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The Best of Ireland
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Length
14 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 25, 2026 to OCT 3, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$9,490.00
Overview
The Emerald Isle bids you a hundred thousand welcomes on Tauck's most popular Ireland tour. Splendid scenery, fascinating history, a vibrant culture and warm, hospitable people all contribute to the great charm of Ireland, north and south.
Feast your eyes along the Yellow Roads from the Ring of Kerry to the Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway. Learn the story of three centuries of Irish emigrants building a new life in North America at the Ulster American Folk Park. Get a little taste of the artistic side of Ireland on visits to the Belleek Pottery factory and a literal taste of Irish whiskey at The Jameson Experience. Enjoy the sophistication of Dublin and Belfast and the peaceful ambiance of small villages. Have lunch with a family who run a working dairy farm. Experience the award-winning, magnificent Titanic Belfast interactive museum and savor a special 5-course tasting dinner inspired by the great ship's menu in the city where it was built, Belfast. And find out what it's like to stay in country estates, lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel... all on an Ireland journey not to be missed.
Visited During Tour
Belfast (Northern Ireland) | Dublin (Ireland) | Ennis (Ireland) | Enniskillen (Northern Ireland) | Galway City (Ireland) | Kilkenny (Ireland) | Killarney (Ireland)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code IR2026
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1Arrive Dublin
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, The Fitzwilliam Hotel. A transfer is included from Dublin Airport to The Fitzwilliam Hotel on Stephens Green in the heart of the city – famed Grafton Street is steps away. We invite you to join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Fitzwilliam Hotel -
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2Sights of Dublin
Sightseeing today in Ireland's capital city, accompanied by a local guide, introduces you to landmark sites such as O'Connell Street and a view of the Lord Mayor's residence, along with the city's historic squares, Georgian architecture, and lively neighborhoods that reflect Dublin's layered past. Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, an interactive museum on the waterfront that traces the stories of Irish emigrants and the global influence of Ireland's diaspora through immersive exhibits and personal narratives. The afternoon is free for you to explore Dublin as you please.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: The Fitzwilliam Hotel -
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3Belfast & Titanic history
Head to Northern Ireland and the vibrant capital of Belfast for a day that begins with a visit to the Titanic Quarter to experience Titanic Belfast, an award-winning interactive museum, followed by a guided city tour. This evening, a special treat – a five-course Titanic tasting menu dinner in the sumptuous Great Room of The Merchant Hotel, honoring the ship's grand style.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Merchant Hotel -
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4Glens of Antrim & Giant's Causeway
Depart Belfast and travel the spectacular Antrim Coast Road, one of the world's most scenic drives, through the haunting Glens of Antrim. Arrive in the town of Bushmills; lunch is served up with a warm welcome and a "fire that is always lit," a tradition at the Bushmills Inn whose origins date back to 1608. Explore the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; over 40,000 symmetrical basalt columns lead from coastal cliffs to the sea; return to Belfast for an evening at leisure.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: The Merchant Hotel -
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5Peaceful Derry & a Living Folk Park
Explore Derry on a walking tour with a local guide. In nearby Omagh, visit the Ulster American Folk Park, where you will hear the stories of three centuries of Irish emigrants who left the Emerald Isle to build new lives in North America. Spend two nights at a lakeside resort.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Lough Erne Resort -
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6Belleek & a Visit to Medieval Midday
You have a choice today – spend the day in the magnificent Fermanagh Lakelands or, if you wish, join us for a visit to the market town of Belleek for a tour of the famed porcelain factory where you'll meet craftspeople using techniques handed down from generations past. Midday, visit a town renowned for its medieval heritage, and return to your resort in the afternoon; dine at your leisure this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Lough Erne Resort -
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7Drumcliffe, an Abbey and Galway
