5 days

<Europe Small Group Tour> 5-Day Emerald Wonders of the Entire Island of Ireland (Round Trip from Manchester)
From 23/10/2026
Group Tours
Small-group tour for 2–6 people · 5–9-seat business van · Two departures per week · Giant’s Causeway · Cliffs of Moher
Manchester-Holyhead-Dublin-Belfast-Giant’s Causeway-Sligo-Galway-Cliffs of Moher-Limerick-Dublin-Holyhead-Manchester
Upcoming departure dates: 2026-10-23, 2026-10-28, 2026-10-30, 2026-11-04, 2026-11-06, 2026-11-11, 2026-11-13, 2026-11-18, 2026-11-20, 2026-11-25
Day 1
Manchester - Holyhead - Dublin
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Day 1 Manchester Tour departure time: At the time specified by the guest Tour departure location: Pick-up and drop-off location specified by the guest within the city (see Day 1 door-to-door driver-guide pick-up and drop-off information)
Itinerary details
At 6:30 a.m. today, your Chinese-speaking driver-guide will meet you at the pre-arranged time and place, and your enjoyable journey will begin! Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is known for its friendly atmosphere, rich literary history and lively pub culture. • Trinity College: Ireland’s most classical university, it enjoys a distinguished academic reputation and is on a par with Cambridge and Oxford in the UK. Its Old Library, bell tower, old cricket ground and red-brick buildings are among Dublin’s most popular landmarks. • Guinness Storehouse: Visit the Guinness brewing process at your own expense, then enjoy a complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar on the top floor while taking in 360-degree views of Dublin. (Please book in advance.) • Dublin Castle: Once the center of British rule in Ireland, it is now an important historic building and government complex. • Temple Bar: Dublin’s renowned hub for culture and nightlife, this district is full of traditional Irish pubs, live music, restaurants and weekend markets, with a wonderfully lively atmosphere. Stena Estrid Ferry journey reference time: Holyhead - Dublin 10:00-13:30 Visa reminder: Ireland’s entry policies differ from those of the UK and the Schengen Area. A UK student visa, work visa, BRP / eVisa, or other UK residence permit is not equivalent to an Irish visa. Travelers joining an Ireland itinerary must check for themselves whether they need to apply for an Irish visa before registering.) *Door-to-door driver-guide pickup and drop-off notes 1. Driver-guide pickup and drop-off service is limited to transfers on the first day of the tour and the day the tour ends, and is only available within the city limits of the tour's starting and ending cities. 2. When booking, guests must provide in the notes the address for driver-guide pickup on the first day (within the city) and the address for drop-off by the driver-guide at the end of the tour (within the city). 3. Please arrive at the designated pickup point in advance or on time. The driver-guide will not wait for late arrivals, and tour fees are non-refundable. Please wait at the designated location; the driver-guide will come to meet you and escort you to the vehicle. Do not look for the vehicle on your own. 4. If you cannot find the driver-guide at the designated time and place, please do not panic! Stay where you are and call the emergency number +31-624399070 immediately for assistance. 5. The driver-guide's working hours are 10 hours per day. Overtime charges apply if working hours are extended because guests are late, request changes to stops, or for other reasons. 6. Each guest may bring no more than one large and one small piece of luggage on board (large luggage must weigh no more than 30 kg and measure no more than 28 inches; small luggage must measure no more than 20 inches). Each additional piece of luggage will incur a service fee of 20 EUR.
