Ireland in Depth
From rugged coastlines to rolling countrysides, charming villages to valleys dotted with sheep, experience Ireland’s natural beauty and local culture.
Travel beyond the major cities to explore the towering Cliffs of Moher by boat, wander past ancient rock formations at Giant’s Causeway, and stop at small towns along the Atlantic coast. Our tip for this tour? Snag a window seat.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin • Athlone
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
Travel to Athlone
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Day 3: Athlone • Atlantic coast
Take a day trip to the Atlantic coast
Travel by ferry to the Aran Islands
See the Cliffs of Moher from below on the ferry
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Day 4: Athlone • Galway • Castlebar region
Take a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director you will see:
- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
Transfer to Castlebar via Galway and Glengowla
Visit Glengowla Mines, where you will:
- Tour the silver and lead mines
- See a sheepdog demonstration
Explore the farm town of Clifden, the capital of Connemara
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Day 5: Castlebar region • Derry
Travel via the western coast to Derry
Explore some of the region's small villages.
Stops your Tour Director might recommend include:
- Sligo
- Bundoran, with its famous Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair
- Donegal
Visit the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Stop for a Photo at Bundoran
Visit Donegal Castle
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Day 6: Derry • Belfast
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will:
- Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
- See the Diamond War Memorial
- Learn about the unique history of Derry
Travel to Belfast via Giant's Gauseway
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Visit the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Stop for a photo at the Dark Hedges
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Day 7: Belfast
Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
Take a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Exploration time in Belfast
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Day 8: Belfast • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Visit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Dublin • Glendalough • Kilkenny • Waterford region
Travel to the Waterford region via Glendalough and Kilkenny
Explore Glendalough, "The valley of the two lakes"
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Day 10: Waterford • Wexford • Dublin
Travel to Dublin via Waterford and Wexford
Visit the Waterford Medieval Museum
Visit the Irish National Heritage Park open-air museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin • Athlone
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
Travel to Athlone
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Day 3: Athlone • Atlantic coast
Take a day trip to the Atlantic coast
Travel by ferry to the Aran Islands
See the Cliffs of Moher from below on the ferry
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Day 4: Athlone • Galway • Castlebar region
Take a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director you will see:
- River Corrib
- Bowling Green
Transfer to Castlebar via Galway and Glengowla
Visit Glengowla Mines, where you will:
- Tour the silver and lead mines
- See a sheepdog demonstration
Explore the farm town of Clifden, the capital of Connemara
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Day 5: Castlebar region • Derry
Travel via the western coast to Derry
Explore some of the region's small villages.
Stops your Tour Director might recommend include:
- Sligo
- Bundoran, with its famous Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair
- Donegal
Visit the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Stop for a Photo at Bundoran
Visit Donegal Castle
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Day 6: Derry • Belfast
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will:
- Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
- See the Diamond War Memorial
- Learn about the unique history of Derry
Travel to Belfast via Giant's Gauseway
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Visit the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Stop for a photo at the Dark Hedges
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Day 7: Belfast
Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
Take a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Exploration time in Belfast
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Day 8: Belfast • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Visit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Dublin • Glendalough • Kilkenny • Waterford region
Travel to the Waterford region via Glendalough and Kilkenny
Explore Glendalough, "The valley of the two lakes"
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Day 10: Waterford • Wexford • Dublin
Travel to Dublin via Waterford and Wexford
Visit the Waterford Medieval Museum
Visit the Irish National Heritage Park open-air museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Cliffs of Moher boat ride; Inis Oírr; Glengowla Mines; Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery; Giant’s Causeway; Titanic Belfast; GPO Witness History Museum; St. Patrick’s Cathedral (with extension: Glendalough; Waterford Treasures Museums; Irish National Heritage Park)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
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