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7 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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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.

Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take centre 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.    

Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travellers. Visit the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffs’ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.

Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.

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.

Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Cobh: The Queenstown Story at Cobh retraces the steps of Irish emigration from the famine of 1845 to the great ocean liner era of the 1950s. This is a must for those with Irish ancestors who crossed the Atlantic during this time.

Cork: Ireland's second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. 

Kilkenny: Take in the sights of the medieval city of Kilkenny with its majestic castle and river walk.

Itinerary

Discover the soul of Ireland on the "Focus on Ireland" tour, a 7-day food-filled adventure starting and ending in Dublin. Marvel at the towering Cliffs of Moher, stroll Trinity College’s historic grounds, and savor a farm-to-table feast in Killarney with local chef John Sheehan and his wife Freda. Experience the magic of Blarney Castle, the Georgian elegance of Cork, and the maritime history of Cobh. This group tour, ideal for families and mature travelers, includes comfortable accommodations, included meals, and immersive cultural activities. What makes this tour unique? The genuine warmth of local hospitality and exclusive culinary experiences that provide an authentic taste of Ireland’s rich traditions.

day 1In Dublins Fair City

Start your exploration of Dublin with an orientation tour with a Local Expert that brings to life Dublins architectural treasures and history, stretching back more than 1,000 years. Travel along the River Liffey, see Custom House, Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. View the 9th-century Book of Kells. Walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College. Enjoy a warm and friendly dinner with drinks and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over the course of the evening.

Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Dublin
Accommodation
Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin

day 2To Galway, City of the Tribes

day 3The Cliffs of Moher, Adare and Killarney

day 4Ring of Kerry Experience

day 5Cobh and Blarney Castle on the way to Cork

day 6Kilkenny and Dublin

day 7Depart Dublin

What's Included

Accommodation
Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin HotelHarbour, Galway HotelKillarney Plaza Hotel and SpaMaldron South Mall, Cork HotelHotel 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.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).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.Killarney: Meet passionate guesthouse owners John and Freda at their beautiful home in Killarney, where you'll hear more about their farm-to-table concept, while enjoying a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients sourced within a five mile radius. John and Freda have a policy that all food is sourced locally from farms and the coast of the Emerald Isle.  They educate their visitors about sustainable consumption and the benefits of eating fresh homegrown produce. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.
Meals
Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x6)Dublin: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner and an opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.Cork: Join in the 'craic' over dinner with fabulous local flavours in a city famed for its food.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a local guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds.Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a local guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds.
Others
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Dublin: A stunning combination of cobblestone walkways, emerald-green lawns and 18th-century architectural gems, Trinity College is one of Europe’s elite universities and counts poet Oscar Wilde among its alumni. See the enchanting college campus and discover insights into its impressive history. Enjoy access to view the famous Book of Kells, an exquisite manuscript of the four gospels of the Christian New Testament, renowned for the intricacy, detail and majesty of the illustrations.Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.Killarney: Explore on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys.Choose between two carefully selected activitiesKillarney: Explore on a horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys.

Customer Reviews

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good

Nice overview of the Republic of Ireland. Covers a lot of ground in a short time.

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Tracy B.Verified Traveler
3.0 | Average

You drive by most places listed on brochure. It is worded like you will be stopping but you just ride by. There are stops along the way. The breakfasts they say are included in your package are the breakfast everyone at hotel gets. Dinners are a choice of 3 things that they choose. The bus air conditioning broke during the IrelandUK HEATWAVE. The company didn’t fix it or get another bus. People were dizzy. Not recommending at all

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Kevin R.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

from start to finish every person i spoke to or dealt was so helpful barb my tour guide was beyond belief she made my grandsons feel so special. paddy the coach driver was unreal. i have been driving professionally for over 50 years and he set a new standard for professionalism. The itinerary gave a real feel for the country and the people

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Annamarie K.Verified Traveler
3.0 | Average

I already sent in a survey for this tour

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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Brilliant tour, covered so much ground in a short time. Great hotels in good central locations Good meals and service. A lot of time on bus driving a bit tiring. An extra day in Galway would have been great to rest and enjoy this city. Best arrive early to see Dublin and rest before tour starts. Inspite of the cold, windy and wet weather, was an enjoyable trip.

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