Discover The Heart and Soul of the Real Ireland

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A 8 day trip to Ireland provided by Saoire Failte

Donegal & (London)Derry & the Giants Causeway

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Details

Departures: 

01/04-31/10/2008, any day of the week!

Places Visited: 

See Detailed Description below...

Activities: 
Art & Music
Beach
Boating & Sailing
Children Friendly
Cruise
Cultural Activities
Eco-tourism
Family Vacation
Golf
History & Archaeology
Hunting & Fishing
Outdoor Adventure
Rafting & Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Spa
Spectacular Scenery
Walking Tours
Price: 

Prices are per person per package 01-04 until 30-04-08 :  € 658; 01-05 until 23-06 : € 678; 24-06 until 30-06: € 758; 01-07 until 24-08: € 845; 25-8 until 30-08: € 758; 01-09 until 26-09: € 698; 27-09 until 26-10 : € 648. If you do require a flight from where ever you life to Dublin we can book this for you as well, just let us know! Supplement Half Board: € 198; Supplement Single Room: € 298; Supplement extra bed: NA; The Package includes:7 nights bed and full Irish breakfast in our first class hotels, all inclusive rental of a group A compact manual rental car; entrance to The Sheepdog and Turf Cutting Demonstration or similar activity (subject to schedule); a Real Ireland dine around meal voucher per person can be presented at any of our participating restaurants; full itinerary services, documentation, welcome packs, Real Ireland Tips and secrets to the region and the services of our office and staff at Donegal airport while you are on Holiday; 24 hour emergency numbers provided.

Detailed Description

An amazing 7 night (8 day) package, here you will experience the very heart and soul of the real Ireland. Taking the 35 minute flight from Dublin to Donegal, you will land in the largest Gaeltacht (Irish Speaking) region of Ireland. From the minute you disembark the aircraft you will notice something completely different. We have carefully designed this trip to make the most of your time in the region. During the 8 days you will discover why we regard Donegal as ‘Gods County’.  Donegal has it all - with Ireland’s longest coastline, an amazing number of unspoilt sandy beaches which are often deserted, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and the largest national park in Ireland – Glenveagh. You can also visit The Maiden City, Derry, and see what is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, The Giants Causeway. You will hear legends and stories, and learn a wee bit of Irish as you travel through this dramatic and unspoilt region of Ireland. You will have the opportunity to cut turf, enjoy a pint in Leo’s Tavern home to the famous musicians Enya and Clannad, enjoy a ceili, storytelling, a sea cruise or sea safari, play golf, enjoy a signposted walk and much more.

We have carefully selected the hotels for this very special trip and allowed time for you to avail of the many special activities available in the region (please see the activities section). Most importantly you will experience the People, you will meet them, sing with them and listen to some of the most amazing traditional music sessions in the world.You will spend 7 nights in 4 different first class hotels, 2 nights in South West Donegal, One night in South Donegal (plus the option here to upgrade and pamper yourself in a luxury 5 star property), 2 nights on the North Antrim Coast, and a final 2 nights in the West Donegal Gaeltacht. Note this may be reversed subject to availability at our preferred hotels. 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 :

Start en finish at Donegal Airport (CFN); you fly to DUBLIN then to CFN with us included aer arann flight Arrive Donegal on the flight, pick up car for 7 day rental travel via Coast and Port Noo to Ardara; 2 nights stay in Nesbitt Arms Hotel with Major music session / Irish night

Day 2 :

Glencolmcille, Carrick, Slieve League, Killybegs, back to Ardara.

Day 3 :

Free ½ Day – Golf, Fishing, Walking, cruise? then travel to Donegal Town, Donegal Castle and Weaving Demo; 1 night stay in Central Hotel Donegal Town – or upgrade your self to Harveys Point Country Hotel.

Day 4 :

Via Barnesmore Gap and Ballybofey to (London)Derry and onto Portrush and Giants Causeway; 2 nights in the Ramada Portrush or Bay View Ballintrae Hotel.

Day 5 :

Bushmills Distillery, Dubluice Castle, Carrick a rede rope bridge, Glens of Antrim, Belfast City Tour, back to Ramada Portrush or Bay View Ballintrae Hotel.

Day 6 :

Head West, via (London)Derry and Grianan of Aileach, on through and around Atlantic Drive, Dunfanaghy and to Gweedore. 2 nights stay at Gweedore Court or Seaview Hotel.

Day 7 :

Glenveagh National Parc and Ionad Cios Locha – sheep, turf, cruise, and a Music session Leos or Bonners Pub, back to Gweedore Court or Seaview Hotel.

Day 8 :

In the morning return to airport and leave your car and say good bye to the Real Ireland!