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The Emerald Isle

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome meal)
  2. Day 2

    Dublin to Belfast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
    • Entrance to Titanic Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Belfast's modern attractions during free time
    • Dinner at local pubs or restaurants near hotel
    Landmarks
    Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
    Titanic Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Belfast to North Irish Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with seasonal dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Cab driving tour in Belfast with local guide
    • Visit Giant's Causeway

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch recommendations from Tour Leader
    • Irish whiskey tasting stops
    Landmarks
    Giant's Causeway
  4. Day 4

    North Irish Coast - Derry - North Irish Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Derry with local guide
    • Visit Doagh Famine Village and Visitor Centre
    • Fishing demonstration
    • Visit preserved 19th-century thatched cottage
    • Poitín-making lesson
    Landmarks
    Derry City Walls
    Doagh Famine Village
    Isle of Doagh
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  5. Day 5

    North Irish Coast to County Roscommon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at Kilronan Castle's award-winning restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Ulster American Folk Park
    • Visit Belleek Pottery Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Pottery lesson at Belleek Pottery Centre
    • Tearoom lunch at Belleek Pottery Centre
    • Woodland trail walks at Kilronan Castle
    • Heated pool at Kilronan Castle spa
    Landmarks
    Ulster American Folk Park
    Belleek Pottery Centre
    Kilronan Castle
    Lough Meelagh
  6. Day 6

    County Roscommon to Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Irish breakfast in castle's wood-panelled dining room with crispy rashers, black pudding and eggs)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local oyster farm with guided tour
    • Oyster shucking masterclass

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Westport seaside town
    • Walk across Doris Brothers' Bridge in Westport
    • Discover the Four Faced Liar clock in Westport
    Landmarks
    Kilronan Castle
    Westport
    Doris Brothers' Bridge
    Four Faced Liar clock
    Carrowbeg River
    Galway
  7. Day 7

    Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Galway with Tour Leader
    • Visit Spanish Arch
    • View Galway Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Dine on Atlantic oysters at Salthill Promenade
    • Experience street music at Quay Street pubs
    • Visit Aran Islands (must be arranged in advance with Tour Leader)
    Landmarks
    Spanish Arch
    Galway Cathedral
    Salthill Promenade
    Quay Street
    Aran Islands
  8. Day 8

    Galway to Dingle Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Burren National Park
    • Evening pub visit in Dingle
    Landmarks
    Burren National Park
    Cliffs of Moher
    Shannon Estuary
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  9. Day 9

    Dingle Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gallarus Oratory
    • Visit The Blasket Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Drive Slea Head Drive
    • Dinner at harbourside eateries in Dingle
    Landmarks
    Gallarus Oratory
    The Blasket Centre
    Blasket Islands
    Slea Head
  10. Day 10

    Dingle Peninsula to County Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at family-run country house hotel featuring seasonal delights)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle
    • Kiss the Blarney Stone
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Killarney
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  11. Day 11

    County Cork to Kinsale to County Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kinsale with local guide
    • Whisky tasting at Jameson Midleton Distillery

    Optional Activities

    • Lobster roll or seafood bisque lunch in Kinsale
    • Free time to explore Kinsale independently
    • Terrace time at hotel overlooking Glashaboy River
    Landmarks
    Kinsale
    Jameson Midleton Distillery
    Glashaboy River
  12. Day 12

    County Cork to Kilkenny

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swiss Cottage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cahir Castle during lunch break
    • Picnic lunch from Cahir bakeries
    • Walk along River Suir in Cahir
    • Leisurely walk with Tour Leader through Kilkenny's medieval lanes
    Landmarks
    Swiss Cottage
    Cahir Castle
    River Suir
    Kilkenny Castle
    Medieval Mile
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  13. Day 13

    Kilkenny to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery

    Optional Activities

    • Final exploration of Kilkenny Castle and Medieval Mile before departure
    • Book extra nights in Dublin to experience the capital's energy and history
    Landmarks
    Kilkenny Castle
    Medieval Mile
    Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
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    September 3rd, 2018
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    Some boutique accommodation. A lot in a short time.
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    September 16th, 2017
    We are nearing the end of our "magical mystery tour" of Ireland and to date have enjoyed the...
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    April 24th, 2017
    Just loved my 12 day tour of Ireland. Great balance of history, culture and good times. The tour guide was fabulous.
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