Rocky coasts, animated pubs, a storied past, and endless green hills – where else but Ireland? Experience the country like never before, visiting the traditional sites you’d expect as well as a few off-the-beaten-path spots you couldn’t find on your own.Connect with the ... Read More

Rocky coasts, animated pubs, a storied past, and endless green hills – where else but Ireland? Experience the country like never before, visiting the traditional sites you’d expect as well as a few off-the-beaten-path spots you couldn’t find on your own.

Connect with the locals, connect with your roots, and connect with the Emerald Isle.

Arrive in Dublin, a city rich with layered history and lively culture.

With no planned activities today, the time is yours to explore independently.

This evening, meet your fellow travelers and toast the start of your journey with dinner at a local restaurant.

Join your Tour Manager on a walk through Dublin’s lively streets, gaining insight into the historic places and modern culture of this eclectic city.

After free time for lunch, delve into stories of Irish emigration.

Follow in the footsteps of those who fled the famine as you board the Jeanie Johnston, a replica museum ship.

At EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, trace the history of how more than 10 million people left Ireland over the centuries and its influence on the world.

The evening is yours to explore on your own.

This morning, cross the border into Northern Ireland and enjoy a visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Northern Ireland’s royal residence.

Afterward, it’s on to Belfast, a buzzing capital city.

Kick it off by meeting up with local foodies for a culinary walking tour, enjoying Belfast’s flavors as you explore the city.

After checking into your hotel, the rest of the evening is yours to further explore Belfast’s vibrant scene.

Start your day with a visit to the farmhouse home of a local in Killinchy.

After a hands-on lesson in making your own soda bread, be treated to lunch with homegrown produce from the farmhouse garden.

This afternoon, enjoy free time to discover Belfast at your leisure.

Set out to explore the Wild Atlantic Way.

Visit the Slieve League Cliffs, offering stunning views over the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay.

Three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher, these iconic cliffs are amongst the highest and most scenic in Europe.

Then, take in the beauty of Killybegs, Ireland’s largest fishing port, on a short harbor cruise before finishing the day back in Donegal.

This morning, meet the Lowry family, owners of the Blessingbourne Estate.

Get a peek inside the private living quarters of Blessingbourne House and hear how this wonderful property has been passed through generations of the same family, all while enjoying their Irish hospitality.

Enjoy free time for lunch upon arriving in Enniskillen, a charming island town.

This afternoon, visit a local gin distillery on the banks of Lough Erne and discover how this family business has grown into an integral part of the local community.

Experience Ireland’s rural past at the National Museum of Ireland.

Set on the beautiful 40-acre Turlough Park estate, interactive galleries bring to life the traditions, crafts, and rural lifestyles of Irish people since the 1800s.

Continue your journey from Mayo to Galway, a lively city where medieval relics meet modern flair.

Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

The day is yours to explore.

Perhaps pop into a pub for a drink with the locals, browse one of the city’s many museums, or shop along bustling Quay Street.

You may also consider an optional tour to Kylemore Abbey, driving through Connemara National Park before touring the historic monastery.

Today, get a glimpse into Irish farming culture with a visit to a traditional sheep farm, where you’ll watch a sheepdog herding demonstration and meet the hardworking canine partners.

Learn about the ancient Irish farming tradition of Winterage, practiced for thousands of years in the Burren, a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Next, visit Tory Hill House Farm, a small organic, family-run farm led by three generations of women and rooted in sustainable, traditional methods.

Their herd grazes on wildflower meadows, and their farm shop serves as a vital link for the local community.

Later, arrive in Cork, a lively city known for its riverside walks and the historic 18th-century English Market.

This morning, explore Cork City Gaol during an Impact Moment at the castle-like former prison dating back to 1824.

Once held here was Countess Constance Markievicz, one of the most influential figures in Ireland’s struggle for independence and the first woman elected to the British Parliament.

In the afternoon, follow in the footsteps of many Irish emigrants with a short train journey from Cork to Cobh, the Titanic’s final port of call.

Meet a local guide for an in-depth tour of this historic harbor town, ending with a home-hosted meal.

Today, enjoy lunch at a traditional Irish pub, owned by the same family for 200 years.

Listen to stories about family ancestors, and the social role that pubs play within rural communities.

Afterwards, watch a hurling demonstration, a traditional sport of Ireland, with the opportunity to participate yourself! Continue to Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s most charming cities.

This morning, it’s your choice! Enjoy a day of leisure to explore the town and Kilkenny Castle on your own -OR- visit Rothe House, a 16th century merchant’s home on Kilkenny’s medieval mile.

This beautifully preserved town house in the heart of Kilkenny offers a vivid window into the life of a prosperous family in the 16th century.

No matter what activities fill your day, come together in the evening for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Sláinte! Wish the Emerald Isle goodbye as you depart for home.

There are no inclusions for this tour.