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Introduction to Ireland

Small Tour
Duration

7 Days

From

$2519

Tour Code: GLO-Intro
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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

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

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
Included Meals:
Breakfast

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
Included Meals:
Breakfast

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
Included Meals:
Breakfast   Dinner

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
Included Meals:
Breakfast   Dinner

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
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
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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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