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Grand Tour of Ireland: Plus

9 days, 4 cities  |  From $2,409 before flights  |  Payments as low as $86.04

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4.8 out of 5 stars

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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.

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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!

Today’s highlights
  • 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.

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 208 traveler reviews

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Totally worth it

5 out of 5 stars

Anonymous traveler, traveled in Oct 2023

Diarmuid was a fantastic tour director!

Unbelievable!

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Jessie, traveled in Jul 2024

I've been on three Ultimate Break tours now, and I think Ireland is my new favorite. The views in Ireland are unparalleled, and everyone was so nice. You'll never meet a stranger in Ireland or on an EF Ultimate Break tour. EFUB also takes the stress out of traveling by planning...

Beautiful 😍

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Melissa, traveled in Jul 2024

Do it! This was my second EF trip and it was my favorite trip so far. Marco was the absolutely best tour director I have had.

Grand Tour of Ireland 🇮🇪

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Logan, traveled in Jul 2024

Definitely would book this tour! Marco was amazing! Lots of laughs, lots of fun. Great destinations. Made some great friends that I will have for life!

Emerald Isle minus the headache and nerves

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Heather, traveled in Jun 2024

Look. I’m lazy. This is my third EF trip and I love them for allowing me to be lazy. I can navigate an airport like a pro but booking a hotel room or airfare?? Absolutely not. Thank you for doing the hard work for me. And then I can absolutely fill in the free time on my own....

AMAZING!!!!🤩

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Delaney, traveled in Jun 2024

I cannot express how much I loved this trip! This was my first time with EF and it exceeded my expectations. Ireland is so beautiful, we got to do everything you can imagine, and our tour guide, Marco, was fantastic! We definitely made life long friends on this trip. If you are...

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