Authentic Ireland Tour
For Ages 18-100
7 Day
Highlights
Start: Dublin
End: Dublin
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Watch a sheep dog demonstration at a local farm
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Travel into the Connemara Mountains
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See the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher
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Listen to traditional Irish music
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Visit the home of the Claddagh ring in Galway
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Sail to the Aran Islands
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Kiss the Blarney Stone
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Visit Kilkenny Castle
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Max group size = 12
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Off the beaten path
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Local Guides & Tour leader throughout
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Less time travelling, more time exploring
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Daily activities included
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Ages 18+
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Excellent value
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Dublin & Fáilte
Welcome to Ireland! Meet your tour leader and fellow adventurers in Dublin. We'll meet at 6:00 pm for our welcome meeting and group dinner at a local pub. If you arrive in Dublin early, use this time to visit the galleries, pubs, and sites of the city. Spend the evening enjoying Dublin's legendary night life with your new travel companions.
Included Today: Hotel
Day 2: Galway
We start our morning early as we head to the train station to board a local train headed west into Ireland's cultural heart - Galway. With a vibrant arts scene, music venues, cafes, and cobbled streets, Galway is a picture perfect, quintessentially Irish town. When we arrive in Galway we enjoy lunch at one of the country's most popular and pizza restaurants, The Dough Bros. Here we learn how the Bros are making pizza the Irish way. Our introduction to Galway continues with a walking tour courtesy of a local Galwegian. After the tour you'll have time to wander through the Claddagh, Salthill prom, or enjoy a well-earned pint. In the evening, drift in and out of local Irish Pubs and enjoy the traditional music scene.
Included: Today: Train Ticket, Guided Walking Tour, Hotel
Excluded: Meals
Day 3: Kylemore Abbey - Sheep Dog Demonstration & Connemara Mountains
Today we venture into the rugged and beautiful landscape of Connemara, via private coach, where we find our first stop of the day, Kylemore Abbey. We will have plenty of time to explore all Kylemore has to offer, which includes entrance into the Abbey, the Victorian walled gardens, a Neo-Gothic church and mausoleum, and woodland walks. From here we carry onto our next stop, Killary Sheep Farm. Nestled on one of the most beautiful pieces of land in all of Ireland overlooking Killary Fjord, we'll watch a Sheep Dog Demonstration, and partake in whatever other farm activities are on at the moment. We often find ourselves feeding baby lambs, watching sheep shearing, or trying our hand at bog cutting. After a full day of Connemara fun, it's a 1 hour 20 minutes journey back to Galway city for the evening.
Included: Breakfast, Kylemore Abbey Entrance, Farm visit with Sheep Dog Demonstration, Beautiful Connemara Scenery, Private Coach, Hotel.
Excluded: Meals
Day 4: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, & the Aran Islands
Today we leave Galway and head for the charming village of Doolin. Doolin is home to Doonagore Castle, and is known for colorful houses, and traditional music. From here we walk the beautiful Cliffs of Moher and take in the stunning coastal scenery. Walk the cliffs with a local guide, and go beyond the visitor center. You also have the option to sail by ferry to the Aran Islands. The Aran Islands are officially a Gaeltacht area where the Irish language and traditions have been kept alive and are a hidden gem off the Irish west. After a day spent on the coast, we'll travel to the town of Ennis for the evening.
Included: Breakfast, Private Transportation, Cliffs of Moher visit, Hotel.
Excluded: Aran Islands Excursion, Meals
Day 5: Blarney Castle
Today we depart Ennis and head for the famed Blarney Castle. Here you'll have a chance to Kiss the Blarney Stone in hopes of getting the gift of eloquence, or as they say the gift of the gab. You'll have time to explore the castle gardens and grounds. After lunch, we'll head to the Medieval city of Kilkenny, home to Ireland's oldest recorded witch trials. We'll have an orientation walk around Kilkenny where your tour leader will help you get acquainted with the town.
Included: Breakfast, Private Coach, Blarney Castle Entrance, Orientation Walk, Hotel
Excluded: Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kilkenny: Medieval Castles & More
Enjoy a free day in Kilkenny. Kilkenny has a lot to offer, and your tour leader will help you organize your day. Why not check out Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice's Cathedral and Roundtower, Rothe House, shopping, and more! You can also try your hand at once of Ireland's most popular Gaelic Games, Hurling with Kilkenny's Hurling Experience.
Included: Breakfast, Hotel
Excluded: Lunch, Dinner, Additional Optional Activities
Day 7: Return to Dublin & Slán
This morning we board a local train bound for Dublin. We'll arrive in Dublin around noon, and say farewell as our tour comes to an end in Dublin.
Included: Breakfast, Train Ticket,
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Upcoming Tour Dates
Sun 21 May 2023 Sat 28 May 2023 Limited Availability $1,999
Sun 16 July 2023 Sat 22 July 2023 Available $1,999
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