The Best of Ireland 2026

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The Best of Ireland 2026

May 16, 2026
– May 24, 2026

9 Days

Céad Míle Fáilte a hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland! Join Fox Group Vacations with Trafalgar Tours as we embrace the beauty and history of the beautiful Emerald Isle. Ireland is a small country with a big reputation, helped along by a breathtaking ancient landscape. History presents itself everywhere, in the streets of Dublin, and throughout the country. Visit iconic landmarks and encounter lush green landscapes & gardens, mysterious ruins, and legendary sites like the Ring of Kerry—all while enjoying Irish cuisine and maybe a pint of Guinness straight from the source.

Daily Itinerary

Your journey begins in Chicago O’Hare, where you will board your overnight flight to Ireland.

Tread in the footsteps of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, through the lyrical streets of Dublin – your launch pad to a memorable encounter with Ireland’s iconic highlights. On arrival, there is transfer to your hotel. Later, meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour with views of Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the stately Georgian Squares. Indulge in a little Irish craic this evening, joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.

Hotel: Hampton by Hilton Hotel Dublin City Center

Meal: Dinner

Today you’ll gain entry to the Guinness Storehouse. Here you’ll Dive into Culture and embark on a guided tour finishing at the Gravity Bar where you can sip on a pint of the black stuff while overlooking Dublin. The rest of the day is yours to explore the Irish capital. Amble along Grafton Street with its colorful performers, head to Temple Bar or maybe take an optional drive to the ruined monastic site of Glendalough. Tonight, enjoy an evening of fine food and fun as Ireland’s history unfolds with comedy, song and dance. You’ll be tapping your toes and joining in the show, all in the spirit of Irish humor.

Hotel: Hampton by Hilton Hotel Dublin City Center

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Journey to Galway, the City of Tribes, where you’ll see its stone cathedral on the banks of the Corrib and spend some free time exploring its stone façades. Irish traditions and heritage are explored next, during a visit to Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park, a living history museum that reveals insights into life in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Continue to Limerick for an orientation tour and view the 13th-century King John’s Castle overlooking the Shannon.

Hotel: Greenhills Hotel Conf & Leisure Centre Limerick

Meals: Breakfast

Leave Limerick and stop at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher on the famous Wild Atlantic Way. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with your Local Specialist to truly appreciate this breath-taking landscape. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back to an ancient time as you gaze across the water, all the way to the Aran Islands if the weather is good. Visit the interactive visitor center where this incredible UNESCO-listed natural phenomenon comes to life in a way you would not get to see with your own eyes. Go beneath the surface to see how the sediment has stacked up over 300 million years to create this towering backdrop. Inspired by the irresistible beauty of this special place, you’ll continue to your hotel in Killarney with a scenic drive to the ferry departure point and journey across the Shannon Estuary. Your home for the next two nights is the colorful little town of Killarney.

Hotel: Killarney Towers Hotel and Leisure Centre

Meals: Breakfast

Circle the spectacular Ring of Kerry – its emerald green hills, centuries-old stone villages and vivid blue seascapes provide a soul-stirring backdrop. See Daniel O’Connell’s Cahirciveen,Moll’s Gap and the Black Valley, renowned for being the last place in Ireland to get electricity and telephone networks. Later visit Muckross House and its beautiful gardens. With a backdrop of oak-clad mountains, enjoy taking in the towering azaleas and rhododendrons, alongside the shores of the lake. The 19th-century house contains some wonderful examples of furniture and paintings, including a portrait of King James VI, for whom Shakespeare wrote Macbeth.

Hotel: Killarney Towers Hotel and Leisure Centre

Meal: Breakfast

Cross the rugged Kerry Mountains and travel to Blarney Castle to kiss the stone and acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. In the afternoon, arrive in Waterford where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture with an optional folk experience, enjoying traditional Irish music and warm hospitality. You’ll then return to the hotel for a delightful group dinner.

