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Ireland tours are what travel dreams are made of! Beautiful natural scenery, historic cities, friendly locals and hidden gems are waiting to be explored. Experience the must-see sights in Dublin, Belfast and Galway. Visit the breathtaking and legendary Giant’s Causeway. Explore the cities of Belfast and Galway. Admire the views from the Ring of Kerry and marvel at the world-famous Cliffs of Moher. Tours to Ireland are nothing short of spectacular! Explore Ireland over one week and the “Emerald Isle” will have a special place in your heart. You’ll be a true Irish explorer!
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Céad míle fáilte! (Or, should we say, a hundred thousand welcomes!) Welcome to Ireland and the start of your tour! Meet your tour leader and the group at the hotel this morning before it’s time to explore this wonderful city! Embark on a driving and walking tour of Dublin with your tour leader and see the highlights of Ireland’s capital city. This afternoon is free to explore as you wish. Why not join the fascinating Discover Dublin excursion for an exciting taste of Irish culture and some of Dublin’s top sights? Due to popularity, this optional excursion must be booked prior to the start of the tour - contact us to book now! Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.
Meals: Dinner
Today, head into Northern Ireland. Your tour leader will share insight on topics like the Rising, the Civil War and the Fight for Independence, along with The Troubles. Although peaceful now, this is an important part of Ireland’s history, particularly the north. Stop in the famous city of Belfast and enjoy a combined driving and walking tour. Then, it’s onto Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge for a photo stop. Get your cameras ready for the famous Giant’s Causeway. Legend has it that the causeway was built by an Irish giant named Finn McCool so that he could challenge his Scottish rival Benandonner to a battle. Today’s last stop is the riverside city of Derry, where the tour will spend the night.
Meals: BreakfastDinner
Heading out from Derry, travel to Galway, joining up with the famous Wild Atlantic Way - the longest coastal drive in the world, and probably the most scenic! After a comfort stop along the way, arrive in Galway in the early afternoon. Enjoy some free time in this arty, bohemian city that boasts a vibrant ambience, thanks to its large student population. Why not admire the sights from the water on an optional cruise? Later, join the Tales of Galway optional excursion and dig deeper into the many magical mysteries of this city while enjoying a drink at a historic pub!
Meals: Breakfast
First up today is one of the highlights of the tour – the world-famous Cliffs of Moher. This natural wonder rises over 200 metres above the churning sea! Then, it’s onto Bunratty Castle where you can choose to join today’s optional excursion which includes a self-guided tour and lunch at the castle café. The present version of Bunratty Castle was erected in the early 1400s, however, it dates back to the 10th century. Enjoy a photostop in Limerick, with its fascinating castle, traditional pubs, art museum and thriving café culture. Take the opportunity to wander through Adare, which is often called ‘Ireland’s prettiest village’ - catch a glimpse of the perfectly-preserved thatch cottages. Finally, arrive in Killarney for the night.
Meals: BreakfastDinner
Enjoy a free day in the Kerry region. Take the time to explore the hiking trails, golf courses and picturesque churches of Killarney. Or join the optional excursion - a drive and various stops along the Ring of Kerry. This iconic route takes you along the Iveragh Peninsula. Experience charming stops along the way - such as Kerry Bog Village and a Sheepdog demonstration. Sit back and relax on a jaunting (carriage) ride through Killarney National Park. This excursion immerses you in all that this iconic route has on offer.
Meals: Breakfast
Journeying back to Dublin and leaving the Wild Atlantic Way, enjoy a stop at Blarney Castle, where you’ll have the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and gain the ‘gift of the gab’. Next up is the medieval town of Kilkenny. Here, join your tour leader on an orientation tour of the historic centre, known as the 'Medieval Mile'. Arriving back in Dublin later today, celebrate the last night of your tour with an optional Irish music evening, including dinner and a show. It’s a fantastic way to finish off this wonderful tour of the Emerald Isle!
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye as the tour concludes. We hope you’ve enjoyed the scenery, the culture, the sights and the history of this incredible part of the world. Don’t forget to share your details with your fellow travellers. Farewell, Ireland!
Meals: Breakfast
Céad míle fáilte! (Or, should we say, a hundred thousand welcomes!) Welcome to Ireland and the start of your tour! Meet your tour leader and the group at the hotel this morning before it’s time to explore this wonderful city! Embark on a driving and walking tour of Dublin with your tour leader and see the highlights of Ireland’s capital city. This afternoon is free to explore as you wish. Why not join the fascinating Discover Dublin excursion for an exciting taste of Irish culture and some of Dublin’s top sights? Due to popularity, this optional excursion must be booked prior to the start of the tour - contact us to book now! Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.
Dublin driving and walking tour: Enjoy a driving and walking tour of this vibrant capital city! See Dublin’s top sights including St Patrick’s Cathedral, the General Post Office building, the many bridges over the River Liffey and more.
