Ireland, with time for its stories
Eight days from Dublin to the west coast and back. Ireland has a way of making its history feel close: in the stones of the Rock of Cashel, in stories passed down through generations, and across the dinner table at Springfield Castle, where we stay three nights in a house that is still a family home.
8 days, 7 nights
3 nights
Spring, autumn, Halloween
$138/mo
Choose your route
We run two Ireland routes with different cities and a different pace. Both are fully handled by our team.
The parts that are hard to arrange on your own
Springfield Castle is lived in, not roped off. We stay long enough to settle in: unhurried breakfasts, dinners that run long, and quiet mornings on the grounds before the coach leaves.
Irish country roads are narrow, winding and on the left. A private coach and driver handle every transfer, so you can watch the countryside instead of the mirrors.
Traditional music in Ireland often happens in the corner of a pub rather than on a stage. We plan evenings where it can, with local guides who can tell you what you are listening to.
Dublin to the west, and back again
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Ireland with our groups
Travelers and hosts on their trip
Ireland, as our travelers filmed it
Three nights at Springfield Castle
Springfield Castle sits in County Limerick and is still a family home. That changes the feel of the stay: you are a guest in a house with a long history, not a visitor in a museum. Expect stone walls, open fires, long dinners together, and grounds worth an early walk.
Before you go to Ireland
How much walking should I expect?
A fair amount. These are adventure-style trips with historic streets, stairs and cobblestones. Trips carry a Prepare to Walk or Lots of Walking tag when it applies.
Do I need a visa?
Most of our destinations do not require a visa for U.S. citizens. If you hold a different passport, check the entry rules for your nationality before booking. We are happy to help you find them.
What are the castle rooms really like?
Wonderfully, authentically old. Rooms in a castle vary in size and layout, many are shared, and some bathrooms are shared or nearby rather than ensuite. That is the magic: a real castle, not a hotel wearing a costume.
Are flights included?
Flights are not included, on purpose, so you never get stuck with long layovers we picked for you. You choose the flight that suits you and we help you find good rates. Land within the Day 1 arrival window shown at checkout and our team greets you just outside arrivals.