5 Day Signature Ireland Tour

5 Day Signature
Ireland Tour

Tel: (00353) 083047347

www.Grannybettysirishtours.com

Céad Míle Fáilte

Here At Granny Betty Tours We Are A Family Operated Tour Company
Catering For Small Group Tours Who Want To See The Real Hidden

Ireland. Our Goal, to preserve Irish History, Culture and Irish Language
And To Promote Local Irish Produce.

About The Tour

The Signature Tour Departing From Dublin Is One To Put On Any Bucket

List. Its A Fantastic Mix Of Culture, History, Local ProducDe AubnldinScenic

Views Plus A View Hidden Gems Along The Way.
4 Nights And Five Days Of The Magical Island Of Ireland, With
Professional Local Guides We Explore The Real Hidden Ireland With

Visits To Places Only The Locals Know.
Learn The History Of Our Language, Our Culture And Meet The People

That Keep Our Produce Alive And Well Today.
Why Not See For Yourselve The Land That We Call Home The Land Of

Magic And Myth.
"Teacht Le Linn"
(Come With Us)

Whats Included

All Attraction Luxurious Comfortable Coach
Admissions Accommodation Transfers

Full Irish Breakfast / Memories To Share Free Homemade Gift Basket
Vegetarian Breakfast Plus Free Photos Of Local Produce

Departure & Pricing

Departure Months Are April - September (Pre Booking Is Essential)
Price Per Person: €1150
Child Under 16: €950

Please Note Single Occupancy Charge Of €170

Departure From Dublin Airport On A Monday And Return To Dublin On A Friday
(Please Note If Your Are Already In Dublin Will We Advise A Pick Up Point).

Day 1 Dublin To Belfast

Our Journey Begins In Dublin From Your Departure Point. Then Crumlin Gaol
We Head For Belfast Were We make our First Stop At The
Famous Crumlin Road Gaol.

The Historic Listed Building Which Opened Its Doors In 1846.
Our Guided Tour Explores The Prisons History, The Famous

Inmates Of Years Gone By And We Get Treated To Free
Tea/Coffee & A Homemade Scone.

We Continue On To Visit The Historic Peace Wall Of Belfast Originally
Built In 1969 During "The Troubles". Today The Walls Are An Array Of
Art And Murals Which You You See As We Walk This Famous Wall.
Along With This You Will Get To See Some Of The Most Famous Murals

In Belfast Just A Short Walk Away.

Peace Wall

As We Walk We Stop Upon A Hidden Gem ,After The Famous
Wall Its Time To Visit Clonard Monastery A Stunning Place Of
Peace Located In The Center Of The Troubles. A Must See For

History, Beauty, Architecture and To Enjoy.

Clonard Monestery

Time For A Break For Lunch, A Must Stop Is Holohan's On
University Avenue. Fresh Local Ingredients And Authentic Irish
Recipes. Always A Favorite Of Worldwide Travelers. Holohan's
Must Try Is Their Famous "Boxty" If You Haven't Tried Out This
Irish Favorite Its Worth A Shot (Please Note Lunch Is Excluded

From Cost Of Tour)

Holohans Cafe

Day 1
Continued

After Our Visits And Lunch Its Time To Check Into The Hotel
For A Little Break And Refresh But It Doesn't End There. You

Can Choose Your Own Free Time Or Come Join Us Then
For A traditional Irish Pub Tour Around Some Of Belfast

Most Famous Pubs.
Five Points

We Visit 3 Of The Most Historic Pubs In Belfast For A Little Taste Of Belfast. Kellys
Cellars Built In 1720 Is Always A Must For A Pint Of The Black Stuff. The Crown Bar
Built In 1885 Hosts Visitors Worldwide Every Day And Fibber Magee's A Traditional Irish

Music Bar Were There Always A chance To Catch An Irish Trad Session.

