The Emerald Isle
Why have Ireland's culture, geography and history been capturing imaginations and inspiring writers for centuries?
In Dublin, walk in the footsteps of giants like Jonathan Swift and James Joyce as you explore elegant Georgian squares and bustling streets. As you travel along the Wild Atlantic Way, discover the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher, taking in the rugged beauty with all your senses. At every turn, savor the wit and down-to-earth spirit of the locals.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your tour director you will see:- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar
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Day 3: Dublin
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
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Irish Music & Dance
Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min). -
Day 4: Dublin • Galway
Travel to Galway
Take an excursion to Connemara, Maam Cross and Spiddal
Take a tour of Galway
With your tour director you will see:- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
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Day 5: Galway • Killarney
Take a tour of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher
Visit the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center
Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Travel to Killarney
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Day 6: Killarney
Take an excursion to the Ring of Kerry
Visit the Bog Village Museum
Watch a sheep dog demonstration (mid-April to October)
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Day 7: Killarney • Cork
Visit Blarney Castle
Travel to Cork
Take a walking tour of Cork
Visit to Queenstown Experience
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Day 8: Kilkenny • Dublin
Travel to Kilkenny and Kildare
Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare
Travel to Dublin
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Day 9: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Derry
Travel to Derry
Take a tour of Derry
Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
Visit the Tower Museum
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Day 10: Belfast • Dublin
Take an excursion to Giant’s Causeway
Travel to Belfast
Take a tour of Belfast
Travel to Dublin
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Day 11: Depart for home
Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
Fly overnight to Ireland
-
Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your tour director you will see:- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar
-
Day 3: Dublin
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
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Irish Music & Dance
Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min). -
Day 4: Dublin • Galway
Travel to Galway
Take an excursion to Connemara, Maam Cross and Spiddal
Take a tour of Galway
With your tour director you will see:- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
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Day 5: Galway • Killarney
Take a tour of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher
Visit the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center
Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Travel to Killarney
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Day 6: Killarney
Take an excursion to the Ring of Kerry
Visit the Bog Village Museum
Watch a sheep dog demonstration (mid-April to October)
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Day 7: Killarney • Cork
Visit Blarney Castle
Travel to Cork
Take a walking tour of Cork
Visit to Queenstown Experience
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Day 8: Kilkenny • Dublin
Travel to Kilkenny and Kildare
Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare
Travel to Dublin
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Day 9: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Derry
Travel to Derry
Take a tour of Derry
Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
Visit the Tower Museum
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Day 10: Belfast • Dublin
Take an excursion to Giant’s Causeway
Travel to Belfast
Take a tour of Belfast
Travel to Dublin
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Day 11: Depart for home
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 5 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (8 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
EPIC Emigration Museum; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Irish Song and Dance evening; Cliffs of Moher; Interpretive Center; Bunratty Castle and Folk Park; Bog Museum; sheepdog demonstration; Blarney Castle; Queenstown Experience; National Stud Farm; with extension: St. Columb’s Cathedral; Tower Museum; Giant’s Causeway
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
