Scenic Ireland - Classic Group

Scenic Ireland - Classic Group

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Scenic Ireland - Classic Group

10 Days Starting and ending in Dublin

Visiting: Dublin, Kilkenny, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Westport, Sligo

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

BIREZM20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $3865

NB: Prices correct on 18-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Ireland’s scenery will inspire the mind of any curious traveller. On this ten-day guided Ireland tour, stand atop the towering Cliffs of Moher and admire 40 shades of green on the mystical the Ring of Kerry. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Seatrails Coastal walk reveals a landscape that inspired William Butler Yeats while a foodie tour of the town of Westport finds you sampling local delicacies. Elevate your experience discovering historical insights at the iconic Blarney Castle and Kilkenny Castle.

Choice Highlights

  • Dublin: See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Killarney: Explore the scenery of Killarney National Park on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.
  • Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature 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. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.

Top Rated Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Dublin: See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert

Make Travel Matter

Sligo: While you amble along a coastal promenade and path, your Local Expert shares with you Sligo’s connection to the sea, its shipping history and about the Yeats family and how they were inspired by Sligo less than a century ago. Soak up the stunning harbour and island views and the local flora and heritage sites as you walk by the water's edge and feel the energy of the Atlantic Ocean. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.

Authentic Dining

Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland's national drink.

Westport: Embark on a foodie exploration of the town of Westport in a remote area of Ireland full of rugged beauty. The heritage town of Westport is unique in that it is one of the few planned towns in Ireland. Feel inspired by the beauty of the tree-lined boulevard, the Mall, built on the Carrowbeg River. Meet the locals and savour the local delicacies which may include Achill Island fudge, Irish charcuterie and gelato or cupcakes.

Dublin: Cross the River Liffey and venture to a local restaurant to toast your unforgettable travels over dinner. Sláinte!

Dublin: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal.

Insight Choice

Killarney: Explore the scenery of Killarney National Park on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.

Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature 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. Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.

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Day 1: Welcome To Dublin

Location: Dublin

Accommodation: Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin

Accommodation Name: Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin

Meals Included: Dinner

With soul-stirring landscapes of rugged cliffs and rolling hills, the 'Emerald Isle' has lured the most curious of travellers for centuries. Get your bearings and discover Dublin’s past and present on an insightful orientation tour with your Local Expert 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.

Day 2: Dublin And Kilkenny

Location: Dublin, Kilkenny

Accommodation: Kilkenny

Accommodation Name: Kilkenny

Meals Included: Breakfast

Learn the story behind the name at the Guinness Storehouse where you’ll sip your way through history, starting with the founder, Arthur Guinness, signed a 9,000 year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. After an enlightening morning, arrive in the medieval city of Kilkenny, with its majestic castle and river walk. Browse the medieval mile showcasing the hub of Ireland’s arts and crafts scene along its narrow lanes on an orientation. Visit Kilkenny Castle, founded after the Norman conquest of Ireland and rebuilt, extended and adapted over 800 years.

Day 3: Blarney Castle And Killarney Relaxed Start

Location: Kilkenny, Blarney, Killarney

Accommodation: Killarney Oaks

Accommodation Name: Killarney Oaks

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Blarney Castle, steeped in centuries of Irish folklore and legend, is famous for its enchanting grounds and the legendary Blarney Stone. Visitors from around the world come to kiss the stone, believed to bestow the 'gift of the gab.' Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million year-old limestone. Next, head to Killarney, gateway to the famous Ring of Kerry, that has been welcoming travellers who appreciate the spectacular scenery of woodlands and lakes, for over 250 years. Enjoy an orientation with your Travel Director and relive the highlights of the day over a Dine-Around evening of local cuisine.

Day 4: Killarney And The Ring Of Kerry

Location: Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney

Accommodation: Killarney Oaks

Accommodation Name: Killarney Oaks

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, take in Killarney with Insight Choice. Choose to join a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, admire incredible scenery on a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of the 15th Century Ross Castle. Famous for its 'forty shades of green,' the Ring of Kerry has inspired writers and poets for centuries. Drink in the beauty of the coastal drive lined with beaches, colourful seaside villages and views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 5: Cliffs Of Moher And Galway

Location: Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Galway

Accommodation: Clayton, Galway

Accommodation Name: Clayton, Galway

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

All aboard the Ferry from Tarbert to Killmer bringing you to an up close and personal encounter with the towering Cliffs of Moher. Take in views of the Clare Coast and the pounding Atlantic, where puffins find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies. Gain insights into the cliffs’ geology and history before driving through the rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway. Upon arriving in Galway, your Travel Director will lead an orientation tour to help you get acquainted with the city. In the afternoon, you can join a Galway Walking Tour to visit notable sights such as the Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy. End your day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant featuring live music.

Day 6: Galway Free Day Relaxed Start

Location: Galway

Accommodation: Clayton, Galway

Accommodation Name: Clayton, Galway

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ireland’s cultural centre and the festival capital of Ireland, Galway hosts 122 festivals per year. One might say the city’s artistic side is reflected in actor Peter O’Toole, who has a strong connection with Galway. O’Toole claimed that he was born in Galway before being taken to England as a baby and built a house outside Clifden in the county. You’ll feel Galway’s fun, bohemian vibe come to life over your free day at leisure to discover this bustling port city. You could join an Optional Experience to the iconic Aran Islands, a must-see of scenic Ireland.

