From Overland Ireland Tours: Introduction – Sure, have you never heard of an Irish half hour? It can stretch out for days and 10 is what youve got to experience this guided ‘road trip along the Antrim Coast, through The Wild Atlantic Way. From ancient Newgrange, its full tilt ahead to The Titanic Experience in Belfast, an interactive adventure about the most tragic ship in the world. Well walk in the footsteps of Fionn McCool at The Giants Causeway, where a volcanic eruption forged this Wonder of the World some 60 million years ago and look! Is that Jon Snow in the ‘dark hedges? Well be heading to the iconic beech trees to find out. From Derry; the last walled city to be built in Europe, to sinking oyster and champagne shots in Ardara in the Donegal Gaeltacht, (Irish speaking area), youll be speaking a cpla focal (a smidgin of Gaelic) in no time. The lunar landscape of Connemara beckons and a trip to the Lost Valley and Kylemore Abbey, where the road literally runs out. But were not finished yet. From island (Aran) and city (Galway) hopping, where well chase down the last of the bohemians, well bike with
red deer in Killarney, take in some of the wonderful sights of the Ring of Kerry and take selfies with Fungie, before hitting Kinsale and kissing in Blarney. And in between the heritage and culture, therell be ceol agus craic (music and boldness), Red Snapper and John Dory, stout and uisce beatha (water of life), and an epic youll never forget. Please note that tours can be run in reverse and can be merged with other Overland Ireland Tours.
SUN, 31 JUL 2022 – Day 1: Newgrange Tomb and magical Belfast - From Dublin we head to Newgrange, a monumental passage tomb, where if its walls could talk, theyd tell you stories older than the Egyptian pyramids. After this grand opening, cue drum roll, as its full tilt ahead for the Titanic experience at Titanic Belfast. It was voted the worlds leading Tourist Attraction 2016 for a reason. You may descend the famous staircase, peruse a menu and explore the shipyards in this splendid interactive experience, set in the of this vessel. Theres an optional but ‘Black Cab Tour; an intimate way to see this beautiful city, once during the ‘Troubles. Hear
accounts of the conflict as you navigate former political hotspots and murals. If youd rather do your own thing, go rogue and check out the busy shops, The Ulster Museum or the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. Estimated driving time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Excluding stops
