Highlights
Dublin: With a Local Expert leading the way, discover Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. You’ll see the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and even St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Cork: Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House.
Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Killarney: Take a gentle orientation through Killarney as your Travel Director brings the town’s history to life. Streets lined with shopfronts, church spires and the curve of the surrounding mountains help you place the stories being shared.
Dingle Peninsula: Follow the Slea Head route, a dramatic coastal drive around the Dingle Peninsula, where sheer cliffs, secluded beaches, and ancient ruins reflect centuries of settlement. Pass prehistoric ring forts, beehive huts and Ogham stones, evidence of early Gaelic communities. Offshore, see the Blasket Islands, once home to a resilient Irish-speaking population who, facing isolation and hardship, relocated to the mainland in 1953.
Shannon: Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry, passing sites linked to smuggling and 19th-century emigration.
Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.
Giant's Causeway: Visit Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Walk across thousands of interlocking basalt columns, shaped by nature and renowned for their striking geometric appearance.
Ballygally: Take a gentle orientation walk through Ballygally with your Travel Director, following the curve of the bay where the sea brushes against a strip of pale sand. The village sits between cliffs and shoreline, with neat cottages, salty air and views that open towards the Antrim Coast.
Carrickfergus: See the immense Castle as you drive around it.
Belfast: Meet Hilda, a true Belfast local, having lived in the same house her entire life. During your panoramic tour, hear about the history of the city and learn why Hilda is proud of its progress and current prosperity. You'll also see the City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.
Shannon: Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry, passing sites linked to smuggling and 19th-century emigration.
Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.
Giant's Causeway: Visit Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. Walk across thousands of interlocking basalt columns, shaped by nature and renowned for their striking geometric appearance.
Ballygally: Take a gentle orientation walk through Ballygally with your Travel Director, following the curve of the bay where the sea brushes against a strip of pale sand. The village sits between cliffs and shoreline, with neat cottages, salty air and views that open towards the Antrim Coast.
Carrickfergus: See the immense Castle as you drive around it.
Belfast: Meet Hilda, a true Belfast local, having lived in the same house her entire life. During your panoramic tour, hear about the history of the city and learn why Hilda is proud of its progress and current prosperity. You'll also see the City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.
Itinerary
Ireland’s rolling hills and legendary charm set the stage for Country Roads of Ireland - Premium, a 12-day adventure tour crafted for experienced travelers. Begin in Dublin, marveling at treasures like the ancient Book of Kells, before journeying to Kilkenny’s storied castle and enjoying a farm-to-table feast in Killarney.
Travel the mystical Ring of Kerry, dotted with scenic villages, then stand in awe at the basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway. The group format provides a sociable, expertly guided experience, balancing iconic sights with unique cultural encounters. The unique selling point? Special insider experiences, such as local culinary demonstrations and myth-laden landscapes, that give you a deeper, more authentic slice of Ireland. Accommodation, transport, and meals are included, making this tour a seamless way to explore the Emerald Isle.
day 1Welcome to Dublin
Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, with the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers.
day 2In Dublins Fair City
day 3A Journey from Dublin to Cork
day 4Across the Mountains to Killarney
day 5Ring of Kerry Experience
day 6Around the Dingle Peninsula
day 7The Cliffs of Moher and Galway
day 8Free day Galway or Aran Islands
day 9Explore Derry/Londonderry
day 10Walk in the Giants Steps
day 11The Antrim Coast to Belfast
day 12Depart Belfast
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Our tour guide was a wealth of information and history about Ireland,, our driver was excellent, and our group was just a bunch of really delightful people!
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