Meals
Breakfast: At your own expense Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Leonardo Parnell Street or similar
Attraction details
Day 2
Dublin - Belfast
Itinerary details
Belfast - the capital of Northern Ireland, where the Titanic was built, is now a culturally rich modern city • Titanic Museum: The city’s most famous attraction, located on the former shipyard site where the Titanic was built. With its distinctive architecture and interactive exhibitions, the museum tells the story of this legendary ocean liner from its design and construction to its sinking. • Ulster Museum (closed Mondays): Located in the Botanic Gardens, it exhibits the history, natural sciences, art, archaeology and more of Northern Ireland. • Harland and Wolff Cranes: Named after two important biblical figures, Samson and Goliath, these two enormous yellow cranes are proud symbols of the city’s shipbuilding history. • Peace Walls and Political Murals: Among the most distinctive and visually striking cultural sights in Northern Ireland, they are a direct product of the turbulent period known as “the Troubles.” The best-known murals are mostly found in areas such as Falls Road and Shankill Road. They reflect community identity, political aspirations, historical events, and heroes.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Hampton By Hilton Belfast City Centre or similar
Attraction details
Day 3
Belfast - Giant’s Causeway - Sligo
Itinerary details
• Dark Hedges: One of Northern Ireland's most iconic avenues, its ancient beech trees intertwine to form a mysterious, tunnel-like landscape that feels like something out of a fairy tale or film. It is also famous as a filming location for Game of Thrones, making it a classic spot for photos and a chance to experience Northern Ireland's natural beauty. The Giant's Causeway is one of Northern Ireland's most iconic natural wonders and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Basalt columns: The Giant's Causeway consists of around 40,000 closely packed basalt columns, most of them perfect hexagons. Some reach around 12 metres high, forming a giant staircase that stretches from the foot of the cliffs into the sea. According to scientific explanation, volcanic activity 50–60 million years ago caused lava to cool and contract rapidly, creating these polygonal columns. According to local legend, the Irish giant Finn McCool built the causeway to cross the sea to Scotland and fight another giant, the Scotsman Benandonner. But when Finn discovered that his opponent was much bigger than he had imagined, he ran home in fright. With his wife's help, he disguised himself as a baby and escaped the fight. Sligo lies along the Wild Atlantic Way and is renowned for its magnificent natural scenery, literary heritage, and connection to the poet Yeats. • Yeats’s Grave: Nobel Prize-winning poet W.B. Yeats is buried in the churchyard of Drumcliff Church. His gravestone bears the famous lines, “Cast a cold Eye / On Life, on Death / Horseman, pass by!” • Knocknarea Mountain: A huge stone cairn sits atop this mountain and is said to be the burial place of Queen Maeve of Connacht. Climb to the summit for magnificent views over Sligo Bay. • Sligo Abbey: The ruins of a 13th-century Dominican abbey, retaining beautiful carvings, cloisters and other architectural features. • Lissadell House (open June–August): This magnificent Georgian mansion was once the home of the Gore-Booth family and has strong ties to Yeats.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Radisson Blu and Spa Sligo or similar
Attraction details
Day 4
Sligo - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
Itinerary details
Galway is a shining jewel on Ireland’s west coast, celebrated as Ireland’s “Cultural Capital” and “City of Festivals”. • Quay Street and the Latin Quarter: Quay Street is the heart of Galway’s bohemian spirit and the place where Irish culture is most concentrated. The area is filled with colorful shops, distinctive restaurants, traditional Irish pubs and street performers, all adding to the streets’ unique charm. The Latin Quarter, meanwhile, is Galway’s oldest and most culturally rich district. • Spanish Arch: Located at the mouth of the River Corrib, this remnant of the 16th-century city walls bears witness to Galway’s history as an important trading port. • Galway Cathedral: Built in 1965, this relatively modern stone cathedral is a Galway landmark, with an elaborately decorated interior. The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular natural wonders and a landmark along the Wild Atlantic Way. • Film locations: The Cliffs of Moher have featured in several famous films, including the scene known as the “Cliffs of Insanity” in The Princess Bride and a memorable scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. • O’Brien’s Tower: This round stone tower stands at the highest point of the cliffs. Built by a local landowner in 1835, it offers one of the best vantage points for panoramic views of the cliffs, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. • Walking trails: Well-maintained, safe trails allow visitors to explore the spectacular Cliffs of Moher on foot at close range. • Hag’s Head: A headland at the southern end of the cliffs and the starting point of the Cliffs of Moher walk, it is named for its resemblance to the profile of a witch’s head.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Radisson Blu and Spa Limerick or similar
Attraction details
Day 5
Limerick - Dublin - Holyhead - Manchester
Itinerary details
Limerick—founded by the Vikings in the 9th century AD—is known for its rich medieval history and Norman-era architecture. • King John’s Castle: Limerick’s most iconic landmark, this magnificent 13th-century castle stands on King’s Island overlooking the River Shannon and bears witness to more than 800 years of the city’s history. King John built it primarily to protect the port from Gaelic kingdoms and rebellious lords. The castle features strong curtain walls, drum towers and a fortified gatehouse. • St Mary’s Cathedral: Founded in 1168, it is one of Ireland’s oldest and most fascinating cathedrals. Its architecture blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, and the interior retains many medieval wood carvings, beautiful stained-glass windows and unique historic artefacts. • The Hunt Museum: The museum houses a large collection of internationally important art and antiques donated by John and Felicia Hunt. It also holds historical objects spanning the Neolithic period to the 20th century, including Celtic brooches, medieval sculptures and works by renowned artists such as Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci. Arrive in Manchester at around 20:00 this evening. Your driver and guide will then bid you farewell and escort you to your pre-arranged location, bringing the tour to an end! Approximate ferry sailing time: Dublin to Holyhead 13:45-17:15
Important notes
Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense
Attraction details
Pricing Information
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I. What's included
(1) Hotels: Accommodation is provided in locally rated four-star hotels in Europe. Rooms have private bathrooms, and the standard arrangement is two people per room.