Day 7: Galway To Sligo Relaxed Start

Location: Galway, Westport, Sligo

Accommodation: Sligo Park

Accommodation Name: Sligo Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

The seaside town of Westport will charm any traveller. Your Local Expert leads you on a culinary walk for a tasting of the local favourites and to learn about the town's heritage - from its settlement 5,000 years ago to today. The town is famous for its sustainability and Westport House - a heritage home museum celebrating 300 years of Irish heritage, a quaint stone bridge, Rockfleet Castle and Burrishoole Abbey tied to the 16th-century pirate queen Grace O’ Malley. Meaning “abounding in shells,” the town of Sligo will enchant the most curious of travellers. An orientation tour introduces you to the charms of the town. Later, perhaps join an Optional Experience Sligo Drive along the scenic shores of Sligo Bay.

Day 8: Sligo Relaxed Start

Location: Sligo

Accommodation: Sligo Park

Accommodation Name: Sligo Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Embark on an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to Rosses Point, a small maritime village near the intriguing town of Sligo under the guidance of a Local Expert and maritime archaeologist. With the afternoon free in Sligo, take the opportunity for an in-depth look at one of the historic houses, museums or the Yeats memorial building. The Yeats Building in the heart of Sligo is a gathering space for literary culture and the arts. Its permanent exhibition and contemporary exhibitions and give you local insights into this land that was an inspiration for Yeats.

Day 9: Sligo To Dublin Relaxed Start

Location: Sligo, Dublin

Accommodation: Camden Court, Dublin

Accommodation Name: Camden Court, Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart Sligo this morning to conclude your scenic Ireland tour in Dublin. Your journey finishes with a memorable dinner.

Day 10: Depart Dublin

Location: Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end after breakfast.

What's Included

  • Meals

    9 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners are included.

  • Local Expert Tours

    Guided tours in Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Galway, and Sligo with Local Experts.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation at Riu Plaza The Gresham in Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney Oaks, Clayton in Galway, and Sligo Park.

  • Scenic Cruise

    Scenic cruise across Shannon Estuary.

  • Visits to Key Attractions

    Visits to Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Kilkenny Castle, and the Ring of Kerry.

  • Transportation

    Ferry from Tarbert to Killmer.

  • Cultural Experiences

    Foodie exploration in Westport, and a visit to the Guinness Storehouse.

  • Optional Activities

    Choice between a horse-drawn jaunting car ride and a hike in Killarney National Park.

  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

    Insightful experience in Rosses Point with a Local Expert and maritime archaeologist.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as the Galway Walking Tour and visit to the Aran Islands are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Ireland by coach, with scenic ferry rides and optional horse-drawn jaunting car rides, ensuring a comfortable and picturesque journey.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable accommodations including Riu Plaza The Gresham in Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney Oaks, Clayton in Galway, and Sligo Park, offering a mix of city and scenic locations.

Dining Summary

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)

Insight Experiences

  • Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert. On a guided tour, learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful family that came to call it home for so many centuries. Amble through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery and bedrooms decorated in 1830s splendour as well as the rolling parkland formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake.
  • 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.

Summary

  • Killarney: Choose between a ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys and a hike through Killarney National Park with a Local Expert.
  • • City tours of Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Galway and Sligo, with Local Experts • Blarney Castle • Scenic cruise across Shannon Estuary • Visit Cliffs of Moher

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities can I choose from in Killarney?

    In Killarney, you can choose between a ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys or a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park. Both options offer unique ways to explore the stunning scenery, including mountains, lakes, woods, and waterfalls.

  • What is special about the Cliffs of Moher visit?

    The visit to the Cliffs of Moher includes an up-close encounter with these towering cliffs, which rise over 700 feet high. You will gain insights into the cliffs' geology, history, and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies. The visit also includes a scenic cruise across the Shannon Estuary.

  • What can I expect during the foodie exploration in Westport?

    During the foodie exploration in Westport, you will embark on a culinary walk to taste local delicacies such as Achill Island fudge, Irish charcuterie, and gelato or cupcakes. The tour also includes learning about the town's heritage and meeting the locals.

  • What historical insights will I gain in Dublin?

    In Dublin, you will see the city's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street, and the Custom House with a Local Expert. You will also visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about its history and the founder, Arthur Guinness, who signed a 9,000-year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery.

  • What is the significance of the Blarney Stone?

    The Blarney Stone, located at Blarney Castle, is famous for bestowing the 'gift of the gab' to those who kiss it. The stone is sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone and is a popular attraction for visitors from around the world.

  • What unique experiences are offered in Sligo?

    In Sligo, you will embark on a guided walk along a coastal promenade and path, learning about Sligo’s connection to the sea, its shipping history, and the Yeats family. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Yeats Building, which offers insights into the literary culture and arts inspired by the area.

  • What can I do during the free day in Galway?

    During the free day in Galway, you can explore the city's artistic and bohemian vibe at your leisure. You may also choose to join an optional experience to the iconic Aran Islands, which are a must-see of scenic Ireland.

  • What is included in the city tours?

    The city tours include visits to Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Galway, and Sligo with Local Experts. These tours provide historical insights, visits to notable landmarks, and opportunities to explore the local culture and heritage.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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