Stephen's outstanding skills in handling the coach were greatly appreciated. The setting is stunning, and the people are extraordinarily friendly. My waistline will take a while to recover, but it was worth it! No bus. Stephen and Gary our guides were knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining. We had a wonderful time! I had several. Wonderful scenery. The bus riding was broken up into 1-2 hour sessions most of the time with interesting stops for coffe, "This one is hard to choose but I liked hanging out with my tour friends in a local pub and being entertained by the locals with funny stories in Dingle , countryside views of the farmland, cliffs, and sea, castles and breakfast at B&B was also a wow!". Slea Head was very beautiful and emotional. 5 c. 67) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.The Act's long title was "An Act to provide for the better government of Ireland"; it is also known as the Fourth Home Rule Bill or (inaccurately) as the Fourth Home Rule Act.The Act was intended to partition Ireland into two self-governing polities: the six north-eastern counties were . I would do another tour sometime if possible. The coach was comfortable. Group sightseeing events subject to change. We experienced so much that Im still processing it all. We'll stop to tour the strikingly situated Great Blasket Centre, where we'll get a close-up look at the language, literature, and daily life of a traditional Gaelic Blasket community. Sleep in Dingle. Also, all onsite tour guides were great, very knowledgeable, and friendly, "Landing in Dublin, Slea Head Drive, first glimpse of Rock of Cashel, music session for tour group, music Dingle Crystal, whisky tasting, Glasnevin, Bru na Boinne, basically entire tour!". Covid-19 had a negative effect on our experience, we lost 6 people in our group to Covid, and suspect there could have more with developing symptoms. I feel students should take a similar tour before graduating high school! Additionally, there are great hiking trails along two different lakes and several spots to stop and admire nature. Perhaps because I have visited most of them at least once before, my "wow" moment was the stop in Listowel at John B. Keane's Pub. This trip was my first tour. I learned so much about the history of Ireland and the sights I got to see were breathtaking. Enjoyed cities and had very knowledgeable & entertaining tour guide! "The Cliffs of Mohr were breathtaking and stunning! A nice variety of experiences from the raptors to small village life, the tombs to Dublin. "Our visit to Dingle was the highlight for me. Great for waltzing!". I was so glad that we didnt need to drive or arrange our transportation. This was our first experience with a guided tour so I was a little unsure about what the benefit would be as opposed to doing it on our own. 2.1 Visit Trinity College. Your guided tour of Southern Ireland will begin in Dublin's busy streets; leaving the noise behind, you will embark towards the wonderful Wild Atlantic Way. We covered lots of ground in 8 days and were hustling, but did not feel overwhelmed. Inroads Ireland 2023 tours of Southern Ireland are filling up fast! Tour guide, places visited, tour group -- all great! Since almost everything was set up for us (hotel, travel, meals) allowed us to have a relaxing vacation. The Dingle gin and tonics with a rainbow! It wasn't on the tour but we saw eels in the River Fergus in Ennis. We had a very knowledgeable guide her really knew her stuff. "Wow moment was Dingle experience. Biden is set to host Ireland's prime minister on Friday, March 17, 2023, after the pandemic scuttled the longstanding St. Patrick's Day meetup two years in a row. My favorite wow moment happened almost daily! Loved everything about the town and our visit. The hotels and bed and breakfast were very charming and in central areas for walking. The people were nice and the guide was good and really knew his country, "There was no wow moment but the Dingle peninsula and the Cliffs of Moher were very scenic". very nice fellow guests, Tour experience was great. Through its history, people and places. "The preservation of the medieval and monastic sites and how they were an integral part of the lives of the people. Lots seen and accomplished in a short period of time. The guitarist was excellent as well as the singer. "Visitin the inner sanctum of the ancient and sacred tombs!". The tour group was so much fun and all easy to get along with. "Cliffs of Moher, but there were so many. Newgrange, the beauty of the countryside", It was my first Rick Steves Tour and I thought it was fantastic. Never spending too much time on a bus. Never did a tour before but think theres no going back to planning on our own. I feel that I had experienced the Ireland of legend.". I could spend a week there and be amazed every day.". This morning we'll take a walking tour through Dublin including a stop at Trinity College for an illuminating look at the remarkable Book of Kells, a creative jolt that helped pull Europe out of the Dark Ages. "Dingle for certain and Dingle Crystal tour by far!! "I loved everything about the Dingle experience.". Many of the roads you will travel are not motorways or even "good" roads. Navigate cobblestones and difficult terrain at ancient sites. Cliffs of Moher, Blasket Centre are two.". Our guide, Pascal, was great in informing us on the history of each site. I loved the tour because I felt like the hassles of transportation, buying tickets, parking , finding the best hotels and food were already in place. I wish I saw a puffin but maybe next time.". For COVID-19 Travel and RS Tours information, Their adult son had been on tour with River Dance before Covid - he "wowed" us by dancing high-stepping jigs and reels. Loved everything: the beauty of the countryside, the sites we saw, the food, the people we met, and last but not least, our guide Paschal was great. Would have liked another night there. It was everything I hoped to see in Ireland, and it was the absolute perfect way to open the trip and introduce us to the country.". We enjoyed being on our own exploring restaurants, local music and bars.". "Visiting the Long Room library as part of our Book of Kells tour at Trinity University in Dublin.". "Let me start by saying this was my first trip out of the US. Our guide, Pascal, was outstanding: incredibly knowledgeable, great sense of humor, very professional. GREAT combination for a tour guide! 