Please scroll down to view all tours in this area.      IRELAND, TRIM CASTLE -  KILLARNEY & THE RING OF KERRY  & IRELAND - The Grand Tour

New to Jay and Kay Coach Tours, it's The Big One!  An eleven day Irish tour taking in Belfast, the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway, Donegal, Galway, Killarney & The Ring of Kerry, and Blarney.  Join us for a spectacular tour of this green and pleasant land exploring all the wonders of the Emerald Isle

All hotels used on the grand tour are of our extremely high standards we come to expect in Ireland.

 

Day 1:- Travel to North Wales for overnight stay.  OVERNIGHT BAG REQUIRED

 

Day 2:- Travel to Holyhead for the sailing to Ireland and head north via Drogheda to join the coast road at Newry.  Follow the shoreline as it meanders beneath the Mountains of Mourne, which sweep down to the sea to Newcastle, a seaside resort in the shadow of Slieve Donard.  Complete your journey to Belfast for a 2 night stay.

 

Day 3:- A day to explore Belfast, a vibrant, modern city with a fascinating past.  Get your bearings with a guided tour through its four 'Quarters' taking in historic landmarks such as City Hall and Queens University.  Incuded is a visit to Titanic Belfast, the new museum dedicated to this maritime legend.

 

Day 4:- Visit the Giant's Causeway, a World Heritage site steeped in myth and legend.  To reach it, we take the fabulous ocean drive alond the Antrim Coast which hugs the very edge of the Irish Sea.  Continue along the coast via Derry to Donegal for a 2-night stay.

 

Day 5:- A fine day exploring Co. Donegal, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides with some spectacular sea views to enjoy.  The drive continues through the Glenveagh National Park with a visit to its elegant lakeside castle surrounded by mountain scenery.

 

Day 6:- From Donegal we travel through Co. Sligo, whose beautiful scenery captured the heart of the Irish poet WB Yeats, before continuing to Galway.  The 'City of Tribes' was a busy trading and fishing port established by merchants in the 16th Century and now a thriving centre with a full calendar of festivals.  Complete the journey to Killarney for a 3 night stay.

 

Day 7:- The journey south takes in Bunratty, whose castle is probably the country's best preserved medieval fortress, and limerick, spiritual home of Terry Wogan and Richard Harris.  Complete the journey to Killarney for a 3 night stay.

 

Day 8:- A free day to discover the many highlights of Killarney.  Why not take a Jaunty Cart and Lake Cruise excursion through the National Park and off on a trip around Lough Leane.  Afterwards why not visit Muckross House, a handsome hunting lodge with a royal history, or stroll around the shops and cafes in town.

 

Day 9:- Full day tour around the Ring of Kerry, one of a series of peninsulas stretching out into the Atlantic, carved 10,000 years ago during the last ice age.  The coastal road threads its way through traditional towns and villages, flagged by a rugged seascape and glorious countryside.

 

Day 10:- From Killarney travel down to County Cork, with the chance to visit the legendary Blarney Castle before travelling to Wexford for your final overnight stay.

 

Day 11:- Catch the ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard and complete the journey home.

Date	Duration	Notes	Price
18th - 28th August	11 days	Grand Tour	£795
Price Per Person Half Board	Single Supplement £202pp

You'll find a precious piece of Ireland in the Boyne Valley just north of Dublin.  This ancient landscape contains absorbing heritage attractions, Hollywood heroes, idyllic scenery and plenty of traditional Irish entertainment.  This fascinating tour discovers many of the secrets held in this intriguing area of Ireland.   Currency:  Euros

 

The Trim Castle Hotel sits with quiet authority overlooking the truly magnificent Trim Castle.  The hotel is a beautifully appointed 4 star hotel, offering breathtaking views, contemporary elegance and luxury accomodation.  Located only 40 minutes from Dublin, the hotel will capture the imagination of every visitor and is a perfect retreat for relaxation.

 

 

Excursions Include:- Wicklow National Park, Blessington Lakes, Boyne Valley Battle Site, Skerris Mills, Castletown House and a guided tour of Dublin.

DATE	DURATION	NOTES	PRICE
7th - 12th July	6 days	Trim Castle Tour	£429
PRICES ARE PER PERSON Half Board	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT  £84pp

DOOR to DOOR on all tours.    Please note some rooms involve steps.