Brendan - Ireland's Legendary North Summer 2024 (04/2024 - 10/2024) (IRRIZN19)

7 Days From Dublin to Dublin 
Tour Style: Regional Explorer
Brendan Brochure Price from $1,950.00
Brochures: Ireland and Scotland Tours 2023 v2, Ireland and Scotland Tours 2024 v1
Visits: Ireland, Northern Ireland

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Ride into history on this most epic of Northern Ireland trips and discover all the secret gems along the way. Hear the ill-fated history of the Titanic, taste the creamy goodness of Guinness in its home in Dublin and trace the mammoth steps of Giant’s Causeway.
Choice Highlights

Must-see Highlights

• : Explore Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Enniskillen
• : Visit Titanic Experience in Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh and Belleek Pottery
• : See the Murals of Londonderry

Dive Into Culture

• Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.
• Belfast: Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction and monument in Belfast.
• Omagh: Explore and discover the story of three centuries of Irish emigration at the Ulster American Folk Park.
• Belleek: See traditional craftsmen at work at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, one of the oldest working potteries in the world.

Iconic Experience

• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.
• Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. See the murals in different locations indicating the political sentiments of local residents.
• Londonderry: With a Local Specialist explore inside the city walls. See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.
• Enniskillen: Stop in Enniskillen and take in the city's characteristic stone architecture and 15th-century castle.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore with an expert, who'll explain how your visit helps conserve this iconic natural landmark.

Be My Guest

• Ballycastle: Join your warm hosts, the Cole family, at their home, Broughgammon Farm near Ballycastle, for insights into farm life and a delicious meal of local favourites.

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Brendan Tour Itinerary

Day 1	Welcome to the Emerald Isle
	Your journey through a land of music and myth begins in Ireland’s whimsical capital, Dublin. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day on your own to kick-start your sightseeing. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception where you’ll get a glimpse of what lies ahead on your journey. The lively streets of Dublin beckon later and what better way to heed their call than heading to Temple Bar to soak up the city’s cheerful craic?
	Visits: Dublin
	Meals: Welcome Reception
	Accommodation: Hyatt Centric
Day 2	Journey to Iconic Belfast Dive Into Culture
	Your Local Specialist will reveal all the colourful stories that have shaped Dublin into a city that enchanted the likes of W.B. Yeats and Oscar Wilde. Trace scenes from James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ and view many of the city’s most iconic sights. Dive Into Culture and visit the Guinness Storehouse and trace the history of Ireland’s beloved ‘Black Stuff’ before leaving Dublin, bound for Belfast. Later this evening you’ll join your travel companions for dinner at your hotel.
	Visits: Dublin, Belfast
	Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation: Maldron City
Day 3	The Titanic and More in Belfast Dive Into Culture
	Enjoy a full day to delve into the sights and sounds of Northern Ireland’s trendy capital, starting with a Dive Into Culture visit to the Titanic Experience. Here you’ll trace the journey of the ill-fated luxury liner that met its end in the frozen waters of the Atlantic over a century ago. Join your Local Specialist for an insider’s perspective on the city’s tumultuous history, before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure. You could choose instead to join an optional walk with a Local Specialist followed by Fish and Chips.
	Visits: Belfast
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Maldron City
Day 4	Admire the Giant’s Causeway and Continue to Londonderry Make Travel Matter Connect with Locals
	Journey via the Glens of Antrim to the Causeway Coast to visit the epic Giant’s Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you discover how your visit is helping to conserve this iconic natural landmark. It was here that Finn McCool was said to have forged his path to Scotland millions of years ago, and you’ll have plenty of time to walk in his giant footsteps while learning all about this extraordinary wonder. Next up is another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and opportunity to learn how sustainability lies at the very heart of the local Cole family’s ethos. You’ll Connect With Locals and enjoy a homegrown Be My Guest encounter on Broughgammon Farm. Then it’s on to Londonderry where you'll stretch your legs along the city's 17th-century walls with your Local Specialist who will reveal its history and status as a vibrant cultural centre.
	Visits: Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Londonderry
	Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
	Accommodation: City
Day 5	Explore Omagh Dive Into Culture
	Travel to Omagh today, where you'll Dive Into Culture on your sightseeing visit to the Ulster American Folk Park and learn all about the trials and courage of the brave emigrants who journeyed across the Atlantic to seek a new life in America centuries ago. You’ll get a first-hand look at three centuries of Irish emigration, feeling what it must have been like to have made the difficult decision to leave Ireland for an unknown land. Return to Londonderry this afternoon where you’ll have time to explore the city’s rich culture and colourful heritage your way, perhaps strolling across the magnificent Peace Bridge or visiting the Craft Village in the city’s heart.
	Visits: Londonderry, Omagh, Londonderry
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: City
Day 6	Enniskillen and on to Dublin Dive Into Culture
	Your first stop today is Belleek, where you'll Dive Into Culture and watch talented pottery craftsmen create exquisite collectables. You’ll learn how the beautiful works have been made throughout the ages, from start to finish, watching the unique tools and techniques that are still being used generations later, from casting to painting, before they adorn homes around the world. Continue to Enniskillen, a scenic island town with a rich history and surrounded by castles and lakes. You'll have some time to explore its quaint town centre filled with galleries, cafés and museums, perhaps spotting the six different name changes of its narrow Main Street, before returning to Dublin. This evening, embrace the good spirits of your Irish hosts and join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner you'll remember forever.
	Visits: Londonderry, Belleek, Enniskillen, Dublin
	Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
	Accommodation: Clayton Cardiff Lane
Day 7	Farewell Dublin
	All that’s left to say is a fond slán go fóill as you prepare for your return journey home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
	Visits: Dublin
	Meals: Breakfast

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Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare
Child: ages 5 to 17