IRELAND
Ireland Package
Duration
11 Nights / 10 Days
Tour Type
International
DAY 1 : London – Stratford
Upon arrival, Hot Holidays Tour Manager will guide all guests for airport formalities and
proceed to Stratford-upon-Avon – a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands
situated on river Avon, also a birthplace of William Shakespeare.Night Stay in Stratford.
DAY 2 : Stratford – Stonehenge – Bath – Cardiff
Today we visit the house of William Shakespeare an English poet, the famous English
play writer and World’s greatest dramatist. Further we proceed to Stonehenge – a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-known prehistoric architectural wonder in
Europe. In the afternoon, we drive to Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for
its natural hot springs and 18th-century Georgian architecture. Upon arrival, we explore
the city of Bath, we visit Roman bath with its hot springs, the Great Bath, the pump
rooms and the changing rooms. Then we take a walk to Bath Abbey and Royal Crescent
– a monumental semi-circular sweep of uniform residential town houses with a palace
like façade. Later we pass by picturesque Pultany Bridge standing with a building on top
of it and lined with shops. Further we proceed to Cardiff – Capital city of Wales. Night
Stay in Bath.
DAY 3 : Cardiff – Manchester
Today we explore Cardiff city, we see the historic Cardiff Castle, The City of Arcades,
Cardiff Bay – large beautiful waterfront, Wales Millennium Centre and Principality
Stadium. Later we proceed to Manchester – England’s second biggest city with rich
industrial heritage. Upon arrival, we explore Manchester city, we see Manchester
Cathedral, Town Hall, University of Manchester and Albert Square. Later we visit Old
Trafford- A largest club football Stadium in UK, the home of Manchester United football
club. Night Stay in Manchester.
DAY 4 : Manchester – York – Lake District – Glasgow
Today we proceed to York through a beautiful drive in the Yorkshire Dales National
Park – which encompasses thousands of square miles of moors, valleys, hills and
villages. Further we take a Viking walk of York city to know more about city’s Norman
and Anglo-Scandinavian history while passing by various landmarks and historical sites
like the city walls, Petergate, Stonegate and the magnificent Minster. We also visit Harry
Potter movie fame The Shambles – an old street in York with overhanging 14th century
unique timber framed buildings. Later we proceed to Lake District – a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and a popular holiday destination famous for its forests, mountains, lakes
and also its association with great poet William Wordsworth for his Daffodils poem,
who got inspired while taking a walk in the woods of the Lake District. Upon arrival, we
visit the shores of Lake Windermere and enjoy a cruise ride. We then proceed to
Glasgow – a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland’s Western Lowlands famous for its
Victorian and art nouveau architecture. Night Stay in Glasgow.
DAY 5 : Glasgow – Edinburgh
Today we explore Glasgow city. We see George Square- the principal civic square in the
city, Glasgow Cathedral- also called the High Kirk of Glasgow and the River Clyde- the
eighth-longest river in the United Kingdom, and the second-longest in Scotland. Later
we proceed to Edinburgh – Scotland's capital city known for its medieval Old Town,
elegant Georgian New Town, neoclassical buildings and gardens. Upon arrival, we
explore Edinburgh city, we visit Princes Street, Royal Mile and see Holyrood Palace - the
official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty the Queen, Arthur's seat – an extinct
volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh and the new Scottish
Parliament, followed by a visit to Edinburgh castle – a historic fortress which played a
pivotal role in Scottish history, both as a royal residence and as a military stronghold, In
the evening we visit a Scotch Distillery and proceed back to Glasgow. Night Stay in
Glasgow.
DAY 6 : Glasgow – Belfast
Today we embark on a ferry to Belfast – capital city of Northern Ireland and the
birthplace of famous doomed ocean liner, RMS Titanic. Upon arrival, we visit Titanic
Belfast – to know the story of Titanic from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s
through her construction and launch to its maiden voyage. Later we explore Belfast city,
we see City Hall, Queen's University and Stormont – The Northern Irish Parliament
Building and its green surroundings. Night Stay in Belfast.
DAY 7 : Belfast
Today we visit Northern Ireland’s World Heritage Site – Giant Causeway renowned for
its polygonal columns of layered basalt. Later we take a photo stop at Carrick-a-Rede
Rope Bridge which links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede, followed by a
drive through The Dark Hedges tree tunnel – an avenue of large beech trees forming an
atmospheric tunnel is a famous shooting location of TV show Game of Thrones that
represents the Kingsroad. Night Stay in Belfast.
DAY 8 : Belfast – Kildare – Waterford
Today we proceed to Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city, also known worldwide for its
exquisite handmade crystals. En-route we visit the Irish National Stud Farm at Kildare.
Here we get to see the world’s best stallions and enjoy the glorious Japanese gardens
planned to symbolise the Life of Man. Upon arrival in Waterford, we visit Crystal
Factory and see the process of crystal making. Night Stay in Waterford.
DAY 9 : Waterford – Dublin
Today we drive to Dublin through the Irish County side, from Boreens to medieval
Kilkenny ancient castle. In the afternoon we arrive at Dublin – capital of the Republic of
Ireland, situated on Ireland's east coast at the mouth of river Laffey. Upon arrival, we
explore Dublin city, we visit Trinity College – the oldest university founded by Queen
Elizabeth 1 in 1592 and the sole constituent college of the research University of Dublin.
Later we see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Ha’penny Bridge and Phoenix Park
originally a royal hunting park is now Europe’s largest urban park with zoological
gardens. In the evening we have free time for shopping at Grafton Street, followed by
traditional Irish dance show with dinner. Night Stay in Dublin.
DAY : 10 Dublin – Departure
It’s time now to say goodbye! Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone,
WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and meet again on yet another memorable tour. See
you all!! guests will proceed to Dublin Airport as per the scheduled group flight
departure time and start their return journey back home.