7-Nights Northern Ireland Adventure Tour with Private Driver/Guide — CALL
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1633730
Experience Ireland your way with our most personalized style of travel for up to 9 guests. Enjoy your own private car with a driver who knows the local history and has plenty of insider stories to share. Perfect for heritage seekers, multi-generational families, and milestone celebrations.
7 nights | Call for pricing
Itinerary Details
Dublin Arrival, Private Driver Begins
Flight Arrival & Meet Private Driver
Welcome to Ireland! After landing, complete customs and immigration formalities before meeting your CIE Tours driver/guide, who will be waiting in the Arrivals Hall. Enjoy your comfortable ride with your knowledgeable driver who will guide you through the popular and hidden gems of Ireland.
EPIC Ireland
Visit EPIC Ireland, which celebrates the dramatic story of the spread of Irish culture around the globe, and how Ireland has changed throughout the years. It was voted as "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" at the World Travel Awards in 2019.
Overnight: The Green, Dublin
This hotel is located in a Georgian townhouse right off of Stephen’s Green. It is centrally located to many of Dublin’s cultural gems, such as Temple Bar, Grafton Street, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The bedrooms feature plaid accents and wooden furnishings for a cozy space to rest and recharge.
Belfast Black Cab Tour & Titanic Belfast
Belfast Black Cab Tour
Enjoy a fun escorted tour of Greater Belfast's historical sites in a London-styled black taxi. Let the experienced driver take you on a journey back in time to explore the many places of interest. You choose what you want to see or simply leave it to the driver.
Titanic Belfast
In the Titanic Quarter, visit Titanic Belfast to embark on a journey through the life of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast to her tragic end.
2 Night Stay: Grand Central Hotel, Belfast
Standing tall on Bedford Street, this impressive jewel fuses glamour and grandeur with a uniquely Belfast spirit. Set in Linen Quarter, the hotel is a spectacular hub for exploring Belfast. Rooms and suites are designed for absolute comfort and relaxation with spectacular views over the glittering city beneath. You may also choose to wine and dine at the on-site lounges and eateries.
Belfast Dining Recommendations
The cosmopolitan city of Belfast not only offers top-notch fine dining venues but also mid-range and cheap eats that will satisfy all taste. Below are some suggested restaurants in Belfast.
The Muddlers Club
1 Warehouse Lane, Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Havana Bank Sq
56-58 Berry Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Saphyre
135 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Nine Glens of Antrim & Giant's Causeway
Nine Glens of Antrim
Drive along the coast to experience one of Ireland's popular scenic routes. Here, you'll see the "Nine Glens of Antrim", which are nine wooded river valleys carved into a 54 mile stretch along the coast of Northern Ireland. The scenic offers awe inspiring views of mountains, forests, valleys, and shoreline.
Giants Causeway
Stop to visit the Giant's Causeway, an impressive area of hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago by cooling lava which has given rise to many legends. The story goes that Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill was challenged to a fight by the Scottish giant Benandonner, and the causeway was built as a meeting point for the two. In one version, Fionn defeats Benandonner, while in another, he is disguised as a baby and tricks Benandonner into thinking that he is the largest giant based on the size of his “child”. In this version, Benandonner flees across the North Channel destroying the causeway in his path.
Walled City Brewery Tour & Derry Walking Tour
Walled City Brewery Tour & Lunch
Stop to visit the Walled City Brewery, which has offered locally flavored craft and artisan beers for over a decade. After an informative guided tour, enjoy a sample of the finished product while enjoying lunch in the restaurant.
Derry Walking Tour
Travel to the heart of Irish history with a walking tour of Derry. The interactive, hour-long tour will stroll by the City Walls, St. Columba’s Cathedral, Guildhall, and Bogside where you will learn of the city's culture and past.
Overnight: Bishops Gate Hotel, Derry
Located in the Cathedral Quarter within Derry’s city walls, this hotel features Edwardian architecture with luxurious and contemporary design. This warm and welcoming hotel offers dining at several restaurants and bars on the premises, using locally sourced ingredients to create contemporary dishes.
Glenveagh National Park & Dongeal
Glenveagh National Park Bike Ride
Travel to the beautiful Glenveagh National Park, where you will embark on a bike riding journey through the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. Along the way, see many interesting sights as you explore the wonders of natural Ireland.
Donegal Castle
Visit Donegal Castle, a 15th century castle with a gabled tower built by the O'Donnell clan. After Hugh Roe O’Donnell fled the castle and set fire to it so it wouldn’t fall into his enemy’s possession, it was passed to English Captain Basil Brooks. Brooks rebuilt the castle and added a Jacobean style manor house wing. Partially restored, the castle reflects a long and turbulent history.
2 Night Stay: Lough Eske Castle, Donegal
This beautifully restored 17th century castle is set on 43 acres of woodland, a few miles from Donegal town. The hotel offers a blend of Irish country charm and modern comforts for a perfect retreat together with elegant dining and spa facilities.
Slieve League Cliffs & Wild Atlantic Drive
Slieve League Cliffs
Visit Slieve League Sea Cliffs, where the highest point reaches 1,972 feet making them the highest in Europe. The cliffs drop straight down to the wild Atlantic waves below and you will see marvelous vistas.
Wild Atlantic Way Drive
Today explore the northwest coast of Ireland, which consist of marvelous scenery. The coastal route known as the Wild Atlantic Way stretches all the way from Cork in the south of Ireland to Donegal in the north. See golden beaches, rocky headlands and a lot more breathtaking landscape with strategic photo stops along the way.
Sligo Scenic Drive & Hike
Sligo Scenic Drive with Ben Bulben
Take an awe-inspiring drive through County Sligo, passing Ben Bulben, a large rock formation that has a table top appearance, and Mullaghmore, a village located on a peninsula. There, stop and see Classieblawn, an imposing country house that sits between the ocean and Ben Bulben.
Glencar Waterfall Scenic Walk
Visit Glencar Waterfall and enjoy a scenic walk through this beautiful scenery. The waterfall is 50 feet high and situated in Glencar Lough. It was inspiration to William Butler Yeats and featured in his poem ‘The Stolen Child’.
Overnight: Carton House Hotel, Maynooth
Carton House Hotel is set in an 18th century restored manor house, and mixes contemporary design with stately charm. Set on over 1,000 acres of land, the hotel features two golf courses, a spa, and outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, and fishing. Dining options include an elegant Irish restaurant, a chic bar, and a golf course bistro.
Private Driver Services Conclude
Your private driver services will conclude at the end of the day. Ask your driver to reconfirm your return airport transfer, if applicable, before parting ways.
Depart Dublin
Private Transfer to Dublin Airport
Your vacation ends after breakfast with a private transfer to Dublin Airport. We hope you had a fantastic time and wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.
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Excursions
Dublin: Highlights of Dublin City - 8 hours
Dublin: Highlights of Dublin City - 8 hours
Ireland, known affectionately as the “the Emerald Isle” is renowned for its excellent hospitality and you can be assured of a warm welcome by your guide and driver, who will meet you at the port. Discover the history, literary heritage and culture that lies behind Dublin’s elegant Georgian architecture and famous landmarks, during your full-day tour.
Founded in the 16th-century, Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university and holds the Book of Kells, a greatly treasured example of early Irish manuscript illumination. History lovers may opt to visit the nearby Treasury of the National Museum or EPIC - the interactive museum commemorating the emigration of 10 million Irish. For those interested in art, the National Gallery houses a superb collection.
Afterwards make a lunchtime pit stop at the Guinness Storehouse, where you learn how a pint of the world-famous Guinness is created. The heart of the building is modelled on a giant pint glass, which would hold approximately 14 million pints of Guinness beer if filled! Enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar, which boast 360-degree views of the capital.
Complete your touring this afternoon, with a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and final resting place of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. Here, take a guided tour of the impressive staterooms which are a longtime symbol of British rule in Ireland, before being transferred back to your ship.
Highlights:
- Admire the grandeur of St Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and final resting place of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels
- Pour yourself a pint of Ireland’s finest at the Guinness Storehouse to discover the country’s most famous export
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by Mercedes E-class or similar for 1 and 2 passengers, VW Caravelle (7 passenger seats) or similar for 3 and 4 passengers and 12-seater or similar for 5 and 6 passengers.
- Expert local guide for 8 hours of sightseeing in Dublin
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
- Supplement for public holidays
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the "inclusions" list above
Dublin - Dublin City & Powerscourt - Full Day Tour
Dublin - Dublin City & Powerscourt - Full Day Tour
Upon arrival in Dublin Port, you will meet with your private driver/guide and transfer directly to Powerscourt House & Gardens in Co. Wicklow
This stunning 18th Century Stately home comprises 
extensive gardens, which are open to the public; as is the Main House. There is a lovely restaurant in the house, overlooking the gardens and Wicklow Mountains, which offers the finest in Irish artisan, home cooked cuisine. The 34,000 acres of this estate extend along both shores of the River Dargle . Powerscourt is one of the finest properties in Europe, designed and laid out by Daniel Robertson between 1745 and 1767. This property is filled with splendid Greek and Italian-inspired statuary, decorative ironwork, a petrified-moss grotto, lovely herbaceous borders, a Japanese garden, a circular pond and fountain with statues of winged horses, and an occasional herd of deer. Opportunity for shopping at Avoca Handweavers now located in Powerscourt House. Enjoy lunch here at Powerscourt or at a traditional Irish pub in the city centre.
Upon your return from Powerscourt Estate, your private driver guide will take you on your tour of Dublin City.
