Belfast Location: Carlingford Location: Belfast Botanic Gardens Accommodation: Grand Central Hotel Day 3 Location: Belfast City Hall Location: Titanic Belfast Location: Belfast Castle and Cave Hill Location: Belfast Accommodation: Grand Central Hotel Activity: Titanic Experience Belfast Day 4 Location: Derry Location: Glens of Antrim Location: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Location: Giant's Causeway Location: Dunluce Castle Location: Bushmills Accommodation: City Hotel Derry Activity: Dunluce Castle Activity: Giant's Causeway Admission Day 5 Location: Donegal Location: Killybegs Location: Glenveagh National Park Location: Slieve League Accommodation: City Hotel Derry Day 6 Location: Mohill Location: Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Location: Glencar Waterfall Location: Boyle Abbey Accommodation: Lough Rynn Castle Hotel Day 7 Location: Croagh Patrick Location: Achill Island Location: Westport Accommodation: Lough Rynn Castle Hotel Day 8 Location: Kingscourt Location: Cavan Location: Dun na Ri Forest Park Location: Boyle Abbey Accommodation: Cabra Castle Day 9 Departure at: Depart from Dublin Airport

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,598
Price per day$200
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Authentic Vacations has been in business since 1989.    Our culturally-diverse staff of destination experts are not only specialists in travel but have intimate familiarity with Ireland, Scotland and England as tourist destinations.   From much-frequented regions to lesser-known gems off the beaten path, we understand varying appeals and are committed to planning itineraries that revolve around the needs of the client.   In addition to offering custom tours from scratch, all of our vacation packages are fully customizable.

We’ve planned hundreds of thousands of itineraries over the years and are fully dedicated to making each one of our client’s experiences memorable and exceptional.

While many of our competitors take a call center, vacation-in-a-box approach to travel, we pride ourselves on our premium client support and the personal touch that goes into each and every itinerary design.  We believe it’s what makes us unique.

Beyond planning the perfect, custom itinerary for each of our clients, we offer all-important peace of mind while traveling.  We understand the stress that accompanies traveling to another country and with offices in Ireland, the US and Canada, we offer round-the-clock support to our clients while they’re abroad.  Be it travel advice, itinerary changes or assistance in the event of emergency, we are on standby to help in any way we can.  With Authentic Ireland, you can enjoy stress-free travel knowing that we have your back every step of the way.

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Transportation & Flights

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Transportation & flights

All internal ground transport / All internal transport included (including local flights) / Roundtrip air to/from trip start & all internal transport / Transport not included
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