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Ireland in Depth

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9 or 11 days

Dublin, Galway, Derry, Belfast, extension to southeast Ireland | IRD


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.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Ireland in Depth tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

Day 2: Dublin • Athlone

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

Travel to Athlone 

Day 3: Athlone • Atlantic coast

Take a day trip to the Atlantic coast

Travel by ferry to the Aran Islands

See the Cliffs of Moher from below on the ferry

Day 4: Athlone • Galway • Castlebar region

Take a walking tour of Galway

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • River Corrib
  • Bowling Green

Travel to Castlebar via Galway and Glengowla

Visit Glengowla Mines, where you will:

  • Tour the silver and lead mines
  • See a sheepdog demonstration

Day 5: Castlebar region • Derry

Travel to Derry via the western coast

Explore some of the region's small villages. 

Stops your Tour Director might recommend include:

  • Sligo
  • Bundoran, with its famous Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair
  • Donnegal

Visit the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery 

Visit Donegal Castle 

Day 6: Derry • Belfast

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

Travel to Belfast via Giant's Gauseway

Visit Giant’s Causeway

Visit the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge

Stop for a photo at the Dark Hedges 

Day 7: Belfast

Visit the Ulster Folk Museum 

Take a guided tour of Belfast

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Lower Falls
  • Shankill Row
  • Murals

Exploration time in Belfast

Day 8: Belfast • Dublin

Travel to 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 EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration 

Day 9: Depart for home


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Day 9: Dublin • Glendalough • Kilkenny • Waterford region

Travel to the Waterford region via Glendalough and Kilkenny

Explore Glendalough, "The valley of the two lakes"

Day 10: Waterford • Wexford • Dublin

Travel to Dublin via Waterford and Wexford

Visit the Waterford Medieval Museum 

Visit the Irish National Heritage Park open-air museum

Day 11: Depart for home



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