A Celtic Quest: Cultural Exploration in Ireland

9 days

Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork, Galway | DKG

Trek through the heart of Ireland, where every glade, creek, and cobblestone alley whispers tales of ancient kings and druidic myth. Near Galway, the rugged Connemara landscape unfolds–a patchwork quilt of emerald hills, sapphire lakes, and castles of cold stone. And in Kilkenny, you’ll feel the drumming hooves of thundering thoroughbreds at a racehorse experience. At a shellfish farm near the coast, you’ll taste oysters and mussels plucked straight from the Atlantic. In Cork, the historic Blarney Stone awaits in its castle, bearing the gift of eloquence for those who would kiss it. Finally, in Dublin, you'll learn about Ireland's century-spanning sporting legacy, and the exhilarating Gaelic Games. Explore Ireland, in all its splendour–a land where even less-experienced travellers find their way.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Dublin

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Dublin

With your Tour Director you will see:

Grafton Street
Temple Bar district

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

Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Visit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum

Add this in-depth excursion:

Irish Folklore Evening

Experience a great Irish tradition tonight when you attend the Irish Folklore Evening. Complete with typical Irish food and classic dancing, you are sure to get a unique insight into Irish culture during this evening’s festivities.

Day 4: Dublin • Kilkenny region

Visit the Irish National Stud Farm & Gardens

Participate in the Irish Race Horse Experience

Travel to Kilkenny

Take a walking tour of Kilkenny

With your Tour Director you will see:

Kilkenny Castle and Gardens
Historic High Street

Visit Kilkenny Castle

Enjoy a locally grown dinner

Day 5: Kilkenny region • Cork

Visit Blarney Castle

Take a walking tour of Cork

Day 6: Cork • Shannon • Cliffs of Moher • Galway

Travel to Galway via Shannon and the Cliffs of Moher

Walking tour of Shannon

Visit the Cliffs of Moher

Day 7: Galway

Visit a Shellfish Farm on the Atlantic Coast of Ireland and Participate in a Farming Activity

Walking tour of Galway

Day 8: Galway • Dublin

Travel to Dublin

Participate in Gaelic Games

Day 9: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

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24-hour Emergency Service

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