Ireland: Traditions of the Emerald Isle 11 days
About This Experience
It’s a little ironic that such a rainy country could give rise to some of the brightest, most charming people in the world. Blessed with outstanding wit and the so-called Gift of Gab, the Irish themselves are the Emerald Isle’s true attraction. When an entire pub bursts into song or an entire city rallies around a hurling match, it’s easy to see that even the oldest traditions continue to thrive here (and proudly, too). Discover all that Ireland holds dear, from Dublin and the Rebel County all the way down to the breathtaking Ring of Kerry.
Your Tour Includes
Round-trip airfare & transfers
9 nights in handpicked hotels
Breakfast daily, 3 three-course dinners with beer or wine
Multilingual Tour Director
Private deluxe motor coach
Select entrance fees
Why You'll Love It
The Irish are beyond friendly (& chatty)
Unspeakably gorgeous greenery
Local pubs, fresh pints & traditional music
The Ring of Kerry’s spectacular coastline
You’ll see the cities of Wilde, Yeats & Bono
Heritage remains untouched in the countryside
Overnight Flight1 night
Dublin3 nights - hotel info
Day2
Brevity is the soul of wit, and this small capital is among the wittiest
Breakfast (in flight), Dinner
Welcome to the Emerald Isle! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and escorts you to your hotel. If you took our pre-tour extension to London, join the rest of your tour today. The rest of the day is free for you to begin exploring Dublin. At tonight’s included dinner, meet your fellow travelers.
Day3
In Phoenix Park, it becomes apparent how this isle got its nickname
Breakfast
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College
A local guide leads a sightseeing tour of the city. Drive to Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed public park in Europe. Its grounds include the Arás an Uachtaráin (Presidential Residence). Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded by Ireland’s patron saint in A.D. 450, and then visit Trinity College, where you can view the illuminated Book of Kells in the university’s library. Attend an optional Traditional Irish Evening tonight.
Optional Excursions
Traditional Irish Evening $99* pp
Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The specific venue and day of the week for this optional may change due to availability.
Day4
Walk up O’Connell, shop on Grafton or wander St. Stephen’s
Breakfast
Discover Dublin at your own pace today. You might choose to quaff the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green or explore the Writers’ Museum. Alternatively, join an optional excursion passing through the Wicklow Mountains to visit Powerscourt House and Glendalough. Here you can walk through Ireland’s most beautiful formal gardens, and Glendalough, a romantic glen where St. Kevin founded Ireland’s most important monastery in the 6th century.
Optional Excursions
Powerscourt & Glendalough $79* pp
County Wicklow is home to some of the wildest and most spectacular scenery in Ireland, as well as two of the country’s most important historic sites. Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Enniskerry, where you’ll visit Powerscourt, an elegant country mansion with the finest formal gardens in the country. Later, continue on to Glendalough, which became famous throughout Europe as a center of Christian learning before it was sacked by Viking crusaders in the 10th century. You’ll also see St. Kevin’s Cross, the remains of the 6th-century cathedral and the remarkable Round Tower, thought to have been used by the monks as a place of refuge.
County Cork1 night - hotel info
Day5
Travel to Cork, known as The Rebel County, Ireland’s largest county (and proudest)
Breakfast
National Stud Farm, Rock of Cashel
eaving Dublin this morning, travel a short distance southwest to County Kildare. Stop at the National Stud Farm, where world-class race horses are bred and trained. Visit the stables, where you are likely to glimpse the thoroughbreds. Continue to County Tipperary where you’ll visit the iconic Rock of Cashel. The commanding stone buildings date back to the 12th and 13th centuries and offer a glimpse into Ireland’s past. Later arrive in County Cork, Ireland’s largest county.
