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The Irish warm welcome is famous, and it's not hard to see why! Stay in charming accommodation in Ireland's picturesque countryside as you spend seven nights exploring the highlights of the Emerald Isle. You'll visit Ireland's Ancient East, capital city, a traditional village straight out of a postcard and more! Your included rental car will give you the flexibility to see the sights you've been dreaming of at a pace that's comfortable for you. Discover Ireland's medieval past in Kilkenny, drive the famous tourist route, the Ring of Kerry, and explore a traditional Irish village in Adare. Your final two nights traveling in Ireland are spent in Dublin, where you can see iconic castles, visit breathtaking cathedrals and even have a pint in Ireland's oldest pub!
8 days$180 / day
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100+ reviewsLodging level
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Get ready for the vacation of a lifetime! Enjoy an incredible journey through Ireland’s bustling cities, quaint towns, and lush countryside. Begin in Dublin with an overnight and an overview that includes O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Heading west, you'll stop in Kildare at the Irish National Stud, then north to Longford’s Strokestown House for a tour of the mansion and an insight into the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s. Drive along the beautiful western coastline, and enjoy a visit to Kylemore Abbey before your stay in beautiful Ballina. Next stop: Galway! This colorful city is jam-packed with spirited culture. From the port city of Galway, you'll set sail on an excursion to the breathtaking Aran Islands, famous for their linguistic and cultural heritage. Also on the agenda: a genuine Irish farm experience with morning coffee and fresh scones, the majestic Cliffs of Moher, King John’s castle in Limerick, and the Foynes Flying Boat museum, where you can explore the only Boeing B314 “Clipper” full-size replica in the world! Enjoy a spectacular 100-mile panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry, then a horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney. Blarney, the House of Waterford Crystal, Avoca handweaving mill, and St. Kevin’s Centre of Irish Christianity at Glendalough are the final highlights before you return to Dublin for your last overnight on the Emerald Isle!
10 days$454 / day
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Standard - 3 star
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- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!
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- London Pass (1-day)
7 days$228 / day
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- Terceira Caves & Volcanoes Tour (half-day)
9 days$454 / day
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Standard - 3 star
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- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
6 days$607 / day
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- Scottish Heritage Pass
8 days$338 / day
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A varied & interesting itinerary. Albania is a beautiful country & worth visiting to see the histirocal sites & learn about its difficult past. Our guid...
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The tour leader was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout . I also felt in safe hands on the roads with our careful driver. Although it’s a busy itinerary it w...
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A great way to 'explore' this facinating and beautiful country which has had a challenging history - leaving its people with a zest for moving forward but also with ...
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