Ireland
In the Emerald Isle, you can find more than 40 shades of green. Having emerged from civil unrest and crushing poverty, the Irish have retained their wit and community spirit. This is a nation of storytellers and legends of Celtic heroes are as ready on the tongue as the Irish are ready to burst into song. Whether you are in a pub stomping your feet to a jig, taking in the breathtaking view atop a limestone cliff, or paying your respects at an ancient burial chamber, look up at the sky and you are likely to spot a rainbow. Follow it and you may just get your hands on a pot of gold. To get under the Irish skin read ‘McCarthy’s Bar’, listen to U2 or Sinead O’ Connor and watch ‘The Quiet Man’.

 
Holiday Options
Hotels/Packages
Escorted Tours
Rail Travel
Cruises
Sightseeing
Honeymoon
Hotels/Packages

There’s so much to see and experience that it can get quite confusing! To make things easier, here are a host of accommodation options, day tours, excursions and short duration packages that will help you discover hidden treasures and best value deals!

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Escorted Tours

The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.

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Rail Travel

Trail travel lets you get a taste of local life, besides being convenient, fast and economical. Watch the breathtaking scenery go by, stop at places that take your fancy and travel from city centre to city centre. Rail passes often offer savings on entrance fees to monuments, mountain railway tickets and more.

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Cruises

For sheer luxury and convenience, nothing can beat a cruise holiday. There’s no unpacking and repacking, no hopping from hotel to hotel, no waits at airports. You travel in style in a floating hotel that takes you from one interesting port to another, offers you fine dining and lots of exciting entertainment on board!

The cruises mentioned below do not depart from Ireland but include Irish ports of call.

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Sightseeing

There’s so many things to do and see that you’ll never have enough time to do them all. Take a look at our recommended sightseeing options, plan your trip around them and enjoy the thrill of discovery!

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  • Belfast
    Open Top Tour of Belfast
    • Duration: 2 hours Overview: Welcome to Belfast City Sightseeing and the Open Top Bus Tours of the fastest changing, fastest growing city, with the best tasting Guinness and funniest local people! Take one of the tours which depart regularly from Castle Place, right in the middle of Belfast City Centre and see how the city was born during a time of industry and engineering, survived famine, disease, bombing raids and of course the recent political troubles, to now being one of the most exciting cities in Europe.

      Visitors can learn about the political wall murals on the Shankill and Falls Road, the peace line and recent civil unrest through the dedicated and talented local tour guides. The guides will entertain and educate you on a whistle stop tour through 300 tumultuous years of history. All Open Top tickets are valid for 24 hours and include full hop-on/hop off facility.
  • Giants Causeway Tour
    • Duration: 9 hours Overview: Situated in the spectacular coastal scenery of the North Antrim Coast, you will find Northern Ireland's most famous landmark –the Giants Causeway. Travel along the coastal route and marvel at the breathtaking scenery of North Antrim Coast and the green Glens of Antrim. Discover the legend of Finn McCool and gasp at the rock formation unique to the Causeway. The tour includes the Giants Causeway and Visitors Centre, the Carrick-A-Rede Rope bridge (17 March to 17 October and weather permitting) and Dunluce Castle. Crossing of Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge is optional and costs STG£1.85.
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Tour – City Sightseeing
    • Duration: At your own pace Overview: Enjoy this fun and friendly 90 minute tour on a route that will take you past Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Phoenix Park and the Old Jamieson Distillery. Tours depart every 8 to 15 minutes throughout the day. Your ticket is valid for 48 hours and with 25 stops at Dublin's top visitor attractions. A new route has been added, to enable you to explore the newly developed docklands area.
  • The Dublin Bay & Castle Tour
    • Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Overview: This tour takes you past the famous Abbey Theatre and out across the North City to the 14th century castle at Malahide. The castle, which is set in magnificent gardens, has some of the finest Irish period furniture and contains famous portraits from the National Art Gallery. Continue to the award winning village of Malahide, then trace the coastline to the fishing village of Howth to enjoy the magnificent views of Dublin Bay. Return to Dublin along the coast, via north city villages whose lore and legend are recounted by your guide.
  • Guinness Storehouse - Skip the Queue
    • Duration: At your own pace Overview: No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the No. 1 visitor attraction in Dublin - The Guinness Storehouse. Take an incredible journey through the history and making of the world famous beer. It's the highlight of any trip to Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse is also the home to the Gravity Bar which is on the top floor of the Storehouse, it has floor to ceiling windows and offers panoramic views of Dublin city. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Guinness in the Gravity Bar after you have finished exploring the attraction. Take advantage of pre booking with us to skip the queues!
  • Old Jameson Distillery Tour with Glass of Whiskey
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Overview: A visit to the Old Jameson Distillery is so much more than just a tour, it is an exciting and engaging experience, guaranteed to entertain and enlighten any visitor. You will be taken on a magical tour through the story of John Jameson & Son, through the history, the atmosphere and above all the taste! All visitors are rewarded with a Jameson Whiskey signature drink. This truly is an unforgettable experience.