County Kerry2 nights - hotel info
Day6
The Irish certainly talk the talk—gain their Gift of Gab in Blarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Blarney Castle, Queenstown Story Museum
This morning, your Tour Director will acquaint you with Cobh and Cork. Cobh is a fishing village, which in centuries past often served as a launch site for ships bound for North America. Here you’ll visit the Queenstown Story Museum, whose exhibits tell the story of Irish emigration during the past 150 years. Cork is an atmospheric island city, with an impressive network of channels, docks and quays overlooking a vast natural harbor. Later, continue on to Blarney Castle. This 15th-century fortress is known above all else for the legendary Blarney Stone, said to grant magical powers of eloquence to those who kiss it—which you can attempt by climbing the steep staircase to the top of the parapet and leaning out of the battlements. Continue on to County Kerry, where dinner is included tonight.
Day7
Sit back, relax and take in 112 miles of stunning coastline
Breakfast
Today’s included excursion takes you around the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route that covers some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery. Pass the pristine Lakes of Killarney and gaze across Dingle Bay to Dingle Peninsula. This afternoon, take in panoramic views of the Skellig Islands. Don’t miss the picturesque village of Sneem, the “Knot in the Ring,” where brightly painted cottages surround the cozy market green. End the day in Killarney.
Galway2 nights - hotel info
Day8
Discover Caisleán Bhun Raithe, the castle at the mouth of the Ratty
Breakfast
Bunratty Castle
En route to Galway, stop for a visit at 13th-century Bunratty Castle. Then motor on to Galway, Ireland’s third-largest city. For 400 years Galway was an independent city-state—as recently as the 19th century, local citizens were still in the habit of setting their clocks 40 minutes behind Dublin time. Tonight, dine at our optional Castle Banquet Dinner (seasonal April - October).
Optional Excursions
Castle Banquet Dinner $115* pp
Enjoy a feast fit for a king inside Dunguaire Castle, a 17th-century castle overlooking Galway Bay. Sip from a goblet of mead and learn the history of the castle before proceeding up the spiral staircase to the banquet hall, where you’ll enjoy a sumptuous, four-course dinner and an evening of live entertainment, including songs and stories. Please note: This excursion is seasonal from April to October.
Day9
Listen for the guitars and bodhráns resounding from Galway’s pubs
Breakfast
With another free day in Galway, you might choose to explore the city’s cultural highlights or cross the River Corrib to see University College. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the Aran Islands (weather permitting), a rugged region of traditional Irish culture that has remained largely unchanged in recent centuries.
Optional Excursions
Aran Islands $99* pp
Board a ferry across Galway Bay for a guided tour of Inis Mór, one of the three remote Aran Islands. An outpost of Irish culture that has remained essentially unchanged over the past few centuries, the Aran Islanders still speak Gaelic and rely on fishing and farming to make a living. Local crafts produced here include hand-knit “fisherman” sweaters. While you're here, you’ll also visit the ruins of Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric fort. Please note: This tour involves a fair amount of walking over somewhat rugged terrain. Travelers should be accustomed to moderate physical activity. This excursion is weather dependent, and weather conditions may also result in a rough sea crossing.
Limerick1 night - hotel info
Day10
Look down on the Atlantic from staggering heights
Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Galway and travel through the limestone plateau known as the Burren. Stop to see the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which rise 600 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Later, transfer to Limerick. Overlooked by Woodcock Hill immediately to the north, and the Silvermine Mountains to the east, the city is spread along both banks of the Shannon River. Here, you’ll enjoy an included Farewell Dinner.
Flight homefor a day
Extend Your Stay
Add Belfast $299*
The city of Belfast was once the largest in Ireland, the home of Irish linen and the most productive shipyard in the world, a place whose hills inspired Jonathan Swift to write Gulliver's Travels. Come discover the charming Victorian architecture of the cultural heart of Northern Ireland.
Belfast2 nights - hotel info
Day1
Discover the docks where the infamous “Unsinkable Ship” was built
Breakfast
Titanic Museum
Journey this morning to Belfast. Upon arrival, get the local perspective of Belfast on a guided tour, where you’ll glimpse the copper-domed city hall and the recently restored Grand Opera House. Learn all about Belfast’s long history—from the its origins in the Bronze Age to its rise as an international seaport, from its role in the conflict known as The Troubles to its love for its favorite son, the soccer player George Best. Finally, enter the newly opened Titanic Museum for a look at the vessel’s infamous history.
Day2
Explore Northern Ireland's up-and-coming capital
Breakfast
Take a day to explore Northern Ireland’s up-and-coming capital on your own. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Giants Causeway.
Optional Excursions
Giant's Causeway $45* pp
Pay a visit to the rugged Giant’s Causeway, a series of naturally formed hexagonal basalt columns. The columns, which you can walk on, are 60 million years old and originated as volcanic lava. A colorful local legend says that mythical giant Finn MacCool built the walkway so that he could cross the sea to Scotland!
About This Experience
It’s a little ironic that such a rainy country could give rise to some of the brightest, most charming people in the world. Blessed with outstanding wit and the so-called Gift of Gab, the Irish themselves are the Emerald Isle’s true attraction. When an entire pub bursts into song or an entire city rallies around a hurling match, it’s easy to see that even the oldest traditions continue to thrive here (and proudly, too). Discover all that Ireland holds dear, from Dublin and the Rebel County all the way down to the breathtaking Ring of Kerry.
Your Tour Includes
Round-trip airfare & transfers
9 nights in handpicked hotels
Breakfast daily, 3 three-course dinners with beer or wine
Multilingual Tour Director
Private deluxe motor coach
Select entrance fees
Why You'll Love It
The Irish are beyond friendly (& chatty)
Unspeakably gorgeous greenery
Local pubs, fresh pints & traditional music
The Ring of Kerry’s spectacular coastline
You’ll see the cities of Wilde, Yeats & Bono
Heritage remains untouched in the countryside
Overnight Flight1 night
Dublin3 nights - hotel info
Day2
Brevity is the soul of wit, and this small capital is among the wittiest
Breakfast (in flight), Dinner
Welcome to the Emerald Isle! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and escorts you to your hotel. If you took our pre-tour extension to London, join the rest of your tour today. The rest of the day is free for you to begin exploring Dublin. At tonight’s included dinner, meet your fellow travelers.
Day3
In Phoenix Park, it becomes apparent how this isle got its nickname
Breakfast
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College
A local guide leads a sightseeing tour of the city. Drive to Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed public park in Europe. Its grounds include the Arás an Uachtaráin (Presidential Residence). Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded by Ireland’s patron saint in A.D. 450, and then visit Trinity College, where you can view the illuminated Book of Kells in the university’s library.
Day4
Walk up O’Connell, shop on Grafton or wander St. Stephen’s
Breakfast
Discover Dublin at your own pace today. You might choose to quaff the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green or explore the Writers’ Museum. Alternatively, join an optional excursion passing through the Wicklow Mountains to visit Powerscourt House. Here you can walk through Ireland’s most beautiful formal gardens, and Glendalough, a romantic glen where St. Kevin founded Ireland’s most important monastery in the 6th century. Attend an optional Traditional Irish Evening tonight.
Optional Excursions
Powerscourt & Glendalough $79* pp
County Wicklow is home to some of the wildest and most spectacular scenery in Ireland, as well as two of the country’s most important historic sites. Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Enniskerry, where you’ll visit Powerscourt, an elegant country mansion with the finest formal gardens in the country. Later, continue on to Glendalough, which became famous throughout Europe as a center of Christian learning before it was sacked by Viking crusaders in the 10th century. You’ll also see St. Kevin’s Cross, the remains of the 6th-century cathedral and the remarkable Round Tower, thought to have been used by the monks as a place of refuge.
Optional Excursions
Traditional Irish Evening $99* pp
Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The specific venue and day of the week for this optional may change due to availability.
