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About this trip
Join Staci Matthews from KS95 & Defined Destinations on a trip of a lifetime to Ireland! Discover some of Ireland’s most iconic sites and experiences on this 11 day itinerary! Explore the cities of Dublin, Belfast, Killarney & Galway. Relish in the natural beauty of Ireland with the Giant’s Causeway, the Dingle Peninsula and the Cliffs of Moher. Seats are limited, so join us today!
What's Included?
14 INCLUDED MEALS: All breakfasts in Ireland are included as well as several delicious Irish dinners
ACCOMMODATIONS: We have hand picked well positioned hotels in Ireland. Enjoy 2 total nights in Dublin, 1 night in Belfast, 1 night in Derry, 2 nights in Galway, 2 nights in Tralee area, and 1 night in Kilkenny area
UNIQUE ITINERARY: Carefully curated as a one-of-a-kind travel experience to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
LOCAL GUIDES: Benefit from our guides as they handle all the details including exciting ideas for leisure time activities and restaurant suggestions so you can sit back and relax and enjoy the very best of Ireland
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES: Special entrance to see the Book of Kells in Dublin, an Irish Sheep dog herding demo and a spectacular drive around the Dingle Peninsula. Our local guide will open the doors to many hidden experiences hard to find on your own while in Ireland
TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL - This trip is a 3 out of 5 for activity. There is uneven ground and around
2 - 3 miles of walking each day.
Highlights
Coach airfare included from Minneapolis
Fully Escorted Tour
Local Irish Guide included throughout the trip to Ireland
Welcome & Farewell Dinners
Professional Tour Director
Local Irish Guide throughout
Dublin, Belfast, Galway, Killarney, and Kilkenny city tours
Book of Kells at Trinity College
Titanic Belfast Museum, Northern Ireland • Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
Derry, Ireland
Connemara countryside
Kylemore Abbey
Cliffs of Moher & the Burren
Dingle Peninsula Tour
Irish dogs sheep herding farm visit
Blarney Castle
Rock of Cashel
Kilkenny Castle tour
Glendalough Settlement
And so much more!
What’s included
- AirfareRoundtrip coach Airfare is included in tour price out of MSP
- Airport transfersAirport transfers included with group airfare package
- Accommodations2 nights in Dublin, 1 night in Belfast, 1 night in Derry, 2 nights in Galway area, 2 nights in Tralee, 1 night in Kilkenny area
- Staci Matthews HostStaci Matthews is hosting the trip and will be joining the group for the duration of the trip!
- Tour DirectorProfessional Tour Director to handle details
- 14 Included MealsDaily breakfast included & a several dinners
- City ToursCity tours of Dublin, Belfast, Galway are included
- Titanic BelfastSee where the Titanic was built with an included entrance to the fascinating museum
- Giant's CausewayExperience the stunning beauty of No. Ireland and see these stunning ancient basalt columns and learn the history of Finn McCool
- Connemara CountrysideEnjoy some of Ireland's most beautiful Irish countryside in Connemara
- Kylemore Abbey19th century manor located on a beautiful lake in the heart of the Connemara
- Cliffs of MoherSee the stunning Cliffs of Moher as tower high above the Atlantic Ocean
- Dingle PeninsulaThe Dingle Peninsula or Corca Dhuibhne, stretches 30 miles into the Atlantic Ocean on the south-west coast on Ireland
- Wild Atlantic WayDrive along one of the world's most scenic coastal roads
- Leisure TimeLeisure time to explore on your own
- Irish Sheep dog demoExperience Irish Sheep dogs as they demonstrate their skill herding sheep
- Rock of CashelOriginally the seat of the kings of Munster, and according to legend St. Patrick himself came here to convert King Aenghus to Christianity.
- Kilkenny CastleEnjoy a special entrance to see one of Ireland's most famous 12th century castles
- Glendalough SettlementThis early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and from this developed the “Monastic City', despite attacks by Vikings over the years
- Leisure timeEnjoy time on your own to make your own Irish discoveries along the way
What’s not included
- ITEMS NOT MENTIONEDItems & meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included such as extra meals, additional day trips
- TRAVEL INSURANCETravel insurance is not included in the tour price but is available at an additional cost through TravelEx
- Upgraded flight seatsIf you choose to purchase upgraded seats, please book 'land only'. Otherwise all seats are coach seats and we will do our best to seat you next to your travel partner but cannot guarantee this
Available Packages
Based on 2 people in a room - Price is per person
COACH AIRFARE INCLUDED FROM MSP TO Dublin on Aer Lingus (non-stop)
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (per person) is due at the time of registration. If two people are traveling then the total deposit is $600
IF YOU WANT TO USE MILES OR POINTS, CHOOSE 'LAND ONLY' AND THEN YOU CAN BOOK YOUR AIR THROUGH YOUR AIRLINE OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY. YOU WANT FIRST CLASS - PURCHASE 'LAND ONLY' AND WE CAN REQUEST BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS SEATS (Icelandair does not offer business class seating)
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS JUNE 20, 2024
Airline seating - we will do our very best to accommodate seat requests but cannot guarantee as the airlines allocate seat location a few days before departure
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Based on 2 people in a room.
AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at the time of registration.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS JUNE 20, 2024
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Based on 2 people in a room - Price is per person
COACH AIRFARE INCLUDED FROM MSP TO Dublin on Aer Lingus (non-stop flights from MSP)
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (per person) is due at the time of registration. If two people are traveling then the total deposit is $600
IF YOU WANT TO USE MILES OR POINTS, CHOOSE 'LAND ONLY' AND THEN YOU CAN BOOK YOUR AIR THROUGH YOUR AIRLINE OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY. YOU WANT FIRST CLASS - PURCHASE 'LAND ONLY' AND WE CAN REQUEST BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS SEATS (Icelandair does not have business class seating)
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS JUNE 20, 2024
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS ARE NOT INCLUDED (you can join the group transfer if you are on the same group flight at no additional cost)
TRIP DEPOSIT:
A $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at the time of registration.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP IS JUNE 20, 2024
RATES ARE BASED ON CASH/CHECK PAYMENT. THERE WILL BE A CREDIT CARD FEE ADDED TO THE TOTAL IF YOU DECIDE TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING