| A tour of Ireland can offer a great many rewarding | | | | rolling hills, forest parks, scenic pastureland, relaxing |
| experiences from exploring historical castles on lush | | | | rivers, and sparkling lakes. No Ireland tour would be |
| countryside hills to wiling away the night in a charming | | | | complete without the outdoor enthusiast sampling |
| pub or two. Whether your Ireland tour is taken by | | | | the abundant supply of fishing, horse riding, walking, |
| car, bike, horse or foot there is always a rich piece | | | | cycling, water sports, golfing and cruising that these |
| of cultural history waiting to be discovered. Here's a | | | | eastern counties have to offer. |
| quick look at some places you can visit. | | | | Limerick |
| Belfast City | | | | The Republic of Ireland's third largest city, Limerick is |
| Belfast is an affordable and stylish place to stay on | | | | located on one of Ireland's most aesthetically pleasing |
| your tour of Ireland, with its newly designed | | | | rivers, the River Shannon. Stopping by this bustling |
| comfortable hotels and fascinating history. Belfast is | | | | modern city during your Ireland tour will reveal a rich |
| located between mountain and coast offering a | | | | medieval past that echoes in its ancient streets. Visit |
| visually stunning view from several angles. Belfast's | | | | the internationally celebrated Hunt Museum to see art |
| small size makes it a wonderful shopping location, | | | | collections that include Picasso, da Vinci and Renoir, or |
| with trendy stores up and down Lisburn Road to | | | | visit the splendid medieval precinct to see King John's |
| knick-knack stalls and award-winning farmer's markets | | | | Castle that's been kept up for over 800 years. |
| early Saturday mornings in St. George's Market. | | | | Limerick is also teeming with excellent shops and |
| Galway City | | | | restaurants for you to visit on your tour of Ireland, |
| Hailing as the most westerly city in Ireland, Galway | | | | and has some generous accommodations that make |
| City is known as the City of Tribes, so named after | | | | an excellent base for exploring the surrounding sights. |
| the 14 most prosperous tribes who ruled during the | | | | Northern Ireland |
| middle ages. This city has a strong artistic background | | | | Before you finish your Ireland tour see what the six |
| and a thriving arts and entertainment scene with | | | | counties of Northern Ireland have to offer you. |
| summers that are a never-ending stream of festivals. | | | | Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and |
| Medieval streets and lively weekend markets make | | | | Tyrone await your exploration and are absolutely |
| for a city retreat that you'll not soon forget and the | | | | packed with things to do whether you're interested |
| Galway Races are regarded by many as Ireland's | | | | in beautiful scenery, tragic history, rich culture or |
| most colorful racing festival. Stop by the Galway Irish | | | | adventurous outdoor activities. The craggy |
| Crystal Heritage Center on your way through during | | | | mountains, impressive lakes, and expansive coastline |
| your Ireland tour to learn all about the particulars of | | | | make this northern wonderland an absolute |
| making crystal. | | | | playground for the weekend warrior. Try your hand |
| Eastern Ireland | | | | at any number of cycling or hiking trails, rock climbing, |
| The counties of Cavan, Kildare, Laois, Longford, | | | | or sailing. |
| Louth, Offaly, Meath, Monaghan, Westmeath and | | | | There are plenty of things to keep a culturally |
| Wicklow offer a more rural taste on your tour of | | | | enthralled visitor busy on an Ireland tour to this |
| Ireland. This region boasts rich natural charms, ancient | | | | region as well. Oyster festivals, authentic horse fairs, |
| sites, spectacular golfing and famous horseracing with | | | | ancient castles or stylish country houses await your |
| the county of Kildare being particularly well-known as | | | | viewing pleasure and that's just the tip of the list of |
| home to some of the world's finest thoroughbreds. | | | | things waiting for you to find them. |
| The unspoiled East of Ireland is most notable for its | | | | |