Autumn/Winter City Breaks 2017/18 (7 Nights/ 8 Days)

.New for 2017 is our range of autumn and winter city breaks, taking in the magnificent cities of Dublin, Belfast and Galway. Take in the historic Easter Rising tour, visit the Guinness Storehouse, experience the famous Belfast Christmas Market and ramble through the cobble streets of Galway City, while enjoying the company of some of the finest musicians playing in some of the most famous traditional irish pubs plus much, much more. There is no better way to explore Ireland than with Irish Music Tours!!!! 

Irish Music Tours Autumn/Winter City Breaks 2017/18. 

Come on a unique journey with us in 2017/18 as we embark on what is undoubtedly Ireland’s best Autumn/Winter City breaks. We’ll visit the iconic cities of Dublin, Belfast and Galway, visit some of the world famous attractions the cities have to offer, while enjoying the ceoil and the craic in the company of some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians.With the musicians travelling with us, you’re guaranteed a holiday never to forget!!!!!

 Departure Dates

October 21st – 28th 2017

November 18th – 25th 2017

December 2nd – 9th 2017

January 13th – 20th 2018

February 3rd – 10th 2018

February 24th – March 3rd 2018

Day1 – Saturday

Pick up at Dublin Airport. Travel by luxury coach to Belfast. The craic starts here!!!! We’ll pay a visit to The Crown Bar, The Beaten Docket and Fibber Magees, just to get us in the mood.

Day2 – Sunday

Today we’ll take a road trip to visit the infamous Bushmills Distillery. We’ll take a guided tour of the distillery and see the whiskey making process, and of course have a little taste. A quick stop of at The Giants Causeway and it’s back to Belfast . Tonight we have the pleasure of visiting Belfast’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, and The Duke of York for a few tunes while taking in the world famous Christmas Market, (depending on tour date).

Day3 – Monday

After breakfast we’ll pay a quick visit to the award winning Titanic Centre before getting on the road to Galway. A stroll around Galway City tonight sees us pay a visit to Tig Coili’s and Taffes where the tunes, and pints, will be flowing.

Day4 – Tuesday

Before the pubs open and we get distracted, we’ll pay a visit to the famous Cliffs of Moher and take in the Burren Drive, (weather permitting). It’s back to town for a stroll around the iconic cobbled streets and many watering houses Galway has to offer.

Day5 – Wednesday

Today we’ll pay a visit to the workshop of Malachy Kearns’ Bodhran workshop and get an insight how these famous drums are made before we hit the rocky road to Dublin. We’ll take it easy tonight and pay a visit to O’Donoghue’s, birthplace of the legendary Dubliners. You never know who you’ll meet in this place, so it could be a late one.

Day6 – Thursday

Today is Guinness Day, (actually everyday is Guinness Day), with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Learn the history of this famous tipple and see how it’s made. Get to pour your own pint (and drink it of course) and visit The Gravity Bar on the 7th floor with 360 degrees views of Dublin City. Temple Bar is the place of choice tonight with it’s numerous pubs and restaurants, all with nightly entertainment.

Day7 – Friday

Today we’ll take the 1916 Rebellion tour of O’Connell Street and the significant sites involved in the 1916 Easter Rising. The Jameson Distillery is next on the list. (You can’t visit Dublin and not go there). If you’re still standing after this then there’s definitely Irish blood in you so we’ll take in some traditional music in the Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield, and finish our night off back in Temple Bar.

Day8 – Saturday

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and today we leave for Dublin Airport and your forward journey.

Included in Price:

7 nights Hotel B&B

Luxury Coach Travel.

Entrance to all tourist attractions.

Musicians accompany the guests.

Visit Ireland’s most iconic pubs.

Get our secret hangover cure!!

Craic!