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Experience the diverse beauty of Ireland with an Escorted Tour. It's one of the easiest ways to see the countryside and vibrant cities of Ireland. Sit back and let an experienced driver and guide take you on tours ranging from the 5-day Irish Jaunt to a deluxe 12-day Grand Tour of Ireland. There's something for everyone. Let our experienced specialists help find the perfect package for you. Don't forget that the cost of all sightseeing and special features is included in the price.

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Care to go it alone? Set your own pace and explore Ireland at your convenience. A Self-Drive Tour of Ireland allows you to fully customize your experience. On the following pages you will find several self drive tour options. Our specialists can customize your tour to suit the length of your stay and budget. We can offer you a range of accommodations from B&B's to luxurious 5-star Hotels and Castles.

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REGIONS AND CITIES

As you'd expect, Belfast offers the visitor just about every delight you could hope for and the best way to explore is on foot. Sample the fine cuisine and immerse yourself in the sparkling nightlife - friendly pubs, museums, restaurants, theatres and concert halls, such as the Waterfront hall, one of Europe's premier concert and conference halls situated on the booming Lagan waterfront.

The Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, is home to St Anne's Cathedral, which has an impressive display of stain glass windows. So brimming with cultural vibrancy is Belfast. For further information on the rich array of things to do contact one of our Ireland specialists.

The city is a great centre for culture and you'll be spoilt for choice with all the fine museums, art galleries and theatres. Dublin is also home to a great literary tradition, its native sons include Shaw, Yeats, Wilde, Joyce and Beckett. You can't talk about Dublin without mentioning the architecture; walking around the city you'll see everything from mediaeval and Georgian architecture to more modern buildings.

Dublin is a shoppers delight, you can buy anything from the latest fashion to arts and crafts. If you are looking for a gastronomic experience, Dublin boasts a vast array of restaurants serving haute cuisine to traditional pub grub menus.

If you are a golfer, some of Ireland's finest golf courses are found in The Midlands, including the world-famous K Club. The Horse Museum and National Stud is also here, and is home to some of the world's finest thoroughbreds.

One of Ireland's oldest Christian settlements, Clonmacnoise, is also found in The Midlands, on the banks of the Shannon. Founded in the sixth century, it includes the remains of eight churches and three high crosses.

From the wild and rugged beauty of the Sperrin Mountains and the majesty of the Giants Causeway to the magnificent Fermanagh Lakes, one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Europe, the six counties, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone are just waiting to be discovered and offer a wide range of activities, from horse riding and golf to fishing the unspoilt waters in beautiful places. Golfers can get into the swing on the windswept dunes of world championship courses at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, and enjoy the unparalleled challenge of lesser known links courses at Portstewart and Castlerock.

Indeed for such a small place, Northern Ireland is bursting with things to see and do.

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If you are interested in poetry, the North West is a must, as it contains Sligo - the birthplace of one of Ireland's greatest poets, W.B. Yeats. You can visit the Yeats building and also visit his grave at Drumcliff churchyard.

There is a fabulous choice of top class accommodation and restaurants in the North West, with evening entertainment freely available in a range of high quality venues. The are boasts splendid facilities for golfing, angling, equestrian, hiking, biking, cruising and watersports to name but a few.

The area provides top class facilities for golfing, fishing and horse riding.

The region is steeped in ancient history and folklore.  There are over 100 heritage and cultural sites of significance covering many diverse aspects of Ireland's past. 

Cork is the largest of all the Irish counties and Cork City, the European Capital of Culture 2005 is alive with the cultural richness of a truly modern city - annually featuring the world-renowned film and jazz festivals. 

 No matter from which direction the county of Kerry is approached, the great mountains of Macgillycuddy's  Reeks draws the eyes of the traveler, including Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohil at 1, 039 m.

Whether on foot or by car, this county is well worth a visit.

Galway is regarded as Ireland's most vibrant city and in recent years has been Europe's fastest growing city.

To the east of Galway is a region rich in heritage, culture and beautiful landscape, which inspired literary figures including W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory.

It takes its name from the majestic River Shannon. The region is bordered by the dramatic Atlantic coastline, where you can enjoy cliffs, golden beaches and quiet coves along Europe's most westerly shores.

The landscape also includes the rugged, lunar-like plateau of the Burren in North Clare and idyllic waters of Shannon's Lough Derg - Ireland's pleasure lake.

The Shannon Region also has excellent visitor attractions, and offers great activity options from world-class golf and fishing to horse riding, walking, cycling and water sports.

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