Fibber Magee's Kelly's Cellars Crown Saloon

Our Hotel For The Night Is The Four Star Europa Hotel In The Europa Hotel
Center Of Belfast. The Historic Hotel Has Hosted Presidents, Prime
Ministers And Celebrities. It Is Known As The "Most Bombed Hotel
In The World" After Having Suffered 36 Bomb Attacks During The

Troubles.

Now Fully Refurbished The Hotel Now Boosts 272 Rooms With The
Stunning Causerie In The Lobby And A Piano Lounge On The First

Floor. A Perfect Spot For Relaxing After A Busy Day.

Day 2 Belfast To Derry

Our Next Day Kicks Off With A Trip To The Giants Causeway. A Giants Causeway
UNESCO world Heritage Site Full Of Natural Beauty And

History. While Walking The Route Why Not Take The Perfect
Picture While On The Famous Stepping Stones That Lead From

The Cliff Foot And Disappear Under The Sea

Here We Will Discover The Legend Of The Irish Giant Fionn
Mac Cumhaill (Finn MacCool) And His Famous Fight With A

Scottish Giant.

A Short Drive From The Causway Is Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. Test
Your Nerve On The Bridge Which Is Suspended Almost 100 ft (30 m)
Above Sea Level, Which Was First Erected By Salmon Fisherman 350
Years Ago. The Perfect Solution To Get The Blood Pumping And Take In

The Sights As You Walk.

Carrick-A-Rede

As After Braving The Outdoors Its Time To Explore The Oldest
Whiskey Distillery In Ireland. Bushmills Established in 1784 Are
One Of The Worlds Finest Makers Of Whiskey And Why Not See
For Yourself With A Guided Tour In The Historic Factory And Of

Course There's Always Time For Tasting.

Bushmills Distillery

The Warehouse Cafe After The Fun Of The Coast Its Time To Head For The Madien
City Of Derry. Once We Arrive Its About Time For Lunch Our
Choice Of Venue Is The Warehouse Kitchen In The City Center.
Fresh Local Dishes With A gallery And Craft Shop Upstairs This
Place Is Sure To Please Everyone's Taste Buds. Once Lunch Is
Done Its Time To Check Into The Hotel For A Short Break Before
The Afternoon Events Kick Off. (Please Note Lunch Excluded

From Cost Of Tour)

Day 2 Continued

Its Time To Discover The City We Start We Start With A Visit To Craft Village
The Stunning Craft Village Which Provides A Stunning Mix Of
Artisan Goods From Local Crafters In The Area. The Perfect
Chance To Check Out And Purchase Some unique Gifts.

We Then Begin Our Guided Tour Of The City And Walk The
Famous 17th Century Walls Explore The Events Of The Siege Of

Derry And The Purpose Of The Walls

Then We Move Further Along History Timeline With A Walk Among The World Famous
Derry Murals And Take You Through The Events Of Bloody Sunday 1972 Plus A Visit To

The Free Derry Museum.

After All The Touring The Evening Is Yours To Relax Or Your Could Join Us As We Go
To A Famous Local In The City.

Bogside Murals Derry City Walls Peadar O' Donnell's

Our Stay For The Night Is Bishop Gate Hotel A Grade B1 listed Bishops Gate Hotel
Building Right In The Heart Of The City. Built in 1899 Bishop’s Gate

Hotel Is Fully Restored To Pay Homage To Its Rich Heritage And
Boasts A Fine Mix Of Edwardian Architecture.

Luxury Rooms With Free Wifi And A Beautiful Bed For A Good
Rest For The Night Or Top The Evening Off In "The Wig"

Champagne Bar Located With The Hotel. Whatever You Choose To
Do, Do It In Style At The Bishops Gate Hotel.

Day 3 Derry To Donegal

Were Off To The "Hills" Atd Time To Go Rural With A Visit To Grianán of Aileach
The Wild And Stunning Donegal. Our First Stop Along The
Way Is The Stone Fort of Grianán of Aileach Which Origins
Date Back To 1700BC.

