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Signature Ireland: Splendors of the Emerald Isle

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Discover the beauty of Ireland with first-class comforts, coastal explorations, and heritage train journeys

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2025 Tour code: IPJ25

About the tour

Experience first-class amenities, chic accommodations, and fantastic traditions from the Emerald Isle on this premium tour of Ireland. Spend time in charming coastal cities, seeing how the ocean has influenced the nation's story, and driving along scenic byways paved with rugged beauty.

Combine this with train journeys on local and heritage lines, motorcoach travel, ferry rides, and scenic cruises in unimaginable locations to create an experience like none other. While learning the country's past and toasting to its future with pints of Guinness and the water of life, Irish Whiskey, you'll be enchanted by Ireland.

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Unforgettable Experiences

Staying in luxury hotels
Staying in luxury hotels
Experience luxury at its finest with 4 and 5-star accommodations including Lough Eske, an authentic Irish castle.
Visiting Blarney Castle
Visiting Blarney Castle
Step into the realms of Irish folklore and mythology as we explore the magnificent Blarney Castle.
Admiring the Cliffs of Moher
Admiring the Cliffs of Moher
Sail into the wild Atlantic to view the Cliffs of Moher towering over the rugged West Clare coast.
Touring the Jameson Distillery
Touring the Jameson Distillery
Enjoy a tasting session at the prestigious Jameson Midleton Distillery, where some of the finest Irish whiskeys are made.
Discovering Dublin
Discovering Dublin
Explore Dublin on a panoramic tour and learn to pull the perfect pint at the Guinness Factory.
Experiencing the Irish National Stud & Gardens
Experiencing the Irish National Stud & Gardens
Dip your toes into the traditional world of horse racing at the Irish National Stud & Gardens.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Dublin

When you arrive in Dublin today, make your way to our 5-star hotel in the Grand Canal area. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure. Join the Tour Manager this evening for a welcome drink at the bar before we enjoy a group dinner in the elegant Eddison Restaurant. Overnight Dublin.

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  • Dinner
Day 2 - Exploring Dubin and The Guinness Storehouse

After breakfast, we enjoy a city panoramic tour before we head to The Guinness Storehouse. On a specially guided tour, we learn how to pour the perfect pint before enjoying one for ourselves in the Gravity Bar with 360-degree views of the city. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore and enjoy dinner this evening in the city. Overnight Dublin.

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  • Breakfast
Day 3 - A guided tour of Belfast

We travel First Class on the Enterprise Train to Belfast City today. Here, we are met by Conor, a local guide who takes us on his award-winning Hidden Belfast Walking Tour. Afterwards, we visit Titanic Belfast to learn the story of the famous ship, from its construction to its maiden voyage. Dinner this evening is together in The Seahorse Restaurant in Belfast's most central hotel.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Giant’s Causeway and Derry

This morning, we depart on the Causeway Coastal Route - alongside the glens of Antrim. The first stop is Glenariff National Park, Ireland's most scenic coffee shop where there is time to enjoy a drink. We continue to the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway and admire this ancient rock formation comprising over 40,000 basalt columns. After lunch on the stones, we head past the ruins of Dunluce Castle and on to Derry City where we view the famous Murals in the Bogside. After checking into our hotel, we enjoy dinner in our new surroundings.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Wild Atlantic Way to Galway

We set out on a scenic journey along the Wild Atlantic Way, passing Mullaghmore Head before reaching County Leitrim. Here, we are taken on a guided tour of Parkes Castle, a 17th-century castle once home to the English planter - Robert Parke. Following our castle exploration, we set sail on the Rose of Inisfree River boat to Sligo Town, where there is some time at leisure for lunch or shopping. We then head south to Galway City and enjoy dinner. Overnight Galway.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Kylemore Abbey and Connemara Railway

Back on the Wild Atlantic Way, we continue into the windswept landscape of Connemara and toward Kylemore Abbey. This waterside Benedictine nunnery was originally built in 1867 and converted to a monastery in 1920 by nuns escaping Belgium during World War One. It is surrounded by acres of dramatic mountains and lakes and you can explore both the abbey and its gardens.

After our visit, we continue to Maam Cross Station for a round trip on one of Ireland's newest heritage trains, the Connemara Railway. Once the train stops, we head to the dining car for tea and scones. Returning to Galway this evening, you have the evening to enjoy the city as you please. Overnight Galway.

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  • Breakfast
Day 7 - Cliffs of Moher and Killarney

Our first stop today is at the Burren Smokehouse in County Clare. We enjoy a guided visit and learn the art of salmon smoking followed by a tasting. Then we head into Doolin Pier for a cruise into the wild Atlantic to view the Mighty Cliffs of Moher from below - the best views. Afterwards, the Shannon Ferry takes us into the Kingdom of Kerry, where we check into our Killarney Town hotel in time for dinner. Overnight Killarney.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry

This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride with a local jarvey into Killarney's National Park. We then take the short drive to the heritage town of Kenmare where there is time at leisure. Our coach returns us to Killarney via the Ring of Kerry Road. Along the way, we see Torc Waterfall, Moll's Gap, and Ladies View. Arriving at a sheep farm, we enjoy a demonstration of their traditional practices. For dinner this evening, we head to Muckross House for an Irish Night in Quills farmhouse with traditional food and entertainment. Overnight Killarney.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Dingle Peninsula

Grab your camera for this morning's scenic drive through the Dingle Peninsula. Our route takes the Slea Head drive past Dunquin Harbor and onto Dingle. You have time to explore this small fishing town on your own before we return to Killarney for an evening at leisure. Overnight Killarney.

