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Night 1 (Monday)
Stay in a Dublin hotel.

Day 1 (Tuesday)
Tour of Dublin with a local guide
Starting off as a small Viking settlement, Dublin now stands as one of Europe's most vibrant cities that offers a lot for tourists. This elegant city offers an unending wealth of entertaining things to do, landmark sites to see, and history to tell. We invite you to see the beauty, friendliness, culture and fun that our capital is renowned for and discover how it began from a very modest background. Take a tour and visit Dublin's most popular sights, learn about the history of Dublin, and hear tales and stories of life in Dublin.
→ Bus transfer to Wicklow.


Day 2 (Wednesday)
Cycle tour of the Wicklow Mountains including Glendalough
The Wicklow Mountains are the largest upland area in Ireland and are a refuge for plant and animal life. Because of its varied scenery, Wicklow is particularly suitable for cycling vacations. The quickly changing landscape, the unspoiled ambience and a myriad of small side roads offer a special holiday bonus to the adventurous cyclist. Glendalough means "The Glen of the Two Lakes" - a must on any visitor's itinerary. This early Christian settlement in this beautiful valley, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century, is one of the most important of such sites in Ireland.

Day 3 (Thursday)
Bus tour to Kilkenny including Kilkenny Castle, Rock of Cashel
and Cahir Castle. Finish in Killarney
The medieval city of Kilkenny is acclaimed internationally as a centre for craft and design. It is characterised by many beautifully restored buildings and winding slipways - it is small and compact enough to explore on foot, yet full of fascinating historical buildings and contemporary shops, design galleries and restaurants.
Kilkenny Castle is one of the most magnificent castles in Ireland built by the Normans during the 12th century. The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone including the 12th century Round Tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, a 13th century Gothic Cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Cahir Castle is one of the largest, best preserved castles in Ireland and is situated on a rocky island outcrop in the middle of the River Suir. It represents the pinnacle of medieval skill.

Day 4 (Friday)
Cycle tour of Beara Peninsula, Kerry.
Beara Peninsula is the southernmost of the main peninsulas on the south-west coast. The main tourist attractions are the ruins of Dunboy Castle and Derreen Gardens. The peninsula's rugged and spectacular scenery is there to be enjoyed by the adventurous cyclist.

Day 5 (Saturday)
Cycle tour of the Gap of Dunloe, Kerry.
The Gap“is a narrow pass between the MacGuillycuddy Reeks and is one of the most beautifully glaciated valleys in Western Europe. This stop sets the ideal scene for a Summer's walk or cycle and is a great way to discover some of County Kerry's hidden gems.

Day 6 (Sunday)
Cycle tour of Dingle Peninsula
Cycle tour of Dingle Peninsula with its unique archaeological monuments. Bus tour to Lisdoonvarna via the majestic Cliffs of Moher rising up 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 7 (Monday)
Cycle tour of the Burren
The Burren is a fantastic landscape composed of karstic limestone whose formation has remained unspoilt since the ice-age. The name "Burren" is from the Irish "bhoireann" meaning a rocky place. The Burren in its sparse and lonely beauty is probably best known for its rare flora and fauna that can be grown in its perfect soil.

Day 8 (Tuesday)
Cycle tour of Connemara, The “Savage Beauty”
Connemara is said to be the real emerald of Ireland. This natural terrain and unspoilt environment offers the visitor a wonderland of sights, experiences, adventure and activities. The people are warm, friendly and extend a hospitality which is the essence of Ireland.
→ Bus transfer to Westport via Louisburgh (Croagh Patrick).

Day 9 (Wednesday)
Bus tour from Westport to Donegal via Achill Island,
Belmullet, Sligo and Bundoran
Donegal is a beautiful town which is famous for its 15th century castle, tweeds and traditional music. Achill Island and Belmullet are nice peninsulas.

Day 10 (Thursday)
Cycle tour of the Glens, Donegal.
Ireland's most northerly county, Donegal, is renowned for its beautiful scenery, coastline, impressive mountain ranges, deep glens and lakes and rich reminders of a historic past. Ireland's quiet green hills are laced with little roads and pathways that will take you from one enchanted place to another. Cycling over Donegal's windswept hills and through its shady glens will reward you with more than just a sample taste of one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Europe.

Day 11 (Friday)
Bus tour to Belfast
This bus tour will take you via (1) Dunluce Castle, one of the most extensive ruins of medieval castle on the island, (2) Giant's Causeway, an area of 40.000 interlocking basalt columns resulting from a volcanic eruption, (3) The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and (4) Bushmills Distillery, a traditional Irish distillery where you can enjoy a nice glass of whisky.

Day 12 (Saturday)
Bus transfer to Dublin