A. European hotels include breakfast, but it is usually a simple continental breakfast. (Continental breakfast: coffee or tea, juice, bread, and jam)
B. European hotel rooms are smaller, and their facilities and service are generally more basic than those in Asia, the US, and Canada. Guests are advised to bring their own toiletries.
C. Temperatures vary greatly between day and night in Europe, and the average temperature exceeds 30 degrees for no more than two months a year. As European countries have a strong environmental awareness, some hotels do not have air conditioning. This does not mean that the hotel facilities are below standard. Thank you for your understanding.
(2) Transportation: As specified in the itinerary, land transportation is by air-conditioned luxury minivan seating 5–9 people, with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide accompanying the group.
II. What's not included
(1) All types of insurance and travel documents, and visa fees.
(2) Attraction admission: Tours and activities listed in the itinerary; optional activities arranged at additional cost or requested outside the itinerary.
(3) Tips: A total of €10 / £10 per person per day for the driver-guide. (Same rate for adults and children.)
(4) International airfare between the guest's home city and the departure point, and any airline charges for baggage exceeding size or weight limits.
(5) Guests' personal expenses, such as lunches and dinners during the tour, in-room drinks, telephone calls, laundry services, or compensation for damages.
(6) Additional expenses arising from circumstances beyond the company’s control, such as strikes and traffic delays.
(7) Accommodation tax. Guests will pay this fee at the hotel according to the tax rate set by the individual city.
III. Reference ticket and specialty meal prices (for reference only; actual prices are subject to those published by the official venue or restaurant)
Activities
Price
Attraction tickets
The Old Library at Trinity College
10£
Guinness Storehouse
25£
Newgrange Passage Tomb
18£
Titanic Museum
19£
King John’s Castle
13£
Climb to the top of St Mary’s Cathedral
5£
Specialty meal
Bobo's Burgers Restaurant (Irish cuisine, barbecue, bar and restaurant)
Address: 50 - 51 Dame Street Temple Bar, Dublin
Opening hours: 10:00~22:00
£30–35 per person
Mandatory Fees
Total Tour Guide and Driver Tips
EUR 10/person/day
Booking information
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Changes and cancellation policy
Once a booking has been made, any cancellation of the reservation, for any reason, will incur the charges set out below as compensation:
(1) 16 or more days before departure, either party may make any changes to advance or postpone the departure date, with no fees deducted;
(2) 15–8 days before departure, 50% of the total tour price will be charged;
(3) Within 7 days before departure, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.
Tour Information
Booking Information and Liability
I. Booking Information:
All travelers must hold valid travel documents (passports), each with at least 6 months’ validity. Please read the following sections on what is and is not included carefully:
II. Inclusions:
1. Hotels: We undertake to provide hotels rated four stars according to local European standards. Rooms have private bathrooms, and the standard arrangement is two people per room.
1) European hotels include breakfast, but this is generally a simple continental breakfast (defined as coffee or tea, juice, bread, and jam).
2) European hotel rooms are smaller, and their facilities and services are generally more limited than those in Asia and North America. Guests are advised to bring their own everyday toiletries.
3) Day and night temperatures in Europe vary considerably. Average temperatures exceed 30°C for no more than two months each year. As environmental awareness is strong in European countries, some European hotels do not provide air conditioning. This does not mean the hotel facilities fail to meet standards. We appreciate your understanding.
2. Transportation: As specified in the itinerary, ground transportation throughout the trip will be by air-conditioned luxury business vehicle seating 5–9 people, with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide accompanying the group.
III. Exclusions:
1. All types of insurance, travel documents, and visa fees.
2. Attraction admission: The sightseeing activities listed in the itinerary, plus optional activities requested at extra cost or outside the itinerary.
3. Tips: The total tip for the driver and tour guide is €10 / £10 per person per day (same rate for adults and children).
4. International air tickets for travel to and from the departure point, and any airline charges for luggage exceeding the permitted size or weight.
5. Guests’ personal expenses, such as lunches and dinners during the itinerary, in-room drinks, telephone calls, laundry services, and compensation for damages at the hotel.
