Ireland is a country of majesty steeped in its legendary mystique. Historical castles and ancient ruins offer endless fairytales and myths during your tour. You will track the most elaborate stories of giants and shamrocks, St. Patrick and changelings through captivating cities, welcoming towns, and verdant countryside. The coastline spreads from golden sands to spectacular cliffs slammed with crashing Atlantic waves. Lush plains fold over mounds and dunes, revealing homes of leprechauns and ferries....
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Dublin – Arrive in Dublin with an Introductory Tour of Trim Castle
Dublin is an intimate city filled with local legends. Stories of Guinness are as prevalent and accepted as legends of the surrounding medieval castles and the cathedrals. The Georgian architecture remains an elegant decoration around the banks of the River Liffey. The harbor slices the city into two diverse sections adorned with several bridges connecting the streets north-to-south. The literary figures of Joyce, Becket, and Yeats caste as much of a legendary shadow across the city and Ireland as the mystical creatures of folkloric yore. Upon reaching the shimmering city on an emerald-colored isle, your private transfer greets you at Dublin International Airport and escorts you to the Leprechaun Museum for an introduction to Irish mythology.
The elaborate galleries welcome you with interactive exhibits immersing you in Irish cultural identity. An audio guide offers a history of leprechauns in Ireland, along with an evolution of cultural references including Walt Disney’s 1959 film Darby O’Gill and the Little People. You enter a room where the furniture grows in size, making you feel smaller. The chairs and tables tower overhead. You feel like a bug wandering through the dining room, having to climb the wooden feature for a seat on the giant chair. You have a fantastic time learning the oral history of Ireland’s rich folkloric traditions before continuing to Trim Castle north of Dublin to discover the story of Fionn McCumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge.
What's Included:
Day 2
Dublin – Explore County Louth and the Legend of Cúchulainn and Ferdia
Day 3
Dunseverick – Visit the Northern Landscape Following Deirdre and Naoise
Day 4
Derry – Find St. Murrough O’Heaney Church in County Londonderry
Day 5
Tory Island – Travel to Tory Island to Find Remnants of Legendary Ethnea
Day 6
Burren – Discover the Fabulous Landscape of Mayo and the Cliffs of Moher
Day 7
Killarney – Heathery Mountains and Rocky Headlands
Day 8
Kilkenny – Experience Cobh Port and Blarney Castle en route to Kilkenny
Day 9
Dublin – Return to Dublin and Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Cruise the western coastline for remarkable views of the Cliffs of Moher, known for their staggering size, dramatic waters, and captivating legends
- Discover the large boulders marking the burial grounds of the Children of Lir in County Cork, who wandered the waters for 900 years as swans
- Visit the ancient church of St. Murrough O’Heaney, founded by St. Patrick, the famous patron who helped rid Ireland of its snake infestation
- Find thousands of rocks piled atop Sligo’s Knocknarea Mountain where Queen Medbh was buried after battling with her husband
- Climb to the top of the preserved tower at Blarney Castle to kiss the eponymous stone offering the gift of precious conversation
- Enjoy a guided tour through the Leprechaun Museum in Dublin for an interactive experience with the folklore and cultural heritage of Ireland
- Travel to the remarkable, weather-hardened scenery of Tory Island, located seven miles off the northerly coast of Northern Ireland
- Traverse the grand landscapes and hidden histories of the Dingle Peninsula, which stretches for 30 miles into the Atlantic Ocean
Starting Price
$4,800 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.85 stars based on 486 reviews.
We had a wonderful trip. Everything was executed flawlessly, which made it so easy and relaxing for us. The hotels that were chosen were great. Our driver/guide was amazing and the perfect companion.
The only advice I would give is to include driving times on the itinerary so we would know how far things were from each other. But I would 100% recommend Zicasso's travel company to anyone traveling to Ireland. I can’t wait to go again!
Reviewed By Katie M.
This was our first time booking a trip through Zicasso and we were very happy with the experience. We were connected with an exceptional agent in Ireland who knew all the great, off-the-beaten-path sites. Our accommodations were beyond our expectations. Each driver we had was friendly and knowledgeable.
Reviewed By Holly F.
We had an exceptional experience with the team at Zicasso's travel company, particularly our agent. She listened to our hopes and needs for a very complex trip, and created a journey that exceeded our expectations in every way.
Reviewed By Lorraine M.
Words cannot describe how thankful we are to Zicasso's travel company. Our agent and her team put together an itinerary that hit everything we wanted to see, plus the things we didn’t know we needed to see.
They handled everything from the hotel reservations to entrance tickets and dinner reservations, and were readily available throughout our trip to make sure everything went smoothly.
The best part of our entire trip though, was our wonderful driver. He never missed a beat, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and went out of his way over and over again to make sure we had the best time possible. It’s not easy traveling with a group of nine people with ages ranging from 27 to 75, but our travel company made it easy and unforgettable.
It was a trip of a lifetime and our agent and driver exceeded our expectations. Highest of recommendations.
Reviewed By Sarah M.
The trip was fantastic! We had a great driver. He gave us great restaurant recommendations. We were busy the whole trip, a positive in our book.
The hotels were also nice and met expectations. Some rooms were a tad warm, but we were traveling in July.
Some of our tickets were only for six people rather than the seven we booked for. Also, the last hotel tried to charge us extra for a third person in the room. We are not sure who was responsible for that issue, but it did throw a curveball before leaving that hotel.
Although our driver for the last two days did a good job, we did not appreciate losing our first driver.
Reviewed By Desiree K.
It was a great trip and Zicasso's travel company did a great job.
Reviewed By Babak K.