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Grand tour of Ireland

3 reviews   (4.7)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
  • 4* HOTELS
  • 13 MEALS
  • WHISKY EXPERIENCE
  • TOURS ACROSS IRELAND
STARTING AT:
$4,198 *
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Reviews for Grand tour of Ireland

 4.7 out of 5
Based on 3 customer reviews
4.4

July 16, 2024

5.0

June 10, 2024

4.7

June 8, 2024

High demand. We recommend booking at your earliest convenience to secure best rate and availability.

Discover the Grand Tour of Ireland on this rich 13-day organized package including international flights, transportation in a deluxe motor coach, centrally-located 4* hotels with 13 meals included and interesting visits of breathtaking natural sites and authentic Irish landmarks with an English-speaking guide.

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October 2024
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Fri Oct 11 Wed Oct 23 On Request
Departure
Fri Oct 11
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Wed Oct 23
On Request

May 2025
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Fri May 23 Wed Jun 04 $4,598/person
Departure
Fri May 23
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Wed Jun 04
$4,598/person

June 2025
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Fri Jun 13 Wed Jun 25 $4,698/person
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Fri Jun 13
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Wed Jun 25
$4,698/person

July 2025
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Fri Jul 18 Wed Jul 30 $4,598/person
Departure
Fri Jul 18
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Wed Jul 30
$4,598/person

August 2025
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Fri Aug 08 Wed Aug 20 $4,598/person
Departure
Fri Aug 08
Return
Wed Aug 20
$4,598/person

September 2025
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Fri Sep 12 Wed Sep 24 $4,498/person
Departure
Fri Sep 12
Return
Wed Sep 24
$4,498/person

October 2025
Departure Date Return Date Starting rate    
Fri Oct 10 Wed Oct 22 $4,198/person
Departure
Fri Oct 10
Return
Wed Oct 22
$4,198/person

*The advertised starting rate is available from New York on Oct 2025
**All prices are subject to change without notice

GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND

11 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS
  • Day 1: USA - Dublin (Ireland)

    Flight with a good itinerary.

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Arrival at the airport in Dublin. You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy all that Dublin has to offer. This evening, you will meet your fellow tour participants for a welcome drink at the hotel. Overnight in Dublin.

  • Day 3: Dublin - Belfast

    After your first Irish breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide at the hotel’s reception and depart towards Belfast. On route, you will travel through the Boyne Valley and the 5,000- year-old Hill of Tara, the seat of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. You will stop at the Glyde Inn for a unique VR experience! You won’t just learn about being a Viking; you will become one. Continue to Hillsborough Castle, the official Royal Palace for Northern Ireland, for a visit. You will discover stories of celebration, entertainment, diplomacy, and negotiation as you explore Hillsborough Castle's fascinating history and stunning State Rooms. Overnight in Belfast. (Breakfast)

  • Day 4: Belfast

    Breakfast at your hotel. Splendidly situated at the head of Belfast Lough, Belfast is a modern and vibrant city which is proud of its heritage and history. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city centre by bus during which your guide will explain how Belfast developed from a small market town to an industrial giant. Pass by landmarks like City Hall and Queen’s University before visiting Titanic Belfast, an iconic landmark building where the story of Titanic is told. Benefit from the afternoon at leisure in Belfast. Enjoy an optional tour to Glenshane Country Farm ($) based in the beautiful ancient landscape of the Sperrin Mountains, for a Sheepdog farming demo taught by fourth-generation shepards. Overnight in Belfast. (Breakfast)

  • Day 5: Giant’s Causeway & Derry

    After your breakfast, you will travel along the spectacular North Antrim Coastline. Experience the highlight of any trip to Northern Ireland: The Giant’s Causeway, where about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns result from a volcanic eruption. The site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. After your visit, you will continue to Derry, Ireland’s only fully intact walled city. Your tour concludes with a walk along Derry's walls, which has witnessed centuries of drama. Dinner and overnight in Donegal. (Breakfast - Dinner)

  • Day 6: Donegal - Galway

    Breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop today is at Belleek Pottery which has been in business since 1857. See first-hand how this world-renowned pottery is created. Continue to the Marble Arch Caves and explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, winding passages and lofty chambers. The caves, in the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark, were formed in limestone rock when water flowing through the rock slowly dissolved it to leave chambers, passages and systems you can explore during a guided tour. At the end of the day, you will return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight in Galway. (Breakfast - Dinner)

  • Day 7: Burren & The famous Cliffs of Moher

    This morning, after your Irish breakfast, travel into Co. Clare and the Burren Region where you will visit the Cliffs of Moher, offering splendid views over the Atlantic Ocean. Rising to over 200 metres in places, they are among the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe and stretch for about 8km along the Atlantic coast. You will return to Galway to enjoy some time at leisure in the city. Overnight in Galway. (Breakfast)

