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
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
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
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Experience Irish song and dance
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Day 4: Dublin • Galway
Travel to GalwayTake a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director you will see:
- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
- Local sites recommended by your Tour Director
Take a tour of Connemara, Maam Cross, and Spiddal
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Day 5: Galway • Killarney region
Travel via Cliffs of Moher to Killarney region
Visit the Cliffs of Moher
Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
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Day 6: Killarney region
Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry
Travel through Killarney
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
See a sheepdog demonstration (Available mid-April–October)
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Day 7: Killarney region • Blarney • Cork
Travel via Blarney to Cork
Visit Blarney CastleVisit the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre
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Day 8: Cork • Kilkenny • Kildare • Dublin
Travel via Kilkenny and Kildare to Dublin
Visit the Kildare National Stud Farm
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Dublin • Derry
Travel to Derry
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will:
- Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
- See the Diamond War Memorial
- Learn about the unique history of Derry
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Day 10: Derry • Belfast • Dublin
Travel via Belfast to Dublin
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Take a walking tour of Belfast
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Historic murals
- Lower Falls
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
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
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Experience Irish song and dance
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Day 4: Dublin • Galway
Travel to GalwayTake a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director you will see:
- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
- Local sites recommended by your Tour Director
Take a tour of Connemara, Maam Cross, and Spiddal
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Day 5: Galway • Killarney region
Travel via Cliffs of Moher to Killarney region
Visit the Cliffs of Moher
Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
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Day 6: Killarney region
Take a tour of the Ring of Kerry
Travel through Killarney
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum
See a sheepdog demonstration (Available mid-April–October)
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Day 7: Killarney region • Blarney • Cork
Travel via Blarney to Cork
Visit Blarney CastleVisit the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Cobh Heritage Centre
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Day 8: Cork • Kilkenny • Kildare • Dublin
Travel via Kilkenny and Kildare to Dublin
Visit the Kildare National Stud Farm
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Dublin • Derry
Travel to Derry
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will:
- Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
- See the Diamond War Memorial
- Learn about the unique history of Derry
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Day 10: Derry • Belfast • Dublin
Travel via Belfast to Dublin
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Take a walking tour of Belfast
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Historic murals
- Lower Falls
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Day 11: 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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
