Day 1 - Edinburgh to Portstewart
Leaving Edinburgh and heading through Scotland’s Largest city Glasgow, travel down the beautiful Ayrshire coast to the ferry at Troon. Whilst crossing the Irish Sea sail past the beautiful Isle of Arran, the famous Mull of Kintyre and the distinctive volcanic plug, Ailsa Craig before arriving at the port of Larne in Ireland.
Hear about the dramatic history of this Island before visiting and taking in the views from Belfast Castle. Visit murals in both Unionist and Republican areas of the city and learn about ‘The Troubles’ that have shaped the political landscape of Northern Ireland. Its then North to the stunning beaches and coastline of County Antrim. Hear Celtic mythology at the world famous Giants Causeway, it’s then the short journey to scenic 
Portstewart passing the impressive Dunluce Castle.
Day 2- Portstewart to Donegal
Starting with a dramatic morning walk through Downhill, the ruined home of the Bishop of Derry enjoy some beach football before heading to Northern Ireland’s second city – one of the finest preserved walled cities in Europe - Derry. Visit the sites of ‘the Seige of Derry’ and the infamous ‘Bloody Sunday’, before a relaxed pub lunch. Crossing the border into the Republic of Ireland, travel through the Hills of Donegal towards the west coast and our destination for the night - the lovely Donegal town.
Day 3- Donegal to Clifden
Hear about the “wee folk” and make a wish at the faerie bridges whilst watching the surfers catch the North Atlantic swell at Bundoran. See the landscape that inspired the writings of W.B. Yates at Glencar Lake and waterfall. In Sligo, overlooked by the ancient and legendary Queen Maeve’s Tomb, hear of Ireland’s darkest days at the moving famine graveyard before visiting The National Famine Memorial in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, where legend has it that Saint Patrick cast the snakes out of Ireland. Spend the night in picturesque Clifden surrounded by the stunning hills and mountains of Connamara.
Day 4- Clifden to Doolin
After a walk past standing stones to the coastal ruin of Clifden Castle head round the bay in the shadow of the impressive 12 pin mountains to Galway - Ireland’s fastest growing city and explore the lively pubs, streets and shops. Then its off to the pretty market town of Athenry, as featured in the famous song, and a picnic by the castle and abbey. Back to the coast and a chance to try the popular mead at Dunguire Castle. Stop in the unique rocky landscape of the Burren, before getting dizzy looking over the Cliffs of Moher and settling into Doolin - arguably the folk music capital of Ireland.
Day 5- Doolin to Dublin
See the gifts and messages left at St. Bridget’s Shrine and the famous names on the ‘signature tree’ before heading through the heart of Ireland and crossing the longest river in the British Isles - the Shannon. It’s then on 
to Dublin the capital and Ireland’s biggest city and a chance to visit it’s many attractions including the Guinness factory, Kilmainham Jail, the many art galleries and museums, and of course the pubs of lively temple bar.
Day 6- Dublin to Edinburgh
Take the morning to explore the city (or recover) before heading up over the river Boyne scene of the most well known battle in Irish history. It’s then over the border and a visit to the beautiful town of Hillsborough, the official residence of the British Monarchy in Northern Ireland and also home to an impressive fort. Go through Belfast on the way to the port of Larne to catch the ferry back to Scotland.
