Undiscovered Ireland - Small Group, 2021

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Small Group Tour
Embark on a scenic journey across Ireland. Visit the unspoilt shores of the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher and the unique Mitchelstown Caves. Try your hand at Ireland’s national sport of hurling, visit Blarney Castle and enjoy stopping at picturesque small towns.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Bunratty: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly Welcome Dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal with wine at a local restaurant.
    • Galway: Meet acclaimed chef JP McMahon and indulge in a light lunch made from fresh local produce.
    • Adare: With good food and wine, toast the culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner.
    • Dining Summary: 12 Breakfast (B), 6 Dinner with Wine (DW), 1 Lunch with Wine (LW), 1 Morning Tea (MT)
    • Westport: Choose between joining a local foodie for a culinary walk through the town sampling Ireland's culinary delicacies or alternatively, travel to Ballycroy National Park for a nature walk through lush countryside with panoramic views of Achill Island and the Nephin Beg mountain range.
    • Dublin: Choose to visit the world-famous Guinness Storehouse Brewery and learn how to pour the perfect pint or alternatively, join a Local Expert to visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells.
    • County Sligo: Meet the owners of the historic Lissadell Estate and listen to their story as you enjoy tea and scones.
    • County Wicklow: Visit Powerscourt Estate and join a gardener for a walk through one of the world's greatest estates, with gardens covering over 47 acres.
    • Kilkenny: Meet James, a former professional player, for a fun session to discover the skills involved in hurling. Learn about this 3,000-year-old discipline, a proud legacy of Ireland's heritage, and have a go for yourself on the pitch.
    • Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a scenic journey across Ireland. Visit the unspoilt shores of the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher and the unique Mitchelstown Caves. Try your hand at Ireland’s national sport of hurling, visit Blarney Castle and enjoy stopping at picturesque small towns.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityShannon
End CityShannon

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Trip includes

    • Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas
    • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
    • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
    • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
    • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
    • We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
    • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
    • From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
    • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times
    • If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Ireland

Transfers to your hotel depart from Shannon airport at 07:00 and 13:00. Relax and settle in to your hotel or perhaps head for the nearby Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. At 17:30, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening with wine. (Dinner with Wine)

Day 2: Cliffs and Delights of Galway

Journey to the incredible West Coast and the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre where you can enjoy breath-taking views of the Clare shoreline and the Atlantic Ocean. Your next stop is Galway, the City of Tribes. See the St Nicholas Cathedral, the Spanish Arch and Eyre Sq...

Day 3: Explore Westport

Explore Westport with Insight Choice. Choose between joining a Local Expert foodie to take a culinary walk through the town, sampling the best artisan dishes, craft beers and spirits, or alternatively, travel to Ballycroy National Park for a nature walk through lush countryside, with panoramic views of Achill Island and the Nephin Beg mountain range. (Breakfast)

Day 4: Co. Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way

Visit the historic Lissadell Estate, childhood home of Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz, who went on to becoming the first Irish Cabinet Minister. Meet the owners who have lovingly restored the house and gardens to its former glory and listen to their story as...

Day 5: Wilderness of the Northwest

Experience the beauty and tranquillity of Ireland's northernmost wilderness as you travel through Glenveagh National Park, along the shores of Lough Veagh. Visit Glenveagh Castle, originally built as a romantic highland retreat, with a Local Expert. Spend time in the ...

Day 6: Dublin, the capital

Journey across the Emerald Isle to Dublin, see the Custom House, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and travel along River Liffey on your orientation with your Travel Director. Explore Dublin with Insight Choice. Choose between a visit to the world-famous Guinness Storehouse Bre...

Day 7: A day at leisure

Today take advantage of the activities available at your hotel. Stop on the estate grounds and look out for rare birds. Take your chance at fishing, play a round of golf or pamper yourself at the spa. Transfers are also available for guests wishing to further explore Dublin. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Gardens of Ireland

Your first stop this morning is at the Powerscourt House, in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, where you join a gardener for a walk through one of the world’s greatest estates. Your next stop is at Glendalough where a Local Expert takes you on a walk in the ‘val...

Day 9: Active Kilkenny

Kilkenny holds a long history for Ireland’s national sport – hurling. Meet a former player to gain an exciting insight into this unique Irish cultural experience, and have a go for yourself on the pitch. Tonight, enjoy a pub dinner where local musicians entertain you in true Irish tradition. (Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

Day 10: Castles and ports on the way to Kinsale

Cross County Tipperary as you travel to 15th-century Blarney Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence ! In Cobh, visit the Queenstown Story exhibition, offering a glimpse into the hardships of the early emigrants to British overseas colonies. The ill-fated Titani...

Day 11: Walks in nature

Visit Charles Fort, one of the finest surviving examples of a 17th-century star-shaped fort. Overlooking the town and the mouth of the Bandon River, it provides breath-taking views of the county. An easy and peaceful walk takes you to the Old Head of Kinsale, to see t...

Day 12: Killaloe and Adare

Travel across county to Mitchelstown Caves. A Local Expert takes you through a maze of passageways, caverns and awe inspiring cave formations, as you learn about the history and geology of the cave. The superb acoustics and the vast natural auditorium Cave make for a ...

Day 13: Farewell Ireland

Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Shannon airport at 05:30 and 09:00. (Breakfast)

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Price per day$344
Last Updated: 0/30/2024

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