Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich history of Ireland on this classic group tour, ending in Belfast.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Killarney: Explore on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Dublin: See Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cahir: See one of the largest castles in Ireland dating back to the 13th century.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cork: Ireland's second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. You’ll love learning the tales and history of this port city and enjoy hearing the lilt of the Cork accent.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Dingle Peninsula: Follow the Slea Head route, a dramatic coastal drive around the Dingle Peninsula, where sheer cliffs, secluded beaches, and ancient ruins reflect centuries of settlement. Pass prehistoric ring forts, beehive huts and Ogham stones, evidence of early Gaelic communities. Offshore, see the Blasket Islands, once home to a resilient Irish-speaking population who, facing isolation and hardship, relocated to the mainland in 1953.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Shannon: Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry, passing sites linked to smuggling and 19th-century emigration.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travelers. Visit the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffs’ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Giant's Causeway: Visit Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Walk across thousands of interlocking basalt columns, shaped by nature and renowned for their striking geometric appearance.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Ballygally: Explore this seaside town with your Travel Director.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Carrickfergus: See the immense Castle as you drive around it.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Belfast: Meet Hilda, a true Belfast local, having lived in the same house her entire life. During your panoramic tour, hear about the history of the city and learn why Hilda is proud of its progress and current prosperity. You'll also see the City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Killarney</b>: Meet passionate guesthouse owners John and Freda at their beautiful home in Killarney, where you'll hear more about their farm-to-table concept, while enjoying a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients sourced within a five mile radius. John and Freda have a policy that all food is sourced locally from farms and the coast of the Emerald Isle.  They educate their visitors about sustainable consumption and the benefits of eating fresh homegrown produce. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Dublin</b>: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers.</p><p><b>Ballygally</b>: The Irish call it 'craic' - the warm feeling resulting from the confluence of music, drink, good food, laughter, and conversation. And after circumnavigating the Emerald Isle, there's bound to be a fair share of craic at your grand finale Celebration Dinner. Sláinte!</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Killarney</b>: Explore on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys.</p><p><b>Killarney</b>: Join a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.</p>
Experience a variety of accommodations including the Clayton Burlington Road in Dublin, The Kingsley in Cork, Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, Falls & Spa in Ennistymon, Connemara Coast in Galway, Maldron Hotel Derry, Ballygally Castle in Co. Antrim, and Titanic Hotel in Belfast, offering comfort and local charm.