Let bed the countryside. Loved the Ring of Kerry. Loved the Irish people! The visit to a small farm in Galway was charming. The accommodations were exceptional. The meals at every place we stayed and visited were delious..
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
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dublin, County Dublin, Kilkenny
Dublin, County Dublin, Kilkenny, Belfast, Donegal, Galway, Cliffs Of Moher, Cork, Ring Of Kerry, Waterford
The entire trip was wonderful. I’m unable to single out just one city or experience because I enjoyed it all equally. I signed up for every optional experience and was not disappointed. I loved the ruins and the history from both our tour director and the specialists brought on in various areas.
Jam packed trip seeing the best sights of the UK and Ireland. The trip is fast paced and not a lot of time to immerse in each town but enough to see the sights and move on. Would recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see the highlights of the UK and Ireland with the knowledge of a trip manager to point out history and recommendations for activities food etc. Over the 18 days, I had so much fun which can be attributed to the enthusiasm of the trip manager and driver to make the trip enjoyable for us travellers.
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.
This magnificent journey encompasses all the culture, history and tradition that makes the British Isles an unforgettable destination
Rich traditions, proud history and small-town charm abound on this ultimate 20 day sojourn across the UK and Ireland. Be immersed in storied culture and iconic national treasures as your journey begins in Dublin. Take a guided city tour, explore local museums and discover the beautiful Ring of Kerry as you make your way across Ireland. After a stay in Belfast, including a visit to the Titanic Museum, you’ll delve into the colourful past and legends of Scotland, including a visit to the mysterious Loch Ness, a tour of Edinburgh and a sampling of world-famous Scottish whiskey. Along the way to London, you’ll explore castles, visit the birthplace of Shakespeare, enjoy Scenic Special Stays and behold the captivating Stonehenge. Your journey ends in the heart of London, where the city’s icons provide a wonderful coda.
We had a wonderful time. We quickly realized how lucky we were when we saw the skillful organization and coordination that took place each day. Our trip included all the must see places and events. We would have struggled for a month to try and achieve seeing and doing everything, on our own.
The luck was with my trip. Blue skies and no rain. Great hikes and interesting history and cultural information passed on by our leader, Donal. I appreciated the small group of 8. I have made a few suggestions to Donal in reviewing the walks. It was fortuitous that our leader could adjust timings and events as needed. It was an exceptional trip to share with my son. We both loved Northern Ireland.
WalkingWalking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Belfast, Gobbins Cliff Path, Rat
Belfast, Gobbins Cliff Path, Rathlin Island, Giant’s Causeway, Glenveagh National Park, Donegal, Ballymena
Great trip
Great travel director
Great bus driver
Good variety of activities included and optional
Hotels good
Included meals good
Seat rotation on bus very helpful and fair
Travel Director was incredibly knowledgeable about a
Wide range of subjects relating to Ireland
She was able to quickly arrange alternative
Sites to visit when weather interfered with scheduled activities for example trip to Aran Islands was cancelled because of weather
didn’t overwhelm us with too much
Information at once, Instead she would give us some and tell us she would return to subject the next day and she would!!
I was victim of a pickpocket in Dublin, first day of trip and lost everything including passport
accompanied me to police station. Made police report. Helped me cancel credit cards. Get passport photos and offered a lot of emotional support
My travel partner and I are very grateful
Bus driver was wonderful too as were other tour participants
We were able to continue with the tour without difficulty
Pace of trip was a little hurried for us
We like to read plaques
I think Insight and travel industry should work with Dublin police to stop petty crime
Pickpocket thief is apparently well known to law enforcement
Posted warnings about pickpockets in high risk areas might help
The trauma, inconvenience and expense of this event have been significant.
As I write this I am in Seattle awaiting a regular passport….a six hour process and a 5 hour drive from my home in Portland.