The Best of Ireland 2025

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Immerse yourself in Irish culture... featuring stays at country estates, lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel on travels that take you to Dublin, Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Derry, Enniskillen, Donegal Town, Galway, Connemara, Sligo, Ennis, Killarney, Kilkenny and more.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • The Emerald Isle bids you a hundred thousand welcomes on Tauck's most popular Ireland tour. Splendid scenery
    • fascinating history
    • a vibrant culture and warm
    • hospitable people all contribute to the great charm of Ireland
    • north and south.Feast your eyes along the Yellow Roads from the Ring of Kerry to the Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway. Learn the story of three centuries of Irish emigrants building a new life in North America at the Ulster American Folk Park. Get a little taste of the artistic side of Ireland on visits to the Belleek Pottery factory and a literal taste of Irish whiskey at The Jameson Experience. Enjoy the sophistication of Dublin and Belfast and the peaceful ambiance of small villages. Have lunch with a family who run a working dairy farm. Experience the award-winning
    • magnificentTitanic Belfast interactive museum and savor a special 5-course tasting dinner inspired by the great ship's menu in the city where it was built
    • Belfast. And find out what it's like to stay in country estates
    • lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel... all on an Ireland journey not to be missed.

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in Irish culture... featuring stays at country estates, lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel on travels that take you to Dublin, Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Derry, Enniskillen, Donegal Town, Galway, Connemara, Sligo, Ennis, Killarney, Kilkenny and more.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start City Dublin, Ireland
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Kilkenny

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Visit Belfast's award-winning Titanic Belfast interactive museum & enjoy a sumptuous 5-course Titanic tasting dinner at The Merchant Hotel TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Journey through the Irish wilds of Connemara & along the spectacular coastal scenery of Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast Road Accommodations at country estates, lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel Learning – at an Irish farm, the Belleek Pottery factory & the Ulster American Folk Park Learn the secrets of making Irish whiskey during a tour at the Jameson Distillery where centuries of history are chronicled in every sip Visits to castles, abbeys, walled cities & a graveyard with stories to tell, history to reveal

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Dublin

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, The Fitzwilliam Hotel.
A transfer is included from Dublin Airport to The Fitzwilliam Hotel on Stephens Green in the heart of the city – famed Grafton Street is steps away. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel.

MEALS : D

LODGING : The Fitzwilliam Hotel

PORTOFCALL : Dublin, Ireland

Day 2 Sights of Dublin

Sightseeing today in Ireland's capital city, accompanied by a local guide, introduces you to landmark sites such as O'Connell Street and a view of the Lord Mayor's residence as well as a visit to Dublin Castle. Originally the site o...

Day 3 Belfast & Titanic history

Head to Northern Ireland and the vibrant capital of Belfast for a day that begins with a visit to the Titanic Quarter to experience Titanic Belfast, an award-winning interactive museum, followed by a guided city tour. This evening, ...

Day 4 Glens of Antrim & Giant's Causeway

Depart Belfast and travel the spectacular Antrim Coast Road, one of the world's most scenic drives, through the haunting Glens of Antrim. Arrive in the town of Bushmills; lunch is served up with a warm welcome and a "fire that is al...

Day 5 Peaceful Derry & a Living Folk Park

Explore Derry on a walking tour with a local guide. In nearby Omagh, visit the Ulster American Folk Park, where you will hear the stories of three centuries of Irish emigrants who left the Emerald Isle to build new lives in North Am...

Day 6 Belleek & a Visit to Medieval Midday

You have a choice today – spend the day in the magnificent Fermanagh Lakelands or, if you wish, join us for a visit to the market town of Belleek for a tour of the famed porcelain factory where you'll meet craftspeople using techniq...

Day 7 Drumcliffe, an Abbey and Galway

Depart Northern Ireland for the Republic of Ireland and the foothills of Benbulben Mountain, "Yeats Country." Stop in the village of Drumcliffe to see the final resting place of poet W. B. Yeats, then on to the lakeside Kylemore Abb...

Day 8 The Harbor City of Galway

Your day begins with a guilded walking tour of charming Galway City. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city as you wish; culturally rich, you'll find the pubs, markets, restaurants, antique and craft shops tell the sto...

Day 9 Cliffs of Moher & Ennis

The dramatic Cliffs of Moher soar up to 702 ft. above the ocean along Ireland's "Wild Atlantic Way" – and they are your first visit today. Spend time in the town of Ennis, then it's on to the 18th-century Old Ground Hotel, built as ...

Day 10 A Dairy Farm & Lakes of Killarney

Get a taste of life at the family-run Molanna Dairy Farm, including lunch; meet the owners, our longtime travel partners, who share insights into the importance of farming in Ireland. Mid-afternoon arrive in Killarney; first up, an ...

Day 11 The Photogenic Ring of Kerry

Today is devoted to the natural beauty of the Iveragh Peninsula, known as the Ring of Kerry. On a drive 'round the Ring, drink in the scenes of sandy beaches, mountains, lakes and cliffs, old oak forests and bogs. The country's high...

Day 12 Jameson Whiskey & Cashel

The Jameson Experience in County Cork is a journey through Irish whiskey making, past and present – complete with a tasting! Following lunch at a local restaurant that provides a true taste of Ireland, continue on to Cashel...

Day 13 Rock of Cashel, horses and a farewell

This morning, walk to The Rock of Cashel, where medieval buildings include a round tower, high cross, and Gothic cathedral. Perched on a limestone hill, it offers stunning views and a glimpse into Ireland's rich history. Ho...

Day 14 Journey home

Tour ends: Dublin. 
Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Cashel Palace Hotel to Dublin Airport. Allow at least three hours for flight check-in.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Dublin, Ireland

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Price From $8,390
Price per day$599
Last Updated: 3/6/2025
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