"Now sweetly lies old Ireland, Emerald green beyond the foam, Awakening sweet memories, Calling the heart back home." (An old Irish proverb)
For many Americans, a trip to Ireland ranks pretty high on the bucket list. Its natural beauty, fascinating history, traditional music, picturesque villages and friendly people continue to entice travelers to cross the pond. Allow our Groups Department Team at Europe Express to collaborate with you to customize your group's ideal trip. Perhaps the below itineraries are exactly what your group is looking for – or perhaps your group has a special interest in Ireland such as prehistoric sites, whiskey production, golf, Saint Patrick, the Irish Gaelic language – or maybe you're interested in researching your Irish ancestry. Europe Express regularly handles groups of all sizes and works directly with deluxe hotels as well as budget-conscious properties. Let our team create a truly memorable vacation experience in Ireland that meets your group's interests, expectations and budget.
A Scottish, Welsh, & Irish Adventure – 16 Days
This Celtic adventure will take you through the highlights of Celtic history, art and nature. Although the Celts once settled in each of these lands, Scotland, Wales and Ireland all have a unique culture. From the kilted warriors and lochs of Scotland to the stunning natural scenery of Wales and Ireland's quaint towns and jovial pubs, there is much to see and do.
Highlights and Inclusions
View the Burrell Collection with over 9,000 works of art
Visit the cottage of Robert Burns, Scotland's favorite poet
Cruise Scotland's famous lochs
Visit the home of golf – St. Andrews
Enjoy a Scottish Banquet of traditional food and bagpipe music
Castle stay
Narrow gauge steam railway ride
See the location from which the Titanic sailed its only voyage
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Explore Ireland – 12 Days
This tour of Ireland has something for everyone. Beautiful landscapes and natural beauty characterize the Counties of Wicklow, Kerry, Galway and Donegal- with each destination offering its visitors mountains, glens, lovely lakes or wild coastlines. Literary enthusiasts will see the countryside that inspired the poetry of William Butler Yeats as well as the lively city of Dublin, which inspired so many of Ireland's literary giants. Group members wanting to shop will have opportunities to purchase regional specialties such as Waterford Crystal Factory and items from rustic, woolen mill towns. As your group tours medieval monasteries and castles throughout the country, learn the fascinating history of Ireland including the Ancient Celtic civilization, the Viking and later British invasions, and the massive 19th century emigration caused by the Great Famine.
Highlights and Inclusions
Explore the monastic history and Celtic crosses of beautiful Glendalough
Kiss the Blarney Stone
Shop for treasures at the Blarney Woolen Mills
Tour the Ring of Kerry
View the famous Cliffs of Moher
Explore Yeats' country
Enjoy traditional Irish music night at Abbey Tavern
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Ireland Adventure – 8 Days
Experience the diverse and mysterious landscape of Northern Ireland and the west coast of the Republic. Ireland is a land steeped in a brew of rugged beauty, ancient traditions and modern culture. Your adventure begins in Belfast, once the largest city in Ireland due to its industrial boom in the late 19th century. Walk through the volcanic rock formations of the nearby Giant's Causeway. Sample genuine Irish whiskey. Travel north to Derry to see the ancient city walls and hear the tale of tragic "Bloody Sunday." Continue to Donegal where you will stay overnight in a 15th century castle. Head south down the coastline to Galway, stopping in Yeats' country and Knock, a historic place of religious pilgrimage. From the City of Tribes, you will venture into Connemara, where chances are you will hear some Irish spoken by the locals. Stop in at Kylemore Abbey, home of a Community of Benedictine nuns since 1920. Shop for Irish hand knits and other regional specialties in a quaint market town.
Highlights and Inclusions
Panoramic Tour of Belfast City, the birthplace of the Titanic
See the unforgettable Giant's Causeway
Walking Tour of Derry and its ancient city walls
Castle stay near Donegal
Explore the lively city of Galway
See the famous Connemara region where a John Wayne movie was filmed
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Ireland, Northern Ireland & Scotland – 9 Days
Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland alongside Ireland and Scotland. Despite the fact that all three countries share a common, Celtic base – you'll see that they all in fact have unique geographies, cultural traditions and histories. Within the Republic, this tour will base your group in the cities of Galway and Letterkenny. In Northern Ireland, you'll experience the capital city of Belfast, and in Scotland – you'll be staying overnight in Glasgow and Edinburgh. These base cities will allow your group to experience the immense beauty and fascinating history of their surroundings areas.
Highlights and Inclusions
The Cliffs of Moher
Belleek China Factory Tour
Visit to the Giant's Causeway
Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery Tour
Panoramic sightseeing tours of Belfast and Glasgow
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If you have less than 10 people traveling together, please submit an FIT quote. With more than 10 people traveling together, request a custom quote from our Groups Department.
