Dingle and the Rurals: September 2026

$500.00

Starting at $4999

This new tour takes you to places in Ireland not typically visited on other tours. It's farther than you think to get out the Dingle Peninsula. That's why I am starting this tour from Shannon Airport instead of Dublin. We’ll start at the Carrigerry Guest House which is not far from the Shannon Airport, and make our way through Kilkee and tajke a ferry to the Dingle Peninsula. We’ll see the Loophead Lighthouse, the Kilbaha Art Gallery ( which focuses on artists with ties to Ireland. We’ll go to IOnch Beach, known for it’s surfing, visit the pubs in Dingle and spend time at Dunquin, which offers spectacular views. Then we’ll head to Killarney to see Muck Ross House and tour the gardens by horse-drawn carriage. And before we are done we’ll go to Ireland’s only Water Buffalo Farm and see Ireland’s Donkey Sanctuary.

This tour is 10m days and 9 nights. It includes entry to all events listed, all hotels, breakfasts and 4 dinner events. Airfare and alcohol are not included. The price is to be determined as soon as 2026 hotel prices are posted.

A $500 deposit holds your spot. Since I’m a tiny-but-mighty nonprofit, processing fees add up fast. If you’d like to help me keep tour prices down, you’re welcome to pay your deposit by Venmo or check. As a thank-you, you’ll get a special bonus gift.

To pay by Venmo or check, just send me an email and I’ll take care of the rest. To pay by credit card, checkout below. Balance is due 8 weeks before departure.

Starting at $4999

This new tour takes you to places in Ireland not typically visited on other tours. It's farther than you think to get out the Dingle Peninsula. That's why I am starting this tour from Shannon Airport instead of Dublin. We’ll start at the Carrigerry Guest House which is not far from the Shannon Airport, and make our way through Kilkee and tajke a ferry to the Dingle Peninsula. We’ll see the Loophead Lighthouse, the Kilbaha Art Gallery ( which focuses on artists with ties to Ireland. We’ll go to IOnch Beach, known for it’s surfing, visit the pubs in Dingle and spend time at Dunquin, which offers spectacular views. Then we’ll head to Killarney to see Muck Ross House and tour the gardens by horse-drawn carriage. And before we are done we’ll go to Ireland’s only Water Buffalo Farm and see Ireland’s Donkey Sanctuary.

This tour is 10m days and 9 nights. It includes entry to all events listed, all hotels, breakfasts and 4 dinner events. Airfare and alcohol are not included. The price is to be determined as soon as 2026 hotel prices are posted.

A $500 deposit holds your spot. Since I’m a tiny-but-mighty nonprofit, processing fees add up fast. If you’d like to help me keep tour prices down, you’re welcome to pay your deposit by Venmo or check. As a thank-you, you’ll get a special bonus gift.

To pay by Venmo or check, just send me an email and I’ll take care of the rest. To pay by credit card, checkout below. Balance is due 8 weeks before departure.

 

Tour Overview:

Northern Ireland has a lot to offer! We’ll spend a day seeing the sites via the Hop-on-Hop off tour busses. We’ll head north to Drogheda for a look at real life in current Ireland. Then it’s off to Newgrange and the megalithic tombs that are older than the pyramids. We’ll spend two nights in Belfast so we have time to really see the city, the murals and the Titanic Museum. We’ll travel along the coast and see Dunluce Castle as we make our way to the Giant’s Causeway. And we’ll also have an unforgettable night at an amazing lodge called Slieve Donard near Newcastle. This tour is 10 days and 9 night and incudes four dinner experiences you will love!

Tour Highlights:

  • You can’t go to Ireland without seeing the sites of Dublin. And you’ll spend a whole day seeing what YOU want to see most. Then we’ll meet up for a tour of the Guinness Storehouse.

  • While Dublin does focus on the past, Drogheda is a look at real life in current day Ireland.

  • Experience Newgrange and Ireland’s megalithic tombs from the Iron age.

  • We’ll see Belfast, the Titanic Museum, Dunluce Castle, cross the famous Carrick-a-rede suspension bridge and walk the Giant’s Causeway.

  • Spend a luxurious night in the historic Slieve Donard Lodge.

  • And we’ll make our way back toward Dublin for a final night on the waterfront and farewell dinner in Malahide.

What’s Included:

  • All hotel rooms

  • Breakfast every morning

  • Ground transportation once you arrive at the hotel in Dublin

  • Entry to all exhibits and activities

  • Four unforgettable meal experiences

Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Arrive at Dublin Airport. Make your way to downtown Dublin to meet up at Wynn’s Hotel.

  • Group Dinner at The Church Restaurant

  • Day 2: Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off tour bus to see what “you” want to see most. Then we will all meet up at Guinness Storehouse for a tour.

  • Day 3: Pick up our private coach and head to Drogheda. You’ll have the afternoon to see the town.

  • Day 4: we’ll travel to Newgrange, the megalithic tombs and Knowth.

  • Day 5: Today’s it’s off to Belfast and the Titanic Museum and Hotel.

  • Day 6: We’ll spend a day seeing the sties of Belfast.

  • Day 7: Travel north to Giant’s Causeway, stop at the Carrik-a-rede suspension bridge and then visit the Bushmill’s Disillery.

  • Day 8: Drive to Newcastle for the day. And we’ll be spending the night at the fabulous Slieve DonardLodge.

  • Dy 9: Drive the coast to Malahide which is about 10 minutes from the airport. Stay at The Grand and have a farewell dinner together.

  • Day 10: fly home

* Itinerary subject to change