Whilst Dublin is a vibrant and bustling city, by European standards it is a small city with a population of just over 1 million people. Much of Dublin’s streetscapes are adorned with beautiful 18th century townhouses and a
number of city parks, such as St. Stephen’s Green and indeed Merrion Square. The highlights of any tour in Dublin may include a visit to Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse… and –if time permits –St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Following the city tour, your driver will return you to your ship.
Inclusions
- Private Driver Guide
- Entrance to Powerscourt House & Gardens
- Lunch
Dublin: An Introduction to Dublin - 4 hours
Dublin: An Introduction to Dublin - 4 hours
Disembark for a city adventure this morning accompanied by your expert guide and driver. Your tour of Dublin begins with the impressive Trinity College; Ireland's oldest university. Explore the Old Library, which houses 200,000 antiquarian texts and the oldest surviving harp in Ireland. Here you will see the world-famous Book of Kells; a fabulous example of early Irish manuscript illumination. Hand-crafted by monks, it contains the four gospels and has been resident at Trinity College since the 17th century. Continue to St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland, where you have the opportunity to see a memorial to Jonathan Swift, the author of 'Gulliver's Travels', who became Dean of St. Patrick's in 1713. Afterwards you are transferred back to port.
Highlights:
- See the world-famous Book of Kells, a fabulous example of early Irish manuscript illumination
- Continue to St Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland and home of a memorial to the writer Jonathan Swift
Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local driver-guide for 4 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
The county town of Kildare, Ireland, is set in the heart of the Curragh, the huge, grassy limestone plain 30 mi/48 km southwest of Dublin where Ireland's famous racehorses are bred. Its main attraction is the Irish National Stud on the outskirts of town, where in 1900 Colonel William Hall-Walker used astrology and other unusual theories to produce a string of winners. He gave the facilities and horses to the state in 1943, and today owners from around the world breed and train their horses there. On the adjacent grounds (accessible with the same ticket) are the lovely Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Garden.
In Kildare town, you can climb the round tower next to St. Brigid's Cathedral.
Excursions
Belfast - Tour of Antrim Coast - Full Day Tour
Belfast - Tour of Antrim Coast - Full Day Tour
Arrive at The Giants Causeway Centre.
Enjoy a 2 Course lunch with tea/coffee in the wonderful Distillers Arms restaurant.
Following lunch you will travel along the Coast up to the fantastic Dunluce Castle. It is thought by some to be the most picturesque of all Irish castles. Situated in the most north-easterly tip of Ireland and first built by Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster in the 13th century, the ruins of the castle are a huge tourist attraction.
The castle is surrounded by terrifyingly steep drops at either side; these would have been essential features to the Vikings and early Christians, who were drawn to this magnificent place where an early Irish ring-fort once stood. It is situated on a 100 foot high basalt stack with a sea cave underneath. The earliest features of the castle, the two large drum towers, about nine metres in diameter, can still be seen on the eastern side.
Return to Belfast Port on the motorway which runs close to some scenic inland countryside.
Inclusions:
- Private Driver Guide
- Giants Causeway visitor Centre
- Entrance to Dunluce Castle
- Lunch Including Tea and Coffee
Belfast: Cultural Belfast - 8 hours
Belfast: Cultural Belfast - 8 hours
Belfast may be a small city, but it has a wealth of culture and excitement on offer for you to discover! Firstly, visit the purpose-built iconic ‘Titanic Belfast’. With over nine galleries, the Titanic story is brought to life for you with exhibitions, rides, full-scale reconstructions and lots
of interactive fun.
After a hearty Irish lunch (payable locally) head into Belfast city where your guide unravels stories related to “the troubles” of Northern Ireland. You cannot miss the murals across Belfast that offer a fascinating history in pictures. Although huge strides have been made in the fight to combat sectarianism in the city, the marks of the past can still be witnessed across the city, adorning the sides of buildings and walls. A tour of Belfast wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a pint of Guinness at the famous Crown Bar in the city centre. This 19th-century bar is an experience that is unique to Northern Ireland. You are privately transferred back to board your cruise after your tour.
Highlights:
- Explore the 'Titanic Belfast' and learn about the ship's fascinating history
- Learn about Belfast's turbulent past and visit the famous Crown Bar in the city centre
Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Belfast: Highlights of Belfast - 6 hours
Belfast: Highlights of Belfast - 6 hours
Today you are met by your expert local guide for a sightseeing in Belfast and the surrounding area. Spend the morning on a panoramic tour of the city centre, where you see the impressive City Hall in Donegall Square, St. Anne’s Cathedral and the buildings of Queen’s University. During this tour, your guide talks to you about the sectarian divisions that have been so prominent in Belfast in recent years. You also visit the Titanic Quarter, so-called as it was here that the ill-fated liner was being constructed a century ago. Your guide shows you where the ship was constructed and the Thomson Dock where it had its final fit-out.
Highlights:
- Take a panoramic tour of Belfast’s city centre to see the impressive City Hall and the buildings of Queen’s University
- Visit the Titanic Quarter where the ill-fated liner was constructed a century ago
Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 6 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Vacation Details
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