      Note: This tour is only for adults over 18 years.
  • The Fright Night Tour
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Overview: Travel in a mysterious bus through the cobblestone streets visiting unusual places. Meet colorful characters who will introduce you to Dublin's sinister past, telling tall tales and dark stories of yesteryear. Be watchful to ensure your safe return!
  • Trinity College and Book of Kells
    • Duration: At your own pace between 9.30am and 4.30pm Overview: Trinity College builds on its four-hundred-year-old tradition of scholarship to confirm its position as one of the great universities of the world, providing a liberal environment where independence of thought is highly valued. Make it your own experience to explore this amazing place and moreover, take time to visit the Book of Kells Exhibition, a 'must see' on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed. Inside is housed the Book of Kells, a 9th century gospel manuscript famous throughout the world. Visitors are welcomed by the friendly staff seven days a week.
  • Cruise on the River Liffey
    • Duration: 1 hour Overview: Take this cruise on the Liffey to get an insight into the history of Dublin City and the River Liffey from the first arrival of the Vikings over 1000 years ago, to the rapid development of the city during the 18th and 19th Centuries to become a major European capital, its subsequent decline and more recent redevelopment of Dublin's Docklands. Learn the story behind the iconic Ha'penny Bridge and Gandon's masterpiece, the majestic Custom House. Follow the story of Dublin's Royal and Grand Canals and see where Oliver Cromwell landed in 1649; hear how Captain William Bligh surveyed Dublin Bay in 1800.
  • Merry Ploughboy Pub Dinner and Show
    • Duration: 3 hours Overview: The Merry Ploughboys Live in Concert is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin and is a must see. It is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish music, song and dancing based on fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience. The very best of fresh Irish food is served from the restaurant which offers a choice menu. The Merry Ploughboys, a traditional Irish music band has been performing to audiences in Dublin since 1989. This is the longest running show in Ireland hosted by the same performers over an impressive nineteen years.
  • Taylors Three Rock Irish Cabaret Show with Dinner
    • Duration: 4 hours Overview: Taylors Three Rock is well known as one of Ireland's leading music venues and one of the last remaining and largest thatched roof hostelries with "olde" world charm and interiors. It is situated at the foot of the Dublin Mountains and close to Marley Park, Rathfarnham, a short drive South from Dublin City Centre. Enjoy a traditional evening of quality Irish food, drink and entertainment. The enchanting evening starts with a 4 course dinner at 6.30pm including an Irish coffee, with the sparkling entertainment show starting at 8 pm.
  • Wicklow Mountains, Valleys & Lakes
    • Duration: 7 hours Overview: The tour takes the scenic route out of Dublin through the Wicklow Gap and the Blessington Lakes and includes a photo stop en route. The tour continues to the pretty village of Avoca with time to enjoy the Avoca Handweavers and the craft shop, reputed to be the oldest weaving mill in Ireland. Then, on to the highlight of the tour, Glendalough "Glen of the two lakes" a truly spellbinding place, home to the impressive 10th century round tower. Continue a scenic route back through the amazing countryside of Ireland to Dublin.
  • The Grand Wicklow and Coastal Tour
    • Duration: 7 hours Overview: Visit the Garden of Ireland and enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside Ireland has to offer. Experienced local guides take you on a journey of folklore, history and fun. Travel along the southern coastline to Bray for a photo stop before continuing deep into the heart of Wicklow's hilly countryside. Enjoy the magnificence of the historic house and gardens at Powerscourt Estate. Then drive into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, to the mystical settlement of Glendalough, where you can enjoy a guided tour of this famous site of natural beauty and spiritualism.
  • The Newgrange Tour – The Valley of the Kings Tour
    • Duration: 7 hours Overview: Experience a taste of the Ghosts of Ireland's past at one of the most important and historic locations, the Boyne Valley. Enjoy a guided tour into the actual tomb of Newgrange which is the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chamber in Europe and predates the Egyptian pyramids. Drive through the Boyne Valley to visit the site of the famous Battle of the Boyne. Go to the ruins of Mellifont Abbey, Ireland's first Cistercian Monastery founded in 1142 with it's unusual octagonal Lavabo feature. From 1st April the tour will not go to Mellifont Abbey but will visit Monasterboice instead, home to some of the best examples of high crosses in Ireland.
  • The Aran Islands in Galway Bay
    • Duration: 13 hours Overview: Check in at Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for the 7.30 departure of the Intercity train to Galway. Transfer by road to Connemara Airport for flight to Inishmore to join the tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronan before your visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dun Aengus with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes. Return flight and transfer back to Galway City with time for exploring and shopping before your return train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55 hrs.
  • Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, The Burren, Galway
    • Duration: 12 hours Overview: Check in at Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for 07.00 hrs departure of the InterCity train to Cork (breakfast available). Board your coach at Limerick, have a short tour of the treaty city. Head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village (admission included), then to a Doolin Pub for lunch and on to the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the wild Atlantic coast. Enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding Black Head before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway, the city of the tribes to board your Dublin bound train (light meals available) arriving in Heuston at 20.55 hrs. The drive from the Cliffs of Moher to Galway city is regarded by the AA Automobile Association as one of the top 10 coastal drives in Europe.
  • The Ring of Kerry
    • Duration: 12 hours Overview: Check in at Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 hrs for the InterCity train to Mallow County Cork (breakfast available, not included). Here we transfer to Killarney and thence our tour of the Ring of Kerry. Have a wonderful day viewing some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery, including Dingle Bay. Also see the Macgillicuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain Carrantuohill, Moll's Gap, Ladies View and the world famous Lakes of Killarney. Return to Killarney for train departure to Mallow, to board your Dublin bound express (light meals available, not included). Arrive Dublin Heuston at 21:15 hrs.
