Heart of Ireland & Dublin for Solo Travellers
Heart of Ireland & Dublin for Solo Travellers
Heart of Ireland & Dublin for Solo Travellers
6 Days
Visiting: Carrick-on-Shannon, Kilbeggan Distillery & Clonmacnoise, Dublin
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Tour Overview
Discover the very best of Ireland on this 6-day holiday, with included excursions to Kilbeggan Distillery, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin.
Itinerary
Day 1
Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, and onward to Mullingar for a five-night stay.
Day 2 Carrick-On-Shannon
Location: Carrick-on-Shannon
Included excursion to Carrick-on-Shannon, situated on the shores of the River Shannon. A walk through the town brings to life the historic past, in particular the Costello Chapel which is believed to be the smallest in Europe.
Known as the 'marina capital of Ireland', the marina is a focal point of the town, and there are a whole host of restaurants, cafes and shops to explore.
Day 3 Kilbeggan Distillery & Clonmacnoise
Location: Kilbeggan Distillery & Clonmacnoise
Enjoy a true taste of Ireland on our included visit to The Kilbeggan Distillery Experience, Ireland’s oldest distillery.
By way of contrast, a visit will then be made to a remote spot by the River Shannon to see the ancient ruins of the 6th century Clonmacnoise Monastery, one of Ireland’s most important monastic sites.
Day 4 Dublin
Location: Dublin
Included excursion to Dublin where you have some free time. Our optional sightseeing tour will give you a taste of this fascinating city. The tour will show you the inner city of Dublin, which if left on your own would take a week! You will see both the north and south part of the capital.
The tour is a panoramic one, seeing beautiful buildings of significance like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The National Art Gallery and the Four Courts. Dublin is a beautiful Georgian city and highlights will be the magnificence of Georgian Dublin with visits to some of the superb squares. Dublin is also home to the Guinness Storehouse should you wish to pay homage to Dublin’s most famous drink and see a panorama of Dublin from its glassed Gravity Bar.
Day 5 Day At Leisure Or Athlone
Location: Day at leisure or Athlone
Relax with a free day, or join our optional excursion to Athlone, an historic market town located on the borders of County Roscommon and Westmeath. Athlone Castle is steeped in history and has been the scene of a turbulent past.
Day 6
To Holyhead, then home.
What's Included
5 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at the 4-star Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club and Spa, situated on the outskirts of Mullingar in its own 25 acres of parkland.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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1 Dates & Availability
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Oct 06, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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