Irish Highlights (Winter)

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A roundtrip from Dublin featuring all the Ireland highlights including Waterford Crystal, your newfound 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle and the irresistible Ring of Kerry. You’ll also learn about the devastating Irish famine and peer over the edge at the Cliffs of Moher.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

What's this trip about?

    A roundtrip from Dublin featuring all the Ireland highlights including Waterford Crystal, your newfound 'gift of the gab' at Blarney Castle and the irresistible Ring of Kerry. You’ll also learn about the devastating Irish famine and peer over the edge at the Cliffs of Moher.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityDublin
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to the Emerald Isle

Tread in the footsteps of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, through the lyrical streets of Dublin – your launch pad to a memorable encounter with Ireland's iconic highlights. After a leisurely morning, meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour with views of Trinity Co...

Day 2: Onwards to Galway and Limerick

Journey to Galway, the 'City of Tribes', where you'll see its stone cathedral on the banks of the Corrib and spend some free time exploring its stone façades. Irish traditions and heritage are explored next, during a visit to Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park, a livin...

Day 3: Experience the Iconic Cliffs of Moher and on to Killarney

Leave Limerick and stop at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher on the famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way'. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with your Local Specialist to truly appreciate this breath-taking landscape. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back to an ancient time as you...

Day 4: A Scenic Day on the Ring of Kerry

Circle the spectacular Ring of Kerry – its emerald green hills, centuries-old stone villages and vivid blue seascapes provide a soul-stirring backdrop. See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, Moll's Gap and the Black Valley, renowned for being the last place in Ireland to...

Day 5: Explore Blarney and Journey to Waterford

Cross the rugged Kerry Mountains and travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. In the afternoon, arrive Waterford, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture with an optional folk experience, enjoying traditional Irish mu...

Day 6: Through County Wicklow’s Countryside to Dublin

Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of crafting fine glass at the House of Waterford Crystal. Here you will watch the talented master crafters in their workshop creating exquisite pieces. Your next stop is in the town of New Ross, where you'll se...

Day 7: Farewell Ireland

For now, it’s time to say a fond slán abhaile to your fellow travelers as you close the curtain on an unforgettable journey through the 'Emerald Isle'.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,925
Price per day$275
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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09 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
$1,925
23 Nov 2025
29 Nov 2025
$1,925
07 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
$1,925
20 Dec 2025
26 Dec 2025
$2,350
22 Dec 2025
28 Dec 2025
$2,675
28 Dec 2025
03 Jan 2026
$2,350
18 Jan 2026
24 Jan 2026
$1,925
15 Feb 2026
21 Feb 2026
$1,925
11 Mar 2026
17 Mar 2026
$2,025
15 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026
$2,025

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Accommodation

  • Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center
  • Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway
  • International, Killarney, Hotel Killarney
  • The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport
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Meals Included
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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