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Tailor-made Unique and cost-effective VIP tours of Ireland
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09/11/2024

🏰 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫! 🏰

Join us for an unforgettable 7-day journey through Ireland’s most iconic castles and timeless experiences. The Castles & Classics Tour offers a perfect blend of luxury and authentic Irish culture, where you'll stay in stunning accommodations like the world-renowned Ashford Castle and the historic Milltown House. If you’re ready for a luxury adventure through Ireland’s finest castles and classic sights, this is the trip of a lifetime. ✨

Learn more or reserve your spot on the Castles and Classics tour here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics 📲

08/11/2024

Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of falconry? Well, on The Wild Atlantic Way Tour and Castles & Classics Tour, you can! 🦅 Essential Ireland Tours proudly offers an exclusive falconry school where guests get to hold and fly magnificent birds of prey - a true once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Learn more or reserve your spot here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics 📲

07/11/2024

Experience the wonderful north of Ireland with Essential Tours Ireland ☘✨ Our 5-day True North tour takes you on a fascinating journey through Northern Ireland and Donegal.

This beautiful part of Ireland was a no-go zone for tourists and is now one of Europe’s top attractions. Staying overnight in both Derry and Belfast, we take guests to some of the top attractions in the region, such as the Giant’s Causeway, Glenveagh National Park, the Titanic Experience and more 🤩

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

03/11/2024

✨Experience the beauty of Ireland on the Castles & Classics Tour!✨

Imagine checking in to the enchanting Ashford Castle, known as the world’s most beautiful castle hotel, and sleeping in luxury fit for royalty 🏰

The Castles & Classics Tour combines Essential Ireland Tours’ signature experiences - scenic views, vibrant music, traditional pubs, and unforgettable moments - with unmatched luxury. From exploring historic sites to private Irish dinners with a chef, whiskey tastings, and even a day at our exclusive School of Falconry, each day is packed with rich, authentic Irish experiences.

Learn more or reserve your spot on the Castles and Classics tour here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

01/11/2024

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, so be sure to book early - these tours sell out fast!

Learn more or reserve your spot on the Wild Atlantic Way Tour here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

31/10/2024

Did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland? 👻🎃 Why not explore and learn more about the Emerald Isle on a trip with Essential Ireland Tours? ☘

On our tours we emphasise history and culture on our tours, whilst travelling in comfort 🚌 We offer three enchanting tours for you to choose from, the Wild Atlantic Way tour, the True North tour and the Castles & Classics tour ✨ You’ll experience the best that Ireland has to offer with great music, food, pubs and fun guaranteed on every journey… you may only visit Ireland once, so let us give you an unforgettable and authentically Irish experience!

Learn more about Essential Ireland Tours at https://www.essentialirelandtours.com

27/10/2024

🏰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿!🏰

Indulge in a 7-day, 5-star experience where you'll feel like a VIP every step of the way. Highlights include:
✔️Staying in world-renowned hotels and stately homes, including the iconic Ashford Castle
✔️Savoring gourmet cuisine and fine wines
✔️Experiencing the best of Ireland, from the legendary Guinness Brewery to our award-winning Kingdom Falconry
✔️And so much more!

Treat yourself to an unforgettable adventure - learn more or reserve your spot on the Castles and Classics tour here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

25/10/2024

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

Our True North Tour dives deep into the stunning landscapes and history of Northern Ireland, bringing you unforgettable experiences over five days. Discover Belfast, Derry, Donegal, and more with highlights including:

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

Don’t miss out on this amazing adventure - book your spot on the True North Tour here https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/north-of-ireland-tour ☘️

20/10/2024

Explore Ireland with Essential Ireland Tours ☘
The Wild Atlantic Way tour is the perfect choice if you're looking for a fun, laid-back, and VIP-style adventure along Ireland's stunning west coast🌊

You'll stay in Killarney, Di**le, and Galway, dine like royalty, soak up the vibrant atmosphere of music-filled pubs, meet friendly locals, sing traditional songs, and discover the rich history of our proud land ☘. Whether you're ready for an action-packed week or just want to learn more about the Wild Atlantic Way tour, visit: https://www.essentialirelandtours.com

18/10/2024

Dreaming of the trip of a lifetime to Ireland? Well, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿? At Essential Ireland Tours, we are passionate about including the beautiful and fascinating North of Ireland and Donegal in our tours, and so we have put together this marvellous tour.

Guests will enjoy 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆, chosen for their comfort, prime location, and outstanding service. There are 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 from exploring the natural beauty of the Giant’s Causeway and Gleveagh National Park to stepping back in time at the world famous Titanic Experience and much more packed into our 5 day tour.

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

16/10/2024

𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙡𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 🏰

We leave nothing out and the attention to detail on this tour is exceptional. Over the seven days, you’ll get to stay in luxurious accommodation in some of the world’s best hotels and stately homes.

Create great memories whilst enjoying fun experiences such as taking a jaunting car through Killarney, exploring the charming village of Cong where ‘The Quiet Man’ was filmed and much more ✨

To learn more or book your place on our Castles and Classics Tour, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics ☘

13/10/2024

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

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

We aim to provide an authentically Irish experience as you stay in the charming and lively locations of Killarney, Di**le and Galway! You’ll get to enjoy music-filled pubs, dine like royalty, meet locals and much more!

