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Variety of Ireland Travel Options

With perhaps the most interesting selection of travel options of any European country, Escorted Ireland tours include Pub tours, chauffeur vacations, castle stays and more.

Responsible, and Healthy, Travel

We only partner with tour companies & cruise lines that travel in a way that is respectful to the local people, culture, economy & environment. This holds even more true in this current age.

High Level of Service

With over 30 years of experience providing the best experiences worldwide in the travel industry, we can find the perfect trip for you, your family, and your friends.

Unique Ireland Experiences

While the region is known for uniqueness, only with our preferred Ireland tour operators can your experience truly be at its best.

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2023 & 2024 Ireland Tours and Ireland Cruises

Ever wonder why Ireland is known as The Emerald Isle? It's because this wonderful island is adorned with coastal drives, stunning vistas, inspiring countrysides, and vibrant cities. The broad green landscapes that cover the island country are colored akin to the beautiful emeralds it is nicknamed after. Welcome to Ireland!

On any of our guided tours of Ireland, you'll have the opportunity to visit most major cities in Ireland and discover it’s magnificent beauty. Ireland is a land of lush emerald green fields, warm people, music, and thousands of years of history. It's said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten, and the blarney rings true. The Irish landscape has a mythical resonance, due as much to the country's almost tangible history as its claim to being the home of the fairies and leprechauns. It is known to rain somewhat often, but what comes after the rain but a beautiful rainbow? The dampness ensures there are fifty shades of green to compensate - just one of the reasons Ireland is called the Emerald Isle.

The Regions of Ireland Escorted Tour

Did you know that Ireland is made up of over thirty counties? In fact, Northern Ireland by itself is made up of six counties! With regards to vacationing in Ireland, there are seven regions you'll need to know about:

East Coast and Midlands

Northern Ireland

Shannon Region

Southwest Ireland

West Ireland

Northwest Ireland and Lakelands

Southeast Ireland

Iconic Cities of Ireland’s Escorted Tours

Aside from the split of the country’s regions, the many iconic cities and counties come to mind as well. Escorted tours of Ireland will take you through the most popular of cities, so knowing where to go in a structured way is important. On the subject of guided tours of Ireland, here are just a few of these cities you'd be visiting:

Dublin

Not just the capital of Ireland, Dublin features some of the highest concentration of culture and history throughout the country. As a main “hub” of sorts, Dublin is where most escorted Ireland 2023 and 2024 tours will begin and end.

Cork

Cork’s city center is an island positioned in the middle of River Lee which leads to one of the largest natural harbors in the world, Cork Harbour. Known as “the rebel city,” Cork has history in Viking settlement and even hosts remnants of its old medieval town center.

Galway

Nicknamed “The City of the Tribes” due to the legacy of the 14 merchant families that led the city during the Hiber-NormanP Period in Ireland, Galway has gone as far as being named European Capital of Culture in 2020. Located on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay, the city is a known tourist destination.

Killarney

Killarney has won awards in 2007 and 2011 for “Best Kept Town” and “tidiest and cleanest town, respectively, perfect accolades for such an important tourist destination. From historical significance in the Irish War of Independence to hosting St. Mary’s Cathedral and more, Killarney has plenty to offer tourists to the area on any escorted Ireland tours.

Killkenny

Serving as one of the primary tourist destinations in Ireland, Kilkenny has historic buildings like St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny Castle, St. Mary’s Cathedral, and many more. Massive walls, impressive architecture, and a history that began in the early sixth-century, Kilkenny is an ideal destination on many Ireland tour packages.

Limerick

Limerick is located on the River Shannon where the river widens right before flowing into the Atlantic. Named Ireland’s “National City of Culture” in 2014, the city is always chock full of experiences for tourists coming to the area on an escorted Ireland tour package. Every year, May 4th - 7th, Limerick even hosts the worldwide known RIVERFEST!

Waterford

Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford is over 1100 years old! Waterford is home to the iconic Waterford Crystal and the city goes back as far as the age of the vikings! In fact, the city also features world-renowned virtual reality experience: “King of the Vikings.”

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