A Taste of Ireland: St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, then tour the Ring of Kerry, Killarney, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, Limerick and Galway
| Style | Value Vacation Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 29 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Festivals | ||
| 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. | ||
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Just about everyone can find something to love about Ireland, from its stunning emerald green countryside, to its friendly helpful people, to its ancient castles and cozy pubs, and so much more. Join us on our special 9-Day Taste of Ireland with St. Patrick's Day tour and discover why it's one of the world's most visited destinations. Your tour includes two additional days in Dublin for St. Patrick's Day, where you'll have the opportunity to join the locals at the St. Patrick's Day Festival Parade, or sample any of the various street festivals and local pubs. Then after your celebratory time in Dublin, you're still in for more Irish highlights as you visit Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick and Galway. And you'll even get to kiss the Blarney Stone for good luck!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from JFK or Newark (EWR) to Dublin, including taxes & fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- Accommodations in Tourist Class hotels
- 7 Meals: Irish breakfast daily
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
Why you'll love it
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin! Join the locals and watch the St. Patrick's Day Festival Parade, and also take in the many different street festivals and local pubs.
- Kiss the Blarney Stone and gain the gift of eloquence.
- Enjoy magnificent views of mountains, bogs and lakes as you pass through the Ring of Kerry.
- Ride by pony and trap though scenic Killarney National Park, Ireland's first national park.
- Gaze out over the mighty Cliffs of Moher for a magnificent view of the Aran Islands.
- Tour the Burren, a historically rich region full of castles and monastic ruins.
- Spend some free time at charming boutiques, delightful restaurants and bustling pubs in Galway.
- Explore Dublin's highlights independently with an included hop-on, hop-off bus tour voucher.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- 2 Dublin
- 3 St. Patrick's Day in Dublin
- 4 Ireland's Midlands, Blarney Castle & Kerry
- 5 Ring of Kerry
- 6 Burren & the Cliffs of Moher
- Optional Excursion: Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle , $75
- 7 Galway & Dublin
- 8 Dublin
- 9 Dublin/USA
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
- Take advantage of included vouchers for a one day hop-on, hop-off bus tour and pint of Guinness
Academy Plaza Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham or similar
Day 3 St. Patrick's Day in Dublin
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin
Academy Plaza Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Ireland's Midlands, Blarney Castle & Kerry
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Time for shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills
Randles Hotel KillarneyBreakfast
Day 5 Ring of Kerry
- Tour the Iveragh Peninsula
- Enjoy a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
Randles Hotel Killarney or similarBreakfast
Day 6 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 HotelBreakfast
Day 7 Galway & Dublin
- Visit Galway for independent exploration or shopping
Academy Plaza Hotel, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham or similarBreakfast
Day 9 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.