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Irish Explorer

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  • Cliffs beside a blue ocean under a clear sky.
  • Group of people posing in front of a grand building with a statue.
  • Castle with gardens and blooming flowers.
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  • Had a great experience. He made sure we got to see the best spots of Ireland and provided much history.

    Irish Explorer reviewer 1
    Adriana, traveled in September
    5.0
  • Rugged cliffs overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.
  • Rock formations at the Giant's Causeway.
  • Dramatic cliffs beside a vast ocean with distant hills.
  • Townscape with a prominent church tower.
  • Ancient stone castle viewed through a circular opening.
  • Riverside scene with a historic cathedral.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Start point
    Dublin, Ireland (Hotel in Dublin, 10:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Dublin
    • Welcome dinner in Dublin

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Dublin excursion (must be booked before tour start)
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  2. Day 2

    Dublin to Derry

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Driving and walking tour of Belfast
    • Explore the Giant's Causeway
    Landmarks
    Giant's Causeway
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  3. Day 3

    Derry - Sligo - Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway and enjoy the bohemian vibe of this lively town

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Irish folklore and live music experience at a historic local pub
    Landmarks
    Wild Atlantic Way
    Galway
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  4. Day 4

    Galway to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Admire Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
    • Visit Limerick and see the Treaty Stone and King John's Castle
    • Stop in Adare

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bunratty Castle
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    Bunratty Castle
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
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  5. Day 5

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Ring of Kerry excursion featuring scenic drive, Kerry Bog Village museum, views of Beenarouke, and jaunting carriage ride through Killarney National Park
    Landmarks
    Killarney National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Killarney to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Orientation tour through Kilkenny

    Optional Activities

    • Irish music evening with traditional Irish food, drinks, music and dancing
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Dublin

    End point
    Dublin, Ireland (Hotel in Dublin, 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Traveler Moments

  • A dish with salad greens, and a pastry triangle.
  • A dish with mashed potatoes and gravy.
  • A plate of food with green beans and creamy sauce.
  • A bottle of Schweppes ginger ale next to a glass.
  • A rustic building with outdoor seating and hanging plants.
  • Wooden wall with Guinness and John Jameson whiskey posters.
  • Ruins of an old stone building with greenery around.
  • Charming cottage with well-maintained garden.
  • Horse-drawn carriage on a tree-lined path.
  • Coastal landscape with grassy banks and rolling waves.
  • Historic stone wall with red foliage.
  • Close-up of an ornate stone wall and architecture.
  • Traditional thatched-roof cottage with garden.
  • Rugged coastline with cliffs by the sea.
  • Live band performance in a pub setting.
  • Cobbled street lined with colorful buildings and lights.
  • View from a castle rooftop over lush green landscape.
  • Stone building with surrounding ruins.
  • Towering sea cliffs with lush greenery.
  • Historic castle reflected in a calm lake.
  • Pathway through lush gardens with a stone tower.
  • Cliffs over the ocean with lush greenery.
  • Coastal cliffs with rough seas and islands in the distance.
  • Ancient castle surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
  • Cliffs of Moher against the ocean backdrop.
  • Red British telephone booth near a stone wall and houses.
  • Vast view of the ocean with rolling hills and islands.
  • Scenic coastline with grassy cliffs by the ocean.
  • Dramatic coastal scene with waves crashing onto green cliffs.
  • Two men standing against a stone wall
  • Large group photo with mountains in the background
  • Two people standing by a scenic coastal landscape
  • Group of people dining together in a restaurant.
  • Group posing in front of a mural
  • People in the ocean waves
  • A large stone castle surrounded by lush greenery and cloudy skies.
  • Coastal line with grassy hills and rough rocky shore.
  • A beach with waves gently crashing onto the sandy and rocky shore.
  • Majestic cliffs overlooking the sea with a bright sky.
  • Prehistoric stone structure amidst green fields with a distant view.
  • Cliff landscape with a wide view of the sea.
  • Dramatic cliffs by the sea with a cloudy sky.
  • A stone circle surrounded by greenery under a cloudy sky.
  • Whiskey bottle with scenic coastal backdrop
  • Person walking along a coastal path
  • Coastal cliffs with ocean view
  • Reflected castle in water
  • Person sitting on a bench near a medieval structure
  • Castle ruins on a coastal landscape

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 213 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • H
    October 2nd, 2025
    5
    Our tour guide, Jerry was incredibly informative and enthusiastic about the sites he showed us. As a local, he gave...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • Irish Explorer reviewer 2
    September 25th, 2025
    5
    Had a great experience with our tour guide Gerry, he made sure we got to see the best spots of Ireland and provided...
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    • Wooden wall with Guinness and John Jameson whiskey posters.
    • Ruins of an old stone building with greenery around.
    • A plate of food with green beans and creamy sauce.
    • A dish with mashed potatoes and gravy.
    • A bottle of Schweppes ginger ale next to a glass.
    • A rustic building with outdoor seating and hanging plants.
    • A dish with salad greens, and a pastry triangle.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Irish Explorer reviewer 3
    September 22nd, 2025
    5
    This tour is a very packed with knowledge and history. Our guide Gerry was very informative and told lots of jokes....
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • B
    September 22nd, 2025
    5
    This Irish tour was a fun way to see a lot of Ireland in a short time frame. Our tour guide, Gerry, was kind &...
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    • Charming cottage with well-maintained garden.
    • View from a castle rooftop over lush green landscape.
    • Stone building with surrounding ruins.
    • Coastal landscape with grassy banks and rolling waves.
    • Cliffs over the ocean with lush greenery.
    • Close-up of an ornate stone wall and architecture.
    • Cobbled street lined with colorful buildings and lights.
    • Pathway through lush gardens with a stone tower.
    • Irish Explorer customer review photo
    • Historic stone wall with red foliage.
    • Traditional thatched-roof cottage with garden.
    • Horse-drawn carriage on a tree-lined path.
    • Towering sea cliffs with lush greenery.
    • Historic castle reflected in a calm lake.
    • Live band performance in a pub setting.
    • Rugged coastline with cliffs by the sea.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Irish Explorer reviewer 5
    September 21st, 2025
    4
    A good taste of Ireland. I do prefer a smaller group when travelling, so 46 passengers too much, especially as you...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • J
    September 11th, 2025
    5
    The itinerary was busy, we had long days but got to see a lot so that was great. The very knowledgeable tour guide...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • A
    September 7th, 2025
    4
    Good, excellent wood be hard for any to achieve
    Traveled in August 2025
  • Irish Explorer reviewer 8
    August 31st, 2025
    4
    Happy with guide & driver. First Dublin excursion very expensive for what you got.
    Traveled in August 2025
  • K
    August 24th, 2025
    5
    Places visited excellent. Hotel accommodation very good. Driver Juri most capable and pleasant. Tour leader Gerry...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • Irish Explorer reviewer 10
    August 20th, 2025
    5
    Wow, what an incredible tour! The group was an amazing bunch of talented people. We made lifelong friendships and...
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    • Scenic coastline with grassy cliffs by the ocean.
    • Coastal cliffs with rough seas and islands in the distance.
    • Vast view of the ocean with rolling hills and islands.
    • Red British telephone booth near a stone wall and houses.
    • Cliffs of Moher against the ocean backdrop.
    • Dramatic coastal scene with waves crashing onto green cliffs.
    • Ancient castle surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
    Traveled in August 2025

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    Natalie

    Asked on February 2nd, 2026

    I'm interested in the 7 day Irish explorer trip. I arrive at 4 in the afternoon on June 14, will that allow me time to join the tour since there is only a dinner meeting that evening?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2026

      Yes, you can definitely join the tour after 4PM on the first day. When you book the tour, you will receive the Tour Leader's Contact Info a few days before the start date, and you can use that to contact the Tour Leader when you arrive, so that you are advised on where you can catch up with the group.