The Fort Is The Royal Seat Of Power To The Northern Uí Néill
(O' Niell) And Is A Hidden Gem Provising Stunning Views Of

The Lough Foyle And The Lough Swilly.

A Short Drive Through The Countryside Is Or Next Stop At Glenveagh
Castle And Gardens Nestled In The Heart Of The National Park. Our
Guide Will Take Us Inside The 19th Castle To Explore And Hear The
Stories Of Its Past. The Victorian Gardens Of The Castle Is A Must See
And The Walk Through In Season Is Magical. The Castle Also Has A

Little Gift Shop To Get That Unique Gift For Someone Special.

Glenveagh Castle

Its Then Off One The "Wild Atlantic Way" As We Journey To Our Nancy's Of Adara
Next Destination. We Make A Stop At The Heritage Town Of Adara
For Lunch In Favorite Spot Called "Nancy's". Providing Fresh Local
Food And Famous For Its Seafood Nancy's Is The Perfect Stop For

A Little Refreshment. While We Are There Why Not Pop In
Kennedy's For Some Traditional Irish Wool Garments In This Gem

Of A Town.

Glencolumbkille After Lunch Its A Trip To Glencolumbkille In The Heart Of The
Gaeltacht (Irish Speaking Area). We Visit The Glencolubkille Folk
Village Which Is Made Up Of Several Small Cottages. Here You
Will See How Our Ancestors Lived On A Daily Basis And Learn
How They Developed Rich Traditions In Music, Dance And Crafts.

Tapestry/Craft Workshops And Traditional Music And Irish Culture
Events Are Also Held Here And The Gift Shops Has A Variety Of

Books,locally-made knitwear, tapestries, and handcrafts

Day 3 Continued

Our Last Stop Of The Evening Is The Sliabh Liag (Slieve
League) Cliffs. They Are The Highest And Finest Sea Cliffs In
Europe With Breathtaking Views Of The Surrounding Counties
And The Sea. A Magical Mountain Steeped In History And Myth

A Perfect End To A Perfect Day.

Sliabh Liag

We Then Get To Our Hotel Situated In The Center Of Donegal Town. The Evening Is Yours
To Relax And Unwind. Why Not Have Some Food In One Of Many Local Restaurants. Our
Pick The Market House (Based In The Hotel) Or The Olde Castle Bar. After Dinner Why Not

Hit Some Of The Local Pubs, The Reel Inn Is Always A Favorite For Live Music And
Friendly Faces.

Market House Resturant Olde Castle Bar The Reel Inn

Our Stay For The Night Is The Beautiful Central Hotel In Doengal
Town. The Hotel In Situated In The Diamond On Donegal Town

Close To All Restaurants, Shops And Local Pubs.

The Hotel Features A Superb Restaurant Offering Local Dishes And
Craft Ales To Temp Your Taste Buds. Why Not Take A Dip In The

Onsite Indoor Pool And Work It Our In The Fitness Suite.

Your Never Too Far What Everything You Need To Relax And
Unwind In The Amazing Donegal Town.

Day 4 Donegal To Leitrim

Were Back On The Wild Atlantic Way, And Off To The Farm. We Atlantic Sheepdogs
Visit The Amazing Atlantic Sheepdogs. Martin The Owner

Demonstrates How Some Of The Worlds Smartest Sheepdogs
Work In Their Natural Environment Moving Sheep Around The
Mountains And How Their Live Daily In The Life Of The Farm.

Take In The Views As The Farm Overlooks The Beautiful
Streedagh Beach.

Sligo Town Is Next On The Card For Abit Of Free Time And Shopping In
Traditional Irish Shops. We Will Take You Round The City To Meet The
People That Call It Home. One Of Whom Is The Famous Face Of Micheal
Quirke, A local Woodcarver And Story Teller, Micheal Will Intrigue With He

Stories Of Old Whilst Working On His Masterpieces.

