
Are you ready for forty shades of green? We are so excited to show you “the full monty” of Ireland
(relax, no naked dancers, it just means “everything but the kitchen sink”!) From north to south we
visit all the best that Ireland has on offer! Join us from a deluxe motorcoach tour through this beautiful country during the peak of summer with new and old friends, and a great bit of craic (fun) everyday!
Included in your travels:
· Round-trip Ĉights to Ireland from Seattle, SFO, LAX*
*Other gateways by request
· Panoramic sights of Dublin
· 10 nights deluxe hotels in with full Irish breakfast
· Daily lunch or dinner together
· Deluxe motorcoach with Irish driver/guide for GREAT
commentary!
· Titanic Museum
· Black cab tour of Belfast
· Giants Causeway excursion on the Atrim Coast
· Walking tour of the walled city of Derry, site of Bloody
Sunday in 1972
· Donegal tweed demonstration
· Foodie tour of Westport
· Kylemore Abbey estate visit with lunch
· 2 nights charming Galway for a free day!
· CliĄs of Moher
· Ring of Kerry scenic tour
· Kells Sheepdog demonstration
· Killarney for a good bit of craic (fun)!
· Kilkenny Castle and tour
· USA Tour Manager
· Caring and professional travel arrangements
· Time for personal discoveries
Day 1— Saturday Aug 14 — Depart for Ireland! Make your way to your gateway airport. Wheels up, tray tables down, and pass that Guinness all around! Before you know it we are knee deep in forty shades of green! (in-flight meals)
Day 2— Sunday Aug 15 — Arrive Dublin, Ireland! As we land in Ireland, gather our belongings and enjoy enjoy the sights of Dublin with a panoramic drive before check-in. Later enjoy a welcome dinner together. (In flight meals, welcome dinner)
Day 3—Monday Aug 16 — Belfast Depart Dublin for Belfast and the Titanic Museum with lunch. Built on the shipyard site where
the Titanic was built and launched, this moving experience will be a highlight of our tour! Later enjoy a Black Cab tour with an experienced guide and learn of “The Troubles” as experienced by your local driver guide. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 4—Tuesday Aug 17 — Antrim Coast & Giant’s Causeway The Antrim Coast is one of the world’s great coastal drives, where rugged cliffs, crashing seas, and sweeping vistas unfold at every turn. Giant’s Causeway is a surreal landscape of interlocking basalt columns steeped in myth, where geology and legend collide—a photographer’s dream today as we enjoy this UNESCO world heritage site. (breakfast, dinner)
Day 5 – Wednesday Aug 18 — Derry & Donegal Enjoy breakfast at our hotel. Enjoy a walking tour of Derry, a walled city rich in story, where history, resilience, and culture are etched into every street and mural. The history of The Troubles starts here. Walking through it is a deeply moving exploration of Northern Ireland’s recent past, then on to Donegal, the gateway to Ireland’s wild northwest, where tradition, craft, and untamed landscapes define the experience. Later learn of Donegal Tweed and Ireland’s living heritage, where skilled artisans continue centuries-old weaving traditions. (Breakfast, lunch)
Day 6 — Thursday Aug 19 — Donegal to Galway Our first stop Westport, is a charming Georgian town known for its lively spirit,
colorful streets, and exceptional food culture. Later a visit to the romantic lakeside estate of Kylemore Abbey with lunch, set against the wild beauty of Connemara, blending history, architecture, and serene gardens. In the afternoon arrive in Galway, Ireland’s cultural heart, where music spills from every doorway and the rhythm of the city is unmistakably alive. (breakfast, lunch)
Day 7 —Friday Aug 20 — Free day in Galway Enjoy a free day to enjoy as you wish! Get lost in the charming cobbled alleys of
this walking town filled with shops, craft industries, and live music most places you look! Another grand choice for the day is a day
trip to the Aran Islands. A journey back in time to windswept islands where Gaelic culture, ancient stone forts, and stark beauty endure. Inis Mór is the largest of the Aran Islands, where dramatic cliffs and prehistoric sites offer a glimpse into Ireland’s ancient past.
(breakfast, dinner)
Day 8 – Saturday Aug 21 — Cliffs of Moher, Castle Dinner, Limerick After breakfast depart Galway for the famous
cliffs.Towering above the Atlantic, these iconic cliffs deliver some of the most breathtaking views in all of Ireland. Later, enjoy a dedieval feast at a lively evening of traditional food, music, and storytelling inside a beautifully preserved medieval castle (tentative).
Overnight in Limerick (breakfast, dinner)
Day 9 — Sunday Aug 22 — Ring of Kerry The Ring of Kerry is Ireland’s most famous scenic drive, showcasing rugged coastlines,
mountain passes, and postcard-perfect villages. Top off our day with a visit to a working sheepdog farm and see the smart canines
in action! This afternoon enjoy lively Killarney, a lively town at the gateway to Ireland’s natural beauty, known for its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant music scene. (breakfast, dinner)
Day 10 – Monday Aug 23 — Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny is a beautifully preserved medieval city where narrow lanes, historic buildings, and creative energy meet. Kilkenny Castle is a striking symbol of Norman Ireland, offering a rich journey through centuries of
aristocratic life and design. Today we enjoy a walking tour with lunch, and a castle visit. (breakfast, lunch)
Day 11– Tuesday Aug 24 — Kilkenny to Dublin A short morning drive returns us to lively Dublin for a free afternoon of
sights and craic (fun). This evening say goodbye to new travel friends at our farewell dinner. (breakfast, lunch, farewell
dinner)
Day 12 – Wednesday Aug 25 — Farewell friends! A hearty breakfast before onward flights home, or continue your travels with a
short hop to Paris for our Paris & Provence Rail & Sail river cruise (space is limited) (breakfast, inflight meals).
+Intinerary is subject to change of order, accommodations, and sights due to international airline schedules and other unforeseen circumstances. Due to unstable airline pricing, fuel surcharges may be added as necessary.
$4995 per guest pp/do
Not-included: Other meals, beverages. Tipping at guest discretion for guides & drivers. Airline baggage/seat fees. Fuel surcharges. Solo Supplement varies: Call 800-576-4905
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