9 or 11 days
Dublin, Galway, Derry, Belfast, extension to southeast Ireland

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.
  • 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

    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
  • 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

  • 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)

  • Day 7: Killarney • Cork

    Visit Blarney Castle

    Travel to Cork

    Take a walking tour of Cork

    Visit to Queenstown Experience

  • Day 8: Kilkenny • Dublin

    Travel to Kilkenny and Kildare

    Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare

    Travel to Dublin

  • Day 9: Depart for home

    Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Derry

    Travel to Derry

    Take a tour of Derry

    Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral

    Visit the Tower Museum

  • Day 10: Belfast • Dublin

    Take an excursion to Giant’s Causeway

    Travel to Belfast

    Take a tour of Belfast

    Travel to Dublin

  • Day 11: Depart for home

    Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • 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

    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
  • 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

  • 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)

  • Day 7: Killarney • Cork

    Visit Blarney Castle

    Travel to Cork

    Take a walking tour of Cork

    Visit to Queenstown Experience

  • Day 8: Kilkenny • Dublin

    Travel to Kilkenny and Kildare

    Visit the National Stud Farm in Kildare

    Travel to Dublin

  • Day 9: Depart for home

    Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Derry

    Travel to Derry

    Take a tour of Derry

    Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral

    Visit the Tower Museum

  • Day 10: Belfast • Dublin

    Take an excursion to Giant’s Causeway

    Travel to Belfast

    Take a tour of Belfast

    Travel to Dublin

  • Day 11: Depart for home

    Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 1 walking tour

  • Entrances

    Cliffs of Moher boat ride; Inis Oírr; Glengowla Mines; Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery; guided our of Derry; Giant’s Causeway; Titanic Belfast; EPIC Emigration Museum; St. Patrick’s Cathedral (with extension: Glendalough; Waterford Treasures Museum; Irish National Heritage Park)

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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