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Ireland's Icons - Small Group
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Dublin (Ireland)
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Ends in
Dublin (Ireland)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 19, 2026 to AUG 8, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$5,818.75
Overview
Discover Ireland’s legendary landscapes and enduring traditions on this 10-day journey through the country’s most celebrated regions. From Georgian squares in Dublin to the windswept shores of Connemara, experience ancient sites, historic estates and vibrant cities. Walk along the Cliffs of Moher, travel the Ring of Kerry and enjoy an enriching MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Powerscourt Gardens. Visit Kylemore Abbey, cruise Lough Corrib and explore monastic ruins, film locations and castles that tell Ireland’s layered story.
Visited During Tour
Blarney (Ireland) | Clifden (Ireland) | Cliffs of Moher (Ireland) | Connemara (Ireland) | Cork (Ireland) | Dublin (Ireland) | Galway (Ireland) | Kildare (Ireland) | Killarney (Ireland) | Killary Fjord (Ireland) | Kylemore Abbey (Galway, Ireland) | Ring of Kerry (Ireland)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Ireland's Icons - Small Group tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 405-1680
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1Hello Dublin
Meet your Travel Director and fellow guests before setting out with your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals the layers of Dublin’s past. Trace the capital’s transformation from Viking settlement to Georgian grandeur, stopping at St. Patrick’s Cathedral—established in 1191 on a site long associated with Ireland’s patron saint. Here, you’ll learn how the cathedral became a national religious symbol and the former seat of Jonathan Swift. This evening, gather for dinner to toast the start of your journey and sample Dublin’s celebrated hospitality.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Camden Court, Dublin -
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2Discover Diverse Dublin Relaxed Start
This morning, visit the estate of Powerscourt, where you'll take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that supports the restoration of Ireland’s natural heritage. With its formal terraces, Japanese gardens and a backdrop of the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain, Powerscourt has been voted one of the world’s top ten gardens by National Geographic. Learn how ongoing conservation efforts are helping to preserve its biodiversity and historic landscape for future generations. Return to Dublin with the afternoon free to explore. You might choose to visit the National Museum, browse the galleries of the Hugh Lane or enjoy a pint at the Guinness Storehouse. Or, join an Optional Experience of food and fun at a Dublin Dinner and Cabaret.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Camden Court, Dublin -
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3Admire County Kildare and on to Cork
Visit the Irish National Stud to discover Ireland’s celebrated role in thoroughbred breeding and see retired champions grazing the paddocks. In Cork, your Travel Director introduces the city’s independent spirit, from the 18th-century English Market brimming with local produce to Georgian avenues and the colorful quays of the River Lee. With your evening at leisure, opt for an Optional Experience of traditional Irish entertainment, featuring local musicians and a hearty pub dinner, an authentic taste of Cork’s vibrant music scene.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: The Kingsley, Cork -
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4Journey to Blarney and on to Killarney
Today's Insight Choice gets you up close and personal to one of the icons of Ireland, Blarney Castle, the Witch's Kitchen and Wishing Steps gardens and, of course, the famous stone—said to bestow the 'gift of the gab' upon whoever kisses it. Or, go beyond the castle and don’t miss the chance to amble the 1,500-acre grounds. After your visit to the stone or stroll through the grounds, head west to Killarney. Tonight’s Dine-Around invites you to enjoy your pick of Irish specialties. Then finish your day with an Optional Experience of traditional Irish song, music, and dance.
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Accommodations: Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney -
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5A Day on the Ring of Kerry Relaxed Start
Famous for its 'forty shades of green,' the Ring of Kerry has inspired writers and poets for centuries. Drink in the beauty of the coastal drive lined with beaches, colorful seaside villages and views of the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll be astounded by even more icons of Ireland as you venture inland to a mountainous region dotted with lakes and green woodlands. Enhance your discovery over an Optional Experience Jaunting Cart Ride through Bourn Vincent National Park. Upon arrival back in Killarney, end your day with a decadent three-course dinner infused with Irish flavors.
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Accommodations: Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney -
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6Onwards to the Cliffs of Moher
Begin the day with a ferry crossing of the Shannon Estuary before arriving at the towering Cliffs of Moher. Perched at 700 feet, take in views of the Clare Coast and the pounding Atlantic, where colonies of puffins make their homes. The area is home to Guillemot and Razorbills, Peregrine Falcon, Kittiwake and Fulmar as well as endangered bird species including Choughs. Full of fascinating insights, make your way through the rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Radisson Red Galway -
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7Galway
Ireland’s cultural center and festival capital, Galway hosts 122 festivals per year. One might say the city’s artistic side is reflected in actor Peter O’Toole, who had a strong connection with Galway. O’Toole claimed that he was born in Galway before being taken to England as a baby and built a house outside Clifden in the county. You’ll feel Galway’s fun, bohemian vibe come to life over an orientation tour. Your Travel Director introduces you to the sights including Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President John F. Kennedy. With the rest of the day at leisure, continue to explore this bustling port city on your own or join an optional trip across to Aran Islands.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Radisson Red Galway -
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8Kylemore Abbey
Leave Galway behind and journey into the wild beauty of Connemara, where mountain passes and stone-walled fields lead to the Atlantic coast. Embark on a scenic cruise along Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord, stretching 16 kilometers between the peaks of Connemara and Mayo. Learn how glacial forces shaped this dramatic inlet and keep an eye out for seals and sea birds. Continue to Kylemore Abbey, a Neo-Gothic estate set against a tranquil lake. Walk through its Victorian walled garden and learn the story of the Benedictine nuns who still reside here. Traverse the remote valleys and boglands of Connemara en route to Clifden, where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner and overnight stay at Abbeyglen Castle, a 19th-century manor offering views over the bay.
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Accommodations: Abbeyglen Castle, Clifden -
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9Return to Lively Dublin Relaxed Start
Journey east to Athlone, a strategic crossing on the River Shannon since medieval times. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the town—perhaps step inside Athlone Castle, which dates to the 13th century, or visit Sean’s Bar, reputedly Ireland’s oldest pub with origins as early as AD 900. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience and cruise the Shannon in a Viking-style boat, learning about the town’s riverfront history. Later, return to Dublin for your final evening. You’ll have time for some last-minute shopping on Grafton Street or one final Guinness in a traditional pub, before gathering with your fellow travelers for a memorable dinner to reflect on your journey through Ireland.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Camden Court, Dublin -
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10Journey Home
As the curtain falls on a memorable journey with new friends, say a fond slán go fóill to Dublin and the 'Emerald Isle'.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
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Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Dublin Airport (DUB) at 08:30, 11:00 and 13:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.* DAY 10: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) on the last day of the tour at 07:00, 09:00 and 11:00.* CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Dublin. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the transfer times may purchase a chargeable transfer.* NOTE: On Day 8 this tour now overnights at Abbeyglen Castle in Clifden (subject to change).* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Ground Handler, Brendan Vacations.* NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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