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Ultimate Irish Experience - Small Group Tour

Start & end in Dublin 11 days Up to 16

About this trip

Eleven days moving through Ireland from north to south, built around the stories that shape the place — old myths, folklore, and the more recent history of a country divided.

This is a fully guided group trip with a steady, easy pace, pitched to suit families as well as anyone wanting the fuller picture of Irish culture rather than a quick skim of the highlights.

Expect a mix of history and legend woven through the days, with the guide filling in the context behind what you're seeing as you go.

What you'll do

  • Travel the length of Ireland, north to south
  • Guided storytelling on Irish mythology and folklore
  • Learn about the history and legacy of Ireland's partition
  • Fully guided throughout, with a group leader handling logistics
Good to know
  • Easy pace, suited to families and mixed-ability groups
  • Fully guided — good if you'd rather not plan the route yourself
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want an immersive, well-paced Irish experience with outstanding local knowledge. Think twice if you need lots of solo time or have mobility constraints on lengthy coach days.

  • Guide Lee is genuinely exceptional: storyteller, safe driver, personally thoughtful—fixed a guest's broken earring at home.
  • Small group (14-16 people) creates real camaraderie; bus banter and pacing between stops never feels rushed or tedious.
  • Lough Eske Castle stay feels genuinely luxurious; Torq Waterfall walk and peace murals in Derry/Belfast are standout experiences.
  • Trip is busy and coach-dependent—long daily driving means limited independence; weather changes can alter plans last-minute.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£602 less all-in
Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
4.8from £2,0758 days
The trade-off: 3 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Dublin
One-way · arrive 28 Sept 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Dublin · 28 Sept29 Sept

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