2.2 Visit Dublin Castle. We felt like we got our "Money's Worth. Many of whom were veteran Rick Steves tour members which speaks well of the brand. Our tour group was meant to happen we left with so many friends and further connections. The rest of your day will be free to take in some of Dublin's other world-class sights, such as the National Museum of Archaeology or Dublin Castle. Stephen was so informative. "Watching Irish step dancing performance at Dingle Pub". They really give you perspective on life.". Amazing. "Bru na Boinne: walking around, on top of and into the neolithic mounds and imagining their builders' understanding of the world, and the mysteries about their culture, from the 5,000 year old structures they left behind.". Our guide Pascale was efficient with time and a real pro all things Irish. The many special touches and local experiences offered by our tour guide, Pascal, gave me insights into the culture and character of the people and places we visited. Definitely chilly and windy though. He was the perfect blend of stand up comedian and historian. Absorb the lively charm of cities like Galway and Kerry. Absolutely beautiful, I could have stayed all day!". My husband & I enjoyed every aspect of our first Rick Steves tour. DAY 1: Arrive at Shannon airport get your rental car and head to Dromoland Castle for 2 nights in an authentic Irish castle hotel. Also, the Irish family .". First time to Ireland and found Dublin very walkable and the countryside beautiful and peaceful. "The musicians at the Old Ground Hotel were spectacular. Day 2: Cliffs of Moher | Loophead Peninsula | stay in Dingle. Since he is from Dingle, he was able to set up some entertainment that I dont expect other guides might have been able too. Activities were varied, informative, and fun. For me, it didnt get any better, than seeing these two beautiful representations of Irish entertainment, truly memorable.". I made it to Ireland but my suitcase did not. Superb experience. However I do to do other RS tours. I loved Trinity College and seeing the Book of Kells.". Adare is known to be one of Ireland's prettiest towns. And if this tour interests you, but you're looking for something a little longer, then check out our Ireland to island 7-Day Tour (which also visits Skellig Michael). George got us through some tight spots. Just superb. In addition to the beautiful sights, I learned so much! All three serve traditional Irish dishes and drinks . "Being at the B & B's in Dingle had to be the highlight of the trip, with the wow moment being listening to two talented Irish musicians.". Also many of us on the tour had ancestors who emigrated. The University of Southern California opens a campus in Washington to expand its presence in the nation's capital. The trip could not have been better. As far as a scenic favorite -- it's Glendalough for me. I liked having the tour, but your own personal time too, "So many, but I especially loved the town of Dingle. We got to experience the heart of this great nation. The Irish people shared their warm hospitality, talents, and humor. By the way, Guinness is better in Ireland.". This was a brief, although terrific, introduction to Ireland. "There were so many "wow" moments but if I had to pick one it would be the Dingle Peninsula and the Slea Head Loop Drive. It was like becoming a local for a short period of time, rather than just being a tourist and looking at spectacle. For example, our guide was a native of Ireland and studied history in college as well. The Cliffs of Mohr, town of Dingle, falconry, Fun change of plans with bus onto a ferry.". "Famous Shamus the Irish Wolfhound at our lodge in Dingle. The hotels were delightful, the other tour members were friendly and interesting, the pace was perfect, the tour guide, Joe, was charming, calm, and knowledgeable, the experiences were fascinating, and the bus driver was skillful. 8 Days From $2,961. He was organized, professional and knowledgeable about what we were seeing. I loved learning about the current politics/environment one minute and the pre-historic and early Christian history the next. SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat first in the three-match one-day international series opener on Saturday. Irish countryside was beautiful and liked all the Irish towns we visited, especially Dingle. Pascal arranged for an intimate, private session with 2 Irish musicians following our dinner, and a whiskey tasting. Ireland was picturesque, the tour and coordination by Stephen seamless, and the history incredible. "The falconry demonstration in Dingle. The Slea Head Drive stops and Glendalough were big wows. Pubs and Irish music were very entertaining. Though a short tour, only one week, we covered a great variety of sites. So knowledgeable, knew everyone everywhere we went, and was always happy to help in any way. This quickly changed after our first meeting with our guide - Gearoid and meeting my fellow travelers. It was great to be touring with a small-ish group. "The talk with Billy and the