Hotel: Waterford Marina Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Hotel Dinner

Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of crafting fine glass at the House of Waterford Crystal. Here you will watch the talented master crafters in their workshop creating exquisite pieces. Your next stop is in the town of New Ross, where you’ll see the monument to John F. Kennedy who traveled to his ancestral family hometown in 1963. You’ll visit the three-masted famine ship Dunbrody and Dive Into Culture yet again, gaining insights into the tragic plight of the Irish emigrants who fled the potato famine during the 1800s. Continuing through County Wexford and the lush countryside of County Wicklow, for a stop at Glenealy Farmhouse to meet the Fulvio family over dinner at your Be My Guest experience before continuing to Dublin (subject to availability).

Hotel: Hampton by Hilton Hotel Dublin City Center

Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

For now, it’s time to say a fond slán abhaile to your fellow travelers as you close the curtain on an unforgettable journey through the Emerald Isle. Transfer as a group to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

NOTE: Hotels and Daily Itinerary are subject to change.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Guiness Storehouse in Dublin. Known for its famous dry stout.  Learn about the 250-year history, enjoy tasting rooms, and learn to pour the perfect pint.
  • A stop at Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone and inherit the gift of gab
  • Explore the rugged coastline and the Cliffs of Moher – a UNESCO Global Geopark.
  • Be My Guest: Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served up at Glenealy House near Dublin with your host Catherine Fulvio who is one of Ireland’s top culinary stars, and her family on hand to share their story.
  • Fox Inclusion: Visit the Muckross House and its beautiful gardens. With a backdrop of oak-clad mountains, enjoy taking in the towering azaleas and rhododendrons, alongside the shores of the lake.

A Tour Manager from Fox World Travel will accompany the group, offering peace of mind as you travel! *

We’ll also have a professional Trafalgar Tour Director and local driver/guides for transfers and included experiences!

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Hotel Accommodations

  • 3 nights Dublin
  • 1 nights Limerick
  • 2 nights Killarney
  • 1 night Waterford
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Dining

  • Daily Breakfast
  • 4 Dinners
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Transportation

  • Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Dublin, Ireland including air taxes & fees
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers in Dublin (when purchasing our air-tour package)

Pricing

Air and Tour Package
  • Airfare from Chicago O'Hare Included
  • Guided Tour & Inclusions
  • Airport Transfers in Destination
$6,854.00 per person
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Tour Only Package
  • Purchase Your Own Air
  • Guided Tour & Inclusions
$5,354.00
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

Available Discounts

Early Booking Discount: $150 per person when booked by December 31, 2025

Insight Past Passenger Discount*:  $100.00 per person

*Must have traveled with Insight Vacations, Uniworld, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar or Contiki within the last five years to qualify. Discounts are subject to change at any time.

Important Information

Initial Deposit:  $400.00 per person

Single Supplement: $1,099.00 (limited single occupancies allowed)

Fox Professional Fee: $50.00 per reservation will be charged at time of deposit, non-refundable

Final Payment: No later than January 28, 2026

Requirements: A valid US passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from date of return

Fox Professional Fee: Package price includes a $50.00 non-refundable Professional Fee per reservation. Fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment to Fox World Travel.

Not Included: ETIAS Visa (when implemented), Airline flights on land-only packages, air-imposed baggage fees, gratuities for airport porters, local tour guides, meals (other than those included in the package), optional excursions, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Terms: Minimum number of travelers is required for the tour to operate. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour will operate with a professional, local guide in the destination. Hotels and daily itinerary are subject to change.

Group Air: A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Flights are currently pending. The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier`s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. Price includes approximate air taxes and fees. Air package pricing is subject to change until contracted due to the volatility of airfare costs. Checked luggage fees may apply. Frequent Flier miles may not be available to group air travel. Fox World Travel has no control over flight or equipment changes, seat assignments, delays, or cancellations. Airline tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.

Insurance: For peace of mind, we recommend purchasing travel protection insurance. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed, or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.

Cancellation Penalties:

From date of deposit to January 28, 2026: Initial deposit of $400.00 per person + Fox Fee

January 29 to February 27, 2026: 50% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees

February 28 to March 26, 2026: 75% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees

March 27, 2026, till date of departure: No refunds

Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties. Air tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.

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