The Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland

St. Patrick's Day Getaway Vacation to Ireland

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Countries Visited

Ireland

Places Visited

Galway, Connemara, Clonmacnoise, Dublin

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Saint Patrick is the best-known holy man this side of Santa Claus, and his feast day is celebrated worldwide. But St. Patrick’s Day is more than green clothes and green beer: it’s a festival of culture, a glorification of the world’s most beloved island. What better way to celebrate this legendary figure than in the place where it all began?

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Trip Highlights

  • Experience the natural wonders of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in the legendary west of Ireland
  • Visit Galway, the “City of the Tribes,” and enjoy the city’s exciting and eclectic nightlife
  • Wander Connemara in the heart of the Irish Galtecht and walk the magnificent Victorian gardens at Kylemore Abbey
  • Tour Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s holiest sites and the home of some of the finest examples of carved crosses in the country
  • Discover the many secrets of Dublin, including Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, and the producers of Ireland’s most famous beverages at the Jameson Distillery and the Guinness Storehouse
  • Revel in the city-wide festivities that is Saint Patrick’s Day in the Republic’s capital city

Detailed Description

In early Christian mythology, Saint Patrick was a man of varied talents: a brave captive and a gifted theologian, the father of the shamrock and the expeller of snakes from the entire Ireland. While some – or most – of these tales may not be true, what is undeniable is that Patrick’s feast day has become a celebration of his adopted home throughout the world; and this week-long tour offers the chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the land that started it all.

Start your excursion in the west of Ireland, where Celtic culture thrives and where the rugged landscape reflects a lifestyle largely unchanged since St. Patrick’s arrival. Then head across this beautiful nation and into the heart of its capital city, as you drink in the history of Dublin. Check out the landmarks of this remarkable city before enjoying the parades, concerts, and celebrations of the life of Ireland’s patron saint.

Stirring tales and ringing songs, the lilting cadence of the Irish language and the rolling surf of the Irish Sea, the haunting romance of Ireland’s ancient capital and the bustling cosmopolitanism of the modern, all come together in this incredible vacation. You’ve celebrated March 17 before: now celebrate it right in one of the best tours of Ireland.

Starting Price

$4,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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  • Some or all activities and tours
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Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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