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Dublin: Embark on an insightful orientation tour of Dublin with your Travel Director. Stroll past the neoclassical 18th-century Custom House and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Kilkenny: Take in the sights of the medieval city of Kilkenny with its majestic castle and river walk.
Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation.
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.
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.
Sligo Bay: The area surrounding the town of Sligo was home to one of Ireland's most famous literary figures, the poet William Butler Yeats. On your journey into town, you’ll quickly see why Yeats was inspired by the scenic beauty of the area. Explore its rich medieval history as well as its shops on an orientation with your Travel Director.
Sligo Bay: The area surrounding the town of Sligo was home to one of Ireland's most famous literary figures, the poet William Butler Yeats. On your journey into town, you’ll quickly see why Yeats was inspired by the scenic beauty of the area. Explore its rich medieval history as well as its shops on an orientation with your Travel Director.
10 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Ends
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
What's Included
Accommodation
Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin HotelHotel KilkennyKillarney Oaks HotelClayton, Galway HotelSligo Park HotelCamden Court, Dublin Hotel
Meals
Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x9)
Transport
Ferry across the Shannon estuary
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
Itinerary
Let Ireland’s legendary beauty spark your imagination on the Scenic Ireland - Premium tour, a ten-day group journey for experienced travelers. Starting and ending in Dublin, this trip takes you to Sligo’s poetic landscapes, the towering Cliffs of Moher, and the dazzling green of the Ring of Kerry.
Enjoy a Seatrails Coastal walk inspired by Yeats and discover local flavors on a foodie tour in Westport. Historic insights await at the iconic Blarney and Kilkenny Castles. The true highlight of this tour is its rich tapestry of cultural and culinary experiences—providing a multi-sensory exploration of Ireland’s heritage. With included accommodation, transport, and meals, you’re free to fully savor every moment.
day 1Welcome to Dublin
With soul-stirring landscapes of rugged cliffs and rolling hills, the 'Emerald Isle' has lured the most curious of travelers for centuries. Get your bearings and discover Dublins past and present on an insightful orientation tour with your Travel Director past the Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Hear stories of Ireland's largest church dating back to the 1100s, gain all the insights learning how Jonathan Swift was once installed as Dean and ultimately laid to rest. After an afternoon celebrating the icons of scenic Ireland, embrace its fine cuisine over dinner.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Dublin
Accommodation
Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin
day 2Dublin and Kilkenny
day 3Blarney Castle and Killarney Relaxed Start
day 4Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
day 5Killarney to Galway
day 6Galway Free Day
day 7Galway to Sligo Relaxed Start
day 8Sligo Relaxed Start
day 9Sligo to Dublin Relaxed Start
day 10Depart Dublin
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