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The Emerald Isle

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9 or 11 days

Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cork, extension to Derry


Why have Ireland's culture, geography and history been capturing imaginations and inspiring writers for centuries? In Dublin, walk in the footsteps of giants like Jonathan Swift and James Joyce as you explore elegant Georgian squares and bustling streets. As you travel along the Wild Atlantic Way, discover the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher, taking in the rugged beauty with all your senses. At every turn, savor the wit and down-to-earth spirit of the locals.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the The Emerald Isle tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Take a walking tour of Dublin

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Grafton Street
  • Temple Bar district

Day 3: Dublin

Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

Take a guided tour of Dublin

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Georgian squares
  • O’Connell Street
  • St. Stephen’s Green
  • Phoenix Park

Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration

Participate in an Irish song and dance workshop

Day 4: Dublin • Galway

Travel to Galway

Take a walking tour of Galway

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • River Corrib
  • Bowling Green
  • Local sites recommended by your Tour Director

Take a tour of Connemara, Maam Cross, and Spiddal

Day 5: Galway • Killarney region

Travel via Cliffs of Moher to Killarney region

Visit the Cliffs of Moher 

Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Day 6: Killarney region

Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry

Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum 

See a sheepdog demonstration (Available mid-April–October)

Day 7: Killarney region • Blarney • Cork

Travel via Blarney to Cork

Visit Blarney Castle

Take a walking tour of Cork

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
  • The English Market
  • St. Anne's Church

Visit the Cork City Gaol

Day 8: Cork • Kilkenny • Kildare • Dublin

Travel via Kilkenny and Kildare to Dublin

Visit the Kildare National Stud Farm

Day 9: Depart for home


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Day 9: Dublin • Derry

Travel to Derry 

Take a guided tour of Derry

With your expert local guide you will:

  • Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
  • See the Diamond War Memorial
  • Learn about the unique history of Derry

Day 10: Derry • Belfast • Dublin

Travel via Belfast to Dublin

Visit Giant’s Causeway

Take a walking tour of Belfast

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Historic murals
  • Lower Falls

Day 11: Depart for home



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Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
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Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
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