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Discover the fabulous Grand Tour of Ireland with Voyages Gendron! This unforgettable journey takes you through the island’s picturesque landscapes, from historic cities and majestic castles to verdant valleys and spectacular coastlines. Explore the bustling capital Dublin, the Kerry region and its famous scenic route, Galway and Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, the Giant’s Causeway, Donegal and Belfast. Immerse yourself in the history, natural beauty and warm hospitality of the Irish on this unforgettable journey.
- Dublin
- Belfast
- Derry
- Donegal
- Connemara
- Galway
- Aran
- Burren
- Dingle
- Kerry
- Cork
- Kilkenny
Includes:
- Round trip flight from Montreal to Dublin
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Ramada Hotel 3* or similar in Belfast
- 1 night accommodation at the Alligham Hotel 3* or similar in Letterkenny or Derry
- 1 night accommodation at the Ballina hotel 3* in Mayo or Sligo
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Ardri House 3* in Galway
- 1 night accommodation at the Maldron Limerick 3* or similar in Limerick
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Torc Hotel 3* or similar in Kerry
- 1 night accommodation at the Hibernian Hotel 3* or similar in Cork
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Hampton By Hilton 3* or similar in Dublin
- 21 meals: 12 Irish breakfasts & 9 dinners (3 services and coffee)
- Visits and tours as indicated in the itinerary:
- monastic site of Monasterboire
- panoramic tour of Belfast, Derry and Dublin
- Titanic Belfast
- Giants Causeway
- Dunluce castle
- Slieve League Cliffs
- Kylemore abbaye
- Burren Smokehouse and smoked salmon tasting
- Moher cliffs
- Bunratty castle
- Gallarus Oratory
- Jameson distillery and tasting
- Rock of Cashel
- The Irish Emigration Museum
- Guinness Storehouse and tasting
- Transfers by private coach following the program
- Round trip ferry to Aran Islands
- Services of a local French speaking guide during your stay
- Services of a Gendrontours group leader
- Protection offered by the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents
- Taxes
Not included:
- Gratuities
- Meals and tours other than those mentioned
- Luggage fees with the airline
- Alcool and additional drinks at meals
- Baggage handling
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Itinerary:
In flight.
Arrival at Dublin airport.
Take the road to the north of Ireland.
Photo stop at the Monasterboice monastic center, with its superb examples of Celtic cross carvings.
Free lunch ($) during the tour.
Arrival in the center of Belfast.
Panoramic tour of the city.
Pass the City Hall and the city’s painted walls, testimony to a troubled era.
Arrival at the hotel with a welcome Irish Coffee or glass of Bailey’s.
Check-in at hotel in Belfast.
Dinner at the hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Visit to the Belfast Titanic Museum. New museum dedicated to the fascinating story of the Titanic.
Free lunch ($).
Free time to enjoy the Northern Irish capital.
Return to hotel and free dinner ($).
Irish breakfast.
This morning you’ll take the County Antrim coastal road to the spectacular site of the Giant’s Causeway. This natural site, one of the most beautiful in the world, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This natural curiosity was formed by volcanic eruptions over 60 million years ago. More than 40,000 polygonal basalt columns interlock to form this unusual landscape.
Free lunch ($) during visit.
Visit to the magnificent Dunluce Castle, filming location for the Game of Thrones series.
On to Derry for a panoramic tour of the city. Founded in the 6th century, Derry’s city walls are among the best preserved in Europe.
Continue to your hotel in the Letterkenny / Derry area. Dinner at your hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for one of Ireland’s most mysterious regions, Donegal.
Visit the famous Slieve League cliffs. You’ll discover some of Ireland’s wildest landscapes in a minivan with a local English-speaking driver.
Free lunch ($) during the visit.
In the afternoon, departure for County Sligo. The magnificent landscapes of County Sligo inspired the poet William B. Yeats, who is buried in Drumcliff Cemetery, in the shadow of Ben Bulben Mountain.
Check-in at your hotel in County Sligo – or neighbouring county.
Dinner at your hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Early morning departure for the wildest part of Ireland, Connemara, in County Galway.
The landscape is wild and unspoilt, with cloud-capped mountains, dark lakes and vast peat bogs swept by the Atlantic winds. And let’s not forget the dry-stone walls demarcating the tiny plots of arable land.
