8 DAY Irish Adventure EHIGDD-7

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1 8 DAY Irish Adventure EHIGDD-7 This tour visits: Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland So much more than leprechauns, Guinness and four-leaf clovers, this epic Ireland escape is guaranteed to rock your gap year. Starting and ending in Dublin, this awesome adventure offers a taste of this diverse region from the cities of Dublin and Belfast to the natural beauties of the Giant's Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher. Ready to saturate your Instagram feed? Followers, prepare for #TravelEnvy. Please note: This is a Gap Year trip and is only valid for travellers aged years of age. The Bucket List More Inclusions Entrance to Blarney Castle Visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse in Dublin The Cliffs of Moher Visit the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland 7 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin or triple) Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi Walking tours in all major cities Awesome Trip Leader + Driver Trip Itinerary

2 Day 1 - Dublin, Republic of Ireland Dial-up the craic as we meet up in Dublin this afternoon, and then get your bearings and some great shots (hello Instagram) on a walking tour. -Walking tour of Dublin Day 2 - Dublin to Belfast, Northern Ireland From the capital of the South to the capital of the North today. Hit up the Cathedral Quarter for street art and murals coupled with cool venues the locals don't want you to know about. For history buffs there's a choice of a Black Cab tour or why not visit the Titanic museum? Optional activities: - Black Cab tour of Belfast Day 3 - Belfast to Galway, Republic of Ireland Play a giant's game of hopscotch as we visit the famous causeway before heading for Derry. After a quick stop, we're on to Galway. Tune your GPS on a walking tour then make a return to the main street to peruse the local shops and cool cafés. - Visit the Giant's Causeway - Walking tour of Galway Day 4 - Galway Opt to venture back to the Ireland of old with a visit to the award winning heritage centre in Connemara, with its unique insight into the history of the West of Ireland. Or in Galway, Wolfe Tones Bridge and the Spanish Arch are worth checking out. Your choice. Day 5 - Galway to Killarney #Nofilter your way today as we take in the lunar landscape of The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher on the way to Killarney. Impress your mates with your local knowledge as we roll on in. Ireland's first talking film was shot in Killarney and was called 'The Dawn'. Also: don't miss The Dungeon - best known for their 'penny' sweets (despite being a secondhand bookstore). - Visit to The Burren & Cliffs of Moher

3 Day 6 - Killarney to Cork We're coming over all medieval today with a visit to Blarney Castle. Kiss the Blarney Stone and legend has it that you'll be gifted with 'The Banter'. Then to Cork; a city said to have the second largest harbour in the world after Sydney. - Visit to Blarney Castle Day 7 - Cork to Dublin It's a short drive back to the big smoke today as we return to where it all began. Take in the city views from the Skybar as we make a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Just don't say you can't taste the difference. Then make the most of your final night in the city with the youngest population in all of Europe (just saying). - Visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse + free pint at the Skybar Day 8 - Dublin A last Irish breakfast = end of the trip. Until next time! Accommodation We endeavour to select a combination of good quality hotels that reflect the character of the local area as well as being as centrally located as possible, all the while striving to keep the cost affordable. Your trip will stay in a range of European hotels of three and four-star quality. Please be aware that European hotel rooms, especially those in major urban centres or older cities, may be smaller than what you are used to in other parts of the world. Standards and ratings may also be different to your home country. Rooms are en-suite and either twin or triple-share, depending on what you have booked. If you are a solo traveller, you will always be sharing a room with someone of the same sex. If you are travelling as a couple and would prefer to have a double bed, please officially request a double room with your travel agent or Topdeck trip consultant. We never presume that two people travelling together are a couple, even if you share the same surname, unless

4 informed otherwise. Optional Activities On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. On all trips we have arranged extra activities that we think will enhance your travel experience, but you have a choice as to whether or not you will participate. These are not included in the cost of your trip. They are usually organised on a group participation basis and should be taken into consideration when budgeting your spending money. None of the Optional Activities on your trip are operated by Topdeck, nor do they form part of your contract with Topdeck for your trip. Topdeck arranges the activity as an agent of the local supplier. Should you participate in any Optional Activities your contract will be with the local supplier and their conditions will apply. Please note: while we make every effort to keep these prices as accurate and up-to-date as possible, they are subject to change and in rare circumstances the actual price may vary slightly to what is published here. Black Cab Tour - 10 Ireland of Old Day Out - 13 Meals Breakfasts are included every day in the hotel (except on the first morning). They are usually 'continental breakfasts', which are typical in most European countries. A typical breakfast may consist of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, croissants, cold meats, cheese and a range of spreads, with fruit juice, tea or coffee to drink. It is rare to get a hot breakfast in continental Europe, though on some occasions there may be some hot food available as well. If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise your travel agent or Topdeck Trip Consultant when you book. But please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs, particularly in Eastern Europe. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu. No Tip Necessary Your Topdeck crew never expect tips themselves and will not ask for any; that s not what friends do! We also know how much tipping can cost you. So go ahead, spoil yourself with the money you will save by travelling with Topdeck (just don t forget Mum s souvenir).

5 Topdeck Travel App Our travel app has landed! It is available for all passengers on our trips in Europe (excluding festivals) and in North America. More destinations coming soon With a range of cool features including a Currency Converter, Budget Planner, Check-In tool and Social Timeline (so your next #TravelEnvy post is never too far away) you can plan your trip like a pro. Think of it like your very own Topdeck Trip Leader, always on call with the latest info, weather, maps and city guides to give you the trip of a lifetime, all in the palm of your hand. Get it for iphone Get it for Android