County Cork1 night - hotel info
Day5
Travel to Cork, known as The Rebel County, Ireland’s largest county (and proudest)
Breakfast
National Stud Farm, Rock of Cashel
Leaving Dublin this morning, travel a short distance southwest to County Kildare. Stop at the National Stud Farm, where world-class race horses are bred and trained. Visit the stables, where you are likely to glimpse the thoroughbreds. Continue to County Tipperary where you’ll visit the iconic Rock of Cashel. The commanding stone buildings date back to the 12th and 13th centuries and offer a glimpse into Ireland’s past. Later arrive in County Cork, Ireland’s largest county.
County Kerry2 nights - hotel info
Day6
The Irish certainly talk the talk—gain their Gift of Gab in Blarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Blarney Castle, Queenstown Story Museum
This morning, your Tour Director will acquaint you with Cobh and Cork. Cobh is a fishing village, which in centuries past often served as a launch site for ships bound for North America. Here you’ll visit the Queenstown Story Museum, whose exhibits tell the story of Irish emigration during the past 150 years. Cork is an atmospheric island city, with an impressive network of channels, docks and quays overlooking a vast natural harbor. Later, continue on to Blarney Castle. This 15th-century fortress is known above all else for the legendary Blarney Stone, said to grant magical powers of eloquence to those who kiss it—which you can attempt by climbing the steep staircase to the top of the parapet and leaning out of the battlements. Continue on to County Kerry, where dinner is included tonight.
Day7
Sit back, relax and take in 112 miles of stunning coastline
Breakfast
Today’s included excursion takes you around the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route that covers some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery. Pass the pristine Lakes of Killarney and gaze across Dingle Bay to Dingle Peninsula. This afternoon, take in panoramic views of the Skellig Islands. Don’t miss the picturesque village of Sneem, the “Knot in the Ring,” where brightly painted cottages surround the cozy market green. End the day in Killarney.
Galway2 nights - hotel info
Day8
Discover Caisleán Bhun Raithe, the castle at the mouth of the Ratty
Breakfast
Bunratty Castle
En route to Galway, stop for a visit at 13th-century Bunratty Castle. Then motor on to Galway, Ireland’s third-largest city. For 400 years Galway was an independent city-state—as recently as the 19th century, local citizens were still in the habit of setting their clocks 40 minutes behind Dublin time. Tonight, dine at our optional Castle Banquet Dinner (seasonal April - October).
Optional Excursions
Castle Banquet Dinner $115* pp
Enjoy a feast fit for a king inside Dunguaire Castle, a 17th-century castle overlooking Galway Bay. Sip from a goblet of mead and learn the history of the castle before proceeding up the spiral staircase to the banquet hall, where you’ll enjoy a sumptuous, four-course dinner and an evening of live entertainment, including songs and stories. Please note: This excursion is seasonal from April to October.
Day9
Listen for the guitars and bodhráns resounding from Galway’s pubs
Breakfast
With another free day in Galway, you might choose to explore the city’s cultural highlights or cross the River Corrib to see University College. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the Aran Islands (weather permitting), a rugged region of traditional Irish culture that has remained largely unchanged in recent centuries.
Optional Excursions
Aran Islands $99* pp
Board a ferry across Galway Bay for a guided tour of Inis Mór, one of the three remote Aran Islands. An outpost of Irish culture that has remained essentially unchanged over the past few centuries, the Aran Islanders still speak Gaelic and rely on fishing and farming to make a living. Local crafts produced here include hand-knit “fisherman” sweaters. While you're here, you’ll also visit the ruins of Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric fort. Please note: This tour involves a fair amount of walking over somewhat rugged terrain. Travelers should be accustomed to moderate physical activity. This excursion is weather dependent, and weather conditions may also result in a rough sea crossing.
Limerick1 night - hotel info
Day10
Look down on the Atlantic from staggering heights
Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Galway and travel through the limestone plateau known as the Burren. Stop to see the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which rise 600 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Later, transfer to Limerick. Overlooked by Woodcock Hill immediately to the north, and the Silvermine Mountains to the east, the city is spread along both banks of the Shannon River. Here, you’ll enjoy an included Farewell Dinner.
