Departing Thursday May 1st for 10 days / 9 nights

Travel on this incredible journey to Southern Ireland... As we travel around and meet the locals they certainly live up to their reputation as being one of the friendliest people in the world. Ireland has an embarrassment of riches and beauty – Truly, an Irish experience is something that will be hard to beat.

The most inviting factor that Ireland is proud of is the warmth of its welcome and the hospitality its people extends to its guests. So join our wonderful group and travel to this idyllic haven - Ireland greets you openheartedly.

Our private tour to Ireland is totally informal, relaxed and not reliant on anyone’s schedule except our own.  As this is a private tour with our own charter vehicle and driver, we can deviate wherever we need to in order to get the very best out of our visit to this amazing destination.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Rapid City to Ireland
This morning we depart Rapid City Regional Airport and head out on our overnight journey to the beautiful Emerald Isle. Your Travel Escort(s) will be with you throughout.
Overnight Trans-Atlantic flight – Meals aboard aircraft

Day 2 – Arrive Ireland and explore Dublin City
We arrive at Dublin Airport this morning, pass through immigration and then pass through customs with our baggage. On exiting the Arrival Hall we are met by our Irish driver/guide. He will offer us a Failte or a Cead Mile Failte, (Welcome). We board our private motor coach and then we’re off on our Irish Adventure! Our visits in Dublin are - Scenic City Tour, Phoenix Park, Edwardian Squares, St Patrick’s Cathedral, The Guinness Storehouse & The National Gallery (nearby) Kildare St. After our touring we check in to The Alex Hotel where we enjoy relaxing free time until our welcome supper.
Overnight Dublin – Welcome Supper included

Day 3 – Dublin City
After a hearty breakfast we board the coach for part two of Dublin. Our visits today are; The Epic, the natural History Museum, The Book of Kells/Trinity College, The Jameson Whiskey Experience then a free afternoon for shopping and exploring. Tonight we are in for a treat! We enjoy an evening of food, folklore and fairies at The Brazen Head Pub – Ireland’s oldest pub established in 1198! We experience an enchanting evening of Irish folklore and storytelling while enjoying a candlelit traditional Irish dinner in The Brazen Head. Their renowned storytellers will take us away into a world of the imagination with wonderful insights and magical tales about Irish life in times past. This wonderful evening also includes live traditional Irish music and ballads. After we return to our hotel for overnight.
Overnight Dublin – Breakfast included plus Irish Night with Supper

Day 4 – Galway
This morning after breakfast we load our luggage, board our coach and head to Galway - total distance is 133 miles (215Km), mostly 4 lane Motorway (Highway) but we will have a few stops! Visits today are; Clonmacnoise monastic site with a short walking tour of Medieval Galway. We check into our hotel and enjoy free time.
Overnight Galway – Breakfast included

Day 5 – Connemara
This morning we travel around the Irish speaking area of west Galway known as the Gaeltacht known for its rugged landscape, unusual places and spectacular scenery. Visits today are; Cong Village film set for the ‘Quiet Man’ John Wayne/Maureen O’Hara, Kylemore Abbey, Siopa Standun and an Aran shop. We return to the Galway Bay hotel for free time. 
Overnight Galway – Breakfast included 

Day 6 – Killarney
This morning again after a hearty breakfast we depart for Killarney, 172 miles of driving with three great stops. On route through Limerick County we try our hand/brain at composing the funniest of Irish ‘literature, The Limerick! Our visits today are; The Burren, Lunar landscape, The Cliffs of Mohar, Bunratty Castle, Bunratty Folk Park and Adare Village, a unique little town. After we check in to the Randles Court Hotel, Killarney for overnight and dinner. Killarney is a fun town and has loads of pubs with music and late opening stores.
Overnight Killarney – Breakfast included

