11 Day Ultimate Irish Experience 2024/2025

      Dublin, Ireland

      IE
      Irish Experience Tours
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      64 reviews
      Duration: 11 days
      Group size: 4 - 16
      11 Day Ultimate Irish Experience 2024/2025
      Dublin, Ireland

      Irish Experience Tours
      • Email address verified
      64 reviews

      Duration: 11 days
      Group size: 4 - 16

      About this trip

      This 11-Day Discover Ireland Tour is a complete culture trip of Ireland - the perfect way to get the most out of your Irish vacation! Experience the richness of Ireland’s culture from North to South on this most in-depth of Irish experience trips, filled with tales of mythical creatures and the troubled history of an island split in two.  

      TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

        

      • Enjoy a sheepdog demo on a working Irish sheep farm.
      • Dine out at the foodie capital of Ireland, Kinsale
      • Take a trip back in time to Cahir Castle
      • Feel the magic and see stunning sights on the world-famous Ring of Kerry.
      • Experience the Gaelic-speaking Aran Islands by bike, bus, or pony & trap
      • Visit the impressive Rock of Cashel, and Cliffs of Moher & kiss the Blarney stone.
      • Discover Irish crafts and “the craic” in Dingle, a harbour town of great charm and superb traditional pubs.
      • Explore the ancient woodlands of Killarney National Park by jaunting cart
      • Walk in the cobbled streets of Galway and soak up its lively atmosphere
      • Catch fantastic live Irish music performances and meet friendly locals.
      • Wonderful tour of Kylemore Abbey and Gardens and the majestic Connemara Region
      • Visit Crolly Distillery and be part of the revival of traditional Donegal Gaeltacht whiskey
      • Giant’s Causeway, where history and myth collide spectacularly with raw geological power.
      • Explore Belfast, a city famed for its industrial heritage and turbulent past.

      TOUR INCLUSIONS:

       

      • 11-Day easygoing tour of Ireland
      • 10 Overnights: Dingle x 2, Galway x 2, Doolin x 1, Killarney x 1, Kinsale x 1, Donegal x 1, Derry x 1, Belfast x 1
      • Services of a highly-trained and professional Irish Experience tour guide
      • 10 delicious filling Irish breakfasts
      • 11 Full days in a luxury touring vehicle
      • Walking tour of Galway City
      • Highlights of Killarney National Park
      • Experience traditional Irish music sessions in local cosy pubs
      • Sheep Dog demonstration in a locally run family farm
      • Ferry cruise to Aran Islands
      • Entrance fee to Kylemore Abbey, Rock of Cashel, Cliffs of Moher, Cahir Castle & Blarney Castle
      • Guided tour of Crolly Whiskey Distillery Donegal
      • Visit Giants Causeway, a walking tour of Derry City and key Game of Throne locations
      • All relevant taxes

      Available Packages

      Classic B&B/Hotel Double

      Double Room ( 1 Double Bed in 1 Room) 

      Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in a mix of charming and locally owned bed and breakfast & simple comfort-class hotels. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.

      • Private rooms 
      • 3* and above rating
      • Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
      • Low-cost, quality private accommodation
      • En-suite guaranteed
      • Breakfast provided
      €2,499
      Deposit: €150
      Classic B&B/Hotel Twin

      Twin Room (Two Separate Twin Beds, One room) 

      Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in a mix of charming and locally owned bed and breakfast & simple comfort-class hotels. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.

      • Private rooms 
      • 3* and above rating
      • Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
      • Low-cost, quality private accommodation
      • En-suite guaranteed
      • Breakfast provided
      €2,499
      Deposit: €150
      Classic B&B/Hotel Single

      Single Room (Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own room)

      Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in a mix of charming and locally owned bed and breakfast & simple comfort-class hotels. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.

      • Private rooms 
      • 3* and above rating
      • Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
      • Low-cost, quality private accommodation
      • En-suite guaranteed
      • Breakfast provided
      €2,899
      Deposit: €150
      Premium Hotel Double

      Double Room (1 Double Bed in 1 Room)

      We work with a collection of unique owner-run hotels located in Ireland’s most outstanding destinations. Specially selected for both quality and location and with an average rating of 4 stars. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.

      • Private rooms 
      • 3* and 4* rating
      • On-site amenities
      • Breakfast provided
      • En-suite guaranteed
      €2,979
      Deposit: €150
      Premium Hotel Twin

      Twin Room (Two Separate Twin Beds, One room)

      We work with a collection of unique owner-run hotels located in Ireland’s most outstanding destinations. Specially selected for both quality and location and with an average rating of 4 stars. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.

      • Private rooms 
      • 3* and 4* rating
      • On-site amenities
      • Breakfast provided
      • En-suite guaranteed
      €2,979
      Deposit: €150
      Premium Hotel Single

      Single Room (Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own room) 

      We work with a collection of unique owner-run hotels located in Ireland’s most outstanding destinations. Specially selected for both quality and location and with an average rating of 4 stars. All rooms include a private bathroom and you will be served a delicious breakfast, we also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and many more.

      • Private rooms
      • 3* and 4* rating
      • On-site amenities
      • Breakfast provided
      • En-suite guaranteed
      €3,359
      Deposit: €150


      Itinerary

      DAY 1:
      DUBLIN TO KINSALE

       Depart the capital and head south towards Ancient Ireland.

