Ireland Immersion Tours
After a long search trying to find tours that offer the basic features of an escorted tour without all of the structure -
and the tour company found us!
By offering "Structured Flexibility" during your trip, you have freedom to experience the different towns, events,
sights, and tours at your own leisure. Traditionally, trips to Ireland include more sights and stops than you're able
or willing to make and take, forcing you to pay for things you really don't want! When you travel with one of these tours,
you won't spend more time on a bus than Paul Revere spent on a horse, and you'll save money by picking and choosing the
things you really want to do. Did we mention that you won't have to wake up at 7am every morning to pack up and move
to the next town?
With multi-night stays in Galway and Killarney, you can settle in and relax a bit, while using these lively towns as
your "home base" for optional excursions (if you wish!).
Locations:
- Dublin (1 night)
- Galway (3 nights)
- Killarney (2 nights)
- Lahinch (1 night)
What's Included:
- Round-trip airfare: Guaranteed non-stop from Boston/New York (limited seats available)
- Land-only or custom pricing available for other departure cities
- 7 nights premiere hotel accomodations in city center locations
- 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
- Welcome Parties in Dublin, Galway, and Lahinch
- Tour Director Available 24/7
- Complete offering of optional tours and events
- All hotel taxes/fees
Dates & Groups:
Itinerary:
Day 1, Sunday: Arrive in Dublin, Ireland
Arrive early in the morning at Dublin International Airport, where you will be greeted by Tenon Tours staff and directed to your hotel transportation. Arrive at your hotel for a morning breakfast and “Introduction to Ireland” hosted by our staff, before having the day at your leisure. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, today's featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park. Don’t miss tonight’s wildest welcome party hosted at a nearby pub!
Featured Hotels: Temple Bar Hotel, Grafton Capitol, Grand Canal
Featured Tour/Event: Gaelic Football or Hurling Match
Nighttime Event: Welcome Party in Dublin City Center
Day 2, Monday: Dublin - Galway
Spend the morning recovering from last night’s welcome party or begin exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to join your guide for a tour of the Guinness brewery and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar. This afternoon, board your coach bus for a relaxing ride through the Irish countryside to Galway on the west coast. Tonight, a "Get Ready for Galway" Pub Greeting awaits.
Featured Hotels: Park House Hotel, The Western
Featured Tour/Event: Guinness Brewery in Dublin
Nighttime Event: The "Get Ready for Galway" Pub Greeting
Day 3, Tuesday: Galway
Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of the featured tour of the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled beauty. Ask your tour director for details or for a list of local pubs, attractions and tonight’s pub event.
Featured Hotels: Park House Hotel, The Western
Featured Tour/Event: Tour of Connemara
Nighttime Event: Pub Event
Day 4, Wednesday: Galway
Give back to the people of Ireland by participating in the community event arranged by Tenon Tours, challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe's easternmost point and considered the foothold of Irish culture and where Gaelic is the first language of its residents. Ask your tour director for details or for information on tonight’s pub event.
Featured Hotels: Park House Hotel, The Western
Featured Tour/Event: Aran Islands
Nighttime Event: Pub Event
Day 5, Thursday: Galway - Killarney
Grab breakfast, pack up your room, and board the bus to Killarney. Check-in before taking in Killarney at your own pace, or relax in preparation for your 3rd welcome party of the week! See your tour director for details or a list of local pubs and events.
Featured Hotels: Riverside Hotel, The International, Killarney Court
Featured Tour/Event: Dingle Peninsula
Nighttime Event: Killarney Kick-off Pub Party
Day 6, Friday: Killarney
Another day to explore Killarney. You may join our trip around the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most popular scenic areas with the country's highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike tours are also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it’s always your choice! Tonight, take part in a local pub crawl with your mates.
Featured Hotels: Riverside Hotel, The International, Killarney Court
Featured Tour/Event: Ring of Kerry
Nighttime Event: Local Pub Crawl
Day 7, Saturday: Killarney - Lahinch/Doolin
Depart Killarney and check-in to your hotel in Lahinch for the final stop. Take full advantage of the serenity as you wind down from a wild week. Today you may want to join our excursion to see the majestic Cliffs of Moher.
Featured Hotels: Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel
Featured Tour/Event: Cliffs of Moher
Nighttime Event: Complete the Countrywide Pub Crawl!
Day 8, Sunday: Lahinch – Shannon - Home
Say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends today, as we leave Lahinch for Shannon to board your return flights home.
Note: All hotels, tours, and events subject to change.