Day 7 – Ring of Kerry
The most famous circular tour in Ireland is the Ring of Kerry - 110 miles total. Travelling around the Iveragh Peninsula this tour takes in the Wild Atlantic Way, the National Park and much more. Lots of stops today! Visits today are; The Bog Village, The Sheepdog Exhibition, Shepard & dogs herding flighty sheep on the mountain, The Scariff Inn our cliff top lunch stop, Ladies View named by Queen Victoria, The lakes and the National Park, Killarney. After our scenic day we return to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight Killarney – Breakfast included 

Day 8 – Cork & Blarney
Ladies have your best lipstick on today as we travel to Blarney Castle to ‘Kiss the Stone of Eloquence’! We enjoy shopping at the famous Blarney Woollen Mills and then we continue our journey to Cobh on Cork’s Great Island. This ancient and nautical town was the last port of call of the Titanic and also is the burial site of the souls lost onboard the Lusitania. Visits today are; Cork City tour, the English Market, Blarney Castle (Lots of stone steps, spiral stairway), Cobh Heritage Centre - here we see a statue of Annie Moore, the 1st person to pass through Ellis Island, 1st January 1892. After our exploring today we check into our hotel for overnight.
Overnight Cork – Breakfast included.

Day 9 – Waterford & Dublin - 195 Miles
This morning we travel to Waterford home of the famous Crystal. We visit the center to see the crystal blown shaped and carves, the store here is dazzling! From Waterford we drive through the best land in Ireland the Midland Plains to Kildare, home to the Irish Bloodstock industry, here we visit the National Stud where we see the best of the equine world, both mares and the highly strung stallions. Visits today are; Waterford Crystal factory, National Stud & Japanese Gardens. Late afternoon we check in to our last hotel in Ireland the medieval Clontarf Castle Hotel. Tonight we have our ‘Gala Dinner’ in the castle where we could surely find some time to read those ’Limerick’s’ we composed? Drinks in the bar before a good night’s sleep.
Overnight Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin - Breakfast & Supper included

Day 10 – Return Home
After breakfast we make the short drive to Dublin International Airport for our return to the USA. We allow at least 2 1/2 hours for check in and airport procedures. US Customs are at Dublin airport making it much easier when we arrive back in the USA. We have time at the Duty Free for last minute gifts and to cash in any Tax Free vouchers… you may be able to re-claim Irish sales tax on any qualifying purchases you have made. Your Irish Driver/guide will wish you a ‘Slan Abhile’, Translated this means “Safe Home”.
Breakfast included plus meals on aircraft

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Itinerary at a Glance

Starts: Thursday May 1st 2025
Ends: Saturday May 10th 2015

What's Included

• Round trip air from Rapid City, SD including ALL taxes & fuel surcharges
• Private Transportation with Irish Driver / Guide & all hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
• 8 Irish Breakfasts
• Free time to explore the local Pubs & all sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
• 1 suitcase per person maximum 50lbs (any airline fees are included) with all baggage handling & taxes
• Entrance Fee Visits Included at:
  
  St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  The Epic Museum
  Guinness Storehouse
  St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  The Epic Museum
  Guinness Storehouse
  Book of Kells
  Jameson Whiskey
  Brazen Head Story night
  Clonmacnoise Site
  Kylemore Abbey
  Cliffs of Mohar
  Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
  Bog Village
  Sheepdog Trials
  Blarney Castle
  Cobh Heritage
  Waterford Crystal
  National Stud
  
  
• Fully Escorted

Pricing

• Price: $5,795pp (double occupancy)
  
• Single Supplement: $1,495

Tour Brochure

• Itinerary (PDF)

How to Book

• Deposit of $1,500pp due at time of booking
• February 15th 2025 - Final Balance Due 
• Booking Form

What You'll Need

• A camera is a must
• Binoculars would be a great idea
• Passports are required for this tour
• The currency in Ireland is the Euro - you may wish to buy currency or carry travelers checks
• Providing you have a major credit or debit card (VISA or MasterCard) you will be able to use local ATMs. Remember to check the charges with your bank prior to departure