Ireland's Wild Atlantic Coast

HIGHLIGHTS: Donegal Bay Cruise, Sligo, Cruise on Lough Gill, Killybegs

Picture a green land of emerald-coloured hills and rugged coastlines, pretty little villages with colour-washed cottages, and an easy, timeless way of life... welcome to Ireland's wild Atlantic coastline! This magical region stretches from Donegal Bay to the shores of County Sligo, and at its heart lies the small resort of Bundoran. It is famed for its Atlantic rollers, attracting the world's best surfers, as well as wide sandy beaches, and the attractions of a popular summer seaside resort. Our hotel sits on the headland and enjoys stunning views across the bay - the perfect base from which to enjoy this magnificent coastline.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Excursions
SUNDAY: From local joining points we travel to our overnight hotel.

MONDAY: We make our way to Holyhead for our early crossing to Ireland (breakfast voucher included on board). Travelling through the heart of Ireland we make a short visit into Northern Ireland and the pretty town of Enniskillen before continuing onwards to Bundoran for our four night stay.

TUESDAY: A day at leisure.

WEDNESDAY: This morning to Donegal town, renowned for its tweed and knitwear. Here we take a cruise into Donegal Bay to view the seal colony on Seal Island and for an alternative perspective of the Blue Stack Mountains. This afternoon we continue around Donegal Bay to Killybegs, a bustling fishing port with a rich maritime heritage.

THURSDAY: Passing the landmark of Benbulben Mountain we tour the shores of Sligo Bay. Through scenery versed by the famous poet W.B Yeats, we reach the county town of Sligo, on the River Garavogue, before returning by the tranquil shores of Lough Gill. Here we board the Rose of Innisfree water bus for an entertaining cruise that combines stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lively commentary.

FRIDAY: Leaving Bundoran we make a short stop at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre where the museum charts the history of this world renowned pottery. We continue to Dublin for our return crossing and onwards to our overnight stop.

SATURDAY: It's time to return home.

Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Everything Included - Ireland

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Return ferry crossings
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- Excusions/Itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling


Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Great Northern Hotel
A landmark property, this four star hotel is located on a headland, with stunning views across Donegal Bay and the golden sands of Bundoran Beach, yet still only 500 metres from the centre of town.

Hotel Facilities
★★★★ (ITB)
- Lounge bar, Atlantic & Bistro bars, restaurant
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & steam room, gym, golf course
- Regular entertainment
- Lift