Best of Ireland
Tour both Ireland & Northern Ireland: Dublin, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Killarney, Connemara, Galway, Lough Corrib Cruise & Belfast
| Style | Value Vacation Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 29 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
Join us on our 14-day Ireland tour package and take the time to savor exploring this beautiful and charming country, where people are friendly, service is great and the places to discover just go on and on.
There is no shortage of places to visit and things to see in Ireland. You'll kiss the Blarney Stone for good luck, see the Cliffs of Moher and cruise on the River Corrib. Travel through the Connemara Region, one of the most picturesque in all of Ireland, where Gaelic is still spoken, visit Derry and Belfast as well as the new Titanic exhibition, and enjoy the sites of Dublin, Ireland's lovely, intimate capital. Enjoy tourist class hotels, included sightseeing tours and more, all for an incredible discount price.
Take your time when traveling through Ireland. Although it's possible to drive the length of Ireland in less than a day and to traverse the width of the country in a few hours, we prefer to settle in and explore a particular region, whether on foot, on horseback or behind the wheel - mindful, of course, of wandering sheep on small back roads.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) to Dublin, including taxes & fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- Accommodations in Tourist Class hotels
- 15 Meals: 12 breakfasts & 3 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
Optional add-ons
- Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle
- Music & Dinner at a Pub
- Guiness Storehouse
Why you'll love it
- Kiss the Blarney Stone and be endowed with the gift of gab.
- Photograph the Ring of Kerry's towering mountains, serene lakes, and sandy beaches.
- Enjoy a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park and discover the hidden gems you might not see by foot.
- Marvel at the majestic Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet over the Atlantic Ocean and extending for miles.
- Cruise the River Corrib and learn how to make authentic Irish coffee.
- Admire the Neo-Gothic architecture of Kylemore Abbey, now home to Benedictine nuns who fled war-torn Belgium in 1914.
- Trek across the Burren Region, a high plateau of glaciated karst where various types of flowers bloom in its cracks.
- Learn how the world-renowned Parian china is produced at the Belleek Pottery factory.
- Explore Giant's Causeway, a magical place that some say was built by the mythical giant Finn McCool.
- Uncover the true story of the Titanic at the interactive Titanic Belfast Experience.
- Wander the ancient library of Trinity College to see the famous Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels of the New Testament.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- 2 Dublin
- 3 Ireland's Midlands, Blarney Castle & Kerry
- 4 Ring of Kerry
- 5 Burren & the Cliffs of Moher
- Optional Excursion: Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle , $75
- 6 Galway & Lough Corrib
- 7 Connemara & Kylemore Abbey
- 8 Sligo, Carrowmore, & Donegal
- 9 Derry & Belfast
- 10 Belfast
- 11 Strangford Lough, Castletown House, & Dublin
- Optional Excursion: Music & Dinner at a Pub , $75
- 12 Dublin
- Optional Excursion: Guinness Storehouse , $22
- 13 Dublin
- 14 Dublin/USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- Depart the USA on your overnight flight for Dublin
Day 2 Dublin
- Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel
- Balance of the day at leisure
- Meet your fellow travelers for an included dinner at your hotel
Ashling Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham, Academy Plaza Hotel or similarDinner
Day 3 Ireland's Midlands, Blarney Castle & Kerry
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Time for shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills
Randles Hotel Killarney or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Ring of Kerry
- Tour the Iveragh Peninsula
- Enjoy a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
Randles Hotel Killarney or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Burren & the Cliffs of Moher
- Take a short ferry ride across the mouth of the river Shannon
- Explore the Cliffs of Moher and the Atlantic Edge Interpretive Center
- Tour the Burren Region
George Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Galway & Lough Corrib
- Enjoy an orientation tour of Galway
- Visit Galway Cathedral
- Embark the Corrib Princess and cruise the River Corrib and experience an Irish coffee demonstration
Clayton Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Connemara & Kylemore Abbey
- Visit Connemara National Park
- Explore Kylemore Abbey
Clayton Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Sligo, Carrowmore, & Donegal
- Visit Carrowmore Cemetery, the oldest Megalithic cemetery in Ireland
- Stop at the Belleek Pottery factory
Jackson's Hotel, Clanree Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 9 Derry & Belfast
- Enjoy a walking tour of Derry (or Londonderry)
- Visit Giant's Causeway
Europa Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 10 Belfast
- Take a panoramic tour of Belfast City
- Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience
- Balance of the day at leisure
Europa Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Strangford Lough, Castletown House, & Dublin
- Enjoy a tour of the Ards Peninsula
- Visit Castletown House
Ashling Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham, Academy Plaza Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 12 Dublin
- Set out on a panoramic tour of Dublin
- View the Book of Kells in the ancient library of Trinity College
- Visit Christ Church Cathedral
Ashling Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham, Academy Plaza HotelBreakfast
Day 13 Dublin
- Full day at leisure
Ashling Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham, Academy Plaza Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 14 Dublin/USA
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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What should I know about Ireland?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about The United Kingdom?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Northern Ireland?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.