15-Nights Signature: Ireland's Legendary Landscapes & Cities - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Ireland's Legendary Landscapes & Cities
Two nations, one island, and a lifetime of stories to uncover. From the literary haunts of Dublin and the wild shores of Kerry to the ancient walls of Derry and the geometric wonder of the Giant's Causeway, this expedition moves through the full breadth of Ireland's history, landscape, and living culture — guided by the archaeologists, storytellers, and communities who know it best.

Highlights
Experience the soul of Irish identity through a private cultural introduction and hands-on session with local athletes an Gaelic Games Immersion, Meet a local archaeologist to discuss a National Geographic-sponsored project preserving Ireland's ancient holy wells in Ballyvourney, Discover Dublin’s historic streets through the poignant lens and personal stories of a formerly unhoused professional guide, Hear a local account of historic events during a private talk at the poignant Museum of Free Derry, Savour the complex notes of Irish spirits during a private whiskey cellar tasting at Lough Eske Castle, Enjoy a catered lunch at a heritage centre that supports local at-risk communities at Clifton House.

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 22

Meals Included
15 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Dublin Signature Moment: Experience Gaelic Games, Dublin
Your Foodie Moment: Ballykeefe Distillery visit, Ballykeefe
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch at a Medieval Inn, Kilkenny Signature Moment: Tour of Ballyvourney with a Local Archeologist, County Cork
Your Foodie Moment: Visit and Lunch at Burren Farm, County Clare
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Pub Dinner, Westport
Your Foodie Moment: Private Whiskey Cellar Tasting, Lough Eske Castle Signature Moment: Expert Discussion at the Museum of Free Derry, Derry.
Arrival and departure transfers. Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells), Dublin. Community Tourism Walking Tour, Dublin. Sweny's Pharmacy Visit, Dublin. EPIC Museum Visit with local guide, Dublin. Guided Tour of Kilkenny Including Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny. Visit St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. Rock of Cashel Visit. Dingle Town Orientation Walk. Dingle Peninsula Scenic Drive. Stop in Adare Village. Irish Dance Experience in Ennis. Cliffs of Moher. Visit Poulnabrone Dolmen Ancient Tombs. Guided Tour of Inisheer. Guided Walking Tour of Galway. Orientation Walk in Westport. Clew Bay Cruise, Westport. Visit of Leenane Village. Orientation Walk in Sligo. Drumcliff Church and Yeats' Tomb Visit. Private Tour of Lough Eske Castle. Visit to Slieve League. Visit to Donegal Town. Free Time to Enjoy Lough Eske. Guided Tour of Derry, Derry. Visit to Giant's Causeway, Giants Causeway. Black Cab Tour of Belfast. Clifton House Visit and Lunch. Titanic Museum Belfast. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.