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7 Day itinerary in Ireland, Europe

Ireland by Public Transport: Belfast, Dublin, Causeway

Explore Ireland by public transportation through Belfast and Dublin, with guided city touring, Titanic heritage, political history, Dublin landmarks, EPIC, Kilmainham Gaol, the Guinness Storehouse, and optional cultural, culinary, coastal, and craft experiences.

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Overview

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English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Dublin

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Walking tour

Romantic

Sustainable Travel

Cultural

Coach / Bus

Visit markets

Food & Culinary

City Life

Culture & History

Meet local people

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Night

End

Highlights

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Explore Belfast City Hall, The Big Fish, Cathedral Quarter, and the historic center

2

Visit Peace Walls, Titanic Belfast, Titanic Distillers, and the Giant’s Causeway

3

Discover Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and Grafton Street

4

Experience EPIC, Kilmainham Gaol, the Guinness Storehouse, and Irish culture options

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Discover Belfast | Guided City Introduction

Begin your Belfast escape with a guided city tour that introduces the city’s rich history, architecture, and cultural landmarks. This first day is designed to orient you in Belfast while giving you a structured look at the places that help define the city’s character.


Your tour includes stops at Belfast City Hall, The Big Fish, the Cathedral Quarter, and the historic city center. The sequence gives you a clear introduction to Belfast through its civic landmarks, cultural areas, and central historic streets.


Belfast City Hall, The Big Fish, and the Cathedral Quarter are recognized cultural landmarks in Belfast.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 4-star Accommodation (Low Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • 4-star Accommodation (Mid Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • 4-Star Accommodation (High Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
Day 2

place Day 2: Titanic Stories | Belfast History and Heritage

Explore two of Belfast’s most important stories today: its political history and its shipbuilding legacy. Begin with a Black Cab Tour, a distinctive local experience led by drivers who share personal perspectives on the city’s past as you travel through areas tied to Belfast’s history.


Visit the famous Peace Walls and see powerful murals that reflect Belfast’s past. Next, continue to Titanic Belfast, an award-winning museum in the shipyard where the RMS Titanic was built. Later, visit Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock to learn about the revival of Belfast’s distilling heritage and enjoy a tasting experience.


The Peace Walls and murals are closely associated with Belfast’s political history, while Thompson Dock is linked to the city’s maritime heritage.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 4-star Accommodation (Low Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • 4-star Accommodation (Mid Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • 4-Star Accommodation (High Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
Day 3

place Day 3: Giant’s Causeway Options | Belfast, Coast, and Craft Experiences

Enjoy a relaxed day discovering more of Belfast or exploring beyond the city. Embark on a day trip to Northern Ireland's most iconic sites from Belfast. Visit the Giants Causeway, Carnlough Harbour, the Dark hedges, Bushmills and the Carrickfergus, and Dunluce Castle.


Spend your final evening enjoying Belfast’s lively atmosphere in the Cathedral Quarter.


The Giant’s Causeway is one of Northern Ireland’s best-known natural landmarks.


Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 4-star Accommodation (Low Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • 4-star Accommodation (Mid Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • 4-Star Accommodation (High Season): The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
Day 4

place Day 4: Dublin Discovery | Travel from Belfast to Dublin

Travel from Belfast to Dublin, enjoying a comfortable journey between two vibrant capitals. On arrival, begin your Dublin adventure with a guided city tour that introduces key landmarks across the city and gives you a clear first look at its historic and cultural center.


Your tour takes in Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Castle, and St Stephen’s Green. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, stroll around Grafton Street, soak up the atmosphere in Temple Bar, or visit free museums such as the National Museum of Ireland and the National Gallery of Ireland.


Dublin’s city center brings together major religious, academic, civic, and cultural landmarks within a compact historic area.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 4-star Accommodation (Low Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • 4-star Accommodation (Mid Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • 4-Star Accommodation (High Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
Day 5

place Day 5: Choose Your Craic | Irish Culture and Dublin Options

Discover modern Irish history and culture with a visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, an award-winning, fully interactive museum focused on Irish emigration and the global impact of the Irish diaspora. Rather than traditional artifacts, EPIC uses digital displays, immersive galleries, and storytelling to explain why millions left Ireland and how they shaped culture, politics, and society worldwide.


You can deepen the day with optional cultural experiences. Join the Perfect Pints Tour to learn the art of pouring the perfect pint, explore Dublin’s pub culture, enjoy tastings, and take in traditional bars in areas such as Temple Bar and the surrounding city center. At the Silver Works Workshop, design and craft your own silver jewelry, such as a ring, pendant, or bracelet, with inspiration from traditional Irish designs, ancient Celtic art, or iconic symbols such as the Claddagh Ring.


The Irish Music & Dance Show adds traditional Irish music and step dancing to the day. After the performance, guests are invited to join in and learn a few simple steps in a relaxed group setting, while musicians play the fiddle, bodhrán, and tin whistle and explain the stories behind the dances and songs. Spend the rest of the evening enjoying Dublin’s vibrant nightlife or relaxing in one of its many welcoming pubs.


EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum focuses on the history of Irish emigration and the worldwide influence of the Irish diaspora.


Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 4-star Accommodation (Low Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • 4-star Accommodation (Mid Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • 4-Star Accommodation (High Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
Day 6

place Day 6: History and Guinness | Kilmainham Gaol and Storehouse Visit

Step into Ireland’s past with a visit to Kilmainham Gaol, one of Dublin’s most important historical sites. This former prison played a key role in Ireland’s struggle for independence and offers powerful insight into the country’s history through its connection to that period.


Later, visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse to discover the story behind Ireland’s most iconic stout. Learn about the brewing process, explore immersive exhibits, and finish with a pint while enjoying panoramic views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar. You can also choose the Irish Food Trail, a guided culinary walking tour through local pubs and restaurants, with traditional Irish dishes and drinks and insight into Dublin’s food culture and history.


Kilmainham Gaol is closely associated with Ireland’s struggle for independence, while the Guinness Storehouse focuses on the history and production of Guinness stout.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 4-star Accommodation (Low Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • 4-star Accommodation (Mid Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • 4-Star Accommodation (High Season): The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
Day 7

place Day 7: Departure | Airport Transfer

Begin the day with breakfast, then depart for the airport. This final day is focused on your onward travel, with the sequence kept simple and practical: breakfast first, followed by departure.


Your itinerary ends with the airport departure. Keep your plans centered on the scheduled transfer or travel arrangements so you can leave Dublin smoothly and continue to your next destination.


Dublin is the ending point of this 7-day Ireland trip.


Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)
  • The Chancery Hotel (or Similar)
  • The Harrison Chambers of Distinction (or Similar)

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Bus trip to the Giants Causeway

Activities expand_less

  • Guided Belfast City Tour
  • Belfast Taxi Tour
  • Titanic Belfast
  • Titanic Distillery
  • Giants Causeway
  • Guided Dublin City Tour
  • EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
  • Kilmainham Gaol Dublin
  • The Guinness Storehouse

Extras expand_less

  • The Bushmills Distillery
  • The Chocolate Manor
  • The Perfect Pint Tours Dublin
  • Silver Works
  • The Irish Dance Party Dublin

Not Included expand_less

  • International flights to and from destination
  • Mandatory travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Dublin Castle
  • Airport Transfers
  • Taxi/ Rail Transfer

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