  • Day 8: Galway - Cork

    After your breakfast, you will travel south towards Cork. En route, you will pass Limerick City, founded in the 9th century by Vikings. Your tour guide will show you all attractive features that Limerick has to offer through a panoramic tour and a rest stop to observe at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Blarney where you will visit Blarney Castle. Blarney Castle is set in over 60 acres of stunning parkland, filled with rare and unusual plants and trees and steeped in history. Visitors, too, can possess the gift of the gab by kissing the mythical Blarney Stone (or stone of eloquence). Overnight in Cork. (Breakfast)

  • Day 9: Highlights of Kerry

    Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will discover the highlights of the Ring of Kerry. In this tour, you will take in the spectacular scenery of Molls Gap and Ladies’ View. You will then reach the city of Killarney where you can have lunch at leisure. Free time, before continuing the day with a relaxing Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park! Step back in time by experiencing Ireland’s most traditional mode of transport with a Jaunting Car Tour/ horse and carriage to view Killarney’s most loved beauty hotspots. Learn all about the area's history from your jarvey, many of whom are second and third generation jarveys. You will return to Cork at the end of the day. Overnight in Cork. (Breakfast)

  • Day 10: Midleton whisky experience & Waterford Crystal crafting

    After having your morning breakfast, visit the nearby Midleton Distillery Experience, founded by the Murphy Brothers in 1825, which still produces more than 24 million bottles of whiskey yearly. Finish the visit with a tasting of this famous Irish whiskey. You will then continue towards Waterford, where you will visit the House of Waterford in the city’s Viking Triangle. On this tour, you will witness how Waterford Crystal masterpieces are crafted, from initial design to final engraving. You will take the road toward Kilkenny, where you will spend the night. (Breakfast)

  • Day 11: Kilkenny & Dunbrody

    After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a full-scale replica of the original ship built in 1845 for the Graves family of New Ross which carried thousands of emigrants from Ireland to North America over thirty years. Afternoon at leisure in Kilkenny to discover this picturesque medieval city. Overnight in Kilkenny. (Breakfast)

  • Day 12: Kilkenny - Dublin

    Breakfast at your hotel. Today you are heading back to Dublin where you will visit the EPIC Museum and find out why over 10 million people emigrated from Ireland. As you uncover the stories of our emigrants, you’ll realise that emigration is not about what people leave behind but what they bring with them. The tour will end around noon which leaves you the opportunity to have some free time to explore Dublin at your own pace. Tonight, you can opt for an entertaining evening at Taylor’s Three Rock ($), a lively Irish pub where you can listen to local music and dance. Overnight in Dublin. (Breakfast)

  • Day 13: Dublin - USA

    Enjoy your final Irish breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport of Dublin for your departure flight home.

    -End of services-

GRAND TOUR OF IRELAND

Experience a comfortable stay in our Classic Hotels, carefully chosen for their value, convenient locations, and proximity to major attractions. Relax in well-maintained rooms with thoughtful amenities, savor a variety of breakfast choices, and benefit from attentive service to enhance your travel experience.

  • • 2 nights in Dublin at the Academy Plaza 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room
  • • 2 nights in Belfast at the Maldron 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room
  • • 1 night in Donegal at the Jackson's 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room
  • • 2 nights in Galway at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room
  • • 2 nights in Cork City at the Clayton 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room
  • • 2 nights in Kilkenny at the Kilkenny 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room

INCLUDES

  • Round-trip international flights between USA / Dublin with good itineraries

  • 11 nights hotel accommodations

  • All Irish breakfasts + 2 dinners (13 meals)

  • Transportation in a deluxe motor coach with English-speaking driver/guide

  • All visits and entrance fees as per itinerary

  • Porterage

  • All the taxes, fees and OPC

EXCLUDES

  • Travel insurance

  • Fees for checked baggage

  • Tips: Guides, bus drivers and hotel staff

  • Meals and beverages unless otherwise mentioned

  • Personal expenses and optional activities

ADDONS

Dinner and show at Taylor's Three Rock pub Details

+ 95.00 USD
In the evening, enjoy a dinner and show at Taylor's Three Rock, a lively pub in Rathfarnham, for an excellent night of music and dance. A ballad group will regale visitors with songs and will surely have visitors singing along with them after a few pints. The music will be interrupted for a short while to enjoy the best of Irish Dancing with feet tapping guaranteed. Visitors will later be sent into the night with fond memories of a memorable night in a Dublin Pub.

Glenshane Country Farm Sheepdog Demo Details

+ 25.00 USD
Explore the heart of the beautiful Sperrin Mountains, where you'll find a charming, family-owned sheep farm. Meet Jamese McCloy, a fourth-generation shepherd, as he invites you to discover the world of sheep farming and get to know his highly trained team of expert sheepdogs. Immerse yourself in the captivating experience of 'Sheepdogs at Work'.

Dinner and show at Taylor's Three Rock pub Details

+ 95.00 USD
In the evening, enjoy a dinner and show at Taylor's Three Rock, a lively pub in Rathfarnham, for an excellent night of music and dance. A ballad group will regale visitors with songs and will surely have visitors singing along with them after a few pints. The music will be interrupted for a short while to enjoy the best of Irish Dancing with feet tapping guaranteed. Visitors will later be sent into the night with fond memories of a memorable night in a Dublin Pub.

