8 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $4,155
Seven days in Ireland will bring all the major highlights and all of the local charm. Bucolic landscapes are dotted with quaint villages alongside storytelling traditions and endless color. Dramatic coastlines are studded with castles, and Bronze Age remains while cobbled streets are perfect for wandering each evening. Gaelic culture provides an effortless immersion, and this itinerary is handcrafted so that you can experience it all with just seven nights on this is a fast-paced tour through highlights, heathlands, histories, and hidden villages.
10 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $5,195
With ten days in Ireland, you can travel through 5,000 years of evocative history. Explore stone-age passages and portal tombs, the early Celtic and Munster kings, Vikings, and medieval castles. Take in thatched-roof towns and Georgian splendor alongside stories of19th-century famine and flight with early 20th-century rebellion. Connect all the dots on this private tour uncovering histories yet to be told. Including Dublin, Newgrange, Tara, Strokestown, Kylemore, The Burren, Ennis, Adare, Cashel, Cobh, and Waterford, your whirlwind through history will prove relaxing and memorable.
10 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $5,195
Dance along to the Gaelic beat as you explore the very best of Ireland with evocative histories, wild landscapes, and vibrant evenings spent with the locals. Think rugged roads, beautiful ruins, dramatic settings, and the windswept Atlantic coast all coming together for an unforgettable vacation. Enjoy overnight stays in a castle, a medieval thatched town, the lively capital, and the Gaeltacht region, and in ten days you can explore the range of Irish highlights, spending your evenings with dancing, storytelling, and old Gaelic charm.
8 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $5,595
The hues of rolling hills blend with the crisp, light greens of picturesque golf courses on our eight-day luxury Ireland golf trip. Tee off on the peninsula in Kinsale and play a round or two surrounded by stone-walled castle remnants at iconic Links golf courses. This golf trip to Ireland immerses you in Irish charm, breathtaking scenery, and some of the world’s best courses.
17 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $16,791
Embrace profound history and unforgettable beauty with endless opulence during your 17-day luxury Ireland tour. Bask in the grandeur of regal estates and majestic castles, savor traditional flavors and the evolution of award-winning recipes, and participate in noble pastimes. Indulge in unparalleled views of the sea, from helicopter rides to farmsteads, ancient ruins to lively pubs, your private guides, and the gorgeous landscapes will illuminate the best of Ireland.
10 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $4,225
Ireland is wonderfully conducive to a family vacation as tranquil green spaces, soft adventures, and local traditions bring everyone together. Handcrafted to include a little of everything, this flexible Irish tour is based around three distinctive castles as Dromoland provides heritage and bliss, Ballyseede shows you County Kerry and Dingle, and then Waterford offers the pastoral interior. So take it slow and get to know the real Ireland as a family with a lively visit around a welcoming country.
9 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $3,802
Ireland is a country of majesty steeped in its legendary mystique. Historical castles and ancient ruins offer endless fairytales and myths during your tour. You will track the most elaborate stories of giants and shamrocks, St. Patrick and changelings through captivating cities, welcoming towns, and verdant countryside. The coastline spreads from golden sands to spectacular cliffs slammed with crashing Atlantic waves. Lush plains fold over mounds and dunes, revealing homes of leprechauns and ferries. The wind swirls through the air sounding eerily similar to the cries of the Banshee recalling enchanting folklore during your Ireland tour.
11 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $11,688
This 11-day sample tour to Ireland immerses you in authentic Irish charm. Handcrafted specifically for travel in 2022, you will bask in the prestigious comforts of a castle estate, witness the splendor of soaring coastal cliffs, and sample the distinctive flavors of classic whiskey. With each day tailored to your preferences and desired experiences, you can discover the essential treasures, traditional culture, and fascinating diversity of Ireland from Dublin to Galway, Cork to Connemara.
14 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $7,275
Heritage and culture will be part of your everyday experience on the Emerald Isle. Whether exploring soaring cliffs, medieval castles, or picturesque towns, you can always feel the Irish atmosphere. From Dublin to Derry, you get a real sense of how and why Ireland is so unique. Few countries are as authentic and unique as Ireland, and this two-week tour will reveal all the key highlights. It is a privately chauffeured journey, so you can travel in style and relax in the island’s most charming destinations.
9 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $4,675
Discover the windswept and rugged Western coast of Ireland on this 9-day self-guided tour. Stretching from Kinsale in the south and snaking around the west coast to Londonderry in the north, the Wild Atlantic Way offers endless sights, activities, and encounters. You will not have to look hard to find incredible vistas, friendly locals, and tasty bites between Shannon and Donegal when following the advice of our experts.
11 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $5,715
Hallowed halls and stately apartments, the gentle plucking of an Irish harp and the sonorous cadence of Irish in Connemara, breathing in the coastal air on the banks of mighty sea-cliffs; it’s all enough to take your breath away. Add to that spending all your nights in restored castles, and that’s what we call a dream vacation.
