Duration
7 Days
From
$2519
Tour Code: GLO-Intro
Coach Tours
Introduction to Ireland
Small Tour
Like a classic Irish coffee made with hot java, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and fresh whipped cream, this introductory tour of Ireland blends the most stimulating sights, soothing scenery, and sweet accents of the Emerald Isle. Journeying on a loop from Dublin to the west coast and back, first-time visitors will be awakened by the revelry of the lively capital city, jolted by the dramatic scenery along the storied coast, and calmed by the verdant rolling hills throughout the lush green countryside. Don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly inspired to craft limericks as you try your hand at baking scones on an Irish sheep farm in Galway. With authentic local experiences and visits to the sights you’ve always dreamed of—including the stunning Cliffs of Moher, the spectacular Ring of Kerry, and the famous House of Waterford Crystal—this tour of Ireland is the perfect break from the daily grind.
Highlights
- Benedictine Abbey
- Dun Aengus
- Famine Museum
- Flying Boat Museum
- Handweaving Mill
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Irish National Stud
- Marble Workshop
- St. Kevin’s Center of Irish Christianity
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Dublin, Ireland
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes!
At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.
Included Meals:
Dinner
Day 2 - Dublin - Kildare - Cashel - Limerick - Ennis
Stallions, Saints & Stones
KILDARE – Visit the Irish National Stud.
CASHEL – See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.
LIMERICK – Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone. Free time this evening.
165 mi / 266 km
CASHEL – See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.
LIMERICK – Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone. Free time this evening.
165 mi / 266 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 3 - Ennis. Excursion to west coast
Sheep, Scones & Seacliffs
CLARE COAST – Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the rocky plateau of The Burren above the Atlantic coast.
GALWAY – Free time.
RATHBAUN – Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.
122 mi / 198 km
GALWAY – Free time.
RATHBAUN – Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.
122 mi / 198 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 4 - Ennis - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Beauties of Counties Kerry & Clare
ENNIS – Take a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry.
RING OF KERRY – Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.
KILLARNEY – Free time for the remainder of the day.
174 mi / 281 km
RING OF KERRY – Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.
KILLARNEY – Free time for the remainder of the day.
174 mi / 281 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast Dinner
Day 5 - Killarney - Blarney - Waterford
Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab
Drive across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork.
BLARNEY – Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.
WATERFORD – Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Dinner followed by an Irish coffee demonstration.
131 mi / 210 km
BLARNEY – Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.
WATERFORD – Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Dinner followed by an Irish coffee demonstration.
131 mi / 210 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast Dinner
Day 6 - Waterford - Glendalough - Dublin
MOUNTAIN LOUGHS & MEDIEVAL MONKS
GLENDALOUGH – Stop at the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.
DUBLIN – Free time this afternoon.
122 mi / 196 km
DUBLIN – Free time this afternoon.
122 mi / 196 km
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Day 7 - Dublin
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Dates & Pricing
| Departure Date | Twin Share Pricing | Single Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2023 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
| April 16, 2023 | $2,519.00 | $488.00 | |
| April 20, 2023 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
| April 30, 2023 | $2,799.00 | ||
| May 4, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| May 7, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| May 14, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| May 18, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| May 21, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| May 28, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| June 1, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| June 4, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| June 11, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| June 15, 2023 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | |
| June 18, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| June 25, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| June 29, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| July 2, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| July 9, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| July 13, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| July 16, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| July 23, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| July 27, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| July 30, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| August 6, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| August 19, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| August 13, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| August 20, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| August 24, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| August 27, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| September 3, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| September 7, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| September 10, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| September 17, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| September 21, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| September 24, 2023 | $3,069.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| October 1, 2023 | $2,799.00 | $488.00 | |
| October 8, 2023 | $2,959.00 | $488.00 | (SG) |
| October 15, 2023 | $2,559.00 | $488.00 |
*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group
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