
Grand Tour of Ireland: Plus
9 days,Β 4 citiesΒ Β |Β Β From $2,739 $2,239 before flights($500 off)Β Β |Β Β Estimated biweekly payments as low as $50
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 youβve always imagined: pub-lined streets, lush emerald countryside, historic castles and cathedrals, and more lakes and lochs than you can count. So whether youβre Irish to your core or only on March 17, thereβs 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. Patrickβs 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. Stephenβs 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, youβre 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
MondayβThursday, 9amβ7pm ET
Friday, 9amβ5:30pm ET
Saturday, 10amβ4pm 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
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This was my first EF trip and it was so much fun! I traveled with my husband and we were able to see and do so much. Everyone in our group was extremely friendly and Steven was an amazing tour director!
This was by far my favorite trip, this was my number 1 county i wanted to visit and it did not disappoint! Our tour guide and bus driver were actually PHENOMINAL they went above and beyond for our group. The counties we had visited were so beautiful and just to be able to see...
I had the best time hitting all my dream destination spots while enjoying the night life throughout Ireland. I also learned so much from my tour guide about the history and beauty of Ireland. I wish I could live this week over and over again!
2 people found this review helpful
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 wasnβt close to downtown so it...
Great trip! Cool people, and Marco was a great tour guide!
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