cliffs of Moher and Dingie". "The night in the Dingle Pub. There are different types of moments that are wows. Pascal even set up a taxi ride on our afternoon off that allowed several of us to play golf on a links course in Castlegregory. The restaurants were excellent, people were friendly and we learned so much about the history of this beautiful country from Pascal and out local guides. The hotels and B&Bs were beautiful and accommodating. There was plenty of fun and laughter during our free time (spent mostly in pubs!). It was a trip of a lifetime for me. The choice of stops was interesting & enjoyable. The Slea Head drive was breathtaking, and we had a demonstration of Irish dancing, and wonderful musicians, after dinner in our B&B on one of the nights. An example would be the tea and scones we had at John B. Keane's pub in Listowel. The tour was well-planned and well-executed. A huge worry of mine removed. Loved the quaint, friendly small towns and the excellent museums and historic sites in Dublin. He was very approachable and genuine, and quite funny at times also! So our wow moment was the recognition of just how easily transmission can occur - even for people vaccinated and boosted.". Overall our guide and bus driver made the tour. "The Cliffs of Moher! "I have no good answer for this. Tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly. The hotels and the meals provided were exceptional. The stunning views exceeded my expectations. The bus driver George was also a very good driver, very professional, and very personable. Had not done a guided tour like this and it was well organized and our guide was very knowledgeable. Wonderful! ", Just the right pace for an introduction to Ireland. "Listening to Billy Keane. Here's what you'll see and do on our Heart of Ireland tour: Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. "This is hard to narrow down. The overall tour experience was excellent. Breakfast is provided, but there are no group activities today. "If I had to pick one it would be listening to the Irish musicians at the Milltown Inn with the Dingle Harbor waterway glistening in the background was just magical.". Day 7. My husband and I were so excited to finally be on a Rick Steves tour again. "Newgrange (and Giant's Causeway, which we did on a separate tour).". The tour was fantastic! Huge thank you to Stephen for that special activity!". Also, loved the music he played to tie in with the tour on the bus. We enjoyed learning about the history of the areas we visited, and learned how much and why they despise the British! Friendly, good humored and fun. Ireland is such a beautiful country and our tour guide Pascal was excellent, "There were many wow moments. The assistance of a knowledgable guide to advise on questions regarding how best to use free time. There are not enough ways to describe how wonderful this tour was, but I can say with full confidence that I am now a tour PERSON! Shakib Al Hasan and debutant Towhid Hridoy both narrowly missed centuries but Bangladesh still hammered Ireland's attack to post 338-8 in Saturday's first of three one-day internationals in Sylhet. It was everything wed hoped for and more. In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's first and last hotels is included in your tour confirmation email, as well as in the Itinerary section of your tour account. Two nights' accommodation, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from Dublin are included. You know when you are having a good experience when half way through the tour you are already planning a return trip. The couple was so talented that we later went into town to a pub to listen to them again. "Though the scenery and culture we experienced was amazing, I have to say the biggest "wow" moment for me was our tour guide Stephen. Be on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions. She kept us on point without nagging: 3 people self isolated for Covid & Folks meeting timelines. On this 10 day Ireland itinerary, tour the highlights of this country. His knowledge of his country is extensive and he presents it in a fun way. "to see the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. "My "wow" moment had to be when we visited the Newgrange passage. He was so knowledgeable, funny, and attentive to us all. It was my first trip to Ireland (my husband had been before), and I believe I got a great introduction to this beautiful country. One person turned out to be a very distant relative. Bus: 5 hours. Joe Darcy was an excellent tour guide and we really enjoyed the tour up until several of us came down with Covid. "The scenery of course! This basic one week Ireland trip planner includes many of the top sites in Ireland. I highly recommend this tour, and hope to return for another of Rick Steve's tour. By the time we got to Glasnevin many felt we had seen enough cemeteries. Very well structured with plenty of activities and sights but also ample free time. Overall very positive. Big cities seem to be the same. This was our first experience with Rick Steve's Tour's and we could not have been happier with the results. Especially loved Dingle and the Slea Head Drive, also Dublin. I feel like Irish history was coming together for me by the end of the tour. Overall outstanding experience. "I loved the tour of the Dingle Peninsula. The cliffs were quite spectacular. "The cliffs of Moher we're pretty spectacular.". Carry/roll your luggage over uneven pavement (several blocks possible) and up stairways to reach your hotel, then up several flights of stairs to reach your room. By law they need to show allergies, and almost all restaurants had a gluten free option and were accommodating. "Dingle! 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