6. Additional expenses arising from circumstances beyond our company’s control, such as strikes or traffic delays.
7. Accommodation tax: guests pay this at the hotel upon check-in, at the rate set by the individual city.
4. Other Matters:
1. If a tour group consists of two adults and one child aged 2–11, the child may be charged the child rate and will not be provided with a separate bed, but must share a room with the two adults. If a group consists of two adults and two children, the adult rate for four people applies. Two rooms will be arranged, with one adult and one child in each room; each child will have a bed, and the adult rate will apply.
2. Participants under 18, pregnant participants, and seniors aged 80 or over must be accompanied on the tour by at least one adult relative or friend under 75. Note: Participants who are pregnant or aged 70 or over must also sign the “Tour Participation Commitment and Liability Waiver” when booking, for the protection of both parties (online signing is available). We also recommend that pregnant participants and seniors purchase appropriate insurance before joining the tour.
3. The company reserves the right to accept or decline any booking without providing any reason or explanation.
4. When booking, please provide your email address and mobile phone number accurately so that we can reply to you and send confirmation messages.
5. Guests who need to purchase air tickets to join the tour are strongly advised to wait until they receive booking confirmation before purchasing their tickets.
6. The “Tour Confirmation Ticket” contains information about your departure and tour, including the tour guide’s contact details (telephone number, WeChat and WhatsApp QR codes) and the emergency contact number. Please bring a printed or electronic copy of the “Tour Confirmation Ticket” and present it when boarding for verification.
V. Liability:
1. Our company acts only as an agent for services arranged by airlines, hotels, transportation providers, or other travel organizations. We shall have no connection with, and accept no responsibility for, any property loss, accidental death, or additional expenses incurred by participants or guests on the itineraries or brochures as a result of natural or man-made disasters, mechanical failures, traffic delays, fires, strikes, war, political unrest, circumstances beyond our control, or changes to government regulations.
2. The organizations operating the sightseeing transportation and hotels used by our company, such as aircraft, ships, trains, and business vehicles, each have their own rules regarding passenger safety and lost luggage. Cases involving lost luggage, accidental injury or death, and property loss will be handled in accordance with the rules established by the relevant organizations, and are entirely unrelated to our company, which accepts no responsibility.
3. In exceptional circumstances, such as severe weather, strikes, typhoons, lost documents, hotels unexpectedly announcing that they are fully booked, cancellation or delay of the scheduled flight, political upheaval, epidemics, or any other unforeseen event beyond our control, it may be necessary to change or cancel any part of the itinerary, accommodation, or transportation. Our company reserves the right to make decisions at its sole discretion based on the circumstances at the time. In such cases, participants may not object or claim compensation. Participants are responsible for any resulting losses or additional costs.
4. All tour participants must comply with the laws of each country. Carrying goods for illegal resale or prohibited items is strictly forbidden. Entry and exit regulations are set by each individual country. If you are denied entry to any country for personal reasons, our company will bear no responsibility. No refund will be given for the remainder of the tour, and you will be responsible for any additional costs incurred, such as transportation and accommodation. These costs are unrelated to our company.
5. Our company and tour staff are not responsible for money or belongings lost due to theft, anywhere or under any circumstances. Participants are responsible for looking after their own valuables and documents.
6. Under no circumstances will our company be responsible or issue a refund if a participant is late and misses the departure of the tour vehicle.
7. As the bus model may not be suitable for transporting wheelchairs, we regret that we cannot accept bookings from people who use wheelchairs.
8. Our company reserves the right to publish images of participants, and we may take photos and videos of activities during the trip.
9. Important: If, during the trip, a traveler accidentally or deliberately damages the tour vehicle or any facilities within the hotel premises, they will bear full responsibility and must compensate for all related losses. More serious damage may result in criminal liability under local law. We kindly ask all travelers to take care of public property and enjoy their trip!
6. Notes for Tour Participants:
1. The driver and guide will contact tour participants the day before departure. If you have not received a message from the driver and guide by 9 p.m. local time, please call the contact number listed on your tour voucher promptly.
2. In view of the limited luggage space in our tour vehicles, each passenger may bring only one large and one small piece of luggage on board (large luggage must not exceed 30 kg or 28 inches; small luggage must not exceed 20 inches). If you bring more than one large and one small piece (provided there is sufficient space in the luggage compartment), an additional €5 per item per day (£5 per item on the Purple Line) will be charged for the driver’s handling service. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
3. Travel in Europe differs from travel in other parts of the world. Most attractions cannot be reached directly by tour vehicle and require walking. Travelers with limited mobility may have to wait in the vehicle at some attractions and may be unable to visit them with the group. No refund or compensation may be claimed for attractions missed for this reason. Please consider this carefully before booking. Once your booking is confirmed, you are deemed to have accepted these terms.
