6-Day Break

Day 1 – Local departure then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland and on to Monaghan for a 4-night stay.
Day 2 – County Down (included). We begin the day in Hillsborough before continuing to the seaside resort of Newcastle, where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. This afternoon, we visit the town of Downpatrick, where in the grounds of Down Cathedral lies a grave reputed to be that of St. Patrick. During your visit you will be able to retrace his life and history in the highly recommended St. Patrick Centre (entrance extra). B,D
Day 3 – Armagh and Belfast (optional). A tale of two cities today, as we head first to vibrant Armagh. We later continue to Belfast. Don’t miss City Hall and no visit to Belfast is complete without a drop of the black stuff in the Crown Liquor Saloon. B,D
Day 4 – Giant’s Causeway and Derry (included). A day of fantastic scenery, as we head first to the Antrim Coast, an area of outstanding beauty, visiting the world-famous Giant’s Causeway (entrance extra) with its basalt columns and tales of ancient Irish giants. We then head west to the walled city of Derry (Londonderry). Prosperity and peace have made this compact city, with its tumultuous history, one of the most fascinating to visit in the British Isles. B,D
Day 5 – Dublin (included); Sightseeing Tour (optional). We leave Monaghan and head south to Dublin. Join our optional sightseeing tour. B
Day 6 – We journey to Holyhead, then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Accommodation

You’ll stay for four nights at the 4-star Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and lounge. Enjoy the excellent leisure facilities, including sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and swimming pool. All bedrooms are well appointed and offer T.V. and radio, hairdryer, trouser press, telephone and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Overnight accommodation in the Dublin area will be in a 3-star city-style hotel.

Extras
Optional Excursions.
Single Room Supplement: £105
Travel Insurance from £29.95

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing.