Irish Highlights (Summer, 7 Days)

7 days
Start and end in Dublin
4.6
11 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Go sightseeing in Dublin and enjoy a beer in an Irish pub
  • Learn about Irish heritage during a visit to Bunratty castle
  • Kiss the Blarney stone and see the striking Cliffs of Moher
  • Drive along the popular Ring of Kerry and enjoy the views
  • Stop at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park in New Ross

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to the Emerald Isle
  2. Day 2 Onwards to Galway and Limerick
  3. Day 3 Experience the Iconic Cliffs of Moher and on to Killarney
  4. Day 4 A Scenic Day on the Ring of Kerry
  5. Day 5 Explore Blarney and Journey to Waterford
  6. Day 6 Through County Wicklow’s Countryside to Dublin Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
  7. Day 7 Farewell Ireland
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

62

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
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    4.4
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  • MM
    · September 21st, 2024
    We did a ten day tour of Ireland. Our tour guide Jordie Ubaldo was excellent. Jordie was so knowledgeable about Ireland's history and gave us great information about the areas we traveled through as well. She was always available if a guest had any questions and did everything possible to make everyone's visit special.
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    Brendan Vacations commented on this review
    We appreciate your feedback regarding your tour experience. Your insights are valuable as we aim to deliver the best service possible. A well-informed and dedicated Travel Director ensures our guests have a pleasant and comfortable trip. We meticulously... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • MP
    · May 13th, 2024
    We had the best tour guide - James Creegan. He was so knowledgeable, very informative and always so prepared for each stop on the tour. His sense of humor and caring ways made the trip so enjoyable and unforgettable for the whole bus. We all were so impressed by him. He certainly set the bar high for other tour guides. Our bus driver, Tommy, was also the best with his excellent navigating skills on all of those narrow, winding roads in Ireland.
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • Irish Highlights (Summer, 7 Days) reviewer 3
    · June 3rd, 2023
    The trip was fantastic! We feel that we saw a lot of the country in a very organized way. The optional activities were well rounded with something to appeal to a wide variety of interests. This allowed for everyone to customize the tour to their own interests and needs. Carol Lynn Toland was our guide and she was excellent. I highly recommend this tour!
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    Brendan Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for choosing Brenden Vacations for your travel needs. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and appreciate you recommending our services. We look forward to having you travel with us again in the future.
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • M
    · August 1st, 2022
    Find someone else. After waiting for 3 years we were finally scheduled to go to Ireland but 8 days before our trip we were informed that they had changed their vaccination policy and we couldn’t go. They refunded our money which they had for three years but although we requested a check, they refunded to a charge account that had been paid off so we only got a credit on a card we no longer use. Not to mention loss of airfares and hotel charges. We are so disappointed with their cavalier attitude and unprofessionalism.
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    Trip date: July 2022
  • EP
    · June 13th, 2022
    A few clerical bumps along the way, but everything was straightened out before our trip to Ireland. Bernard Creegan was an outstanding tour director. If I ever return I would have to request him again.
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • Irish Highlights (Summer, 7 Days) reviewer 6
    · March 19th, 2020
    We really enjoyed the trip. Ally was insightful and very interesting to listen to. John was a great driver. They went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. The hotels were nice and clean and the excursions were great. Will definitely make use of their services in the future.
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    Trip date: March 2020
  • SS
    · January 8th, 2020
    surpassed my expectations. Wonderful tour guide- Liam Hogan.
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    Trip date: December 2019
  • PD
    · October 24th, 2019
    Guide and driver were both excellent
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • MC
    · October 16th, 2019
    I really enjoyed seeing Ireland for the first time thru your tour. We touched base with most of the regular spots for tourists and stopped at a few off-the-beaten path areas as well. Just one comment - the end of the tour was in Dublin and my husband and I were tired so we asked if we could rest up at the hotel instead of walking around in Dublin but the tour guide felt it would not be in the interest of the tour itself to pick us up 3 hours later to go to the restaurant for the farewell dinner - we would have to find our own way there. I thought that it would not be too much out of their way since other people expressed their fatigue as well. So we skipped the dinner. Please reconsider a change to the bus schedule for future trips - I am sure it would be to your advantage.
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • JM
    · July 29th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable guide. Friendly driver who kept the bus shining, inside and out. Perfect balance of free time and organized evenings. Met many nice people touring with us.
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    Trip date: July 2019

What our customers ask about this tour

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    Henriette

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    What are the luggage restrictions on the bus?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten April 2025

      You can bring a single bag with specific dimensions and weight limits, along with one piece of carry-on luggage per person.

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    Mustapha

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    What are the check-in and check-out times for accommodations?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten February 2025

      Typically, check-in is around mid-afternoon, and check-out is before noon.

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    Amy

    Asked on January 11th, 2025

    What if I need to cancel or reschedule my trip?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten January 2025

      You can reschedule your trip, but cancellation penalties may apply depending on how close to the departure date you make changes.

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    Claudia

    Asked on December 18th, 2024

    Will the last day of the tour have activities?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten December 2024

      On the last day, typically, there are no planned activities, and breakfast is included before departure.

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    Bernardo

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    Is airfare included in the tour package?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten November 2024

      No, the package is land-only, and you will need to book your own flights to the starting point.

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    Randa

    Asked on September 29th, 2024

    What is the maximum group size for tours?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten October 2024

      The maximum number of participants in a tour is typically set to a specific limit for optimal experience.

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    Florence

    Asked on September 27th, 2024

    How do I pay for my booking?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can pay a deposit and then make installments leading up to your travel date.

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    Rens

    Asked on June 7th, 2024

    Can I obtain a refund for unused services?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Refunds depend on the cancellation policy outlined in the booking terms and conditions.

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    Bianca

    Asked on June 6th, 2024

    Would I be able to add additional night of accommodation to the Hampton Hilton at beginning and Radisson Bl at the end? Are we meeting group in the hotel lobby at a certain time? What size luggage can be brought on the bus?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Pre accommodation at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge costs $200.00 per person, per night. Post accommodation at Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport will cost $136.00 per person, per night. On the first day, the meet up and welcome reception will be at the hotel. Luggage allowance: A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50lbs. (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm).

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      Bianca

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Which site should I book this with? Does it make a difference if I book through TourRadar, Brendan, or Trafalgar? Are the prices the same? How do I pay? Do I pay a deposit and then installments, or deposit and then the balance when I show up? How do I invoke the $300 promotion when I book?

    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten June 2024

      By booking through TourRadar, you can enjoy a seamless booking process with flexible payment options. TourRadar allows booking by paying a deposit then splitting remaining balance over time in bi-weekly installments. For the $300 per couple newsletter discount, provide the code received from Brendan Vacations to add to the booking.

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    April

    Asked on April 28th, 2024

    Is there a luggage allotment for this trip? Are restrooms available on the bus? Is the arrival and departure hotel the same in Dublin? Can you add additional days at the arrival and departure hotel both arriving and departing?

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    • Brendan VacationsOperatorWritten April 2024

      Luggage allowance: A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50lbs. (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm) to fit under the coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Coach has restroom for emergencies with stops every 2 hours. Start and end hotels in Dublin are different: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport. We can add a maximum of 3 extra nights for both pre and post accommodation.

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Tour ID: 117113

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    Ireland
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    • For any tour departing before October 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Brendan Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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