  • Cork
  • Old Middleton Distillery Tour
    • Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes Overview: A visit to the Old Jameson Distillery is so much more than just a tour, it is an exciting and engaging experience, guaranteed to entertain and enlighten any visitor. You will be taken on a magical tour through the story of John Jameson & Son, through the history, the atmosphere and above all the taste! All visitors are rewarded with a Jameson Whiskey signature drink. This truly is an unforgettable experience.
  • Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story
    • Duration: 9 hours Overview: On arrival in Cork, transfer by road to Blarney Castle where you can kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift of eternal eloquence. Spend some time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village before returning to Cork for a short city tour. Enjoy a scenic journey alongside Cork harbor to Cobh where the 'Queenstown Story' heritage centre is located in the beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. This was the embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new worlds, from famine times to recent years. Return to Cork.
  • Galway
  • Cliffs of Moher and Burren Tour
    • Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes Overview: Along Galway Bay, your first stop is at the fishing village of Kinvara to see Dungaire Castle and into the Burren, home to 75% of Ireland's native flora and the location of numerous ancient monuments - many of which you visit including the Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb, the 5,800 year old Poulnabrone Dolmen and Ballyalban Fairy Fort - home of little men with green hats and orange beards! Also stop at Kilfenora to see the famous Celtic Crosses and then make our way to the 200 meter high and 8 km long cliffs of Moher. Enjoy stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands and soak up the natural beauty of the Cliffs of Moher where you will have 2 hours free to enjoy the visit and a guided tour.
  • Connemara and Cong Tour
    • Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes Overview: In order to experience a part of hidden Ireland this tour is a must with a first stop at Ross Errily Friary - a hidden but atmospheric 14th century monastery.Head to Cong Village for a guided walking tour through Cong Woods to see Ashford Castle. Whilst entering Connemara on the Lough Nafooey route, see the stark beauty of the hidden valley of Connemara before arriving at the Atlantic Ocean. The tour then continues to Kylemore Abbey and back via the Inagh Valley.
  • Kilkenny
  • Kilkenny Black and Amber Road Train
    • Duration: 25 minutes Overview: Take the Kilkenny City road train. See historical sites like Kilkenny Castle, St. Canices Cathedral, Rothe House and much more. The tour starts off at Kilkenny Castle and brings you on a 25 minute tour of the Medieval Kilkenny City. While on board enjoy a full commentary giving a historical and fascinating insight into the history of Kilkenny.
  • Killarney
  • Dingle and Slea Head Tour
    • Duration: 7 hours
      Overview: Leaving Killarney, drive through Milltown and then on to Castlemaine where to the north lies the Slieve Mish range of mountains. Move on to Inch, famous for its wonderful beach and where there are fantastic views of MacGillycuddy's Reeks and the Ring of Kerry mountains across Dingle Bay. Continue along the coastline to Slea Head, the most western point in Europe where you can see the three Blasket Islands. This area was immortalized in the film "Ryan's daughter". It is a place rich in tradition, literature and culture.
  • Gap of Dunloe Tour
    • Duration: 7 hours
      Overview: From Killarney, travel over the Aghadoe Heights with its panoramic views of the Lakes of Killarney and on to Kate Kearney's Cottage. Travel through the mountain pass (The Gap of Dunloe) a distance of 6 miles (10 km). Hire a pony and trap, or ponies, to make the journey through the Gap. Take a break for lunch at Lord Brandon's cottage near the Gearhameen River. Cross the lakes by boat to historic Ross Castle where you will be met and taken for a tour of the castle. Return to Killarney.
  • Killarney Local Tour
    • Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
      Overview: Enjoy this afternoon tour to some of Killarney's best known places: Muckross House, Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, the Gap of Dunloe, Ruins of Aghadoe and the upper and middle lakes. If your stay in Killarney is short, this tour is a must so you see as much as possible.
  • Ring of Kerry
    • Duration: 7 hours
      Overview: The tour leaves Killarney for Killorglin via the banks of the river Laune. Killorglin is famous for its ceremonious Puck Fair. Get your first view of the Atlantic at Rossbeigh. On to Cahirciveen to see Valentia Island. Waterville is next, then along the coast via Coomakista Pass and Derrynane, the home of Daniel O'Connell "The Liberator". From Sneem it's up the mountain to Moll's Gap and then down to Ladies View and home by the Lakes of Killarney. To describe this tour in detail is an impossible task as this is an experience you must 'see and feel'. The tour will stop at many points of interest and ample time is allowed for lunch (not included).
  • Killary Cruise Leenane to Connemara
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
      Overview: Killary Cruises welcomes you to the unspoiled splendor of the Killary, Ireland's only Fjord. No visit to Connemara would be complete without a visit to Killary Fjord. The nine mile long inlet boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland, and because of its sheltered nature, its waters are always calm. Your purpose built cruise ship, which can accommodate up to 150 passengers, has been designed to offer the maximum of comfort, safety and uninterrupted views of the spectacular scenery which makes the Killary so unique. Your vessel, The Connemara Lady is wheelchair accessible and is very suitable for young and old alike. Also offered is a no sea-sickness money back guarantee!
  • Waterford
  • Waterford Crystal Factory-Factory Tour Experience
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
      Overview: Take this tour offers first hand access to all areas of traditional crystal production. The first area on the factory tour is mould making. Next is the Blowing department. See red-hot molten crystal take shape, in a miracle of light, heat and skill. The craftsmen are meticulous as they transform glowing balls of molten crystal into elegant shapes with skills that have made 200 years of perfection clearly visible in every piece, inspected after each stage of production. Only pieces that are within Waterford Crystal's quality standards are allowed through to the next process, the hand marking area. Here the crystal is marked with a temporary geometric grid to assist the Master Cutter to cut the pattern onto the crystal. Each pattern will have been learned and memorized by the cutter during his training years. Next is the Cutting area where you will see two types of cutting, Wedge Cutting and Flat Cutting. Finally you will come to the Sculpting and Engraving department where it can take days or weeks for a piece to be finished.
Honeymoon

