
Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Dublin
Day 2:
Welcome to Ireland!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Dublin on foot with your Tour Director, walking through the buskers of Grafton Street and the cobbled lanes of Temple Bar where the city’s music and stories come alive
Day 3:
Explore Dublin
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Guided by a local expert, explore Dublin’s lively streets and green spaces. Walk through St. Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park, then follow O’Connell Street into the heart of Irish history and politics
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Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration, where immersive galleries and personal stories trace the journeys of Irish people who shaped the world
Day 4:
Dublin - Galway
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Travel to Galway
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Explore Galway on foot with your Tour Director, strolling Quay Street’s shops and music-filled corners before stepping through Eyre Square and beneath the Spanish Arch
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Take a tour of Connemara, Maam Cross, and Spiddal, crossing rugged landscapes, stone-walled fields, and wild Atlantic views
Day 5:
Galway - Killarney
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Travel via Cliffs of Moher to Killarney
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Visit the Cliffs of Moher, where towering sea cliffs drop dramatically into the Atlantic and windswept views stretch for miles along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
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Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, where a restored medieval fortress and recreated 19th-century village bring Irish history vividly to life
Day 6:
Ring of Kerry
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Take a full-day excursion around the Ring of Kerry, following coastal roads and sweeping landscapes of cliffs, beaches, and mountain passes through Ireland’s most iconic scenic loop
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Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum to see thatched cottages and historical tools that bring Ireland’s rural 18th-century life into focus
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Enjoy a visit to a working sheep farm for a live demonstration of traditional herding techniques and a close-up look at Ireland’s pastoral life
Day 7:
Killarney - Cork
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Travel via Blarney to Cork
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Visit Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone - kiss it if you dare for the gift of eloquence, then wander the castle’s gardens and battlements
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Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, where exhibits trace Ireland’s maritime past, including stories of emigration, the Titanic, and the Lusitania
Day 8:
Cork - Dublin
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Visit the Kildare National Stud Farm, home to world-class thoroughbreds and serene Japanese gardens that reflect Ireland’s deep equestrian heritage
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner & Irish folklore show to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 9:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.