Set your sights on the north of Ireland and the province of Ulster, with its stunning landscape and turbulent history. From the ancient past to the ‘Troubles’ of recent times, there’s the unforgettable scenery of Inis Mór, the Giant’s Causeway and the Antrim coast. Along with the vibrant cities of Derry and Belfast and their fascinating stories, this is a part of the Emerald Isle that once experienced is never forgotten.

Free Time

• Check out some traditional music in Galway’s the Cultural Capital of Ireland
• Get to know the locals over a pint in a Derry pub
• Discover the new Belfast, with its new lease of awesome nightlife

Free Stuff

• Your Fan-feckin-tastic Irish tour guide
• All on-tour transport around the Emerald Isle
• Ferry to Inis Mór
• Clonmacnoise
• Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge
• Dunluce Castle
• Giant’s Causeway

Accommodation

Accommodation is guaranteed on all trips - we reserve the beds and you pay as you go. The price is between €18 and €22 person per night in shared dorm accommodation.  For more information and upgrade options click here.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin - Galway
Walk in the footsteps of ancient Kings at The Hill of Tara before immersing yourself in Ireland’s historic past at the impressive Trim Castle - a twelfth century Anglo Norman fortress which some would say was where the Troubles all began .... back then. Now it’s time to cleanse your soul at Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastic city on the shores of the Shannon before we hit the City of the Tribes – Galway. Over night Galway

Day 2: Inis Mór Day
We spend a whole day on Inis Mór – the largest of the Aran Islands and made famous by Father Ted! Inis Mór (only 9 miles long by 2 miles wide or 10 by 3 depending on who you talk to!) 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! You can’t miss the awe-inspiring fortress of Dun Aonghasa – a 3000 year old ring fort perched on the edge of a 300 foot cliff. After a breath taking day it’s time to head back to the main land for a pint of Guinness and a fun filled night. Overnight Galway

Day 3: Galway - Derry
Today we make our way through the wild, rugged and rural Connemara. Then along the surfy coast of Co. Sligo to the resting place of world famous poet W.B. Yeats.  The medieval city of Derry will test your emotions as you are brought face to face with its troubled past on a walk through both past and present. Overnight Derry.

Day 4: Derry - Belfast
Today 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. We’ll take you to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge * weather permitting where you can sway Indiana Jones’ style. Then it’s party time in the North’s vibrant capital Belfast. Overnight Belfast

Day 5: Dublin - Belfast
This morning you can take a Black Cab tour of Belfast city. On the Black Cab tour 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. Or just spend the morning wandering around Belfast either way you’ll enjoy what you see. Leaving the politics behind we head back towards to Dublin. En route we’ll stop off to see a ruined monastery with High Celtic Crosses and finish off by passing the site of the Battle of the Boyne.

Tour cost:

Adult $409.00
Student $389.00
Prices in Australian Dollars