Let’s face it, a honeymoon is a once in a life time event that will leave you with romantic memories to last forever. We offer you some great honeymoon options and experiences that will be truly unforgettable!

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Information
Capital: Dublin (Republic),
Belfast (Northern Ireland)
Official Languages: English, Irish
Government: Republic (Republic of Ireland), Constitutional monarchy (Northern Ireland)
Currency: Euro (Republic of Ireland), Pound (Northern Ireland)
Time Zone: +0:00 GMT (5 ½ hours behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 00353 (Republic of Ireland), 0048 (Northern Ireland)
When to Visit
Best time to visit: April to September (spring through summer). The average temperature in Ireland is 9.6 °C. The highest monthly average high is 19 °C in July and August and the lowest monthly average is 2 °C in January and February. The rains can be unpredictable throughout the year.
What to Eat and Drink
Ireland is famous for its cheeses, milk and butter, thanks mostly to its climate. Ever since the great famine, potatoes have become a staple part of the Irish diet. Seafood is quite popular, with salmon, cod and shellfish are quite common.
What to eat and drink
Irish coffee: A cocktail of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, topped with thick cream
Champ: Mashed potato with chopped scallions.
Boxty: Potato pancake
Irish stew: Lamb, or mutton stew with potatoes, carrots, onions, and parsley
Coddle: Layers of sliced pork sausages and thinly sliced, fatty bacon with sliced potatoes, and onions
Potato bread and soda bread
Colcannon: A dish consisting of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage
Dublin Lawyer: Lobster cooked in whiskey and cream
Guinness: Irish dry stout
Mead: Honey wine.
What to Buy
Guinness, Irish whiskey,
Celtic memorabilia and music, the Claddagh ring, a tin whistle or elbow pipes, Aran sweaters, tacky leprechaun souviners, a piece of turf or shamrock seeds, Irish china, tweeds, cheese.