Sligo Town

Next Stop Is Carrowmore Megalithic Cemtery This Is The Largest
Cemetery Of Megalithic Tombs In Ireland, With Monuments Ranging
From Five Thousand To Five Thousand Eight Hundred Years Old. Our

Guided Tour Will Take Us Into One Of The 30 Visible Tombs And
Explore Ancient Ireland

Carrowmore Tombs

Its Time A For Walk, We Head To Knocknarea For A Short Steep
Climb To Visit The Resting Place Of Of The Warrior Queen Medb To
see The Gigantic Cairn Over Looking The Peninsula. This Is Some Of

The Most Breathtaking Views In The Country
.

Queen Medb Cairn

Time To For The Seaside For Some Lunch, Our Favorite Spot Is The
Draft House, With Craft Beers And Fantastic Food With Local Seafood
And Vegan Options Its The Place To Go For A Good Meal And Relax

Why Not Take The Time To Explore The Stunning Strandhill Beach
While Your There..

Draft House

Day 4 Continued

. Once The Tummy If Filled Its A Visit And Guided Tour Of The
Early 17th Parkes Castle Picturesquely Sitting On The Banks Of
The Lough Gill. Walk Through The Castle The Learn About The

O'Rourkes That Owned It And To Learn Some Old Style
Thatching, Plus A Few Hidden Secrets From Our Guide

After A Busy Morning Its Time For Some Peace And To Visit The Parkes Castle
Must See Tobernalt Well. A Place Of Real Peace And Tranquility,
There You Will See The Holy Well And Statues That Attract Visitors
From All Over The World Whom Say A prayer Or Leave A Memento.

Its Time To Visit Our Hotel, Once Checked In We Recommend The Oarsman For A bite To
Eat. The Award Winning Restaurant Is One Of The Best In The County For Food And
Atmosphere. We Then Continue To The Barrel Store For Beer Tasting From The Local

Brewing Company, There Experts Will Showcase Their Beer And Explain How Its Made. Our
Final Stop Is A Local For Some Music To Let Down Your Hair And Have Abit Of Craic (Fun).

Tobernalt Well The Oarsman The Barrel Store

Our Stay For The Night Is The Gorgeous Four Star Landmark Hotel, Landmark Hotel
The Hotel Sits On The Banks Of The Shannon Over Looking The
Carrick On Shannon Marina.

With An Onsite Restaurant And Cafe The Hotel Provides Fantastic
Food And Home Bakes Whilst Catching A Glimpse Of The Passing
Boats. The Hotel Itself It Situated In The Heart Of The Town And Is

Walking Distance To The Main Street With Shops, Restaurants,
Pubs And More.

Day 5  Leitrim To Dublin

The Last Day Of Journey Takes Us To Our First Stop Of The Arigna Mines
Day. We Visit The Little Town Arigna In Co.Roscommon To
Visit The Arigna Mining Experience For A Very Special Tour.
Our Guide For The pour Will Be A Ex Miner Who Will Take Us
Into The Mountain And Explain The History Of Their Work.

The Tour Talks About The Life Of The Miners, How They
Worked And Give Your A first Hand Account Of Their

Conditions From The Very People That Worked The Mines,
This Tour Has Been Rated On Trip Adviser As A Must Do

Experience..

On Our Way Back We Make A Qiukck Stop In Carrick On
Shannon Again To See Costello Church. It Is The Smallest
Church In Ireland And Reported To Be The Second Smallest In
The World Once There You Will See Why Its Worth Stopping.

Costello Chruch Rathcroghan

From There Our Journey Takes Us The The Royal Site Of
Rathcroghan The Royal Homestead Of Rathcroghan Bsed In

The Medevil Village Of Tulsk In Co.Roscommon.

