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The Pipes Are Calling: Attend A 10-Day Traditional Irish Music Tour

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Countries Visited

Ireland

Places Visited

Dublin, Ennis, Shannon, Dingle...

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Suggested Duration

10 Days

The traditions of Irish music offer a full body experience embracing heritage and spirit with upbeat tempos for a jig or slow melodies for a ballad. Your custom tailored Irish tour creates an immersive musical experience of seisún and céilí, to celebrate both informal musical gatherings and those moments that make you want to get up and dance. Discover customs and legacy at Blarney and Bunratty Castles, walk along the enchanting landscape of the Cliffs of Moher and listen to new songs...

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Trip Highlights

  • Meet popular musicians who carry on and nurture their heritage with captivating songs and sounds inspired by traditional Irish music
  • Indulge in Irish legends and fascinating history when visiting Blarney Castle to kiss the celebrated Blarney Stone
  • Walk along the tops of the Cliffs of Moher for views spanning the Atlantic coast dropping down to the crashing waves
  • Spend time learning about the past with a storyteller turned balladry, who sings and poeticizes the tales of Inchigeelagh in the spirit of Irish tradition
  • Traverse the sensational scenery of Dingle Peninsula to discover enchanting landscapes and ancient artifacts, including the 6th-century Gallarus Oratory
  • Visit Bunratty Castle and Fold Park as it brings to life the 13th century culture in town and the grandeur of the aristocracy within the castle
  • Relish the time you spend inside the classic Irish pubs encouraging musicians, poets, and artists to continue Irish oratory and music

Detailed Description

Music and dance vary from country to country and even city to city. In Ireland, the sounds and movement of traditions can vary between counties. Your 10-day Ireland tour highlights the captivating music steeped in ancient heritage and shaped by the land, cultures, and elements of the Emerald Isles. Your musical journey begins with your arrival at Dublin International Airport. The private transfer escorts you to a luxury hotel in the heart of the capital city.

Explore the fascinating depths of the aristocratic grounds and bask in your first live performance of traditional tunes inside a classic pub in the Cultural Quarter. The culture of Ireland has long encouraged and supported the melodic qualities through the generations, preserved in the captivating defenses of Kilkenny Castle and the festive traditions of Dungarvan, a town renowned for its traditional Irish music. Relish the chance to meet local musicians, visit ancient monasteries, and sing with locals happy to welcome a friendly face to the historic pubs.

You can sing a verse dedicated to the myths of the Blarney Stone when you visit Blarney Castle before learning the ways a modern poet sings the ballads of his town Inchigeelagh. Find pleasure in the marvelous beauty of Gougane Barra National Park, an area that has inspired verse, song, and dance throughout Irish history. Visit Killarney and the surrounding historical sites before basking in the beauty of seaside Dingle, which includes a fascinating concert shining a spotlight on the heritage of Irish music.

Traverse the Dingle Peninsula where legend, poetry, and music are interchangeable. Bring history to life at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park before speaking to a local musician about the gathering inspiration from the past. The Cliffs of Moher captivate you, the landscape of the Burren move you to awe, and the Irish Traditional Music Center in Milltown Malbay offers the perfect place to wind down your exploratory Ireland tour with an eclectic montage of the music of Clare County.

For more tour options, please visit the Ireland tours section or the reviews for Ireland tours on Zicasso.

Starting Price

$6,500 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.

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.

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