Essential Ireland Tours

26/12/2024

Happy Christmas everyone 🇮🇪🎄
Today Dublin is silent and tranquil. Everything closed and everyone home with their families and friends. 🙏
Christmas Eve was a different story!
Stephen & Rubia had wonderful Day in the bustling streets of our proud capital.
Slainte!

25/12/2024

To all the guests we welcomed from all over the world on our tours in 2024, we wish you a very, Merry Christmas! We hope you enjoy the holidays, reminiscing over the time you had in Ireland this year!

24/12/2024

The historic GPO in our beloved Dublin; all lit up and ready for Christmas 🇮🇪🎄

20/12/2024

𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝘼𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 🤩

Join us for an action-packed 7-day tour of the west coast of Ireland. There are plenty of exciting activities you can take part in throughout our Atlantic adventure such as falconry, a jaunting car ride, Irish dancing and more ☘️

Why not start planning your dream trip for 2025? It's never too early to secure your spot on our Wild Atlantic Way Tour. Book your place now https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/south-west-wild-atlantic-way-tour

18/12/2024

✨ 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨! ✨

Our True North Tour offers an incredible 5-day journey through Northern Ireland’s breathtaking landscapes and rich history with highlights including:

🏰 Dunluce Castle
🌉 Walking Tour of Belfast City
🌊 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
🚶 Historic Tour of Derry
🌲 Glenveagh National Park
…and so much more!

☘️To learn more about our True North tour, or to book your place, click here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/north-of-ireland-tour

08/12/2024

Step into a fairy tale as you explore Ireland’s timeless castles and spectacular landmarks on our 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 🏰

This is a luxurious 7-day tour in which you will get to experience the best that Ireland has to offer, including an unforgettable stay in the world-renowned Ashford Castle ✨ Have the travel experience of a lifetime as you enjoy epic experiences, gourmet food and wine, wonderful music and more!

To learn more about our Castles and Classics tour, or to book your place, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com ☘

06/12/2024

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 ☘ We offer three spectacular tours, so whether you’re seeking rugged coastlines, unique experiences or enchanting castles, we have the perfect experience for you!

🌊 Our 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 is a 7-day tour bringing you through the stunning south west of Ireland, staying in Di**le, Killarney and Galway
✨ Our 5-day 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 explores Northern Ireland and Donegal, staying overnight in Belfast and Derry
🏰 Finally, our luxurious 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 is a VIP 7-day tour with stays in some of the world’s best hotels and stately homes, including Ashford Castle

So don’t just visit Ireland, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵! Book you tour with Essential Ireland Tours at https://www.essentialirelandtours.com

04/12/2024

𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙'𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠-𝙖-𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚, 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 ☘️

This 5-day tour explores the beautiful and fascinating North of Ireland and Donegal. With overnight stays in Belfast and Derry, you’ll get to learn all about the history of the region and see the magnificent natural beauty of the Giants Causeway, Glenveagh National Park and much more 🤩

To learn more about our True North Tour, or book your place, click here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/north-of-ireland-tour

01/12/2024

✨ 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙇𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙂𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧! 🏰

Every detail of this 7-day VIP experience is carefully curated to ensure an unforgettable journey. Stay in stunning accommodations, including some of the world’s most renowned hotels and stately homes, while immersing yourself in Ireland’s rich heritage and charm.

To learn more or secure your spot on our Castles and Classics Tour, click https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

29/11/2024

𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦 🖤 We've discounted two of our most popular tours if you book for October 2025!

⚫ Get 10% off our 7-day 'Wild Atlantic Way' Tour with overnight stays in Galway, Killarney & Di**le with promo code OCTOBER10

⚫ There is also a huge 20% discount for our 5-day 'True North' tour that includes overnight stays in Belfast and historical Derry with promo code BLACKFRINI

What better reason then to get your 2025 travel plans underway than a discount on our October tours? Visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com to book with our Black Friday discounts now!

29/11/2024

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫! 🌊

With a small group and every detail taken care of you’ll enjoy the best of Ireland in unmatched comfort and value. This tour is full of Irish warmth, lively music, and charming pubs. You'll also get the chance to meet Seamus, the Irish wolfhound, while staying in Milltown House in Di**le 🐶

Learn more or reserve your spot on the Wild Atlantic Way Tour at https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/south-west-wild-atlantic-way-tour

27/11/2024

At Essential Ireland Tours, we are passionate about including 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 in our tours! ☘️

This fascinating and unique guided tour will transport you to a beautifully breathtaking corner of the world, where you'll uncover all of the majestic charm that is on offer to those who visit.

To learn more about our True North Tour, or book your place, click here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/north-of-ireland-tour

24/11/2024

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 🏰

This tour features all the fantastic activities and experiences our tours are famous for. You’ll stay in world renowned accommodation, take part in exciting activities and be treated to dinner from a private chef, whiskey tastings and more!

To learn more or secure your spot on our Castles and Classics Tour, click here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

22/11/2024

Brilliant news for Di**le ⭐️🎥🎬🍿

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1122/1482398-murphy-mcguinness-to-purchase-iconic-kerry-cinema/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2gebyHuozeMk3NXB-959rQTMUT_DoV49sL0KhPmQFlZlCYVsXY6Q6aFck_aem_16frjYDFu7WjXbjRx2MQEA

Actor Cillian Murphy and artist Yvonne McGuinness have confirmed the purchase of the iconic Phoenix Cinema in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co Kerry.

22/11/2024

✨𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙!✨

We have three fantastic tours for you to choose from…
🌊 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗮𝘆 - a 7 day tour exploring the rugged west coast of Ireland, staying in Di**le, Killarney and Galway
✨ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 - a 5 day tour of wonderful Northern Ireland and Donegal, staying in Derry and Belfast
🏰 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 - a luxurious 7 day tour, staying in Di**le, Killarney and the magical Ashford Castle

Find out more about our tours at https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/tours

20/11/2024

Thinking of your next adventure destination? Well, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿? This 5-day tour takes you on a fascinating journey through Northern Ireland and Donegal ☘️✨

Our guests are fascinated by the story of historic Derry, the beauty and legend of the Giant's Causeway, modern peaceful Belfast and its troubled past, and the characters and the communities of this beautiful part of Ireland.

To learn more about our True North Tour, or book your place, click here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/north-of-ireland-tour

19/11/2024

2025 Essential Ireland remaining Tour Dates!

Our 2025 dates are still open for reservation and are selling wonderfully fast.

Still some dates with availability across our 3 itineraries - 5 day North, 7 Day 'South' & 7 Day 'Castles' (Deluxe)

Our Wild Atlantic Way Tour will depart every Sunday (many dates already sold out!)
Our famous 'Castles & classics' tour has two departures with availability - April & October
And for 2025 the ever-popular 'True North' tour now has an equally great price than 2024!
Our aim is to bring you better value all the time and maximise the efficiency and value of your tour.

Oh, and we never, ever cancel a tour!
"They always run, even with one!"

2025 Essential Ireland Tour Dates. Our 2025 dates are open for reservation! Our Wild Atlantic Way Tour will depart every Sunday (many dates already sold out!) Our famous 'Castles & classics' tour has two departures with availability - April & October And for 2025 the ever-popular 'True North' tour n...

17/11/2024

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙚? 🏰 Adare is just one of the many highlights on this luxurious 7-day VIP tour. Guests will also explore iconic destinations like Cong, Ashford Castle, the Rock of Cashel, and more, creating unforgettable memories along the way ✨

To learn more or secure your spot on our Castles and Classics Tour, click here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics