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Turning the Irish Page: A Literary Tour of Ireland

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Countries Visited

Ireland

Places Visited

Dublin, Sligo, Galway, Kerry

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Discover the literary contribution of the Emerald Isle on a private bookish Ireland tour, custom-tailored to follow the milestones, landmarks, and scenery that inspired your favorite authors. Find ancient megaliths, captivating cathedrals, stunning beaches, and medieval charms that gave rise to Nobel Laureates and the Writers’ Museum. From the castle ruins that stimulated Bram Stoker to the tower at which James Joyce opened Ulysses, the architecture enchanting WB Yeats to the folklore...

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Trip Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of the great characters of Ulysses by James Joyce, during a private literary walking tour of Dublin, one of the world’s four UNESCO Cities of Literature
  • View the WB Yeats Memorial Building and statue in Sligo after visiting the ancient tomb of Newgrange that predates Stonehenge
  • Traverse the former estate of Oliver St. John Gogarty at Renvyle, where Jack and WB Yeats, along with John Pentland Mahaffy would vacation
  • Discover the Ring of Kerry with a private driver to find unique scenery and the Blasket Center, which promotes the famous writers of the Blasket Islands
  • Witness the stunning natural contours of Western Ireland’s coastline at the Cliffs of Moher
  • Explore the charms of Limerick and the museum dedicated to Frank McCourt and his phenomenal work, Angela’s Ashes
  • Witness the glistening stones embellishing the Oscar Wilde Memorial in Dublin’s Merrion Square
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Detailed Description

Storytelling is part of the lifeblood of Ireland and is ingrained in the folklore, music, novels, and poems spanning the island’s history. Your 9-day literary tour takes a deeper look at the tales spun by the Irish literati known for crafting unforgettable fairytales, memoirs, plays, and verse. Whether at the Writer’s Museum in Dublin or following in the life and times of Frank McCourt in Limerick, the beauty of the landscape complements the brilliant prose of famous past and present writers.

The literary adventure begins with your arrival in Dublin. Your private transfer escorts you to a grand hotel at the heart of the city before your introductory bookish tour of the capital, a UNESCO Literary Heritage City. You travel across the sensational countryside finding ancient ruins at Newgrange and a captivating old manor at Ardagh, which set the scene of Oliver Goldsmith’s 18th-century play, She Stoops to Conquer. Learn about the Great Famine and visit the WB Yeats’s Memorial Building. Have an immersive experience in rural style at the Museum of Country Life before exploring the streets and history of Galway, a city of medieval allure and the stories of Padraic O’Conaire.

Travel the gorgeous landscapes of Connemara, home to Renvyle House, the poet Richard Murphy, and writer Tom Murphy. Step away from the footpaths of the Irish scholars to view the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and winding limestone swirls at the Burren. Limerick offers a sense of history through the memoirs of Frank McCourt in Angela’s Ashes. Majesty grips you while traveling the Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry, both known for their elaborate histories, dramatic scenery, and wealth of literary inspirations. Upon returning to Dublin, you have the remainder of the day at your whim to discover remnants of Oscar Wilde or Roddy Doyle before returning home.

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Starting Price

$4,675 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

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  • 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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