Irish Heritage Tour: Dublin, Cork, County Kerry & Galway

Board your overnight flight to Dublin today.

Welcome to Ireland! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in. Then, get to know your fellow travelers and genealogist from AncestryProGenealogists® at an introductory meeting before sitting down to a welcome dinner with your group.

This morning, take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital with a local expert leading the way.

• Stop in Phoenix Park, site of the presidential residence, and pass by the Guinness Brewery

• Step inside the soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church 

• Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square as you go

• See Trinity College and walk past Grafton Street to the Molly Malone statue, ending in the Temple Bar district

Afterward, get an introduction to Irish genealogy and the ways you will be tracing your heritage during a visit to the National Library of Ireland.

• Walk through the building, which houses a variety of Irish records including newspapers, photographs, and maps

• Listen to a presentation led by one of the library's staff members  

• Look through the archives to find out more about your Irish ancestry

Travel to Cork, also known as the “Rebel County,” stopping in County Kilkenny and County Wexford along the way.

• Tour the Gothic St. Canice’s Cathedral, built in the 13th century

• Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship & Irish Emigrant Experience for a guided tour of the museum

Later, sit down to an included dinner with your group.

Get a feel for the many sides of Ireland, from rural townlands and charming villages to vibrant cities and iconic castles.

• Discover the town of Cobh, a port once known as Queenstown, from which millions of emigrants left Ireland

• Visit Cobh Heritage Centre for a tour of the museum's exhibits, which tell the story of Irish emigration over the past 150 years

• Step inside the stunning St. Colman’s Cathedral

• Explore the city of Cork and enjoy free time to walk through the English Market, a traditional food hall

Travel to County Kerry today. On the way, stop at Muckross House, which was the seat of the Herbert landlord family. Take time to explore this Victorian mansion and stroll through its beautifully manicured gardens, then listen to your genealogist from AncestryProGenealogists® describe landlord-tenant relationships.

Later, enjoy a free evening in County Kerry or add an excursion.

Make your way around the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route that covers some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery.

• Pass the pristine Lakes of Killarney

• Explore the picturesque villages that line the Ring of Kerry

• Stop for photos at Muckross Lake and Lough Leane in Killarney National Park

This evening, sit down to an included dinner with your group.

Head north to Galway today, taking time to view spectacular scenery of County Clare en route.

• Walk along the mesmerizing coastline of the majestic Cliffs of Moher

• Pass through the Burren, a unique limestone plateau where fields of rock are dotted with wildflowers

This evening, get to know the living traditions of Galway on a walking tour led by your Tour Director.

• Stroll past Lynch’s Castle, the Druid Theatre Company, and Eyre Square

• View the city’s medieval walls and Spanish Arch

• Peruse authentic Claddagh rings in a local shop

Then, sit down to an included dinner with your group.

Spend a full free day in Galway or add an excursion.

Stop to take a guided tour of Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastic site in County Offaly, as you travel east across the country to Dublin.

This afternoon, visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.

• Explore the interactive, digital exhibits that highlight the emigrant experience

• Learn how Irish emigrants have shaped modern-day culture

Celebrate your trip with your fellow travelers and enjoy a summary of all you’ve learned about Irish heritage with your genealogist from AncestryProGenealogists® at a farewell dinner tonight.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.