Grand Tour of Ireland: Plus
9 days, 4 cities | From $2,739 $2,239 before flights($500 off) | Estimated biweekly payments as low as $97
Which trip type is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3- or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
This is the Ireland you’ve always imagined: pub-lined streets, lush emerald countryside, historic castles and cathedrals, and more lakes and lochs than you can count. So whether you’re Irish to your core or only on March 17, there’s plenty of good craic to go around.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 7 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Insider city tours with local guide
- Guinness Storehouse tour and free pint
- Guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Stop at the world-famous Cliffs of Moher
Picture yourself
- Sipping a freshly-brewed pint at the Guinness Brewhouse
- Kissing the Blarney Stone to score the gift of gab
- Connecting with nature throughout the Ring of Kerry
- Pub crawling along Quay Street in Galway
- Searching for puffins high atop the Cliffs of Moher
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Find your seat, pick a movie, and then try to get a wee bit of shuteye. The majesty and raw beauty of Ireland awaits.
Day 2: Arrive in Dublin + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Dublin, the capital of Ireland! Once you arrive and drop your bags off at the accommodation, take a stroll to St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and Temple bar, where pub culture, literary history, and all-around charm await.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Saturday, 10am–4pm ET
Set up a time to chat!
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
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Reviews
Overall average based on 1070 traveler ratings
Showing 1-6 of 1054 traveler reviews
Marco was such a great tour guide! This was my first trip with EF and I will definitely book with them again soon. It was a perfect balance of activities and free time to go off and explore. The only critique I have is the last hotel in Galway wasn’t close to downtown so it...
Great trip! Cool people, and Marco was a great tour guide!
Love that this trip started in Galway! It made saint patricks day amazing! This whole trip was amazing! TD was great knew so much history and stories made it even better!
This is your first time with EF this is the trip to book had a fantastic time. People are lovely the towns are lovely and the music is fantastic. You will enjoy yourself in Ireland it’s a very friendly country. Your tour guy will take you on quite a venture definitely worth the...
This trip was incredible! Within two days I knew that Ireland was going to be my new favorite place. The people were incredible, so friendly! The food was delicious, and our tour director was great craic! Aran Islands were for sure a highlight! Make sure you add that...
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