Welcome dinner: Tonight, sit down for a wonderful welcome dinner in Dublin. Get to know more about the rest of your fellow travellers and get excited for the exciting days to come on this incredible tour of Ireland!
Dinner
Hotel
Visit Dublin’s top sights and taste local Irish food and beer. Enjoy a pub lunch and explore the Irish Emigration Museum and the Guinness Storehouse!
Today, head into Northern Ireland. Your tour leader will share insight on topics like the Rising, the Civil War and the Fight for Independence, along with The Troubles. Although peaceful now, this is an important part of Ireland’s history, particularly the north. Stop in the famous city of Belfast and enjoy a combined driving and walking tour. Then, it’s onto Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge for a photo stop. Get your cameras ready for the famous Giant’s Causeway. Legend has it that the causeway was built by an Irish giant named Finn McCool so that he could challenge his Scottish rival Benandonner to a battle. Today’s last stop is the riverside city of Derry, where the tour will spend the night.
Visit Belfast: Your tour leader will introduce you to some of Belfast's highlights on a driving tour, including Shankill Road and the Falls Road. These roads are associated with loyalist and republican communities respectively and are separated by peace walls.
Photo stop at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: Enjoy a Photo stop at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, which links the mainland with the tiny island of Carrick-a-Rede. Spanning 20 meters, the bridge is suspended 30 metres above the rocks below. Enjoy the spectacular Cliffside views!
Marvel at the Giant’s Causeway: The Giant’s Causeway is one of Ireland’s most famous sights, a natural geological wonder that is the result of ancient volcanic activity in the area. Or perhaps a giant did actually build it as the legend suggests!
BreakfastDinner
Hotel
Experience the fascinating history of the Titanic with impressive interactive galleries, full-scale reconstructions and innovative special effects.
Heading out from Derry, travel to Galway, joining up with the famous Wild Atlantic Way - the longest coastal drive in the world, and probably the most scenic! After a comfort stop along the way, arrive in Galway in the early afternoon. Enjoy some free time in this arty, bohemian city that boasts a vibrant ambience, thanks to its large student population. Why not admire the sights from the water on an optional cruise? Later, join the Tales of Galway optional excursion and dig deeper into the many magical mysteries of this city while enjoying a drink at a historic pub!
Visit Galway: Enjoy the bohemian vibe of this lively town, where you’ll find plenty of bars and cafes. Look out for live music! Alternatively, find the remnants of the medieval city walls or walk down the promenade to Salthill on Galway Bay.
Breakfast
Hotel
Embark on a cruise and admire the harbour sights of Galway! Learn about the city’s history and culture with onboard commentary.
Visit a cosy local pub, get behind the bar, pour your own drink and listen to a local storyteller as you hear all about Galway's fascinating folklore!
First up today is one of the highlights of the tour – the world-famous Cliffs of Moher. This natural wonder rises over 200 metres above the churning sea! Then, it’s onto Bunratty Castle where you can choose to join today’s optional excursion which includes a self-guided tour and lunch at the castle café. The present version of Bunratty Castle was erected in the early 1400s, however, it dates back to the 10th century. Enjoy a photostop in Limerick, with its fascinating castle, traditional pubs, art museum and thriving café culture. Take the opportunity to wander through Adare, which is often called ‘Ireland’s prettiest village’ - catch a glimpse of the perfectly-preserved thatch cottages. Finally, arrive in Killarney for the night.
Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher: Get those cameras ready for these awe-inspiring views of rugged cliffs and crashing waves.
Visit Limerick: Stop at the Treaty Stone, where legend says the Treaty of Limerick was signed, which ended the Williamite War in Ireland between the Jacobites and the supporters of William of Orange and concluded the Siege of Limerick. You can also take great photos of King John’s Castle from across the river.
Enjoy a photo stop at Adare: Take a few photos as we stop in the “prettiest village in Ireland”. This village has perfectly preserved thatch-roofed cottages that are being used as craft shops and restaurants.
BreakfastDinner
Hotel
Explore Bunratty Castle, a beautiful 15th century tower house, and Folk Park, a reconstructed Irish village. Enjoy an included lunch at the castle café.
Enjoy a free day in the Kerry region. Take the time to explore the hiking trails, golf courses and picturesque churches of Killarney. Or join the optional excursion - a drive and various stops along the Ring of Kerry. This iconic route takes you along the Iveragh Peninsula. Experience charming stops along the way - such as Kerry Bog Village and a Sheepdog demonstration. Sit back and relax on a jaunting (carriage) ride through Killarney National Park. This excursion immerses you in all that this iconic route has on offer.
Breakfast
Hotel
Take a scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry, learn about Irish history, watch a sheepdog show and take a jaunting ride through Killarney National Park!