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  • Breakfast
Day 10 -Blarney Castle and Cork

Leaving the ocean behind, we head inland to the Rebel County itself, County Cork. On the way, we visit Blarney Castle. While much of this castle is in ruins, there is still a lot to explore before we continue to Cork. On arrival, we're introduced to the city and its old jail on a guided tour. Following the tour, we check into our hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight Cork.

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  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 - Titanic Experience and Old Midleton Distillery

This morning, we head to Cobh, a Victorian village known as Queenstown until 1920. It was the final port of call for the RMS Titanic and we learn more about this important part of the village's history at the Titanic Experience. On arrival, we're given a replica ticket with the name of an actual passenger from the 1912 voyage. At the end, you find out what the fate of your passenger was. This afternoon we visit the Old Midleton Distillery. Tour the facility and learn about the distilling process before a tasting. After the tour, continue exploring Cork at your own pace. Overnight Cork.

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  • Breakfast
Day 12 - Irish National Stud & Gardens

After breakfast, the coach takes us to Cork Kent Station. Here, we take the train to Portlaoise then continue by coach to Kildare, where a VIP visit to the Irish National Stud & Gardens teaches us the history and significance of the Irish thoroughbred in horse racing. The stud is also home to beautiful Japanese Gardens where lunch is available. We then continue to the village of Straffan in County Kildare where we check into Barberstown Castle, a fortress built in 1288 and now an elegant hotel. With pre-dinner drinks followed by a private dinner in the Barton Room, we celebrate the final night of your vacation. Overnight Kildare.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 - Homeward bound

Our tour through the Emerald Isle comes to a close this morning. With stays in iconic cities like Belfast, guided explorations of historic sites like Blarney Castle and tours at the Guinness Storehouse and Old Midleton Distillery - Ireland has been a culture-packed experience.

Visits to natural wonders like the Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher, scenic drives along the Wild Atlantic Way and Dingle Peninsula, and a VIP experience at the Irish National Stud & Gardens have also made it a beautiful vacation. After breakfast, take a group transfer to the airport with your Tour Manager and make your way home with these memories.

*Group Transfer flights be arranged after 11am.

*Private transfers/taxis can be arranged directly with the hotel for different times.

Includes
  • Breakfast

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Hotels

Salthill Hotel, Galway Bay

Salthill Hotel, Galway Bay

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Camden Court Hotel, Dublin

Camden Court Hotel, Dublin

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The Dylan Hotel, Dublin

The Dylan Hotel, Dublin

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Grand Central Hotel Belfast, Belfast

Grand Central Hotel Belfast, Belfast

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The Hardiman, Galway

The Hardiman, Galway

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The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, Kerry

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, Kerry

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The Montenotte Hotel, Cork

The Montenotte Hotel, Cork

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Trains

Irish Railways
The Connemara Railway

Reviews

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Barbro

5 stars

Submitted 13/Jul

Great trip. Awesome guide, Nigel, and bus driver, Randal.

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Michelle Debruyn

5 stars

Submitted 25/May

Trip was well-planned and engaging! Plenty of long walks to explore mixed in with other site-seeing. Nigel was an excellent guide! Hotels were fabulous and meals were delicious. One of the main excursions was cancelled at the last minute due to no fault of the tour, but our guide did a great job finding alternative activities for that day, which were just as memorable. We had a great time!

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customer

4 stars

Submitted 25/May

Tour guide and driver were great, as was food and activities , and sights visited. Especially appreciated full size coach for the 16 in our group. Review would be five stars all around if all hotels/castles had at least fans, if not air conditioning. Hardiman Hotel, though in good location and “historic “ I considered a fire trap with no sprinklers, as it would be in US. Afraid it would be an inferno if fire ever started. Surprised that Ireland didn’t have stronger fire protection standards. All together though , a great tour!!

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Nancy Morris

3 stars

Submitted 25/May

This was a good good circle tour of Ireland via mostly by motor coach. We saw the major highlights such as the Giant's Causeway, Cliffs of Moher and several castles. We also enjoyed the Titanic Museum and Titanic Experience. Our major complaints are that the tour guide did not share relevant pieces of information as we drove along. He also often would not answer questions, saying he would tell us later and sometimes never did. He focused way too much on going to pubs to drink alcohol but we never did get to a pub where we could here some authentic Irish musicians. Often we were rushed at some of the scenic outdoor sights and not given enough time to take a short walk or even told where we could do that. The tour guide did do a very good job with all the organizing for tickets at various stops and the behind the scenes work. Our coach driver was outstanding and maneuvered the bus safely with the utmost skill.

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