Depart Northern Ireland for the Republic of Ireland and the foothills of Benbulben Mountain, "Yeats Country." Stop in the village of Drumcliffe to see the final resting place of poet W. B. Yeats, then on to the lakeside Kylemore Abbey; built in the late 19th century as a private residence, the impressive estate is now home to a prestigious boarding school for girls, a Gothic church and Victorian gardens. After lunch at Kylemore Abbey, travel through the beautiful, wild scenery of Connemara to Glenlo Abbey Hotel Galway, a luxury lakeside estate hotel.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Glenlo Abbey Hotel -
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8The Harbor City of Galway
Your day begins with a guilded walking tour of charming Galway City. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city as you wish; culturally rich, you'll find the pubs, markets, restaurants, antique and craft shops tell the stories of medieval times to the present.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Glenlo Abbey Hotel -
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9Cliffs of Moher & Ennis
The dramatic Cliffs of Moher soar up to 702 ft. above the ocean along Ireland's "Wild Atlantic Way" – and they are your first visit today. Spend time in the town of Ennis, then it's on to the 18th-century Old Ground Hotel, built as a private mansion.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Old Ground Hotel -
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10A Dairy Farm & Lakes of Killarney
Get a taste of life at the family-run Molanna Dairy Farm, including lunch; meet the owners, our longtime travel partners, who share insights into the importance of farming in Ireland. Mid-afternoon arrive in Killarney; first up, an opportunity to explore by jaunting cart – horse-drawn carriages; they are a charming and traditional mode of transport offering a unique way to explore. Continue on to your hotel overlooking the Lakes of Killarney.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa -
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11The Photogenic Ring of Kerry
Today is devoted to the natural beauty of the Iveragh Peninsula, known as the Ring of Kerry. On a drive 'round the Ring, drink in the scenes of sandy beaches, mountains, lakes and cliffs, old oak forests and bogs. The country's highest peak, Corrán Tuathail, reigns over Killarney National Park, at the peninsula's heart. Along the way, history waxes and wanes in the ruins of ancient monasteries, castles and forts – and small villages, like seaside Waterville, where quiet and warmth are a way of life, bringing the scenery's dramatic scale down to earth. Enjoy legendary Irish hospitality tonight when you dine at the charming, one-of-a kind Rozzer's Restaurant.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa -
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12Jameson Whiskey & Cashel
The Jameson Experience in County Cork is a journey through Irish whiskey making, past and present – complete with a tasting! Following lunch at a local restaurant that provides a true taste of Ireland, continue on to Cashel Palace Hotel in the heart of town. Your two-night stay at this beautifully restored 18th-century manor is special; overlooking the iconic Rock of Cashel, it was once a private 18th-century baronial mansion. Today, it maintains traditions preserved throughout the centuries. Enjoy dinner tonight at your leisure.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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13Rock of Cashel, horses and a farewell
This morning, walk to The Rock of Cashel, where medieval buildings include a round tower, high cross, and Gothic cathedral. Perched on a limestone hill, it offers stunning views and a glimpse into Ireland's rich history. Horses have been integral to Ireland's cultural heritage for over 2,000 years; the country is internationally renowned for its exceptional thoroughbred industry. The Magnier Family, owners of Cashel Palace, have been central to Ireland's storied thoroughbred racing and breeding legacy for generations; visit their world-renowned Coolmore Stud Farm, not far from the hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore Cashel, then join us for a farewell reception and dinner at your elegant hotel.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Cashel Palace Hotel -
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14Journey home
Tour ends: Dublin. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Cashel Palace Hotel to Dublin Airport. Allow at least three hours for flight check-in.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Best of Ireland tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Visit Belfast's award-winning Titanic Belfast interactive museum & enjoy a sumptuous 5-course Titanic tasting dinner at The Merchant Hotel
- TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Journey through the Irish wilds of Connemara & along the spectacular coastal scenery of Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast Road
- Accommodations at country estates, lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel
- Learning – at an Irish farm, the Belleek Pottery factory & the Ulster American Folk Park
- Learn the secrets of making Irish whiskey during a tour at the Jameson Distillery where centuries of history are chronicled in every sip
- Visits to castles, abbeys, walled cities & a graveyard with stories to tell, history to reveal
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