I will be in Ireland from March 22nd to March 30th. I am traveling alone and plan to stay in Dublin for 2 days travel to Galway for 2 days then up to the Belfast area and back to Dublin. So I am concerned with the Easter weekend causing tour closures. I want to take a tour to The Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands while in Galway. Could this be done in 1 day? I am then planning trips from Belfast to see the Giant's Causeway and the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. I am trying to decide if I should stay both nights in Belfast or is there a nice off the beaten path place I can stay and still not need a car. I know I don't have a lot of time in these places and I want to see the big tourist spots but also try to experience not being a tourist... Obviously I am all over the place with my plans at the moment. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Warm greetings from Ireland.
Ive visited both areas hundreds of times leading tours for Rick Steves. All tours will run as normal at Easter, in fact it'll be one of the busiest weekends of the year so best to get booking now to avoid disappointment.
The cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands cant be done in one day from Galway, sorry.
And if you are up North, do stay in Belfast, but also consider a night in Ballintoy, right beside the carrack-a-rede rope bridge. There is a lovely coastal hike from there to the causeway also!
I have stayed numerous times at the Sheep Island Hostel with the McShane Family, but there are also a few B&B's.
Let me know if you ever need more detailed information.
Slainte!
Stephen McPhilemy