Irish Experience Tours
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86 reviews
Jul 21 - 28, 2024
Group size: 4 - 16
8 Day Irish Castles & Coastal 2024 - Laurel Pitzer X 8 PRIVATE TOUR
Dublin, Ireland
Irish Experience Tours
- Email address verified
86 reviews
Jul 21 - 28, 2024
Group size: 4 - 16
About this trip
Visit Irish Castles and explore Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way packed full of history & culture
Available Packages
B&B TWIN/DOUBLE
The real Irish B&B experience is the opportunity to stay in an Irish family-run accommodation and immerse yourself in Irish traditions and culture. You will be greeted with the warmest of Irish welcomes. They are great value for money, with a real home-from-home experience.
- Private room for two people
- 3* and above rating
- Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
- Low-cost, quality private accommodation
- En-suite guaranteed
- Breakfast provided
€1,799
Deposit:€150
B&B SINGLE
The real Irish B&B experience is the opportunity to stay in an Irish family-run accommodation and immerse yourself in Irish traditions and culture. You will be greeted with the warmest of Irish welcomes. They are great value for money, with a real home-from-home experience.
- Private room for one person
- 3* and above rating
- Small, locally run, and independently owned accommodation
- Low-cost, quality private accommodation
- En-suite guaranteed
- Breakfast provided
€1,999
Deposit:€150
Itinerary
DAY 1 :
Dublin to Westport
Leave the capital and enjoy the scenic journey to Ireland’s most beautiful region of Westport, in the West of Ireland.
This morning as we drive 3 .5 hours across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, your driver will keep you entertained by easing you into a gentle exploration of some of the country’s untouched terrain. Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands encompass a region full of rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty.
After arriving in Westport and checking -in, spend the rest of the day wandering the town’s colorful streets, visiting friendly pubs, cafes, and craft shops.
Or opt to do the following;
- Although you will be visiting Westport House the next day, you can still head for a ramble around the grounds and gardens. Its riverside location sits amid manicured gardens and offers incredible views overlooking Clew Bay and up towards Croagh Patrick – Ireland’s Holy Mountain.
- Opt to take a 90 mins cruise, and explore the World Famous Clew Bay; its 365 islands, seal colony, and Inishgort Lighthouse, the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick & John Lennon’s Island.
- Rent a bike and discover the amazing Great Western Greenway from Achill Island to Westport – 45km – (can also be made much shorter)
- Discover the Old Railway Line Loop Walk – a 5km loop walk starting at the center of town, out towards Westport quay via the old railway line, and back to the town via Westport Huse & Gardens.
- There’s an endless number of pubs in Westport. From tourist favorites, like Matt Molloy’s, to often-missed spots, like Toby’s, there’s a pub to tickle every fancy.
The next morning, after a full Irish breakfast, you will be brought on a wonderful tour of one of Ireland’s most scenic regions – Connemara.
Overnight in Westport
Drive average time today is 3hrs 30mins
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Reviews
BK
Excellent and well organised tour with our tour guide Antony. A good mix of guided tour and self-selected activities.
By Barbara K for 10 Day Wild Irish Experience 2024/2025 on Sep 06, 2024
We had a fantastic trip. We met some wonderful people on our tour. Kieran our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the locations we visited. He gave us lots of places to listen to good music, drink and dine on our free time. He went above and beyond to accommodate any of our needs. I would highly recommend this tour company.
By DEBRA S for 5 Day South Coast Experience Tour 2024/2025 on Sep 03, 2024
I booked the 7 days trip and I ended up doing the 11 days one, that's how much I loved this experience! I was very lucky to find Irish Experience Tours while doing my research on Ireland and too lucky to have Sean as my guide. Everything was carefully planned, from the fantastic places that we've seen to the excellent accommodations. The schedule was never too busy or too loose and Sean took care to tell us great facts and stories about everything. I consider myself a difficult client, with last-minute schedule changes and excessive demands, but the company and the guide accommodated all my requirements at the highest standards. Thank you for your patience and for giving me such a fantastic experience!
By Mihaela Cristina C for 7 Day Atlantic Way Experience 2024/2025 on Aug 31, 2024
Irish Experience makes it so simple to tour around Ireland and see all the major sites (historical, scenic and cultural), in a comfy and spacious minibus. No need to drive (and miss the views), to plan a route, to book walking tours, to hope accommodation is both good and conveniently located, to find the best places to eat, drink and be entertained. This was all handled very well by Sean, who was flexible with our programme to suit our group’s preferences and the weather, and full of helpful advice and recommendations. Highly recommended!
By John O for 11 Day Ultimate Irish Experience 2024/2025 on Aug 30, 2024
This trip was fantastic! It was great to be able to see so many amazing sights across the beautiful island of Ireland in a small group tour setting. The bus was super comfortable and everyone had the option to spread across two seats. Our guide, Sean, provided historical context around places we drove through along the way. I was also very impressed by the location of our accommodations. I'd recommend the 11 Day Ultimate Irish Experience to anyone considering a trip to Ireland.
By Mike M for 11 Day Ultimate Irish Experience 2024/2025 on Aug 29, 2024
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Lee goes above & beyond as a tour guide - has formed good relationships with accommodation & service providers along the way & as such is greeted warmly everywhere he goes .
It was an absolutely wonderful time touring Ireland for 10 days in the sunshine, a great ‘taste’ to form a longer self tour at another time.
Lee helped a person in our group find her ancestral home & stopped for a photo opportunity & a little moment for reflection.
‘Mr google’ - knows so much about all the places we went & could answer all manner of questions.
I travelled solo on this trip & he always checked I was okay with my luggage - I had made sure I was able to carry what I had, but appreciated his assistance.
Accommodation was mostly B & Bs located close walking distance to the town we were staying in. Often a few stairs to get to your room.
Lee would do a loop of each new destination town & give us suggestions of eating places, live music, activities etc
When people on our tour sadly became ill this was managed exceptionally well.
Lee’s personal stories & general high energy kept everyone bouncing through the day.
Our group was an extremely lovely group of people & we would gather to have a drink & dine together.
We were blessed with amazing sunny weather & warm days.
Ireland is a beautiful country to be exploring.
This was my first time ‘touring’ & I seemed to have completely lucked in with Lee & my fellow travellers.
Buses are clean & well maintained.
Lee is an experienced driver & can park the bus quickly & efficiently in the tightest of spots.
Highly rate Irish experience tours.
The travel App is terrific to get all the Day to Day information.
So many wonderful highlights & experiences along the way.
If you're booking, read carefully the suggested age group & the pace of the tour. When you travel pack your happy face, so everyone enjoys the tour.
By JACKIE M on 23 Jun, 2023