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Live out your fairytale fantasies while staying overnight in an Irish castle.
Home to dramatic cliffs and grand cathedrals, sprawling parks and cozy pubs, Ireland delights at every turn. On this tour, you’ll get a taste of vastly different regions, from the rugged, windswept beauty of the Cliffs of Moher to the grand architecture of Dublin to the bustling streets of Belfast—the capital, and cultural heart, of Northern Ireland. Cap off your visit to the Emerald Isle by staying overnight in a lavish, 18th-century castle.
Your tour package includes
7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine
1 food tasting
5 sightseeing tours
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Included highlights
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Temple Bar District
Kilkenny
Rock of Cashel
Causey Farm visit
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Welcome to Ireland! Settle in to your hotel. Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Dublin
Included meal: Breakfast
Take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital city with a local expert leading the way.
Stop in Phoenix Park, site of the presidential residence, and pass by the Guinness Brewery
Step inside the soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church
Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square as you go
See Trinity College and walk past Grafton Street to the Molly Malone statue, ending in the Temple Bar district
Enjoy a free afternoon in Dublin or add an excursion.
Glendalough
From $49 per person
County Limerick2 nights
Day 4: County Limerick via Kilkenny Castle & Rock of Cashel
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the Irish countryside en route to County Limerick.
Stop in Kilkenny, Ireland’s best-preserved medieval town
Pass by the Gothic St. Canice’s Cathedral, built in the 13th century
Enter the imposing 12th-century Kilkenny Castle, overlooking the River Nore
Tour the iconic Rock of Cashel, whose commanding stone buildings date back to the 12th and 13th centuries
Later, sit down for an included dinner with your group.
Day 5: Free day in County Limerick
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day exploring County Limerick or add excursions.
Bunratty Castle Banquet Dinner
From $115 per person
Cliffs of Moher, Pub Lunch & the Burren
From $89 per person
Belfast2 nights
Day 6: Belfast via County Meath
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Journey to Belfast, stopping to visit to Causey Farm in County Meath.
Learn about daily life on a working Irish farm
See how Irish brown bread is made and enjoy a taste of this traditional food
Watch a demonstration of traditional games and dance, such as hurling and céilí
Then, continue on to Belfast.
Please note: On some departures, the visit to Causey Farm may be replaced with a different farm experience.
Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Belfast
Included meal: Breakfast
Get to know Belfast, the cultural heart of Northern Ireland, from a local’s perspective on a guided tour.
Marvel at copper-domed Belfast City Hall and the recently restored Grand Opera House
Learn all about Belfast’s long history, from its origins in the Bronze Age and rise as an international seaport to its role in the conflict known as The Troubles
Head inside the Titanic Belfast museum for a look at the vessel’s infamous history
Enjoy a free afternoon in Belfast or add an excursion.
Giant's Causeway
From $89 per person
County Cavan1 night
Day 8: Transfer to Cabra Castle
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Leave Northern Ireland behind and make your way to County Cavan for a special evening in a historic Irish castle.
Transfer to Cabra Castle, an 18th-century castle-turned-hotel
Enjoy free time to explore the castle’s manicured gardens and to walk along trails through Dún a Rí Forest Park
Celebrate your trip with your fellow travelers at tonight’s farewell dinner.
Flight Home
Day 9: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the Dublin airport for your flight home or extend your stay to explore more of the city.
Extension to Dublin
Rich in history and alive with culture—a trip to Dublin is always a good idea. Extend your trip and experience more of everything the capital of the Republic of Ireland has to offer, including a visit to The EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, with your Tour Director by your side.
Dublin2 nights
Day 9: Transfer to Dublin & The EPIC Museum
Included meal: Breakfast
Travel back east to Dublin, then visit the city’s EPIC Irish Emigration Museum.
Take a guided tour of the award-winning museum and explore the interactive, digital exhibits that highlight the emigrant experience
Learn why Irish emigrants left their home country, where they went, and how they shaped the world
Spend a free evening in Dublin or add an excursion.
Traditional Irish Dinner & Show
From $109 per person
Day 10: Free day in Dublin
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Dublin or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Powerscourt Estate & Gardens
From $55 per person
Flight Home
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
This was my first international trip and my husband’s first international trip for leisure. We had an absolute blast - we learned and saw so much and enjoyed meeting so many awesome people. Our tour guide, Joanne, was incredibly accommodating and helpful throughout the whole trip. My husband has foo...
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Best solo trip!!
5/10/23 by 2nd-time traveler Renee
Ireland was my 2nd Go Ahead trip and my 1st solo. The country is beautiful, great food and the friendliest people. My 1st day I got a tattoo at Skin Factory, Sandra did an amazing job. I met a clerk at a pharmacy, who I ended up comparing American money to euros and the pound. I had to disagree, th...
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Dublin to Belfast
5/10/23 by 1st-time traveler Angela
This trip was an amazing experience for my daughter and I. Our tour guide Liam was fantastic. I liked that we had stuff to do with the tour but also had a lot of free time to explore on our own or choose to do extra experiences. The accommodations were excellent and the food was fresh and delicious....
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Cassidys Hotel
This boutique hotel is located in Dublin’s city center. Guests enjoy the bistro restaurant, gym, and hotel bar. Nearby, you’ll find EPIC The Irish Emi...
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Fitzgerald’s Woodland House Hotel & Spa
This classic hotel is located in Adare in County Limerick, Ireland. Guests enjoy a restaurant featuring dishes made from with homegrown ingredients, W...
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Clayton Hotel Belfast
This modern hotel is located in the Linen Quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Guests enjoy an indoor pool, fitness center, and Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll...
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Cabra Castle Hotel
This 18th-century castle-turned-hotel is located in the charming town of Kingscourt in County Cavan, Ireland. Guests enjoy authentic Old World charm o...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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Round-trip flight for your tour
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter Ireland and the United Kingdom, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code IRD.
You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads and unpaved trails, with some hills and stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in and depart from Dublin. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure to label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code IRD.
Irish pubs serve up hearty lunches, such as the traditional stew of bacon and boiled cabbage. Soda bread is delicious, very filling, and served with many meals. Nibble a scone at afternoon tea, with a pat of high-quality butter from County Kerry. Guinness stout is an international sensation, but locals might favor Murphy’s, depending on where you are.
Dublin has seen something of a culinary revolution, and the city now boasts an impressive array of new restaurants offering exciting cuisine with continental European, Asian, and even American influences.
Ireland and the United Kingdom operate within 230-240 volts and use a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air-conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air-conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
You will use the euro in Ireland and the Pound sterling in Northern Ireland.
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.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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