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| Tour Provider | Collette |
| Number of Days | 14 |
| Price From | $5,649 |
| Start Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| End Location | Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Age Range | Avg. 50+ |
| Group Size | 1 to 44 |
| Tour Style | Luxurt |
| Tour Themes | Virtuoso |
| Physical Rating | Moderate |
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Itinerary
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Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins
Your Irish adventure starts in Dublin, built upon layered history and featuring a lively local culture. Peek into the capital’s past at The Little Museum of Dublin, following a storyteller through the historic home filled with artifacts, memorabilia, and other charms. This evening, toast the start of your journey with dinner at a local restaurant.
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Dublin
Start your morning with an Impact Moment and walk with an expert from Secret Street Tours, a non-profit that trains citizens formerly affected by homelessness to be guides in their own city. See the city through their eyes and gain insight into their life story as you discover Dublin’s Liberties district. The remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own.
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Dublin - Belfast, Northern Ireland
This morning cross the border into Northern Ireland and arrive in Belfast. Cruise through town in a traditional black taxicab with a guide, taking in different murals along the way. Pause at the Peace Wall, which separates the Catholic and Protestant communities, adorned with political graffiti. Personalize your dining experience tonight with Diner’s Choice! Perhaps you’ll cook your meal with an expert chef, or consider a unique whiskey paired dinner, or maybe you’ll dine on some local seafood at a nearby restaurant.
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Belfast - Bushmills - Giants Causeway - Belfast
Get a taste of the local culture at Bushmills Distillery, a staple in the whiskey industry for over 400 years. Tour the distillery with an expert and indulge in a tasting of the signature smooth flavors. After some free time on your own, walk in the footsteps of mystical legends at the ethereal Giant’s Causeway. Take in the hexagonal basalt slabs, formed by gargantuan beasts crossing the crashing waves according to legend.
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Belfast - Derry - Gweedore, Ireland
Make your way to Derry, a growing artistic and cultural hub, and site of the infamous Bloody Sunday massacre. Delve into the city’s local history on a guided tour before continuing on to Glenveagh National Park. Embark on an expert-led tour of park’s 19th-century Glenveagh Castle, nestled along the shore of Lough Veagh. End your day in Gweedore, a Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) in County Donegal. Connect with an age-old heritage when an esteemed seanchaí – a traditional Gaelic storyteller – joins you for dinner.
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Donegal
Set out to explore the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit the Slieve League Cliffs, offering stunning views over the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay. Three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher, these cliffs are among the highest and most scenic in Europe. Afterward, travel back in time to eighteenth century Ireland when you visit the thatched cottages of Glencolmcille, a folk village maintained by the local community of southeast Donegal. Continue on to Donegal Town and enjoy time to shop and explore at your leisure.
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Donegal - Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Enjoy a leisurely morning before departing Donegal for Fermanagh, a county blanketed by lakes and waterways. Take in pastoral surroundings as you cruise toward Devenish Island, a 6th century monastic site. Explore the ruins of this picturesque island, including one of the finest high towers in Ireland. This afternoon, check into your hotel for a leisurely stay.
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Enniskillen - Galway, Ireland
Arrive in Galway, a lively city of medieval relics and modern flare. Explore the city with a local foodie, highlighting how Galway’s cuisine breaks the stereotype of traditional Irish food. After getting a taste of what that the city has to offer, enjoy the remainder of the day on your own.
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Galway
The day is yours. Perhaps you’ll pop into a pub for a drink with the locals, or peruse one of the city’s many museums, or even go shopping along bustling Quay Street. Consider taking an optional tour to Kylemore Abbey, where you’ll drive through Connemara National Park before embarking on an expert-led tour of the monastery.
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Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Killarney
Peek into Irish culture at a sheep farm, where you’ll watch a dog-herding demonstration and meet the friendly canine workers. Experience the Ireland you’ve always imagined at the Cliffs of Moher, where mossy cliffs plunge 700 feet into the ocean. After visiting one of the country’s most beloved sites, arrive in the dynamic city of Killarney. Enjoy time to get settled on your own. Perhaps you’ll wander down the main street of restaurants and boutique shops, or explore the verdant Killarney National Park on the edge of town.
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Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Spend the day discovering the renowned Ring of Kerry. As you take in the scenic coastlines and weathered stones, pause for an Impact Moment at a seaweed farm. Roam the beach with local experts, learning about conservation efforts and how seaweed was used during the famine. After returning to Killarney, the rest of the day is yours.
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Killarney - Kilkenny
Today enjoy a lunch at a traditional Irish pub, owned by the same family for 200 years. Listen to stories about the family ancestors, and the social role that pubs play within rural communities. Afterwards, watch a hurling demonstration, a traditional sport of Ireland, with the opportunity to participate yourself! Continue on to Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s most charming cities.
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Kilkenny
This morning, it’s your choice! Enjoy a leisurely day to explore the town and Kilkenny Castle on your own -OR- travel just outside of town to the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century. You will also attend a captivating demonstration at a family-owned glass company and learn about the important role Kilkenny plays in Irish design and craftsmanship. Later this afternoon, uncover the city’s storied past at the Medieval Mile Museum. Explore this converted-church with a local guide, learning about Norman relics and local witch trials. This evening, come together for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Sláinte!
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Kilkenny - Tour Ends
Wish the Emerald Isle goodbye as you depart for home.
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Inclusions
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13 breakfasts
13 lunches
13 dinners
With a traditional seanchaí (Irish storyteller), listen to folklore and legends that have been passed down through generations.
Travel back in time when you explore the thatched cottages of Glencolmcille.
Impact Moment: Enjoy a seaweed-foraging experience in the Ring of Kerry.