10 Day Custom Tour
Dynamic pricing from $8,445
Ancient history and emerald countryside offer hidden romance during your Ireland tour perfect for newlyweds or adoring couples. Your personalized adventure balances ultimate luxury and captivating scenery, enchanting folklore, and charming villages. Relish in distinct Irish flavors in a restaurant with candlelit magnetism beneath Dublin’s streets. Stroll arm-in-arm through lavish gardens protected by dramatic stone walls. Hold each other close on the azure Atlantic beneath the towering precipices of the Cliffs of Moher. Whether you find the crystal of Waterford or share a kiss on the Blarney Stone, you will have a fabulous honeymoon hideaway with an exceptional Irish affair.
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LuxurySeniorsFamilyHoneymoonsCastlesThe best time to visit Ireland is during the shoulder season of spring and fall, primarily between April and May or September and October.
Spring in April and May exemplifies the nickname “Emerald Isle” with intermittent showers encouraging lush green plains. In fall, around September and October, cooler temperatures make it easy to explore the towns, villages, and diverse scenery without the summer crowds.
April to May and September to October are fantastic months to travel, but Ireland is a year-round destination, with scenic charm, cultural beauty, and captivating legends all year long.
Whether traveling on a senior tour in summer or looking for romantic places in winter, our guide on the best time to visit Ireland will help you find the right time of year for your trip.
Whether stepping onto Blarney’s legendary castle grounds or touring the energetic streets of Dublin, Ireland is known for its history, beauty, and culture. Here are a few of the best places to visit in Ireland:
- Dublin: Ireland’s past and present converge in Dublin, where contemporary life takes shape around the exciting cultural heritage along the banks of the River Liffey.
- Cork: The alluring city embodies Irish tradition flourishing between the River Lee’s branching arms, where the English Market, 17th-century alleyways, and Blarney Castle accentuate the enticing highlights.
- Kerry: Rather than condense beauty into a single city or town, County Kerry celebrates Ireland’s natural and historical beauty with stone walls, emerald farmland, dramatic sea cliffs, and crackling mountain peaks.
Whether visiting aristocratic estates or listening to traditional Irish music and folklore, here are some of the top things to do on your tour of Ireland:
- Visit the unique heritage sites giving context to Ireland’s ancient burial grounds and Viking connections
- Enjoy the surprising flavors of traditional Irish dishes
- Tour the more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins scattered throughout the island
- Sample more heritage with whiskey tastings at historic and innovative distilleries
- Hike the winding trails that crisscross the island or weave along the coastline
- Witness the unique diversity of cultural artifacts in the museum galleries
- Take to the famous fairways and golf on the lush courses
From cathedrals to colorful towns, coastal cliffs to mythical burial grounds, here are some top attractions to see on your trip to Ireland:
- Cliffs of Moher, Clare
- Blarney Castle, Cork
- Ring of Kerry, Kerry
- Newgrange, Donore
- Rock of Cashel, Cashel
- Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
- Slieve League, Mayo
Ireland is famous for its colorful towns, seaside villages, and dramatic coastlines. The energetic city of Dublin hosts many traditional flavors and access to heritage inside celebrated museums, historic churches, and the ancient grounds of Trinity College. Travelers flock from all over to taste Guinness and whiskey, listen to fantastical stories, and visit the incredible castles. You can experience all of this and more on trips to Ireland.
There are an estimated 30,000 castles and castle ruins in Ireland. With many castles built under the Norman occupation in the 12th century, you can visit grand estates, crumbling medieval fortresses, and 19th-century masterpieces. Here are some of the best castles in Ireland to visit on your trip:
- Donegal Castle, Donegal
- Ross Castle, County Kerry
- Blarney Castle, Blarney
- Kylemore Abbey, County Galway
- Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary
- Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
Dublin is an exciting city throughout the year. You can explore the culture on Grafton Street, stroll the grounds of St. Stephens Green, or witness the heritage in the National Gallery.
When planning an Ireland trip, these are a few of the best things to do in Dublin:
- Visit Trinity College and see the 9th-century illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells
- Tour the world-famous Guinness Storehouse to see how the beer is made
- Explore the National Museum of Ireland: Archeology to trace history to prehistoric times
- Discover the GPO Witness History Museum to find contemporary history in action
- Take a guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol, the infamous British prison
The best Ireland itinerary demonstrates the entanglement between history and legend, combining the gorgeous countryside with vibrant cities, and dramatic coastline with elegant castles. Below are some of our most popular customizable Ireland itineraries:
- From picturesque villages to the living folklore in Dublin and rugged coastal cliffs, our Best of Ireland Tour in a Week demonstrates the allure of natural and cultural Irish beauty.
- With a heritage steeped in rebellion and natural landscapes draped in legend, our History and Culture Tour: Experience Ireland bridges Celtic history with contemporary culture for an unforgettable exploration of the past.
Aristocratic palaces, exclusive Michelin-starred restaurants, and unique excursions during your Luxurious Exploration of the Emerald Isle become an exciting way to experience the natural beauty, cultural charisma, and magnetic ambiance of Ireland.
Explore more information in our frequently asked questions about planning a trip to Ireland and inspiration in our Ireland travel guide.
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