The Royal Complex Of Cruachan, The Oldest And Largest
Unexcavated Royal Complex in Europe. Here There Is A
Wealth of Mythology, Archaeology, History and Literature Just
Waiting For You To Discover. Our Guide Will Take Us Through
The Exhibition To Explain The Significance Of The Site.

From There Our Guide Takes Us To The Oweynagat Cave (Cave of the Cats) Which Early
Irish Scribes Described As The Gates Of Hell. We Will Get To Go Down Into The Cave

(Optional) To Experience As We Call The Other-world To Explore The Ancient Markings And
Mythology Of Early. Why Not Check Out The Large Range Of Books And Unique Hand Made

Gifts The Center Has On Offer.

Day 5  Continued

Time For Some Lunch And Our Pick Is The Amazing Lowe & Lowe & Co
Co In The Old Town Of Athlone. The Cafe Offers All

Homemade Breads, Cakes And Wholesome Organic Food
From Their Menu The Smell Of Fresh Food And Baking In The

Air Could Temp Anyone Into Their Premises To See The
Masterpieces Unfold.

The Building Is A Maze Of Old Rooms With Creative Art And
Decor, Just One Step In The Door And You Will See Why We

Love This Place So Much

Time For A Record Breaker And To Sean's Bar In Athlone The Oldest Bar
In Ireland. Sean's Is Recorded To Be Over 1000 Years Old And Has A

Certification From The Guinness Book Of Records To Confirm Its Status.
Why Not Have A Magical Pint Or Enjoy Some Their Owned Distilled

Whiskey 900AD. Sean's Has Been Voted By Trip Adviser As "The Top 50
Bars That Will Blow Your Mind".

Sean's Bar

Sadly It Time To Depart For Dublin After An Incredible Adventure
. We Say Our Goodbye's At Our Drop Off Location, But Don't
Worry We Don't Leave Tou There. You Will Also Get Our
Exclusive List Of Must Do Things Around Dublin Just To Keep
You Busy.

Dublin City

FAQ How To Book

We Always Find People Have Lots Of Questions Which Are Always Happy To
Answer Thats' Why We Don't Have An Online Booking System,To Book Any Of Our

Tours Please Contact Us By The Following Methods: (T&C Apply)

www.grannybettysirishtours.com

[email protected]

(00353) 0833047347

What To Bring Extras

Pack Suitable Clothing For Outdoor And Please Note We Have Included All Extra
Casual. Irish Weather Is Unpredictable So Charges That Are Not Covered By The
Please Pack, A rain-jacket, Jumper, T-Shirts
Etc. We Recommend A Small Carry On Size Tour Price This Ate Listed Below.

Bag For Ease Of Travel Lunches/ Dinners
Laundry Services
Please Bring Ca,era, Video Camera Or Alcohol In Private Establishments
Something To Capture The Memories. Single Occupancy (Extra Charge Stated

Please Bring Any Medication You May Need In Tour)
Whilst On The Trip. Cash Or Card For Food Souvenirs (Excluding Free Gift Basket
Or Souvenirs (Currency Will Be Euros And
On Arrival)
Pounds) Travel Insurance (We Strongly
Recommend You Purchase Travel
Should You Need More Info On What To Insurance Before Any Trip To A country)
Bring Please Contact Us

Reviews

Bev Clarke, Western Australia

"Spent A Week In Irleand And Contacted Niall For A Tour, It Was
Amazing, I Seen So Many New Places And Gained New Friends

Along The Way"

Dermot And Lynette, Ireland

"Never Knew There Was So Much We Could Do In Our Own
Country. Loved It From Start To Finish And Would Happily Do It

Again"

Special Thanks

Special Thanks To All The Local Suppliers Thant Supply Us For Our Free Granny
Goodies Gift Box, We Couldn't Do Without You.

Quinn's Fudge Donegal Natural Soap Company The Real Irish Tea Company
(Co.Derry) (Co.Donegal) (Co.Roscommon)