Flight homefor a day
Extend Your Stay
Add Belfast $299*
The city of Belfast was once the largest in Ireland, the home of Irish linen and the most productive shipyard in the world, a place whose hills inspired Jonathan Swift to write Gulliver's Travels. Come discover the charming Victorian architecture of the cultural heart of Northern Ireland.
Belfast2 nights - hotel info
Day1
Discover the docks where the infamous “Unsinkable Ship” was built
Breakfast
Titanic Museum
Journey this morning to Belfast. Upon arrival, get the local perspective of Belfast on a guided tour, where you’ll glimpse the copper-domed city hall and the recently restored Grand Opera House. Learn all about Belfast’s long history—from the its origins in the Bronze Age to its rise as an international seaport, from its role in the conflict known as The Troubles to its love for its favorite son, the soccer player George Best. Finally, enter the newly opened Titanic Museum for a look at the vessel’s infamous history.
Day2
Explore Northern Ireland's up-and-coming capital
Breakfast
Take a day to explore Northern Ireland’s up-and-coming capital on your own. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Giants Causeway.
Optional Excursions
Giant's Causeway $45* pp
Pay a visit to the rugged Giant’s Causeway, a series of naturally formed hexagonal basalt columns. The columns, which you can walk on, are 60 million years old and originated as volcanic lava. A colorful local legend says that mythical giant Finn MacCool built the walkway so that he could cross the sea to Scotland!
Passport and Visa Requirements
In order to enter Italy, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. No visa is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. If you’re not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact the Italian consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Health
There are no major health risks associated with traveling on this tour. However, it’s always advisable to check with your doctor or health care provider for the latest updates.
Cuisine
One of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling is the delightful variety of local cuisine. Traditional Irish cooking is simple, relying heavily on meat-based dishes. Pubs serve up hearty lunches, and the traditional Irish stew, bacon and boiled cabbage are always popular choices. Soda bread is delicious and very filling, as are Irish cakes, such as scones and Barm Brack. The thick black beer known as Guinness is a national institution in its own right. In recent years, Dublin has seen something of a culinary revolution, and the city now boasts an impressive array of new restaurants offering exciting cuisine with continental Europe and Asian influences.
Baggage Allowance
Airlines have varying weight restrictions on luggage. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies. Bear in mind that your luggage will probably weigh more on your return trip due to souvenir shopping. We allow only one suitcase per person. One carry-on bag is also permitted, provided that it does not exceed 45 inches (length + width + height). There may be times when you will have to handle your own bags, and you’ll find that lightweight luggage provides a distinct advantage. Make sure you label your baggage and carry valuables, medication and documents in your carry-on luggage.
Clothing and Packing Tips
To ensure you’re comfortable while out exploring, we recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered. For sightseeing, we suggest bringing a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers, as well as a lightweight sports jacket or rainwear. If you’re planning a visit to a high-end restaurant or performance, you may also want to bring dressier attire. Also, please remember that it’s preferable to avoid showing bare legs or shoulders during visits to churches or other religious sites (entrance may be denied on this basis).
Transportation
Round-trip flights arrive in Dublin and depart from Shannon (or Belfast on the extension). Included transportation is by private motor coach. Most of the destinations are easily walkable, but you may want to spend your free time exploring Dublin by a combination of walking and public transportation. The city is serviced by numerous buses, and if you wish to take excursions on your own outside of Dublin, use the very efficient Dublin Area Rapid Transport (DART) trains, which hit most locations on the coast.
Currency
The euro is the currency you’ll be using on your tour (and the British pound on the extension). Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive. We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks, as needed. You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees. We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
Tipping
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity. We recommend tipping in your tour country’s currency, the equivalent of $3USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6USD/CAD to $9USD/CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD/CAD per local guide. Tips can only be paid in cash. Please keep current local currency exchange rates in mind when tipping.
