This is an extraordinary opportunity to see the whole of Ireland and its united Celtic culture. Begin in vibrant Dublin and gather for a welcome dinner. The following day, head to Northern Ireland, the original heart of Irish kings and chieftains. Belfast is home to the Titanic and filled with glorious street art. Just north, the Giant’s Causeway is a geologic wonder of 40,000 basalt blocks, entering the sea. These are the fabled steps to Scotland.
The North Irish Coast has stunning scenery, and the Ulster Folk Park provides an insider’s look into why two million Irish headed to America. We’ll visit Belleek Pottery Centre for a look at their legendary china. Back into Ireland, Galway is a charming city with a rowdy, Spanish past, filled with pirate tales, colorful shops, and lively pubs. After plenty of time to explore, you’re off to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. This is nature at its most magnificent. From there, Dingle.
Your stay in Dingle includes a visit to Great Blasket Island, the Gallarus Oratory, and discovering the best traditional music in Ireland. Cork is the perfect base for Killarney’s Lakes and a trek to the Blarney Stone. Next, the port town of Kinsale is foodie paradise, and you’ll have a tour and tasting at Jameson’s whiskey. Your last stop is the medieval gem of Kilkenny. Feel the mystery of centuries past as your guide spins tales of castles and wild haunts. Return to Dublin, knowing you have experienced the one, true spirit of Ireland.
Included Unique Activities
- Black Cab Mural Tour in Belfast
- Titanic Museum
- Walking Tour of Kilkenny
- Walking Tour of Galway City
- Whiskey Tasting at Jameson Distillery
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Accommodations

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Luxury 4-Star Hotel1 Night
Quiet Central City Hotel
2 Nights
Stylish Waterfront Hotel1 Night
Enchanting Castle Hotel
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Modern Boutique Hotel
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Beautiful Boutique Inn2 Nights
Luxury Country Hotel
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Boutique City Center HotelTransportation and Guides
- Premium Mini-Coach Transportation with Professional Driver/Guide
Meals Included
- Delectable Full Irish Breakfast Each Morning
- 1 Lunch & 5 Evening Meals
Available Dates
27 April - 09 May 2025
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Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room. For solo travelers, a Single Supplement will be added to the price per person.
"Fun in the Emerald Isle"
Mar 19, 2025Arizona
Took my mom for her 75th bday on a trip to Ireland. We did a lot of sightseeing and travel by car to all parts of Ireland. The travel plans were easy and had time for relaxation and exploration. I would recommend this service.
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Mar 4, 2025Wyoming
My mom's dream since she was a little girl was to go to Italy to see the Vatican and Pompeii. She's 82 and it was time to make it happen. The team at Authentic Vacations knocked the trip out of the park. The guides on our various tours were incredible. Every driver we booked was friendly and safe with immaculate vehicles. The hotels were in great locations, clean, roomy, and had great breakfast offerings. My mom enjoyed every second of our time in Rome and Florence as well as our two day trips to Pompeii and Siena. So glad to get to experience this with her thanks to Michaela and Authentic Vacations!
"Wonderful trip to Scotland"
Mar 3, 2025Mequon, WI
Everything was quite wonderful! LOVED the Food tour. LOVED the handbag workshop. LOVED the Royal Mile tour (even though it was too windy for the castle entry -- next time!). The Rabbies tour to Kelpsies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle was great (the castle tour guide inside was incredible!). The Scotland Showcase was good for tourists who know nothing about Scottish music and dance -- was a little underwhelming for us because we just spent 5 days at the RSCDS Winter School with the most amazing musicians and dancers! It is kind of our thing. All in all, it was great! THANKS!
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"Fabulous family vacation for clients"
Feb 21, 2025Anchorage
Authentic Vacations is wonderful to work with. As a travel professional who's clients were looking for a relaxed informative trip, Ellie at Authentic Vacations nailed it. So easy to work with and come up with fabulous trip for my travelers. Ellie is very knowledgeable about Ireland and the properties, driver and sights recommended along with way were fantastic!
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Jan 29, 2025Texas
We had a wonderful time in Norway! The weather was very cooperative for all of our outdoor activities. We had the best night for viewing the Northern Lights of the whole week. We had a spectacular "show" at our first stop that our guide said he hadn't seen all season. It is absolutely enthralling! The dogsledding was a lot of fun and learning about the dog training through what happens when the dogs are retired was very interesting. The Northern Lights Dinner Cruise was not as expected but actually better. The reindeer sledding and Saami people experience was also well done. As far as feedback, we really appreciated how you kept us updated with any changes that occurred and were prepared to present us with alternatives. Thank you again for all your help. We had an amazing time and are so glad we went!
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Jan 21, 2025Dublin, GA
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We spent 10 magical days in beautiful Ireland, and everything went off without a hitch. The hotels Joleen selected for us were lovely, our travel arrangements were seamless, and she managed to stick to our budget—something we didn’t think would even be possible for a trip this special.
Thanks to Joleen, our dream honeymoon became a reality, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We highly recommend Authentic Vacations, as the entire experience was fantastic. I have already recommended it to several friends! Their online portal is so user-friendly, and we loved the flexibility of being able to make payments on our trip whenever it suited us.
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