10 days
Dublin, Kilkenny region, Galway

Get your hands dirty (literally) as you experience the farm-to-table journey—an important part of life in Ireland—by visiting a variety of local farms around the country.

Learn about organic and sustainable farming practices, the impact of climate change on traditional food production, and how each agricultural product requires specialized care. Get to know Irish farmers and fishermen, learn about the business of farming, and engage in hands-on projects at dairy, potato, shellfish, or sheep farms. Balance your time on the Emerald Isle by exploring the vibrant, culture-packed, and welcoming streets of Dublin, Kilkenny, and Galway, and admire the Atlantic Ocean from atop the Cliffs of Moher.
  • Day 1: 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 district
  • Day 3: Dublin

    Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration

    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

    Enjoy an Irish Folklore Evening

  • Day 4: Dublin • Kilkenny region

    Travel to Kildare for a tour of the Irish National Stud Farm & Gardens. Participate in the Irish Race Horse Experience.

    Take a walking tour of Kilkenny

    With your Tour Director you will visit:

    • Kilkenny Castle
    • St. Mary’s Cathedral

    Visit Kilkenny Castle

  • Day 5: Kilkenny region

    Spend the day helping on a cattle or dairy farm 

  • Day 6: Kilkenny region

    Continue your hands-on exploration of local farming in the region 

    Enjoy a locally grown dinner

  • Day 7: Kilkenny region • Galway

    Travel via the Cliffs of Moher to Galway 

    Take a walking tour of Galway

    With your Tour Director, you may see:

    • Eyre Castle
    • Lynch's Castle

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center, the on-site museum 

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher 

  • Day 8: Galway

    Visit a shellfish or seaweed farm 

    See a sheepdog demonstration at a local sheep farm (Available mid-April–October) 

    Participate in a STEM-related shellfish farming activity 

  • Day 9: Galway • Dublin

    Travel to Dublin

    Spend the afternoon exploring more of Dublin

    Enjoy a farewell dinner

  • Day 10: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: 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 district
  • Day 3: Dublin

    Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration

    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

    Enjoy an Irish Folklore Evening

  • Day 4: Dublin • Kilkenny region

    Travel to Kildare for a tour of the Irish National Stud Farm & Gardens. Participate in the Irish Race Horse Experience.

    Take a walking tour of Kilkenny

    With your Tour Director you will visit:

    • Kilkenny Castle
    • St. Mary’s Cathedral

    Visit Kilkenny Castle

  • Day 5: Kilkenny region

    Spend the day helping on a cattle or dairy farm 

  • Day 6: Kilkenny region

    Continue your hands-on exploration of local farming in the region 

    Enjoy a locally grown dinner

  • Day 7: Kilkenny region • Galway

    Travel via the Cliffs of Moher to Galway 

    Take a walking tour of Galway

    With your Tour Director, you may see:

    • Eyre Castle
    • Lynch's Castle

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center, the on-site museum 

    Visit the Cliffs of Moher 

  • Day 8: Galway

    Visit a shellfish or seaweed farm 

    See a sheepdog demonstration at a local sheep farm (Available mid-April–October) 

    Participate in a STEM-related shellfish farming activity 

  • Day 9: Galway • Dublin

    Travel to Dublin

    Spend the afternoon exploring more of Dublin

    Enjoy a farewell dinner

  • Day 10: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights

  • Hotels

    8 overnight stays in hotels

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner included daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    Sightseeing tours, walking tours, farmer’s market or urban farm visit

  • Entrances

    St. Patrick’s Cathedral; EPIC Emigration Museum; Irish National Stud & Gardens; cattle or dairy farm visit and activities; Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center; shellfish farm visit and activity; sheep farm visit and demonstration (seasonal)

  • 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.

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

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

  • Peace of Mind Program

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