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Shades of Ireland (Dublin to Kingscourt) (2026)

10 days
From Dublin to Kingscourt
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham)
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish evening with regional cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Irish evening with regional cuisine
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  3. Day 3

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • O'Connell Street visit
    • Phoenix Park visit
    • Dinner at contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Guinness Storehouse & Dinner - $99.00 pp (self-guided tour over 7 floors with audio guide, complimentary pint at Gravity Bar with 360° views of Dublin, followed by dinner at contemporary restaurant featuring New Irish Cuisine)
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    O'Connell Street
    Phoenix Park
    Guinness Storehouse
  4. Day 4

    Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The O'Donoghue Ring Hotels)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Waterford

    Optional Activities

    • Waterford Crystal factory tour
    • Medieval Museum guided tour with wine tasting in 15th-century Mayor's Wine Vault
    Landmarks
    Kilkenny
    River Nore
    Waterford
  5. Day 5

    Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Diner's Choice - select from menu of Killarney's great restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The O'Donoghue Ring Hotels)

    Included Activities

    • Blarney Castle visit with Blarney Stone
    • Dinner at Killarney restaurant of choice
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
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  6. Day 6

    Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Absolute Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry loop tour
    • Artisan crafts shopping at Gap of Dunloe
    • McGill family artisan brewery visit with beer tasting
    • Traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Gap of Dunloe
    Killarney National Park
  7. Day 7

    Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Absolute Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cliffs of Moher visit
    • Panoramic Limerick city tour
    • King John's Castle tour
    • Treaty Stone visit

    Optional Activities

    • Medieval Banquet Dinner - $115.00 pp (hosted in a real 15th-century castle, includes honey-rich mead, ornate tapestries viewing, four-course meal with fine wine, song and dance performances)
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
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  8. Day 8

    Limerick - Galway - Limerick

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cabra Castle)

    Included Activities

    • The Burren landscape tour
    • Traditional sheepdog demonstration
    • Galway city exploration
    Landmarks
    The Burren
    Galway
  9. Day 9

    Limerick - Kilbeggan - Killiney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant dinner at Fitzpatrick Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Kilbeggan distillery tour with whiskey tasting
    • Elegant dinner at Fitzpatrick Castle
    Landmarks
    Kilbeggan Distillery
    Fitzpatrick Castle
  10. Day 10

    Killiney

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4.7
Overall rating based on 576 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.2
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  • Shades of Ireland  (Dublin to Kingscourt) (2026) reviewer 1
    April 2nd, 2026
    5.0
    Great tour guide. Effective tour bus driver. Excellent choice of itinerary for a helpful means of better...
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    Traveled in March 2026
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    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyed seeing the beauty of Ireland. Blarney Stone and Cliffs of Moher were the highlights. Bus tour of sites...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    Great tour/ great tour guide. Doing the full circle was awesome
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    Our tour of Ireland was comprehensive. The country is beautifully green with lots of open pastures full of sheep....
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    Traveled in June 2025
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    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    We saw a lot of Ireland and the tour worked seamlessly. The tour manager and the bus driver were excellent. Even...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    4.7
    Two family owned shops selling their own sweaters, wool suits and gracious interactions.
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    We got lucky with wonderful weather. Tour manager was absolutely awesome.
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    It was the trip of a lifetime and I would definitely recommend it for others!
    Traveled in August 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    I loved meeting the local people everywhere, especially ghetto sheep farm. Where we saw the dog herding sheep.
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    4.0
    Cliffs of Moher , Giant Causeway and the tour of Belfast were highlights. So much countryside to cover in this trip...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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