Grand Tour of Ireland

15 Days from $2,859* USD

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Excursions

Powerscourt & Glendalough - Day 4

Powerscourt & Glendalough - Day 4

Departs in the morning (8 hours) - $79 USD
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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.

Traditional Irish Evening - Day 4

Traditional Irish Evening - Day 4

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $119 USD
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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.

Castle Banquet Dinner - Day 9

Castle Banquet Dinner - Day 9

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $125 USD
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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.

Burren & Cliffs of Moher - Day 10

Burren & Cliffs of Moher - Day 10

Departs in the morning (8 hours) - $35 USD
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Journey along the coast to the famous Cliffs of Moher. Whether admired from a safe distance or a the cliffs' edge, the views from these heights will amaze you. Continue on to the Burren, an austere landscape known for its slate-grey rock fields dotted by rare wildflowers. Please note: This excursion is weather dependent, and your views may be impacted by fog.

Giant's Causeway - Day 13

Giant's Causeway - Day 13

Departs in the morning (6 hours) - $29 USD
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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!

Notes on optional excursions:
  • We encourage you to reserve your optional excursions at the time of booking in order to ensure the lowest prices. Prices are subject to change at any time until you have booked them.
  • Optional excursions can be pre-booked up until 20 days prior to departure. However, most excursions can also be booked on tour with your tour director.
  • Optional excursions will run subject to a minimum of 10 participants.
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