      • Tour the epic site of the Original seat of the kings of Munster with its stunning natural setting and historic architecture.
      • Follow the Golden Vale, Its rich grasslands are the focus for the most extensive dairy farming activity in Ireland.
      • Travel back in time on a guided tour at Cahir Castle, one of Ireland’s largest medieval fortress
      • After a full day wandering the ancient sites of Ireland, it’s then onto to explore the picture-perfect town of Kinsale –With beautiful scenes that meander on the edge of Kinsale’s picturesque harbour and bring you to the heritage site of Charles Fort, Kinsale’s Scilly Walk is anything but!

      Overnight in Kinsale 

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      Reviews

      A terrific 10 days. Our guide/driver Leigh was superb. Knowledgeable, enthused to share about his country & his area. He's also a humanitarian, a good person.
      By Paul S for 10 Day Wild Irish Experience 2023/2024 on May 18, 2024
      Our tour was wonderful. Anthony was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Tommy was with us the last couple of days and he did a great job also. The itinerary was excellent. We were able to see a lot of sites and had time to explore on our own.
      By Joe W for 7 Day Atlantic Way Experience 2023/2024 on May 10, 2024
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      We travelled on the 13 day full Irish experience tour in April 2024. Everything went well from booking through to payment, all easy and efficient. Our tour with Sean as our guide and driver was wonderful. The small group of 15 all got on very well and we had a comfortable, modern small coach. Sean was knowledgeable and funny we enjoyed the craic. The weather was on our side most days and we saw some beautiful places. Accommodation was varied but all nice and pretty much what we expected. There were many highlights on the tour but probably a stand out was the tour in Derry with John as our guide explaining the "Troubles" and "Bloody Sunday", I have bought the book to continue learning. The west coast was just amazing, one beautiful location after the next. The pace was steady but there was time to do your own thing as well. We had planned a self drive holiday and chose to do the Irish Experience at the last minute and really glad we did, we saw and did things we would not have organised for ourselves. We had a wonderful time thank you. Alastair and Linda (Australia)
      By Alastair L for 13 Day Full Irish Experience 2024/2025 on May 10, 2024
      We had a great time on this tour. The balance of sightseeing and being able to get out and do some amazing hikes on our 7 day Wild Atlantic Adventure tour was perfect. The small group is really the way to go. Everyone was super nice and fun to be with. The accommodation was also great. What made our tour super special was our guide Lee. His knowledge and obvious love of his heritage and country was what made the trip special. Would highly recommend Irish Experience Tours. It felt great to support a local company.
      By Susan D for 7 Day Ultimate Atlantic Adventure 2023/2024 on May 07, 2024
      This trip (7 day Atlantic Way Experience) was everything I was hoping it would be and maybe even more. First, the easy part. The B&Bs were great. Close to towns for walking around. Had both great breakfasts and wonderful hosts. And were very clean. We got lucky with a suprise the last two nights and were switched to a boutique hotel in tthe city centre. This trip was over 4 years in the plans. Covid got in the way though. I am glad I stuck with this amazing small group tour. There is No better way to travel.. And of course it really helps when you have a driver/ tour guide extrodanaire. And this was Anthony. He made our trip so much more enjoyable with his sense of humour and his impeccable knowledge of all things Irish. He took us to places off the beaten path. Changed up the itinerary when needed.. Made sure we saw our bucket list locations. And added some unexpected beautiful spots. He has a passion for what he does. Lastly, the spectacular scenery. From the Abbeys, Monestaries and Castles. All Beautiful. But for me, it was the rugged and oh so Powerful Wild Atlantic way. These places will be etched in my memories Forever. Thank you Irish Experience Tours. I have already recommended your tours to friends.
      By Randi j for 7 Day Ultimate Atlantic Adventure 2023/2024 on Apr 09, 2024
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      Lee goes above & beyond as a tour guide - has formed good relationships with accommodation & service providers along the way & as such is greeted warmly everywhere he goes . It was an absolutely wonderful time touring Ireland for 10 days in the sunshine, a great ‘taste’ to form a longer self tour at another time. Lee helped a person in our group find her ancestral home & stopped for a photo opportunity & a little moment for reflection. ‘Mr google’ - knows so much about all the places we went & could answer all manner of questions. I travelled solo on this trip & he always checked I was okay with my luggage - I had made sure I was able to carry what I had, but appreciated his assistance. Accommodation was mostly B & Bs located close walking distance to the town we were staying in. Often a few stairs to get to your room. Lee would do a loop of each new destination town & give us suggestions of eating places, live music, activities etc When people on our tour sadly became ill this was managed exceptionally well. Lee’s personal stories & general high energy kept everyone bouncing through the day. Our group was an extremely lovely group of people & we would gather to have a drink & dine together. We were blessed with amazing sunny weather & warm days. Ireland is a beautiful country to be exploring. This was my first time ‘touring’ & I seemed to have completely lucked in with Lee & my fellow travellers. Buses are clean & well maintained. Lee is an experienced driver & can park the bus quickly & efficiently in the tightest of spots. Highly rate Irish experience tours. The travel App is terrific to get all the Day to Day information. So many wonderful highlights & experiences along the way. If you're booking, read carefully the suggested age group & the pace of the tour. When you travel pack your happy face, so everyone enjoys the tour.
      By JACKIE M on 23 Jun, 2023