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Focus on the Emerald Isle on This Dedicated 1-Week Guided Tour of Ireland

From the dizzying 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher near Galway Bay to the grandiose Georgian architecture of Cork, this experience of Ireland is unlike any other. Take a stroll through the grounds of Trinity College with access to the famous Book of Kells in Dublin, see the Titanic’s last port of call in Cobh and feast on a Farm-to-Table meal in a Killarney guesthouse. This family-run kitchen is the domain of chef John Sheehan and his wife Freda, who serve up nothing but authentic Irish recipes—guaranteed to inspire and delight. The once kissed, never forgotten Stone of Eloquence at Blarney Castle enthralls visitors from far and wide, while historic Galway delights the imagination.

Locally Sourced Farm-to-Table Meal at 19th Green Killarney

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.

What to Expect

  • Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations

     

  • Superior dining in top rated restaurants

     

  • Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am

     

  • 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver

     

  • ‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*

     

  • Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences

     

  • Local discovery led by Local Experts

     

  • Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, is included

Tour Itinerary

Start your exploration of Dublin with an orientation tour with a Local Expert that brings to life Dublin’s architectural treasures and history, stretching back more than 1,000 years. Travel along the River Liffey, see Custom House, Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. View the 9th-century Book of Kells. Walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College. Enjoy a warm and friendly dinner with drinks and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over the course of the evening.

Hotel: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Included Meals: Dinner

Leave Dublin and set off through the delightful landscapes of the Emerald Isle. Cross Ireland’s longest river, the River Shannon, to reach historic Galway, the City of the Tribes, at the mouth of the Corrib River. Easily one of Ireland’s most fun and lively cities, the streets are lined with buskers, the region is known for its famous oysters and the pubs are full of Irish charm. Join your Travel Director to see the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before setting off for his discovery of America. Also see the pre-medieval Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late U.S. President, John F. Kennedy.

Hotel: Harbour Hotel Galway

Included Meals: Breakfast

Take the scenic route through the mysterious rocky limestone landscape of the Burren, with its underground caverns, streams and rare flora. Stop at the Exhibition Center, situated next to the 214 m (702 ft) Cliffs of Moher with breathtaking views of the Clare Coast. Continue past the city of Limerick, stop in quaint Adare and take a relaxed village walk to see its thatched-roof cottages. In the evening, stay in the center of the action in lively Killarney. Gateway to the famous Ring of Kerry, Killarney has been welcoming travelers, who appreciate the spectacular scenery of woodlands and lakes, for over 250 years.

Hotel: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning enjoy an Insight Choice. Choose to join a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, admire incredible scenery on a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle, admiring the incredible scenery of the National Park. After, take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry with stunning views of mountains and sea. Pass through the small towns of Killorglin, where the famous Puck Fair takes place, and Cahersiveen, birthplace of the great patriot, Daniel O’Connell. Follow the narrow road as it winds along the cliffs to the fishing town of Waterville. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll’s Gap to admire Queen Victoria’s Ladies View. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a Farm-to-Table dinner. Enjoy some Irish home cooking at the family-run kitchen of chef John Sheehan. Join John and his wife, Freda, for drinks and a personal insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world and help preserve this intangible cultural heritage. Then, settle down for a night of great food and drink in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Hotel: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to the historic port town of Cobh, which was the last port of call for the Titanic. Walk through the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Heritage Center, which recounts the era of Irish emigration and the life of this once great passenger port. Continue to visit the 15th century Blarney Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence – once kissed, never forgotten! Then Continue on to Cork along the spacious Grand Parade and South Mall and see the City Hall and fine Georgian houses en route to your hotel. In the evening, raise your glass and revel in rich flavors at a lively dinner.

Hotel: Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive through Ireland’s lush midlands, a region that has nurtured poets, playwrights and storytellers for centuries, before arriving in Kilkenny. Enjoy free time to explore, walk in the footsteps of medieval merchants along the cobbled lanes of the Medieval Mile, home to the 800-year-old St. Canice’s Cathedral and the atmospheric Rothe House, once the dwelling of a prosperous Tudor silk merchant. Today, the city is Ireland’s unofficial capital of craft, renowned for its thriving community of potters, glassblowers and textile artists. Return to Dublin, where the evening is yours to explore further if you wish. From Viking settlement to capital of literature, Dublin brims with stories. Seek out the stately Long Room of Trinity College’s Old Library, marvel at the colorful doors of Georgian Dublin or settle into a local pub where literary greats once raised a glass.

Hotel: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Included Meals: Breakfast

Your memorable trip through the Emerald Isle has come to an end. Say “Slán go fóill” as you bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers.

Included Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Pricing

Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
April 12, 2026 $3,795.00 $810.00
April 26, 2026 $3,795.00 $810.00
May 10, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
May 17, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
May 24, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
May 31, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
June 14, 2026 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
June 21, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
July 5, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
July 12, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
July 19, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
August 2, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
August 9, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
August 16, 2026 $3,950.00 $810.00
August 23, 2026 $3,975.00 $810.00
September 6, 2026 $4,750.00 $810.00
September 13, 2026 $4,750.00 $810.00
September 20, 2026 $4,750.00 $810.00
September 27, 2026 $4,750.00 $810.00
Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
April 11, 2027 $3,975.00 $860.00
April 18, 2027 $3,975.00 $860.00
April 25, 2027 $3,975.00 $860.00
May 9, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
May 16, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
May 23, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
May 30, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
June 13, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
June 20, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
July 4, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
July 11, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
July 18, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
August 1, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
August 8, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
August 15, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
August 22, 2027 $4,175.00 $860.00
September 5, 2027 $4,175.00 $860.00
September 12, 2027 $4,175.00 $860.00
September 19, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00
September 26, 2027 $4,150.00 $860.00

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