Stop for a scone and tea or coffee.
Free lunch ($) during the tour.
Photo stop at the magnificent Kylemore Abbey.
Checkin at the hotel in the Galway or Clare area.
Dinner at a hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for the ferry to the magnificent archipelago of the Aran Islands.
Discover Inishmore by minibus and Fort Aengus.
Free lunch ($) during visit.
Return by ferry.
Return to your hotel in the Clare / Galway region.
Dinner at your hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for the Burren region, a very special geological formation whose lunar and desert-like appearance in fact conceals countless archaeological, botanical and zoological treasures.
Visit the Burren Salmon Smokehouse and taste the country’s signature smoked salmon, accompanied by a glass of wine.
Free lunch ($) during the tour.
Visit to the Cliffs of Moher.
Check-in at your hotel in the Clare region.
Dinner at your hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for the Dingle Peninsula, one of the most representative of Celtic traditions. The central part of the peninsula is mountainous and wild, while the western part is hilly and covered with meadows. The south coast, with its sheltered bays and wide beaches, offers a sunny landscape dotted with a wide variety of orchids.
Its isolation at the end of Europe makes it a kind of sanctuary for Celtic traditions, where Gaelic is still spoken.
Visit to Bunratty Castle.
Free dinner ($) during visit.
Discover the charming fishing village of Dingle, set between sea and hills.
Visit to Gallarus Oratory.
Check-in at your hotel in the Kerry region.
Dinner at your hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for a full-day tour of the Iveragh Peninsula.
This is the largest of Ireland’s south-western peninsulas, and one of the most beautiful excursions you can make, both in terms of the beauty and diversity of its landscapes and flora.
Free lunch ($).
Then on to the villages of Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Caherciveen, Waterville and Sneem.
Stop at Molls Gap and Ladies View, where you’ll enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the Lakes of Killarney and Kerry National Park.
Dinner at your hotel in the Kerry region.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for Cork.
Visit to Middleton distillery and wine tasting.
Short panoramic tour of Cork. Nestled between the two arms of the River Lee, Cork, the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, is dominated by water.
Free lunch ($).
Free time.
Check-in at your hotel in the Cork area.
Dinner at your hotel.
Irish breakfast.
Departure for Cashel.
Visit to the medieval castle and religious center, one of Ireland’s oldest medieval castles.
Free lunch during the visit.
Pass through the charming medieval town of Kilkenny, built by the Normans in 1195. You’ll pass St. Canice’s Cathedral.
Panoramic tour of Dublin.
Your guided tour will take you past all Dublin’s famous landmarks.The capital is divided into two parts by its river, the Liffey. The north bank, considered more popular, will take you past civic landmarks such as the Central Post Office (GPO), which dominates O’Connell Street, the main artery in the north of the city, the Four Courts, Customs House, and along the river to Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest urban park. The south bank is more sophisticated, with elegant Georgian squares and multicolored gates. This part of the city is also bustling with students at Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, whose library houses the famous Book of Kells. To the south-west is the medieval quarter, where you’ll see Christ Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedrals. Finally, you’ll pass Dublin Castle.
Departure for Dublin.
Check-in at your Dublin hotel.
Free dinner ($).
Irish breakfast.
Visit to the EPIC Museum, a new museum dedicated to the history of Irish immigration.
Free lunch ($) during visit.
Visit to the National Museum of Archaeology. This museum contains archaeological treasures such as Tara’s brooch.
Visit to the Guinness Brewery
The tour traces the history of Guinness beer from its birth in 1759 to the present day. During the tour, you’ll discover some of the secrets behind the production of the blackest of beers, the exact recipe for which has been a jealously guarded secret for over 250 years.
Free time to enjoy the charms of the Irish capital.
Check-in at your hotel and free dinner ($).
Irish breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
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May 26 to June 8, 2025
14 days | 12 nights | Flight | 21 meals
Book before November 29, 2024 and save 300 $ / pers.
Conditions
Deposit required of 10% at the moment of booking.
Final payment due before March 17, 2025.
It is not possible to make a seat selection for this group for the flight inventory with Air Canada. This can be done on the Air Canada website 24 hours before departure.
First 10 seats at this price.
Group leader
Flight schedule
Departure from Montréal
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