4. The driver and tour guide work hard to serve all participants, explain attractions, and provide care throughout the tour. Please show your appreciation by tipping them before the end of the itinerary. In accordance with customary practice in Europe, our company requires each participant to tip the driver and tour guide a minimum total of €10 / £10 per day.
5. Please present your tour voucher (printed or electronic) when boarding at the meeting point. The vehicle will not wait for late arrivals, and no refund of the tour fee will be given. Our company accepts no responsibility. In the event of an emergency, please call the emergency number.
6. Participants are responsible for obtaining and carrying valid travel documents (passport) and visas. These must be valid for at least six months from the departure date. If you are denied entry by immigration or customs for any reason, our company accepts no responsibility. Participants are responsible for all resulting losses, and tour fees are non-refundable.
7. Please avoid bringing valuables and expensive jewelry where possible. Keep valuables and identification documents with you and take responsibility for them. In the event of loss, our company, the driver and the tour leader accept no responsibility.
8. All tour participants must comply with the laws of each country. The carriage of goods for resale or any prohibited items is strictly forbidden. Smoking is prohibited in all public places and indoor buildings throughout Europe, including hotel rooms. Fines can be as high as one thousand; please comply with local laws. In recent years, visitors have been prohibited from sitting on the ground to rest or eat at some famous European buildings and attractions. This is not only considered disrespectful, but may also result in immediate prosecution.
9. Meals and admission tickets during the itinerary are at your own expense. Please refer to the Spending Guide to estimate costs. Admission prices listed in the handbook and other promotional materials are for reference only. We cannot guarantee that prices are updated in real time; actual prices are as published on each attraction’s official website. Please bring an appropriate amount of local currency for use during the trip, and bring any personal medication you may need.
10. If a participant wishes to depart independently, return separately, or leave the tour partway through for any reason, our company will assist with arrangements. However, we will not be responsible for any direct or indirect costs or losses resulting from delays in transportation or other matters that cause the participant to miss a prearranged itinerary or accommodation.
11. If any participant deliberately obstructs the tour leader, endangers others’ safety, or disrupts the group’s normal activities or interests, the tour leader may, depending on the circumstances or with the approval of the majority of participants, cancel that participant’s right to remain on the tour and require them to leave the group. No refund will be given for the uncompleted portion of the trip. After leaving the group, the participant’s actions are entirely unrelated to our company.
12. If an aircraft or business vehicle is delayed due to a breakdown or traffic congestion, requiring changes to the itinerary or cancellation of activities, participants may not object or withdraw on these grounds. In the event of delays caused by bad weather, strikes, or sudden accidents, participants may not claim compensation or a refund of the tour fare.
13. The itinerary is provided for reference only. Our company will make appropriate arrangements and adjustments to the sightseeing schedule and accommodation as circumstances require. Activities may also be cancelled if attractions are closed for holidays or local festivals. Participants are expected to accept such changes and may not object.
14. The driver and tour guide work up to 10 hours per day. Overtime charges apply if their working hours are extended because of late arrivals, changes to stops, or other such reasons.
15. The organizations operating the sightseeing transportation and hotels used by our company, such as aircraft, ships, trains, and business vehicles, each have their own rules regarding participant safety and lost luggage. Cases involving lost luggage, accidental injury or death, and property loss will be handled in accordance with the rules established by the relevant organizations, and are unrelated to our company.
16. Participants are advised to purchase their own travel accident and baggage insurance. For information about purchasing insurance, please contact the travel agency where you booked or inquire directly with our company.
17. As private vehicle models may not be able to transport wheelchairs, we regret that we cannot accept bookings from wheelchair users.
18. Day-to-night temperature differences in Europe are substantial, and average temperatures exceed 30°C for no more than two months each year. As European countries are also strongly committed to environmental protection, some hotels in Europe do not have air conditioning. This does not mean that the hotel facilities fail to meet standards. Thank you for your understanding.
19. Our company reserves the right to publish participants’ images. We may take photos and videos of activities during the tour. If you do not wish to appear in them, please stay clear of the camera.
20. If the number of tour participants is small, our company reserves the right to combine guests speaking different languages on the same tour bus.
21. Under no circumstances will our company be responsible or issue a refund if a tour participant returns late during the itinerary and misses the scheduled departure time of the tour vehicle.
22. As other tour participants may be allergic to pets and some hotels do not allow pets, participants are prohibited from bringing pets on the tour. Please make arrangements for your pet in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
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