Name: County Donegal & the Wild Atlantic 2024/2025
Brand: DHTour
SKU: 1
Price: 940 pp
Availability: InStock

2 nts Donegal

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Don’t you want to be one of those people? The ones who have the best stories, the most amazing photos, the most incredible memories?

Recount the dramatic history of Ireland over a meal with friends. Incite envy when they find out you dined where Enya once sang. That you gazed upon the tumultuous waves of the North Atlantic Ocean crashing against some of the tallest sea cliffs in Europe. That you explored the largest Norman castle in Ireland.

After this tour, you’ll have all that and much more.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS / MAX 14 GUESTS

Tour Details

Places you explore

County Donegal – This part of Ireland will spellbind you with striking coastal views, rugged mountain tops, and rich Irish heritage.

Slieve League Cliffs – Gaze upon the second-highest sea cliffs in Ireland, three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher.

Leo’s Tavern – The home of music. Famous artists like Enya and Clannad have performed here.

Belvedere House and Gardens – This 18th-century hunting lodge boasts dramatic architecture and a Victorian walled garden.

Wild Atlantic Way – Get ready to be blown away by the wild beauty and unique experiences waiting for you on this epic coastal route.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Dublin (Google Map)
Check-in closes at 08:45 (tour departs at 09:00) – Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin

Drop off Location & Time

Dublin

approx. 6:15pm

Price Includes

2 night Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Air conditioning as standard
Daily full Irish breakfasts
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Admission to Cliffs of Moher

Meals

2 breakfast
0 lunches
0 dinners
0 teas

Price Excludes

Entry fees to visitor attraction
Airfare
Transfers
Pre / Post hotel nights
Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
Travel Insurance

What to Expect

Explore in 16 seat mini-coaches, always taking the scenic route, you have great views through large windows, and you’re free to sample the local tipple without worrying about driving. Our driver-guides are world famous for their knowledge, facts, quirky stories, history, and fairy-tales. They truly take you beyond the guidebooks and into your adventure. You make your trip your own. We provide the timetable; and you can choose where you want to eat and which attractions you pay to see. So, if you want to skip a castle and read your book by a mountain view, you can.

Itinerary

Day 1Dublin - Donegal

Step back in time in the largest Norman castle in Ireland, Trim Castle
Explore the island town of Enniskillen, full of charming streets and pubs

You depart Dublin and journey back in time to the 11th century to Ireland’s second Cistercian Abbey. Now in ruins, Bective Abbey is a maze of dead-end passageways and staircases that lead to nowhere. Let your imagination take you back to when this abbey was built and imagine what daily life might have been like.

Next, it’s off to Trim. Sitting snuggly along River Boyne, the town is home to Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Ireland. Feel free to explore the castle as well as the town at this stop.

You then head to Cavan for lunch before continuing across the border into Northern Ireland. Your next destination is the island town of Enniskillen, where you can spend some time exploring the cosy pubs, the castle, or simply stroll the charming streets.

Finally, cross the border again and enjoy the beautiful scenery of County Donegal as you head to Donegal Town, your base for the next two nights.

Day 2Donegal

Gaze upon the Slieve League Cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe
Dine in Leo’s Tavern, where famous artists like Enya and Clannad have performed
Explore the beauty and varied landscapes of County Donegal

You won’t believe your eyes this morning, as the first stop is at Slieve League Cliffs along the Wild Atlantic Way. These dramatic sea cliffs are the second highest in Ireland and three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher.

Keep your cameras out because the drive coming up is worth its own Instagram post. You journey through the stunning and windy Glengesh Pass, passing by mountains and steep valleys that really make you feel small (in the best way possible).

After a quick photo stop here, who can say where the road goes next? Only Enya. Just kidding. It’s time to head to Leo’s Tavern for lunch.

This pub is a popular local watering hole and many now-famous artists performed here, including Clannad, Moya Brennan, and Enya.

The final stop of the day is a visit to the Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre. This national park lies in the heart of County Donegal and is home to protected wildlife in an array of pristine habitats. It’s the ideal escape for lovers of nature and wildlife; you’ll just love cruising through this beautiful area and stopping for photos. The award-winning visitor centre is your destination, and you have some time to explore the area.

You head back to Donegal for the night. Drink at the pub, anyone? (B)

Day 3Donegal - Dublin

Visit paradise at Mullaghmore Beach
Delve into the abundance of history in the coastal town of Sligo

The adventure continues on your third and final day, but don’t worry that it’s almost over. Great memories last a lifetime. Your first stop is Mullaghmore Beach, a paradise for those who love a good beach walk, which is exactly what you’re here to do, so grab your cameras.

You carry on to the coastal seaport of Sligo for lunch and a little exploration. This town is full of history, from its literary heritage that can be seen at the Sligo County Museum, to the medieval ruin of Sligo Abbey.

After lunch, enjoy a relaxing drive through the heart of Ireland as you make your way to Belvedere House and Gardens. Built in 1740, this hunting lodge was built by Richard Cassels, one of Ireland’s foremost Palladian architects, for Robert Rochfort, 1st Earl of Belvedere. You have time to explore here and soak up the dramatic architecture, the Victorian walled garden, and the surrounding forest.

A perfect way to end the trip and from here you head back to Dublin, arriving in the early evening. (B)

Dates and Prices - Authentic Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation

Departure Dates and Days	Double/Twin (pp)	Single Rate
2024: June to September – Friday	$1,010	$1,150
2024: October – Friday	$940	$1,080
2025: April to May – Friday	$1,050	$1,300
2025: June to September – Friday	$1,110	$1,370
2025: October – Friday	$1,050	$1,300

All guaranteed departures.

Dates and Prices - Hotel accommodation

Departure Dates and Days	Double/Twin (pp)	Single Rate
2024: June to September – Friday	$1,050	$1,170
2024: October – Friday	$980	$1,100
2025: April to May – Friday	$1,190	$1,560
2025: June to September – Friday	$1,260	$1,620
2025: October – Friday	$1,190	$1,560

All guaranteed departures.

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on twin/ double occupancy.
Rates are in $ CAD.

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline.

Notes
Mobility: All of our tours involve walking and require our guests to board and disembark our vehicles several times a day making this tour unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.

Luggage: You’re restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.

County Donegal & the Wild Atlantic 2024/2025

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