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The bucket-list things to do — and who runs each one.
Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, who runs it, and how to book it direct — so you can weigh it against your ship’s excursion and pick what suits you.
Stand atop the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe — three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher — with a Fáilte Ireland–approved driver-guide who knows every hidden viewpoint. Raw, elemental, and utterly unforgettable.
Explore Donegal's only National Park — 170,000 acres of mountain, lake and ancient woodland — crowned by a turreted Victorian castle whose interiors were styled by one of Hollywood's greatest designers. A private guide brings every layer alive.
Journey to Ireland's most northerly point — the wild, cinematic Malin Head (a Star Wars filming location) — via the ancient hillfort of Grianán of Aileach and the dramatic Inishowen coastline. A private luxury vehicle and expert guide make this seamless.
Walk through a living museum of thatched cottages recreating 300 years of Donegal life, tucked into a remote Atlantic valley where Irish (Gaeilge) is still the everyday language. The drive over the Glengesh Pass alone is worth the journey.
Visit one of Ireland's most photogenic lighthouses — dramatically positioned where Lough Swilly meets the open Atlantic — with the option of a guided lighthouse tower climb for 360° views over the rugged Donegal headlands.
Explore the beautifully restored 15th-century O'Donnell clan fortress in Donegal Town, browse the world-famous Magee Donegal tweed weavers, and end in a traditional pub with live session music — all within easy reach of the port.
You know what to do on the day. Here is the trip it belongs to — each one opens as a whole plan, not a list: where to fly in, every port, what it runs.
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