I didn't know what to expect, all I can say is was fantastic. Luke & Craig were exceptional they couldn't do enough for us, nothing was a problem. Luke is the best tour leader we've ever had. His knowledge about history & places were amazing. Craig's driving was exceptional & his thoughtfulness was over & above. They work SOOOOOOOO WELL together. Thank you XPat for placing them as our tour leader & driver.
What a lovely tour of the Emersld Isle. Good balance of activities and open time left for discovery on our own. Simon Kelly was a great tour guide with great commentary and insight into the history of Ireland. He made the bus rides so enjoyable. For us the highlight was the pub experience at Stoneyford with a hurling demonstration and a great music session
Take off on a 12-day odyssey through Ireland's best. Start in Dublin, a blend of history and culture. Head north to Belfast for murals and history. Witness the wonder of Giant's Causeway, explore Derry's past, then west to Galway for music and charm. Cork offers culinary delights, while the Cliffs of Moher awe with their Atlantic backdrop. Kerry dazzles with emerald hills and dramatic cliffs, and Kilkenny adds medieval charm. This tour is a rich tapestry of Ireland's landscapes, history, and culture
JImmy, our tour guide was great. He took care of everyone and one night I was not at dinner, and he called the room to make sure that I was ok. He told many stories of the area that we traveled and was always glad to answer any questions.
Pat was our motorcoach driver, a great and entertaining driver.
Itinerary was fully packed as expected. However, day available at London on 20th May was not correctly utilized. Of full available day, some people went for optional Windsor Trip and rest were left own their own to move about. It could have been well organized to include London Eye/River Cruse/Wax Museum/Hyde or Reagent Park etc for the all passengers as a whole even if costs entrance fee which may be charged in the total tour costs. Other tour operators always include these important tourist attractions in London.
Atleast two nights stay must be planned at important cities to make it enjoyable and less hectic even if some less important places need to be excluded in the itinerary. Rushing and trying to cover maximum cities kills the leisure time.