Ireland, Northern Ireland

Full Island Tour!

July 11 – 26, 2027

Cost Per Person, Double Occupancy …. $ 5,980.00 plus airfare (to be determined)

Depart from Cleveland airport on your overseas flight to Dublin, Ireland. Upon arrival, check in to our hotel with the remainder of the day to explore the area. A guided tour of this capital city awaits. See the River Liffey, St. Stephen’s Green and travel along O’Connell Street, past the General Post Office, site of rebel headquarters in the 1916 Easter Rising. Stop at Trinity College and see the Book of Kells, the famous hand-illuminated gospel manuscript. Visit St Patrick’s Cathedral, one of the few remaining buildings from medieval times, and see its impressive altar and stained-glass windows. Tour the Guinness Storehouse and get a bird’s-eye view of Dublin from the 7th-floor Gravity Bar.

Enjoy a leisurely drive to the coastal town of Malahide. Upon arriving at the castle grounds, we will visit the castle and gardens, one of the oldest castles in Ireland, learn all about this historic 12th-century castle and their ghostly residents on the guided tour of the reception rooms of this magnificent landmark. Have dinner at an 18th century pub with a show featuring Irish dance, music, and song.

Next, Travel to the quaint town of Killarney. Travel through the scenic countryside and make a stop in the village of Blarney where you become caught up in the aura of the magic and mystique during an included visit to Blarney Castle. Climb to the top and kiss the Blarney Stone. We will continue to Killarney, with a tour of “the Jewel of Ireland”, with a background of sparkling lakes, deep forests and jagged misty mountains. Enjoy a morning Jaunting Cart ride through Killarney National Park as your Jarvey/driver keeps you entertained with tales about the history, folklore and beauty of the area.

Take an exciting and breathtakingly beautiful excursion along a portion of the Ring of Kerry, the most famous and panoramic route in Ireland. Our next stop will be Galway, with some adventures along the way. Stopping in the village of Adare, we will be transported back in time as you stroll through the quaint streets with thatched-roofed cottages and cozy shops. During the visit to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, experience what life was like in the 19th century. Continue to the Cliffs of Moher, a breathtaking sight where nature’s wildness and spectacular beauty meet. Take a cruise of Killary Fjord where scenic views abound. The hills rise steeply from the silvery sea, shifting light and shadows create colorful effects on the peaks and valleys, and deep green fields contrast with heather bogs. Visit Kylemore Abbey, the only home of the Benedictine nuns in Ireland. Discover the rich history of the Abbey, set in the majestic Connemara.

Journey into Northern Ireland with the scenic landscapes of County Sligo and touring along the way. A visit to a local sheep farm to learn about the Atlantic Sheepdogs is in store today. Travel through County Donegal before crossing into Northern Ireland. Arrive in Derry for our overnight. Our discovery of Northern Ireland begins with a guided walking tour of Derry/Londonderry, before we travel to the Inishowen Peninsula, the northernmost point of Ireland. With its striking castle ruins, towers and ancient churches, along with Celtic crosses and pagan monuments, the sights along the peninsula weave a colorful tapestry of an earlier age in this timeless place.

Today’s highlight is the journey to Belfast along the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s most famous site. Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, and the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland, this astonishing complex of basalt columns is home to many fairies and folklore tales! Hear the myths of the giant Finn McCool and the legends surrounding this mystical place. A guided panoramic visit of Belfast showcases the Grand Opera House, Victorian/Edwardian buildings, an authentic working-class community and the Falls Road area. See the murals on almost every gabled wall which tell stories of the city’s violent past and its belief for the future. Next we will visit Titanic Belfast where the story of the ill-fated ship is told from her conception, to the construction and launch, up to her catastrophic demise. Interpretive and interactive galleries bring the history of the Titanic to life.

Depart Belfast and return to Dublin, to enjoy the final evening and farewell dinner at the Johnstown Estate. Filled with all the wonderful memories of the history, scenery and people of the  Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, depart for Dublin Airport for our flight home to Cleveland to arrive the following morning.

Package Includes:

 Roundtrip Airport Transfers Aboard A Deluxe Motorcoach

• Guided Tours as listed
• Admissions and Tours as listed
• 11 Breakfasts
• 5 Dinners
• 12 Nights’ Lodging
• Luggage Handling, Taxes And Gratuities On Included Activities