To learn more about our Wild Atlantic Way tour, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/south-west-wild-atlantic-way-tour

10/10/2024

Experience the magic of Ireland on a trip with Essential Ireland Tours ☘✨ There are three exceptional tours for you to choose from…
🌊 Wild Atlantic Way: an action-packed 7-day tour of the south west of Ireland, staying in the charming towns of Killarney, Di**le and Galway and chock-full of exciting activities
⛰ True North: an insightful 5-day tour of the north of Ireland, staying in Belfast and Derry and visiting breathtaking natural beauty and more
🏰 Castles and Classics: a luxurious 7-day tour with overnight stays in some of the world’s best hotels and stately homes, including Ashford Castle

Whichever tour you choose to embark upon with us, you’ll be in for a truly wonderous and authentically Irish experience! To learn more about our tours, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com

29/09/2024

Venture into the beautiful north of Ireland on our True North tour ✨

This wonderful 5-day tour of Northern Ireland and Donegal is one of very few that highlights this fantastic part of Ireland! With overnight stays in Belfast and Derry, you’ll get to learn all about the history of the region, see magnificent natural beauty of the Giants Causeway and Glenveagh National Park and much more 🤩

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

27/09/2024

Spend a week in the magical west of Ireland with us on our Wild Atlantic Way tour 🌊

Get ready for an epic adventure and memorise to last a lifetime! You’ll stay in the beautiful and charming towns of Killarney, Di**le and Galway and be treated to authentic Irish experiences including jaunting car rides and falconry. Dive into the Irish experience as we enjoy music-filled pubs, dine like royalty, meet the locals and more ☘

To learn more about our Wild Atlantic Way tour, or to book your place, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/south-west-wild-atlantic-way-tour

25/09/2024

Dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in Ireland? ☘ We can help you with that!

At Essential Ireland Tours we strive to give our tour guests the most authentically Irish trip possible. With small group numbers, we’re able to easily mingle with the locals wherever we go 😃 We include many exciting Irish experiences on our tours such as visiting castles, jaunting car rides, going to see traditional music sessions and much more 🤩

There are three wonderful tours you can choose from: Wild Atlantic Way, True North and Castles and Classics 🚌 To learn more about our tours or to book your place on one, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com

22/09/2024

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

This is the travel experience of a lifetime which will leave you with some great memories for years to come ✨ To learn more about our Castles and Classics tour, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

20/09/2024

We love a jig or two here at Essential Ireland Tours! So much in fact, that we include Irish dancing on our tours for guests to enjoy 🎵

On our tours you’ll get to immerse yourself in many activities to give you an authentically Irish experience throughout the journey. We have three exceptional tours for you to choose from, Wild Atlantic Way, True North and Castles and Classics. To learn more about the tours, visit https://www.essentialirelandtours.com

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Collies, Sheep, Ring of Kerry 😍

A lovely misty day at the Kissane sheep farm

That lovely time of year when things slow down and instead of planning tour itineraries at our Travel HQ on Dingle Bay, we can spend all evening cuddling with our Irish Wolfhounds… 🇮🇪 🐺

Ashford Castle arrival, Essential Ireland Tours

Last Castles tour of 2022: Oct 17th 🇮🇪 Treat yourself to an end-of-season VIP vacation I especially love guiding and organising our ‘Castles & Classics’ tour. Small groups of 6 - 12 enthusiastic travellers are a Tour-Guide’s dream. 🙏 The itinerary is relaxed and rich with Irish experiences. • Connemara - Killarney - Adare - Dingle • Despite Ashford Castle now costing well over €1000 per night, we’re able to offer this memorable itinerary for only €2799 per person for 7 days/6 nights. (Tour alums get a nice discount) Le meas/with respect Stephen McPhilemy Co-founder & Chief-Guide Book now: https://www.essentialirelandtours.com/castles-classics

We fly again - Falconry on Dingle Harbour

We are flying again. Táimid ag eitilt arís. 🦅 Our sister company, ‘Kingdom Falconry, Dingle’ restarts tomorrow and will safely welcome back small groups and families to enjoy the ancient art of Falconry on Dingle Harbour. 🇮🇪 ALL reservations online only at www.KingdomFalconry.com 🦉

Rainy day in Killarney National Park 🌧 but inside this cosy jaunting car we are as happy as pigs in muck! ⚔️ Muckross Abbey here we come

Greetings from Essential Ireland Tours

A short intro video from Essential Ireland Tours, ideal for VIP, luxury and small group tours of Ireland. Founded by one of Ireland's leading Tour Guides and TV Travel experts Stephen McPhilemy and Irish-American travel addict Patrick Wade... ..... For fun, experience-packed and value-for-money tours of Ireland check out www.EssentialIrelandTours.com

Guests on our Wild Atlantic Way Tour enjoying Falconry in the gardens of our very own Luxury Guesthouse, Milltown House on Dingle Harbour...

Our Chief guide and co-founder, Stephen has reached that ideal stage in life. 🌞 After arriving in charming Kinsale on a sunny evening (his 200th visit!) instead of heading straight for the lively pubs, he unwinds by the harbour, reminiscing of tours gone by and singing “fiddler’s green to himself” before joining our tour-guests for some craic 🎶 #bliss

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The ‘Essential Ireland Tours’ Story

‘Essential Ireland Tours’ is the award-winning, bespoke Tour-Company for young-at-heart travel-lovers.

PRIVATE TOURS FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP. Founded by Ireland’s leading tour-guide Stephen Mcphilemy and Irish-American Patrick Wade to provide trip-of-a-lifetime Irish experiences for small private groups in VIP style tours. For info/costs of private tour for your small group click here: http://essentialirelandtours.com/our-tours/private-tour/

QUALITY SMALL-GROUP TOURS FOR EVERYONE. We also offer a small select number of Tours on set dates that are open to individuals, couples, families and small groups of friends. (These can be booked online at http://essentialirelandtours.com/book-now/ ).

We bring over 20 years experience offering life-enhancing, value-for-money and fun tours of beautiful Ireland.