Journeying back to Dublin and leaving the Wild Atlantic Way, enjoy a stop at Blarney Castle, where you’ll have the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and gain the ‘gift of the gab’. Next up is the medieval town of Kilkenny. Here, join your tour leader on an orientation tour of the historic centre, known as the 'Medieval Mile'. Arriving back in Dublin later today, celebrate the last night of your tour with an optional Irish music evening, including dinner and a show. It’s a fantastic way to finish off this wonderful tour of the Emerald Isle!
Visit Blarney Castle: Kiss the famous Blarney Stone and you might gain the ‘gift of the gab'!
Kilkenny orientation tour: Join your tour leader through the sights of Kilkenny. Explore places like the National Design & Craft Gallery, the Medieval Mile, Dominican Black Abbey and St Mary’s Cathedral.
Breakfast
Hotel
Experience an unforgettable evening filled with traditional Irish food, music and dancing at an award-winning pub in Dublin.
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye as the tour concludes. We hope you’ve enjoyed the scenery, the culture, the sights and the history of this incredible part of the world. Don’t forget to share your details with your fellow travellers. Farewell, Ireland!
Breakfast
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Dublin, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour and paid for in cash (in the stated currency) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Visit Dublin’s top sights and taste local Irish food and beer. Enjoy a pub lunch and explore the Irish Emigration Museum and the Guinness Storehouse!
Discover Dublin’s top sights on a guided excursion with your tour leader. Begin this exciting excursion with a delicious pub lunch. Enjoy traditional Irish food and fuel up before heading across town to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum, to learn about the Irish diaspora and the Irish influence across the world. Next, catch a coach to the Guinness Storehouse to enjoy the full Guinness experience! Finally, say sláinte with a pint of Guinness, Ireland’s most iconic beer, at the Guinness Storehouse’s rooftop Gravity Bar.
Please Note: This excursion must be booked at least 15 days prior to the start of the tour. This is due to the high demand for tickets. This excursion is subject to availability and is non-refundable. Contact us to book now.
Experience the fascinating history of the Titanic with impressive interactive galleries, full-scale reconstructions and innovative special effects.
Discover the Titanic from before she was built, all the way through construction, fitting-out, the launch, the maiden voyage, the sinking, the aftermath all the way up to where she lies today! Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features. Explore the shipyard, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began.
Embark on a cruise and admire the harbour sights of Galway! Learn about the city’s history and culture with onboard commentary.
Admire the stunning harbour sights of Galway from the water! Embark on a 90-minute cruise departing from Woodquay in the heart of Galway City. Enjoy a commentary throughout the cruise and learn more about the city’s history and culture. Be sure to try an award-winning Irish coffee on board!
Visit a cosy local pub, get behind the bar, pour your own drink and listen to a local storyteller as you hear all about Galway's fascinating folklore!
Enjoy a true taste of Galway as you sip your way through this enchanting city’s most captivating tales! Visit a cosy, historic pub in the heart of Galway, get behind the bar and pour your own pint of Guinness! As you drink, you’ll be regaled with tales of Galway by a local storyteller. Uncover the magic, mystery and fascinating folklore of this charming Irish city!
Explore Bunratty Castle, a beautiful 15th century tower house, and Folk Park, a reconstructed Irish village. Enjoy an included lunch at the castle café.
Explore Bunratty Castle, a beautiful 15th century tower house in County Clare. Experience a true piece of Irish history, with the original structure on this site dating back to the 10th century. Learn more about the lords and ladies who once lived here during a self-guided tour. Enjoy an included lunch at the castle café before exploring Folk Park which adjoins the castle and showcases a traditional reconstructed Irish village. Travel back in time as you discover its cottages, weavers, pie-makers, a forge and even a working blacksmith!
Take a scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry, learn about Irish history, watch a sheepdog show and take a jaunting ride through Killarney National Park!
Take a scenic drive in the coach to discover the best sights around the Ring of Kerry. Catch postcard views from viewpoints at Ladies View, Caherdaniel and Moll’s Gap. Also visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum to explore Ireland’s history, lifestyle and heritage of the late 19th century. Attend a sheepdog show at Kells and embark on a jaunting (horse and carriage) ride through the Killarney National Park. This is a day you will never forget!
Experience an unforgettable evening filled with traditional Irish food, music and dancing at an award-winning pub in Dublin.
Enjoy a traditional evening of fine Irish food, music and dance at an award-winning Irish pub. Widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin, this is an experience you will never forget and provides the perfect way to celebrate classic Irish culture! Includes a delicious Irish meal, live music show and return transport to the hotel.
Please Note: This excursion must be booked at least 15 days prior to your tour. This excursion is subject to availability and is non-refundable.
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