Suggested Day by Day Itinerary: July 5 - 11, 2019 - Cara Group Travel

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                                                                   Ireland, UK & Beyond

                 Suggested Day by Day Itinerary:
                        July 5 – 11, 2019

July 5: Overnight Departure from USA

July 6: Arrive Dublin Airport – meet your Driver/Guide at the airport and
transfer to Belfast. On the way stop at Slane Castle and enjoy a hearty Irish
breakfast before learning the history of the Conyngham family who have lived
here since the Battle of Boyne in 1690. We’ll also hear about the iconic rock and
roll artists that have graced the stage at Slane Rock concerts. Following this,
enjoy a tour of the world class distillery and enjoy a tasting of the triple-casked
Slane Irish Whiskey.
We continue to Belfast and on arrival we
enjoy a visit to St George’s Market, where
there has been a Friday market on the St.
George’s site since 1604. The present
award-winning St George’s Market, built
between 1890 & 1896, is one of Belfast’s
oldest attractions. The market is home to
some of the finest fresh produce and
specialty foods, with customers travelling
near and far to sample the delights of the Friday, Saturday and Sunday markets.
Later we check into our hotel and tonight we enjoy dinner together in the hotel’s
restaurant. Dinner & Overnight: The Maldron Hotel Belfast City Center (B,D)

July 7: Belfast City Sightseeing Tour w/ Titanic Belfast
After enjoying a hearty Irish breakfast, this morning we will take a panoramic
sightseeing tour of the city to take in all of its historic and fascinating areas
                               including the City Centre, the Protestant
                               neighborhood of Shankill Road, the Catholic
                               neighborhood of Falls Road and much more. The
                               sightseeing tour will conclude at the Titanic
                               Quarter, a large-scale waterfront regeneration
                               comprising historic maritime landmarks, film
                               studios, education facilities, apartments, a
                               riverside entertainment district, and the world's
                               number one tourist attraction, Titanic Belfast,
which we will visit today. After enjoying afternoon High Tea under the backdrop

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of the Titanic’s stunning replica staircase and opulent surroundings, we will take
a tram tour to explore the Titanic Quarter and on completion we will tour the
nine galleries to experience the story of the Titanic in an innovative, interactive
and insightful way. Symbolic inside and out, Titanic Belfast tells the story of
RMS Titanic from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her
construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and tragic end.
This evening you will have some free time to explore Belfast as you please.
Overnight: The Maldron Hotel Belfast (B)

July 8: The Giants Causeway & Game of Thrones
This morning after breakfast, we will journey via the Causeway Coastal Route
– dubbed one of the best coastal drives
in the World and visit Northern
Ireland’s iconic attraction and its only
UNESCO World Heritage Site, The
Giant’s Causeway. Resulting from a
volcanic eruption 60 million years ago,
this is the focal point for a designated
area of outstanding natural beauty
which has attracted visitors for
centuries as well as the legendary
giant-Finn McCool. On our return journey to Belfast we will stop at the Dark
Hedges. This avenue of beautiful beech trees has become one of Northern
Ireland’s top tourist attractions since it was made famous as “The Kingsroad’ in
Game of Thrones. We will also see Dunluce Castle, used as the location of Castle
Greyjoy. Upon returning to Belfast, you are free to enjoy the many culinary
delights of this vibrant city. Overnight: The Maldron Hotel Belfast (B)

July 9: The Foodie Tour of Belfast City……….
This morning we meet our local guide as we enjoy a 4-hour fun and food filled
guided walk tasting incredible local produce in some of the top food and drink
spots around Belfast City on this award-winning Foodie Tour.
The focus of this tour is the best local food specialties and spirits in the area.
You will sample over 25 products from Northern Ireland. The total distance
walked is approx. 1 mile. Following this you are free to enjoy the city.
Overnight: The Maldron Hotel Belfast (B)

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July 10: Bread Making and Downpatrick …….
This morning after breakfast we continue on our food trial as we travel along the
shores of Strangford Lough and visit a local home, where we learn to bake the
traditional breads to Northern Ireland. Enjoy a cup of tea and local hospitality
before travelling onto Downpatrick. Here we see the impressive Down Cathedral
and also the reputed burial site of St.
Patrick. We then continue to our 100
arces of beautifully manicured gardens
and parkland – the setting for tonight’s
19th Century Castle stay – Cabra
Castle.Upon arrival there will be time
to enjoy your surroundings before we
have dinner together this evening in
the Castle. Dinner & Overnight:
Cabra Castle Hotel (D,B)

July 11: Homeward bound: Pack your bags as we head for Dublin Airport,
where you will board your flight for home. Carry on your photos and memories
and bring a bit of the Emerald Isle home with you. ‘The Land of One Hundred
Thousand Welcomes’ will be expecting you again soon!