British Isles: So much to see!
North Sea
- 16 days
- 14 nights
- 38 meals
Departures: May 06, 2026, May 03, 2027
On demand price
IrelandCeltic immersion
There are places that make you feel right at home from the moment you first arrive. Ireland is one of those places—a land at the crossroads of history, culture, and nature where the air is pure and the vibe serene. From enchanting landscapes and medieval towns and castles to world-renowned cliffs that will take your breath away, explore the best the Emerald Isle has to offer at a nice easy pace... and maybe sample some Guinness, Ireland’s iconic brew? All that’s missing is you!
Cities on itinerary:
Dublin, Galway, Ballyheigue, Cork, Kilkenny, Portlaoise
- Moderate
- Local guide
- Group meets at destination
Highlights:
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Crystal factory in Moycullen
- Cliffs of Moher
- Midleton Distillery
Itinerary
- Day 1: Dublin
Arrive at the Dublin airport and transfer to the hotel. Academy Plaza Hotel 3* or similar
- Day 2: Dublin – Galway (210km)
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Dublin. Visit St.Patrick’s Cathedral (admission included). Free time downtown. In the afternoon, travel to Galway for a guided walking tour of the city. Dinner and overnight accommodation in County Galway. Loughrea Hotel & Spa 3 or similar (B -D)
- Day 3: Connemara
Discover the region of Connemara. Watch a sheep dog demonstration. Enjoy lunch, followed by a photo stop at Kylemore Abbey, home to Benedictine nuns since 1920. Optional: Abbey tour ($). Continue on to Moycullen for a tour of the crystal factory. (B-L-D)
- Day 4: Galway – Ballyheigue (250km)
After breakfast, head to the lunar landscapes of the Burren. Stop at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Have lunch and continue on to County Kerry. Stop for photos in the village of Adare, founded in the 13th century. White Sands Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 5: Ring of Kerry – Cork (300km)
After breakfast, explore the Ring of Kerry, 170km of stunning scenery tempered by the Gulf Stream. Visit the open-air Kerry Bog Village Museum. Free time in Waterville. Carry on via Sneem and Mol’s Gap to Cork. Dinner and overnight accommodation in County Cork. West Cork Hotel 3* or similar (B-D)
- Day 6: Cork – Kilkenny – Portlaoise (200km)
Depart after breakfast to Midleton for a distillery tour and whisky tasting. En route to Kilkenny, stop for photos at Cashel Rock. Have lunch, then continue on for a guided walking tour of the medieval city of Kilkenny. Optional: tour of Kilkenny Castle ($). Dinner and overnight in the vicinity of Portlaoise/Naas. Green Islae Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 7: Portlaoise – Dublin (140km)
After breakfast, depart for County Wicklow, nicknamed the “Garden of Ireland.” Visit the monastic site of Glendalough. Have lunch, then return to Dublin for some free time. Optional: Guinness Storehouse tour ($). Enjoy dinner on your own. Optional: Irish dinner show ($). Academy Plaza Hotel 3* or similar (B-L)
- Day 8: Dublin
Transfer to the Dublin airport. (B)
Inclusions
Transportation by tour bus
Transfers
7 nights in 3* accommodations
Services of a French-speaking tour guide
Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary
Applicable taxes
International flights
Travel insurance
Baggage handling
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section
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