Northern Links & Whiskey Drinks
Chauffeur Drive Golf Tour of Ireland
Across the world, Ireland is well renowned for two things; Links Golf and Whiskey. Northern Ireland is home to some of Ireland most prestigious and remarkable golf courses. Ireland is the envy of the golfing world when it comes to Links Golf Courses, and Northern Ireland can boast ownership to many of these. Why don’t you join your golfing friends and family on this Golf Tour of Ireland? The Northern Links & Whiskey Drinks Golf Tour of Ireland combines awe-inspiring golfing, washed down through our various whiskey tasting experiences.
Travel up Ireland’s Ancient East, visiting Whiskey Distilleries on your way around the Northern Coast. After you have played Ireland’s top courses, be sure to stop at the “19th” for some light liquid refreshments, maybe one or two “Uisce Beatha.”
Our 6 Night / 7 Day Golf Tour of Ireland includes:
- Private Luxury midi-coach for all transfers, touring and sightseeing
- Services of a professional Tour Director throughout
- First-class hotel accommodations for six (6) nights in: Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford (2), Marine Hotel, Ballycastle (3), Belfast / Dublin Airport Hotel (1)
- Full Irish Breakfast daily including the day of arrival.
- Four rounds of Northern Ireland’s Top Links Golf Courses at:
- Ardglass Golf Club
- Royal County Down Golf Club
- Portstewart Golf Club
- Royal Portrush Golf Club
- Welcome Evening Pub Dinner
- Whiskey Tasting Experiences and Tours throughout.
- Taxes and Service Charges on items included
- Finally, Travel documents to include:
- Document wallet
- Luggage tags
- Daily itinerary
Tour Details
TOUR PRICE | From: $2995.00 per person based on Double Room Occupancy (Land Only) | ||
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | From: $416.00 to be paid along with full per person tour consequently price based on Sole Room Occupancy | ||
WEAR | Clothing (we recommend layered clothing, sensible walking shoes, rain jacket and carry bag for daily touring). We will also advise on the dress code for each golf course when required. |
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Expression of Interest:
For more information on this chauffeur vacation, please Contact Us or email our specialist travel planning team on: info@bracktours.com. Prices listed above are based/estimated on travelling in October 2020. This package is available all year round, and prices are subsequent to availability.
*Other Golf packages are available upon request and this package can be customised to your needs/requirements.*
Day To Day Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight travel to Ireland
Day 2
Arrive in Ireland (Belfast or Dublin Airport) meet and greet with your tour guide and transfer to your hotel in the medieval village of Carlingford, Co. Louth. While on your way, you will visit the Slane Castle Whiskey Distillery. Spend the evening strolling around the cobbled streets, visit King John’s Castle or take in the views around Carlingford Lough. You will also visit the Cooley Peninsula Whiskey Tasting Experience and Tour. Before you sit down to your welcome dinner and drinks at one of Carlingford’s oldest and most traditional pubs.
Day 3
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ardglass Golf Club, home to the world’s oldest clubhouse which dates back to 1405AD. After golf, transfer back to your hotel where you can spend the evening relaxing in some of the famous Irish pubs in Carlingford.
Day 4
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the world renowned Royal County Down Golf Club. After golf, transfer to your hotel in the picturesque town of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.
Day 5
Today you have a planned tour of the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery on the Antrim Coast. Alternatively, you may choose to spend today at your leisure. Visit some of the stunning attractions such as the Giants Causeway, The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle or the Bushmills experience. Return transfer to your Ballycastle Hotel.
Day 6
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Portstewart Golf Club, host venue to the 2017 Irish Open. After golf, travel back to your hotel to spend the evening as you please.
Day 7
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Portrush Golf Club, host venue to the 2019 Open Championship. After golf, transfer to your hotel which is located close to your departing airport.
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Airport.
*Hotels listed are subject to availability and may be substituted*
Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Just 1-hour drive from Dublin and Belfast and 20 minutes drive from Dundalk & 15 minutes from Newry, the hotel is easily accessible, just 15 minutes off the M1 (Exit 18).
The newly designed four-star Four Seasons Hotel, Spa and Leisure Club Carlingford offers well-appointed accommodation; a luxurious new Luxe Spa, extensive leisure facilities; and a warm Irish Welcome. Making it one of the best hotels to visit in Co. Louth and the perfect location for a fantastic golfing experience.
Marine Hotel, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim
The Marine Hotel Ballycastle, located on the North Antrim Coast of Ireland we are one of the area’s finest hotels occupying an unrivalled seafront position in County Antrim on the Causeway Coastal route.
Marine Hotel Ballycastle occupies a prominent seafront location in the heart of the Causeway Coast and Glens on the North Antrim Coast. We overlook one of the coasts best golden beaches and the picturesque marina in the beautiful seaside town of Ballycastle.
Dublin or Belfast Airport Hotel
The hotel will be selected once we know the airport that you will be departing from.
Return flight to US
You bid farewell to the Emerald Isle as you board your flight back home.
*Golfing will be included on the below days at the listed courses, tee times subject to availability*
Ardglass Golf Club
Ardglass Golf Course is an 18 hole links course in a natural setting hugging the north-east coast of Ireland, with stunning views, unique golf holes and memorable people.
The course is less than 2 hours from Dublin, under an hour from Belfast and only 30 minutes from the world-renowned Royal County Down golf links at Newcastle.
Royal County Down, Newcastle
Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve. Against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole.
The finest of all links courses, it offers a stern challenge from the championship tees. The record is 66 set by Ireland’s first golfing superstar, Jimmy Bruen, in 1939.
Portstewart Golf Club, Co. Derry
Portstewart is one of the few Clubs in Ireland with three 18 hole golf courses and each offers something different for the Golfer. Click on the images below to learn more.
Royal Portrush Golf Club, Co. Antrim
Royal Portrush Golf Club is home to one of the best and most challenging links golf courses in the world, the Dunluce Links, and the hidden gem, the Valley Links. The only club in Ireland to have hosted The Open Championship, Royal Portrush is a members club which welcomes visitors all year round to face the challenges of its courses and to brave the testing conditions.
Northern Links & Whiskey Drinks
Golf Tour of Ireland
Land Only Tour Price
- Land Tour Price from $2995.00 per person – Based on double occupancy
- Single Supplement From: $416.00 (Book early limited availability) – Based on single occupancy & to be paid along with Full Tour Cost
Optional Travel Protection (rate based on maximum tour coverage of $4000)
- Optional Travel Protection $194 (Based on double occupancy) per person
- Optional Travel Protection $242 (Based on single occupancy) per person
- If you require post or pre travel arrangements to Ireland please note that this insurance price will not cover your additional costs. To receive a quote to cover all your travel arrangements please email info@bracktours.com and a member of the Brack Tours team will be in contact.
- CFAR (Cancel for any Reason) Travel Protection upgrade available upon request. N.B – CFAR coverage is NOT available for residents of New York State. For more information email info@bracktours.com
Expression of Interest:
For more information on this chauffeur vacation, please Contact Us or email our specialist travel planning team on: info@bracktours.com. Prices listed above are based on October 2018. This package is available all year round, and prices are subsequent to availability.
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