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Best of Ireland in 14 Days

Your two-week loop around the Emerald Isle kicks off with the best of Dublin, followed by Ireland's most compelling historical sites, charming towns and seaside getaways — including Kinsale, the Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Galway, Connemara, Giant's Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, and the changing city of Belfast — and you'll make plenty of local friends along the way.

What's included

  • Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art and culture of Ireland come alive for you
  • All tours and admissions, covering at least 23 group sightseeing events • Dublin walking tour • Trinity College • Book of Kells • Kilmainham Gaol • Rock of Cashel • Kinsale walking tour • Charles Fort • Muckross House • Slea Head Drive • Blasket Islands Heritage Centre • Gallarus Oratory • Pub musical evening • Burren nature walk • Cliffs of Moher • Boat ride to Aran Islands (weather permitting) • Aran Islands minibus tour • Connemara drive • Derry coach and walking tour • Dunluce Castle • Giant's Causeway • Old Bushmills Distillery • Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge (weather & season permitting) • Coach tour of Belfast...and more
  • All group transportation by bus and ferry from Dublin to Dublin
  • 13 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels and B&Bs
  • All breakfasts and half your dinners
  • A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups
  • All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff
  • Free stuff including Rick Steves' Ireland guidebook, moneybelt and earplugs
  • Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit
  • Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee
  • Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2010
  • 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans
  • Flexibility should you need to transfer, cancel or interrupt your tour
  • Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions Agreement for important details regarding everything listed above