Incredible Journeys Await You With Ireland Tours

Ireland Tours

Ireland is a country with a rich history that dates back several thousand years, and it has a vibrant culture all its own. The Emerald Isle is an exciting vacation destination with plenty of escorted tours throughout its unique cities. Irish traditions have their roots in different ancient cultures, and these influences are still apparent in the art, music, cuisine, and architecture of Ireland today. Must-see stops for travelers include cities such as Dublin and Belfast. Outerlying countryside spots such as County Kerry and County Clare are favorites among visitors, with plenty of memorable scenic views.

The best times of the year to visit Ireland are during the late spring and throughout the summer. The tourist season begins around the start of April, and the crowds are often not as heavy as during the summer. Rain showers are common during the spring afternoons, but these usually stop within a few hours and afford memorable views of rainbows over the countryside.

Summers are definitely the most popular times for Ireland vacations. The weather is pleasant, and some areas have long daylight hours with sunset as late as 11pm. The Irish take advantage of the daylight with plenty of outdoor festivals such as the Galway Arts Festival every July.

Guided tours are readily available in major cities. Art enthusiasts visiting Belfast have several renowned galleries to explore, including the Golden Thread Gallery, Catalyst Arts, and the Ormeau Baths Gallery. Many tours also stop at historical landmarks such as Belfast's Grand Opera House and the Titanic Quarter where the famous ship was constructed.

Dublin is also a prime area for tours. Highlights include historic Powerscourt Townhouse Centre and the O'Connell Street shopping district. Dublin is known for its nightlife and friendly locals as well; some pubs such as the Turk's Head have become known internationally. For those who would prefer to tour the city from outside a bus, Dublin has several walking and bike tours that are especially popular during the summer months.

Ireland vacationers who wish to take a break from the large cities often take day trips to the less-populated western and southern counties. County Kerry in the south boasts one of the most beautiful scenic drives, known as the Ring of Kerry; visitors should take plenty of camera batteries to capture photos of the awe-inspiring coastline cliffs and mountains. Traveling west to County Clare, another prime photo opportunity is at the Cliffs of Moher, which also offers a guided visitor experience.

Ireland's timeless historical sights and ruins, villages and cliffs, stunning coastal scenery, charming people, excellent golfing and legendary Irish pubs are the country's main attractions.

There is good reason why one of Ireland’s national symbols is the emerald shamrock. With some of the most luscious green landscapes on the western side of Europe, Ireland is the place to see over 40 shades of green and arresting scenery such as the Cliffs of Moher, soaring above the Atlantic Ocean and stretching for eight kilometers.

Other highlights you might enjoy are the Blarney Castle, a pub tour in Dublin, the Ring of Kerry, visiting crystal factories in Waterford, stroll through King John's Castle and Treaty Stone in Limerick or exploring the charming rural life in Shannon.

Packed with history, creativity, folk legend, religious devotion and fantastic landscapes, don’t delay in discovering the true magic of Ireland.

We've listed a variety of vacations so you can choose the perfect Irish experience for you. Whether you wish to travel independently on a variety of carefully created itineraries, or as part of an escorted group where all the planning if done for you and you can just sit back and relax, we have compiled a list of trips throughout Ireland for you to choose from.

Ireland is always one of the most reasonable priced places to visit in Europe. You can find good values year round. May to September is the warmest and generally the driest time of the year.  We feel the best months to travel are May, June and October. Always take a jacket or sweater.  Best shopping is for crystal, Irish whiskey, pottery, jewelry and blackthorn walking sticks.