Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day

Experience the best of Ireland’s charm, history, and natural beauty, culminating in the unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Killarney. From Dublin’s iconic sites to Cork’s castles and Galway’s coastal allure, this journey lets you celebrate Ireland’s national holiday among lively parades, traditional music, and a sea of green in one of its most welcoming towns.  Join your Daniel’s Tour Guide at our Tour Depot in Lula, GA and transfer to the Atlanta Airport for our flight to Dublin to discover the best of Ireland!  Learn about Dublin’s rich history from the days of Viking raids, to the hard centuries of British occupation, to the proud and progressive city of today. Visit Trinity College for an illuminating look at the remarkable Book of Kells, a creative jolt that helped pull Europe out of the Dark Ages. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the Guinness Brewery founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Tour the Rock of Cashel, one of the most important medieval structures in all of Ireland.  Visit Kilkenny, famed for its charming medieval atmosphere laid out in its maze of narrow Norman alleyways, old abbeys, and crumbling city walls. Tour Blarney Castle where you’ll kiss the world-famous Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence and enjoy the expansive castle gardens displaying all type of magical flora and fauna. Sample Jameson Irish Whiskey at the old distillery. Tour Cork City and the picturesque coastal village of Kinsale. Enjoy a tour of the harbor town and then visit nearby 17th Charles Fort overlooking the coast. Enjoy free time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cork where you can spend time shopping, walking the buzzing streets, and seeing other cultural sights. Killarney comes alive to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!  Get decked out in green because we spend 3 nights in the heart of the city!  Enjoy a lively parade full of colorful floats, Irish dancers, and traditional music.  Take a traditional horse-drawn Irish jaunting car through the stunning Killarney National Park on your way to Muckross House, a grand Victorian mansion situated on a beautiful lake surrounded by mountain scenery. A tour highlight is an evening of world-class traditional Irish folk music at a local pub. Spend a full day exploring the unspoiled beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Known locally as ‘The Kingdom’, Kerry is the crown jewel of Ireland’s scenic locations with endless panoramic landscapes and picturesque villages to experience. Head north through County Clare to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. Standing over 700 ft at their highest point, Moher stretches for five miles along the Atlantic coast on the edge of Europe. Drive to the city of Galway for a walking tour of the historic city with its cobble-stoned streets and medieval layout. Drive through the rugged terrain of Connemara as we make our way to the iconic Kylemore Abbey, a haven of history, beauty and serenity currently home to a Benedictine order of Nuns still to this day. This “Best of Ireland Tour” is spectacular!  Sign up early – limited seating.  Includes:  10 nights premium accommodations (5 hotels – 2 nts Dublin, 1 nt Clonmel, 2 nts Cork, 3 nts Kilarney, 2 nts Galway), listed attractions, local step-on Guides, 18 Meals (10 breakfast, 8 dinners), private roundtrip luxury motorcoach, Economy airline flights, airport & hotel transfers. FLY-OUT TOUR / PASSPORT REQUIRED 

THIS TOUR IS CONSIDERED MODERATELY ACTIVE.  PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE KEEPING PACE WITH THE GUIDE WHILE WALKING UP TO 10 CITY BLOCKS DURING WALKING TOURS.  2026 DDT Ireland Registration Form