Ireland in Depth
From rugged coastlines to rolling countrysides, charming villages to valleys dotted with sheep, experience Ireland’s natural beauty and local culture.
Travel beyond the major cities to explore the towering Cliffs of Moher by boat, wander past ancient rock formations at Giant’s Causeway, and stop at small towns along the Atlantic coast. Our tip for this tour? Snag a window seat.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin • Athlone
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
Travel to Athlone
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Day 3: Athlone • Atlantic coast
Take a day trip to the Atlantic coast
Travel by ferry to the Aran Islands
See the Cliffs of Moher from below on the ferry
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Day 4: Athlone • Galway • Castlebar region
Take a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director you will see:
- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
- Local sites recommended by your Tour Director
Travel via Galway to the Castlebar region
Visit Glengowla Mines, where you will:
- Tour the silver and lead mines
- See a sheepdog demonstration
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Day 5: Castlebar region • Derry
Travel via the western coast to Derry
Explore some of the region's small villages.
Stops your Tour Director might recommend include:
- Sligo
- Bundoran, with its famous Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair
- Donegal
Visit the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Visit Donegal Castle
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Day 6: Derry • Belfast
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
Travel via Giant's Causeway to Belfast
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Visit the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge
Stop for a photo at the Dark Hedges
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Day 7: Belfast
Visit Titanic Belfast
Take a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Road
- Murals
Explore Belfast on your own
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Day 8: Belfast • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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 St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: Dublin • Kilkenny • Waterford region
Travel via Kilkenny to the Waterford region
Explore Glendalough, "The valley of two lakes"
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Day 10: Waterford • Wexford • Dublin
Travel via Waterford and Wexford to Dublin
Visit the Waterford Medieval Museum
Visit the Irish National Heritage Park open-air museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