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Ireland 2012
I was somewhat dissapointed due to the over abundance of trinket shops. Every stop along the entire route consisted of a "gift store" with many having the same items for sale. This got old very fast. Unlike the trip to Italy where history and culture was the primary focus and very well done...Ireland had very little of that. I did enjoy the experiences of the Pubs, the beautiful Irish coastline and scenic routes. The highlight of the trip was our wonderful tour guide BRIAN. ....
Enchanting Indeed
What a beautiful enchanting island. The people were extremely friendly and more! The hotels we stayed at were very, very nice. I really enjoyed the fact that each had their own restaurant as well. The locations were excellent. Not too close to the city centers, yet not to far. I enjoy going on Goahead Vacations because I lead a very busy lifestyle. These trips allow me to simply relax and unwind. Everything is taken care of so that I don't have to worry about anything! Now that's a holiday/vacation! What I would have liked is: Perhaps while on the Aran Island of Anismore, we could have gone to a locals home where they could have shown us how they make their sweaters, and a little about them. How they survive on the island now - as far as food staples go and work.
Shirley Mento
This was a wonderful tour. We did so much and saw so many interesting places. This is my 5th tour with Go Ahead and I have never been dissapointed. Mansel was a great tour director and it wa very nice spending time with both James and Anthony from the Boston Office on this tour. I did recommend Go Ahead to a friend and she booked the Ireland tour along with her son and I know they both enjoyed it also. Ireland is a beautiful country.
Traveling in Ireland
You can log on to facebook to see my pictures of this trip. All in all it was wonderful, as far as our guide, what we got to see and experience. It's probably necessary but I don't like having the individual guides every place we go. It takes too much time to see things with them and we never get enough time to just get to know the local people, in the shops and restaurants etc. I love seeing the old churches and ruins, but I don't like listening in the rain to half an hour resitation of every date and group of people who have walked the earth since 5000 years ago, we often hear the very same story from three different guides. Our guide was knowlegable enough to tell us every thing that they told us again. I feel like I need to go back to Ireland again to get to meet the people and go to a pub at night etc. Also except for Dublin and Galway our hotels were too far from the city centre But for 11 days we did get to see all the points of interest and have a couple of evenings of fun and good food.
Ireland
Had a great time,my sister and I have been waiting to go to Ireland for years and it was everything we hoped it would be. Thank you!
Enchanting Ireland
This trip was a very good introductory tour of some of Ireland, and it whetted my appetite to go back. The pace was appropriate to cover the ground we had to cover in 8 days of being there, and we saw a great deal of the dramatic landscapes including the Cliffs of Moher and the drive around the Ring of Kerry. Just magnificent! Our tour director could not have been better informed about her country nor more attentive to her group; she was really terrific. This trip made it necessary for me to return to see more of the 42 shades of green it is said to possess.
Beautiful Scenery
Our tour guide Alli was very helpful and knowledgeable during our trip. The scenery was gorgeous and something you really can't explain to someone, they have to see it for themselves! The Irish people were so friendly and the food was delicious!
Great tour,
I have always wanted to visit Ireland since my maternal grandmother's ancestors came from there. This was a long awaited destination and the tour was a perfect way to visit the country in an organized manner. Allie, our tour director, was absolutely wonderful! Our bus driver, Paddy, was too. The country landscapes are breathtaking and the historical sites amazing. A couple suggestions to improve the tour are: i) provide alternatives for excursiorns when rain is a major factor; and ii) add a day in Galway (could use more time at the Cliffs of Moher).
Enchanting Ireland
Beautiful countryside. Great director and driver. Would have liked to have spent more time in the country areas rather than in Dublin.
Perfect Vacation
This tour offers so much for everyone. Learning and seeing the history of Ireland was perfect. Allie was a great tour guide! She knows so much about Ireland and its history. This tour gets hotels close to town, so in your free time you are within walking distance of anything. Be sure to pack clothes for each day you are there. The hotels offer laundry service, there is no place to do it yourself.
