Grand Tour of Ireland
9 days, 4 cities |
Why go?
This is the Ireland you’ve always imagined: pub-lined streets, lush emerald countryside, historic castles and cathedrals, and more lakes and lochs than you can count. So whether you’re Irish to your core or only on March 17, there’s plenty of good craic to go around.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 7 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Insider city tours with local guide
- Guinness Storehouse tour and free pint
- Guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Stop at the world-famous Cliffs of Moher
Picture yourself
- Sipping a freshly-brewed pint at the Guinness Brewhouse
- Kissing the Blarney Stone to score the gift of gab
- Connecting with nature throughout the Ring of Kerry
- Pub crawling along Quay Street in Galway
- Searching for puffins high atop the Cliffs of Moher
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Find your seat, pick a movie, and then try to get a wee bit of shuteye. The majesty and raw beauty of Ireland awaits.
Day 2: Arrive in Dublin + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Dublin, the capital of Ireland! Once you arrive and drop your bags off at the accommodation, take a stroll to St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and Temple bar, where pub culture, literary history, and all-around charm await.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