Glenshane Country Farm Sheepdog Demo Details

+ 25.00 USD
Explore the heart of the beautiful Sperrin Mountains, where you'll find a charming, family-owned sheep farm. Meet Jamese McCloy, a fourth-generation shepherd, as he invites you to discover the world of sheep farming and get to know his highly trained team of expert sheepdogs. Immerse yourself in the captivating experience of 'Sheepdogs at Work'.
tour map

How much of a deposit is required?

You need to make a 50% deposit upon reservation to secure your seats. If your departure is in less than 60 days, the full amount is due when booking.

When is the balance due?

The balance is due 60 days prior to the departure date.

What is the group size?

Groups are 35 people maximum.

Is it a guaranteed departure?

Yes, all our departures are guaranteed.

Is triple occupancy available?

For this package, triple occupancy is on request. This means that we have to check the price and availability upon reservation.

Will there be someone waiting for us at the airport?

Yes, our local operators will welcome you at the gate holding a sign with your name on it. You will be transfered to the hotel.

Is it possible to book additional tours?

Yes, you can book some optional excursions with Wingbuddy upon reservation. 

Are the hotels far from the city?

The hotels are centrally located which means that whether you walk or use local transportation, you will be able to reach the city within 20 minutes.

Are tips included?

In Ireland, it is customary to tip the restaurant staff 10-15% of your bill. For the guide and chauffeur together, we suggest leaving about €25 / person at the end of the tour. Tipping the hotel staff and other local services is always appreciated and remains at your discretion.

What is the average cost of a meal?

All your breakfasts are already included as well as 2 dinners. This gives you freedom to enjoy the local gastronomy on your own. The cost of a lunch can vary from €15 to €25 depending if you eat light (like a sandwich or a salad) or if you choose a full meal. For a nice supper with starter, main course, desert and wine, count about €35 / person.

Is it possible to add extra nights?

Yes, you may add extra nights to your package. However, for this tour, we can add nights only in Dublin before or after the tour. Simply make the request with your reservation agent who will change your flights accordingly. We can include the same hotel or you may stay under your own arrangements. The price will be confirmed by your agent depending on availability.

Is the bus equipped with toilets, AC, Wi-fi?

Yes, the bus has AC and Wi-Fi is not always available. Also, the tour makes frequent rest stops.

Other useful information:

Currency: Euro


Visa: No visa is required for Canadian or US citizens.


Language: English, Irish


Vaccine: No vaccine is required. Check with your travel clinic to make sure your health condition allows you to travel.

FAQ

How much of a deposit is required?

You need to make a 50% deposit upon reservation to secure your seats. If your departure is in less than 60 days, the full amount is due when booking.

When is the balance due?

The balance is due 60 days prior to the departure date.

What is the group size?

Groups are 35 people maximum.

Is it a guaranteed departure?

Yes, all our departures are guaranteed.

Is triple occupancy available?

For this package, triple occupancy is on request. This means that we have to check the price and availability upon reservation.

Will there be someone waiting for us at the airport?

Yes, our local operators will welcome you at the gate holding a sign with your name on it. You will be transfered to the hotel.

Is it possible to book additional tours?

Yes, you can book some optional excursions with Wingbuddy upon reservation. 

Are the hotels far from the city?

The hotels are centrally located which means that whether you walk or use local transportation, you will be able to reach the city within 20 minutes.

Are tips included?

In Ireland, it is customary to tip the restaurant staff 10-15% of your bill. For the guide and chauffeur together, we suggest leaving about €25 / person at the end of the tour. Tipping the hotel staff and other local services is always appreciated and remains at your discretion.

What is the average cost of a meal?

All your breakfasts are already included as well as 2 dinners. This gives you freedom to enjoy the local gastronomy on your own. The cost of a lunch can vary from €15 to €25 depending if you eat light (like a sandwich or a salad) or if you choose a full meal. For a nice supper with starter, main course, desert and wine, count about €35 / person.

Is it possible to add extra nights?

Yes, you may add extra nights to your package. However, for this tour, we can add nights only in Dublin before or after the tour. Simply make the request with your reservation agent who will change your flights accordingly. We can include the same hotel or you may stay under your own arrangements. The price will be confirmed by your agent depending on availability.

Is the bus equipped with toilets, AC, Wi-fi?

Yes, the bus has AC and Wi-Fi is not always available. Also, the tour makes frequent rest stops.

Other useful information:

Currency: Euro


Visa: No visa is required for Canadian or US citizens.


Language: English, Irish


Vaccine: No vaccine is required. Check with your travel clinic to make sure your health condition allows you to travel.

Reviews for Grand tour of Ireland

 4.7 out of 5
Based on 3 customer reviews
4.4

July 16, 2024

5.0

June 10, 2024

4.7

June 8, 2024

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