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Irish Elegance

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8 Days

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$3677

Tour Code: INS-Elegance
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Travel Ireland in Elegance and Style on This 8-Day Guided Tour of the Emerald Isle

Experience the Wild Atlantic Way and journey from Galway to Killarney on this once-in-a-lifetime tour of Ireland. Trace a landscape shaped by myth and geology—home to Europe’s longest defined coastal route and the staggering Cliffs of Moher, rising 214 m (702 ft) above sea level. Discover Galway’s vibrant streets, Killarney’s musical heritage and the storybook beauty of Kylemore Abbey, a neo-Gothic masterpiece built in 1868. From the quiet scholarship of Trinity College with its 9th-century Book of Kells, to the raw beauty of Connemara, this is Ireland at its most authentic and intriguing.

Seaweed Foraging Walk

Meet John, a seaweed advocate and educator for a seaweed foraging walk at Atlantic Irish Seaweed. Stroll along the shore learning about how they work to protect the fragile ecosystem of the wild Atlantic Irish coasts through their educational courses and passion for the local environment. Irish Atlantic Seaweed’s environmental policy is to respect, enjoy and protect the natural wonders that surround them, and promote the sustainable use of Ireland’s fragile marine ecosystems. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.

Included In Your Tour

 

  • 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. Visit the 9th century Book of Kells and enjoy a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College. Back at your hotel, join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening.

Hotel: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Included Meals: Dinner

Depart Dublin, and pass the famous Curragh Racecourse and green meadows where many of the finest Irish racehorses are bred. Drive south and take a photo-stop to see the spectacular Rock of Cashel, crowned with medieval buildings that dominate the flat countryside for miles around. Then on to explore Blarney with Insight Choice. Choose to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the magical stone to ensure a lifetime of eloquence. Alternatively, meet a senior gardener for a tour of Blarney Gardens. Head to Killarney, where you may fancy a ‘pint of porter’. This town on the lakes is famous for its lively pubs so in the evening why not join in the ‘craic’?

Hotel: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning, marvel at spectacular mountain and sea views as you travel the road that winds around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. Meet John for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit his family-run seaweed farm to learn about sustainable farming practices that protect the wild Irish Atlantic coasts.

Hotel: Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

Included Meals: Breakfast

Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry and enter County Clare. Stop at the Exhibition Center and enjoy a walk along the Cliffs of Moher, raised approximately 214 m (702 ft) above the pounding Atlantic waves. Then travel north across the Burren, a suddenly stark and barren landscape, scarred with interesting limestone creases. Journey to Galway, the City of Tribes, and visit the last cathedral built in Ireland. Take in the scenery from your hotel which is spectacularly set on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Hotel: Connemara Coast Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Embark on a superb exploration of the Connemara National Park and see a wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills. Visit the magnificent, turreted Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey, nestled at the base of a Connemara mountainside. Commissioned by industrialist Mitchell Henry for his wife in the 19th century, the abbey was later transformed into a Benedictine monastery by nuns fleeing Ypres during World War I—linking this remote Irish valley to the upheaval of the Western Front.

Hotel: Connemara Coast Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast

Set beside Lough Corrib and the border of County Mayo, Cong combines quiet charm with a storied past. On arrival at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, follow a traditional piper up the estate’s drive – an age-old custom once used to honor visiting dignitaries. This stirring welcome connects you with Ireland’s cultural heritage from the moment you arrive. Best known as the filming location for The Quiet Man, the village is also home to the 12th-century Cong Abbey, a former Augustinian monastery with intricate stone carvings and Ireland’s only surviving monastic fishing house. During your free time, walk woodland trails through the grounds of Ashford Estate, visit the Quiet Man Museum or browse local craft shops showcasing Irish woollens and pottery. Later, dine in a private room at The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Enjoy a seasonal Farm-to-Table menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Keane, reflecting Ireland’s regional produce and culinary traditions.

Hotel: Ashford Castle

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After a Relaxed Start, travel east to Dublin, founded by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago at the mouth of the River Liffey. Your afternoon is free to explore the capital’s rich cultural scene—perhaps visit the National Gallery, home to works by Jack B. Yeats and Caravaggio, or stroll through St Stephen’s Green, laid out in 1880. Literary fans may opt for the James Joyce Center, while Grafton Street offers a final chance for local finds.

Hotel: Hilton Dublin

Included Meals: Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Dublin airport.

Included Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Pricing

Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
April 5, 2026 $4,325.00 $1,720.00
April 19, 2026 $4,325.00 $1,720.00
May 10, 2026 $5,075.00 $1,720.00
May 17, 2026 $5,075.00 $1,720.00
May 24, 2026 $4,875.00 $1,720.00
June 7, 2026 $4,950.00 $1,720.00
June 14, 2026 $4,950.00 $1,720.00
June 21, 2026 $4,950.00 $1,720.00
June 28, 2026 $4,975.00 $1,720.00
July 12, 2026 $4,975.00 $1,720.00
July 19, 2026 $4,975.00 $1,720.00
August 2, 2026 $4,975.00 $1,720.00
August 16, 2026 $4,975.00 $1,720.00
August 23, 2026 $4,975.00 $1,720.00
August 30, 2026 $4,895.00 $1,720.00
September 13, 2026 $5,125.00 $1,720.00
September 20, 2026 $5,125.00 $1,720.00
September 27, 2026 $4,950.00 $1,720.00

*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group

Departure Date Twin Share Pricing Single Supplement
April 4, 2027 $4,625.00 $1,820.00
April 11, 2027 $4,625.00 $1,820.00
April 18, 2027 $4,625.00 $1,820.00
April 25, 2027 $4,750.00 $1,820.00
May 9, 2027 $5,195.00 $1,820.00
May 16, 2027 $5,195.00 $1,820.00
May 23, 2027 $5,195.00 $1,820.00
May 30, 2027 $5,295.00 $1,820.00
June 6, 2027 $5,295.00 $1,820.00
June 13, 2027 $5,295.00 $1,820.00
June 20, 2027 $5,295.00 $1,820.00
June 27, 2027 $5,325.00 $1,820.00
July 11, 2027 $5,325.00 $1,820.00
July 18, 2027 $5,325.00 $1,820.00
August 1, 2027 $5,325.00 $1,820.00
August 15, 2027 $5,325.00 $1,820.00
August 22, 2027 $5,325.00 $1,820.00
August 29, 2027 $5,225.00 $1,820.00
September 12, 2027 $5,250.00 $1,820.00
September 19, 2027 $5,250.00 $1,820.00
September 26, 2027 $5,075.00 $1,820.00

*(SG) indicates a tour with a small group

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