Maureen’s Ireland 2027 Small Group Travel Itinerary and Details

Ireland with Maureen

If you’ve ever dreamed of Ireland — the music, the cliffs, the cozy pubs, the accents that make everything sound like a poem then this trip is the kind that sweeps you right into the heart of it. It’s not just a tour; it’s a full-on Irish experience, and you’re going to feel it from the moment you step into Dublin.

Trip Includes: 9 Nights hotel/guesthouse, 10 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 farewell dinner, 1 meal on plane home. Private transportation is included.  Price is per person, Double Occupancy. Solo room is available for an additional $1619.00.

Note: Some itinerary items may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances.

Details:

Friday April 30th

• Depart Boston for a nonstop flight to Ireland

Saturday May 1st

·        Arrive at any time. Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group

Sunday May 2nd Meals included Breakfast

·        Visit the Jenny Johnson Famine ship and the EPIC Museum — an interactive, emotional look at Irish emigration — is a surprise favorite for most travelers. Enjoy a free afternoon to roam the cobblestone streets of this historic city.

Monday May 3rd Dublin/ Killarney Culture, Craic, and Guinness- Meals included: Breakfast

·        In Dublin, you’ll stay right in the city center at the modern Travelodge Plus — clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for exploring the nearby national park. Dublin has an energy you only understand once you’re walking its streets. You’ll tour the Guinness Storehouse, a seven‑floor, interactive experience filled with brewing history, exhibits, and a pint at the Gravity Bar with its 360º city views and a guided tasting with a Guinness expert. Then you’ll head to Temple Bar, where your informal tour shares the stories behind the musicians, pubs, and characters that make the district famous. A walking tour gives you a deeper feel for Dublin’s personality.

Tuesday May 4th Killarney — Lakes, Castles, and the Ring of Kerry: Meals included: Breakfast

·        One of the most charming towns in Ireland. You’ll stay at the Abbey Lodge (or similar), a cozy guesthouse-style property that feels like home the moment you walk in. Killarney National Park is simply gorgeous — mountains, lakes, forests, and wildlife everywhere. You’ll visit Muckross House and Gardens, A Victorian mansion with gorgeous gardens. Queen Victoria visited here in 1861 — a big deal at the time and Ross Castle, which looks like it was pulled straight out of a medieval storybook. A 15th‑century lakeside fortress with great folklore and ghost stories. And then… the Ring of Kerry. Return to Killarney for another night in town.

Wednesday May 5^th Killarney/Galway City: Meals included: Breakfast

·        Travel to the stunning Cliffs of Moher and hike along its breathtaking trails, soaking in panoramic views of the Atlantic. Your hotel is the Shearwater, and from there you’ll explore Galway, a city bursting with personality. Think of colorful shopfronts, street musicians, artisan boutiques, and a lively traditional music scene. We will visit the Galway City Museum, enjoy a guided walking tour, and have free time to shop — this is the home of the famous Claddagh Ring, after all. Galway is the kind of place where you wander, listen, taste, and soak it all in. Afterward, head to Galway for the evening for a night out at the local pub.

Thursday May 6^th Galway City: Meals included: Breakfast

·        Set off on a guided walking tour of Galway before enjoying a free afternoon to explore the city’s colorful streets and bohemian atmosphere.

Friday May 7^th Galway City / Belfast: Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

·        Belfast — Giants, Whiskey, we will travel along the coast towards Northern Ireland. Stop for lunch in the historic city of Derry, then visit the mysterious Dark Hedges, one of the most breathtaking coastal routes in the world. You’ll stop for a walk and take in the rugged beauty before arriving in Belfast for a three-night stay at the Ibis City Centre.

Saturday May 8^th Belfast Meals included: Breakfast and Group Dinner

·        Stopping at the Giant’s Causeway; and marvel at the natural phenomenon of its volcanic columns, a natural wonder made of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns. Legend says a giant built them and honestly, when you see them, you might believe it. Then it’s off to the Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. You’ll tour the facility, learn the craft, and enjoy a tasting. This evening you’ll enjoy an included group dinner — a perfect way to celebrate the journey and share stories with your fellow travelers.

Sunday May 9^th Belfast: Meal includes Breakfast

·    Today we will have a Belfast city tour and we will visit Titanic Museum and Dockyards, an award-winning experience built on the very site where the Titanic was constructed. It’s immersive, emotional, and beautifully done.

Monday May 10^th Belfast: Meals included Breakfast and 1 meal on the plane

After breakfast we will take an included transfer to airport for flights home.

To Reserve Your Spot:

A $500 non refundable deposit is due to secure your spot on this customized group tour.  Final nonrefundable payment is due by January 1, 2027.

Payments may be made by check or credit card.  Credit card payments will incur a 3% fee.  Checks should be made out to “Solo To Group Travel” and can be mailed or dropped off to either the church or our office.  Please contact me for more information.

Wendy Schoneberger CTA ECC  Solo To Group Travel 15 Ermer Road Unit 205  Salem NH 03079  603-434-8100

Categorised in: Europe, Group Travel