Personalized small group tours
Personalized small group tours
Janice Vance, a native of Belfast, has been creating and leading both educational and recreational groups from the US to Ireland for 16 years, designing unique trips that highlight history, culture, music and much more. Her extensive experience and knowledge of Ireland allows her to select high-quality accommodation, comfortable and safe transportation and fascinating places to visit.
If you've always wanted to visit Ireland but don't relish the idea of traveling with a large group of strangers or hiring a car and navigating the roads and round-abouts yourself, then irelandwithfriends may just be what you are looking for! There are several options:
Option 1: You can join a small group (6-8 maximum) and enjoy a relaxed, unique experience designed with a core itinerary, but with the possibility of additions or substitutes to meet individual or group interests. Time will be built in for non-scheduled exploration and relaxation. Come with a group of friends or come along and make new friends. Janice will plan and manage all accommodation, activities and transportation on the scheduled itinerary and will be your concierge and guide while on the trip.
Option 2: If you want to travel with just one or two other folk you know, you can have your own trip designed and coordinated for you. You can select from core itinerary options or have a trip planned for you to include alternative locations and sites. As with option one, Janice will manage all accommodation, activities and transportation and serve as your concierge and guide.
Option 3: With the third option, Janice will not travel with you, but can design an itinerary to meet your interests and needs, and plan and book all accommodation and site visits for you, as well as book and coordinate transportation for major journeys.
The core itinerary is designed to include key locations and sites of interest in Northern Ireland (Belfast and the beautiful Mourne Mountains region), and Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland. However, where feasible, individual or group interests can be considered and integrated into the itinerary. Activities for each trip will be designed to take into consideration individual abilities and needs.
An 8-day tour itinerary *
Days 1-3: Belfast
Hotel accommodation in Belfast is just a few minutes' walk away from Queen's University and the Ulster Museum and within walking distance or a short bus ride to the Titanic Museum, the lovely Lagan River tow-path and the vibrant Belfast city center. Core sites and activities on the itinerary can include (may vary depending on time of year):
Additional activities that could be substituted include:
Days 4-5: Newcastle, Mourne Mountains
We travel down to Newcastle, County Down to stay in a beautiful lodge close to Tollymore Forest Park and with views of the magnificent Mourne Mountains. You can relax and wander along the seaside promenade, book a massage at the spa in the majestic Slieve Donard Hotel, walk or cycle in the beautiful Tollymore Forest, or try a more strenuous walk on a trail through the mountains. Local gastronomical delights await in local cafes and seafood restaurants.
Days 6-8: Dublin
Hotel accommodation is close to the heart of Dublin, within walking distance of famous landmarks including Trinity College, The Book of Kells, St Stephen's Green, many large and small public and private museums, Temple Bar, Kilmainham Gaol, the Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Whiskey Distillery and many more. Dublin is a vibrant, international city with a unique charm and energy where you can sample both the old and the new in terms of culture and cuisine.
*Janice will communicate with each individual and group to discuss the specifics of the tour and any modifications that might be of interest.
Accommodation:
Transportation:
Entrance and tour fees to the following (or appropriate substitutes):
Not included; airfare, meals other than breakfast.
Per-person sharing: $3,450 in a group of 6 (twin beds can be arranged at each location)
Per-person private room: add $750.
Trips for smaller or larger groups available - contact Janice for cost at: jvance113@gmail.com
October 1st - 9th, 2024 (Leave US on Sept 30th) FULL
In 2025, trips during May, September/October will be available.
Email or text with subject 'irelandwithfriends' to discuss :
412 886-8020
Please email Janice with suggested dates
Please email Janice with suggested dates
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