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    Nadia

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    How much extra is it if I want a private room, not sharing with anyone?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2026

      May I ask which departure you are interested in? So that I can check the price with the Private Room Upgrade for you.

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    Natalie

    Asked on December 29th, 2025

    Where is the pick up point in Dublin as we have to book a hotel prior. Is City Centre the best area or somewhere else? Any info would be great before we book.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2025

      The starting hotel for this tour is located in the Clondalkin area. While hotel details are subject to change, it's unlikely that any updates would move the starting point far from the currently confirmed hotel.

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    Beth

    Asked on December 7th, 2025

    Do you have a tour that would allow me to research my Grandmothers birth? She lived in Cork I believe, and born in 1894. Name Margaret Mary Collins. Roman Catholic.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2025

      Our current tours do not specifically include genealogy or family history research in Cork. The closest option would be the Irish Explorer tour, which visits major locations across Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and other historic sites. Please note that this tour is focused on sightseeing and cultural experiences rather than archival research, so Cork and Margaret Mary Collins' records would not be a planned stop.

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    Lucy

    Asked on November 22nd, 2025

    We are planning a trip to Ireland to see Josh Groban in Dublin on the 29th of March in the evening. We plan on arriving on the 28th and I would like to know what hotel is being used with the tour group so I can book the same for the 28th.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      At the moment, your departure is still quite far in advance, so we're not able to confirm the exact starting hotel yet. Hotel allocations can vary by tour and departure date and may change as we get closer, so we don't want to give details too early and risk any confusion. For reference, in the past and for upcoming departures, we have used Clayton Hotel Leopardstown and Louis Fitzgerald Hotel — but please note this is subject to change. The best time to check back for accurate details is around 90 days before departure, once the hotel list has been finalised.

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    Derek

    Asked on November 5th, 2025

    The traveler is interested in the tour and would like to request a quote for the Ring of Kerry excursion and also for other activities that can be added to the tour

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      Ring of Kerry – €60 per person (can be booked directly on tour)
      Titanic Belfast Experience – €30 (bookable on tour)
      Tales of Galway – €35 (bookable on tour)
      Bunratty Castle with Lunch – €40 (bookable on tour)
      Irish Music Evening – €69 (bookable on tour)
      Discover Dublin – €90 (must be pre-booked at least 15 days before the start of the tour)

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    Judy

    Asked on October 3rd, 2025

    Is there a tour available in Ireland?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025

      We currently have one Ireland tour left this year - a 7-day tour from 19 to 25 October 2025. It's the Emerald Isle in low season on a slower-paced tour - enjoy crisp air, fewer crowds, vibrant cities like Dublin, Galway, Cork and Waterford, plus highlights like the Cliffs of Moher and Ireland's stunning natural beauty.

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    Jean

    Asked on August 27th, 2025

    Can we join this tour in Galway for a reduced time and price? We will be in Donegal June 5th.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      Our tours are run on set itineraries, and the cost is based on the full program. While travelers are welcome to join and leave the tour at any point that suits their plans, we're unable to reduce or alter the price or itinerary for partial participation.

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    Melissa

    Asked on August 26th, 2025

    Could you please provide us with the pricing details for the extra excursions available for this trip?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      As of now, here are the current optional excursions offered: Discover Dublin – €90.00, Irish Music Evening – €69.00, Titanic Belfast Experience – €30.00, Tales of Galway – €35.00, Bunratty Castle with Lunch – €40.00, Ring of Kerry Day Trip – €60.00. Most excursions can be booked directly on tour with your tour leader. However, certain ones (like Discover Dublin) must be pre-booked due to high demand.

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    Wayne

    Asked on August 14th, 2025

    Were people during the tour provided with a sort of head set to translate from English to French?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      Our tours are conducted in English, and we don't provide headsets with automatic translation into French during the tour. Tour leaders are happy to assist if you need clarification. Many guests use translation apps for key phrases or signs while travelling.

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