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
- Walking Tour of Kilkenny
- Walking Tour of Galway City
- Whiskey Tasting at Jameson Distillery
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Accommodations
1 Night
Luxury 4-Star Hotel1 Night
Quiet Central City Hotel2 Nights
Stylish Waterfront Hotel1 Night
Enchanting Castle Hotel2 Nights
The Dean Galway2 Nights
Beautiful Boutique Inn2 Nights
Luxury Country Hotel1 Night
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
05 - 17 May 2024
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08 - 20 May 2024
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12 - 24 May 2024
From $4,892 per person
Single Supplement $1,318
15 - 27 May 2024
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22 May - 03 June 2024
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26 May - 07 June 2024
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29 May - 10 June 2024
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09 - 21 June 2024
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Single Supplement $1,176
12 - 24 June 2024
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16 - 28 June 2024
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19 June - 01 July 2024
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23 June - 05 July 2024
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30 June - 12 July 2024
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07 - 19 July 2024
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10 - 22 July 2024
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14 - 26 July 2024
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17 - 29 July 2024
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31 July - 12 August 2024
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04 - 16 August 2024
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15 - 27 September 2024
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18 September 2024 - 30 September 2023
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25 September - 07 October 2024
From $4,756 per person
Single Supplement $1,186
29 September - 11 October 2024
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02 - 14 October 2024
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Single Supplement $1,155
06 - 18 October 2024
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16 - 28 October 2024
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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.
"Great trip in Ireland & Scotland"
Nov 24, 2023Ireland/Scotland trip was a great trip planned with our group and Jorie. We thoroughly enjoyed each city we visited in both countries. All our hotels were very nice but as older adults, I would advise to pack light which is hard to do if your visit is extended but we had to climb stairs in several places. My favorite thing in both countries are the people. Everyone was so friendly and inviting at hotels, restaurants and local sites. We felt completely safe and comfortable. I would agree with other travelers that driving is stressful for both driver and passengers especially in Ireland where the roads are extremely narrow with rock walls on each side. Next trip will include staying in certain cities with tours out. JerPoint Park in Ireland was a favorite of our group of 4. Authentic Vacations plans, reservations and communications were first rate.
"Wonderful Scottish and Irish adventure"
Nov 14, 2023South Carolina
Lauren, thank you for putting together a wonderful Scottish and Irish adventure. In many unexpected ways it indeed was an adventure that we will remember forever. So sincere thanks. Despite a glitch in St Andrews your team's recovery actually made St Andrews the highpoint of our trip. Staying at Rusacks overlooking the first tee and eighteenth green of the old course was awesome. All the Hotels were first rate. Experiences - awesome The Clontarf Castle is an awesome way to the trip. Well done y'all. Big city stays - We all felt like we could have used an extra day in the larger cities. They all had a story to tell, and we just had enough time to scratch the surface. Self-drive - while less expensive alternative, the person doing the driving misses out on a lot in transit, while the passenger's white knuckle thru the driver's learning process. Also, the roads in Scotland and Ireland are no joke. Would recommend it is worth it to hire a private chauffer driver or go Small Guided for sure.
"Scotland Birthday Trip"
Nov 9, 2023Agency
Adina, I'm following up on my client's train/whiskey tour/ birthday trip to Scotland in October. They had a wonderful time! The whiskey tour day was their favorite, made extra special by their driver Alec who was a superstar. My client's boyfriend is a real train enthusiast. They enjoyed all the train trips, and Nick was like a child on the Jacobite train. Thanks so much for your help with this trip. You clearly know Scotland and planned a very nice route with some unique requirements. I greatly appreciate your expertise and attentive service. I look forward to working with you again in the future. An early Happy Holidays!
"Memorable Trip in Italy"
Nov 9, 2023Fort Thomas, KY
Amber, I received this email from my client Mrs. R this morning - I love being able to share these with you all :).
"Loryl, WOW! What a wonderful trip we had in Italy! Thank you for helping make this trip so memorable. We have so many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank You! I guess we need to start thinking about our next trip. "
"Trip of a lifetime in Ireland"
Nov 2, 2023Jennifer, I want to thank you for planning and arranging our wonderful vacation in Ireland. Everything was easy Peezy as my granddaughter would say. The hotels were all beautiful, each one was uniquely different and beautiful. We enjoyed each and the food was enjoyable. We enjoyed all the extra goodies. We were not able to take either sea cruise as the weather canceled the trips. The best decision we made was to have a guide /driver. Martin was an absolute wonder. I wanted to bring him home with us. He saw to every detail and was extremely entertaining to boot. His recommendations were spot on to our interests. I think he knows everyone in Ireland. The car was super too. The back seats were massage chairs. How cool can you get? As a great extra the Owner of Screebe House bought two of my paintings and commissioned two more. Again, many thanks for the trip of a lifetime.
"Two-week trip to Ireland and Scotland"
Nov 1, 2023Our vacation was wonderful we had a great time on our two-week trip to Ireland and Scotland. Jorie helped us plan our trip, she worked hard to include all the places we wanted to see and selected some great adventures for us to enjoy along the way. We truly loved Ireland, the countryside the beautiful sights and the flowers blooming everywhere made our visit one to remember for sure.
"Wonderful Anniversary Trip in Ireland"
Oct 31, 2023Hi Jorie, Rose and I had a wonderful time in Ireland! We couldn’t believe how well everything worked out and the locations selected for our stays were excellent. We really loved the Country House and Abbyglen Castle. The staff at Abbbyglen Castle were so nice and made our anniversary evening wonderful! We had no idea there was so much aviation and radio history in Clifden! As for the other locations they were all first-rate as well. We went to the “Man O’ War” Pub for dinner our last night in Ireland. It was a great recommendation. The atmosphere, hospitality, and food were awesome. Again, thank you for helping to set up a wonderful trip which we will never forget.
"All of my clients had only positive feedback"
Oct 31, 2023Mesa, AZ
This was my first time using Authentic Vacations. I worked with Ellie, and she knocked it out of the park! Every detail with transfers, trains, boutique hotels, castles, private tours and fantastic client feedback will keep me coming back! I had 5 vacations with varied budgets this past month. All of my clients had only positive feedback. Emails and phone correspondence were quickly answered, which can make or break my decision to partner with someone. If you are looking for a destination expert, AV will not disappoint! Thank you for making me look like a rockstar, Ellie and AV!!
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