Giant ' s Causeway , Northern Ireland
Off-season travel to the Emerald Isle offers many advantages . From October through March , lower prices on air travel and tours combine with smaller crowds to give you more money and time to explore . And thanks to Ireland ’ s mild climate , the countryside is lush and green year-round .
Cooler weather provides the perfect excuse to duck into a cozy pub for a fireside pint — a quintessential Irish experience . Take advantage of seasonal events like Samhain ( featured in the Netflix series Bodkin ), Christmas markets or St . Patrick ’ s Day . Or add extra days for Dublin ’ s annual TradFest in late January .
CIE Tours , founded in Ireland over 90 years ago , offers two popular year-round tours that are magical in winter . Taste of Ireland showcases the greatest hits — the Ring of Kerry , Blarney Castle , Cliffs of Moher and Dublin — in 5-to-7-day options . Irish Adventure circles the entire island over 8-9 days , including Donegal , Derry and Titanic Belfast .
CIE Tours also offers two special , valuepriced tours from November through March that start from $ 1,145 per person for seven days . Evergreen Ireland South covers classic highlights such as the Cliffs of Moher , Guinness Storehouse , Blarney Castle and medieval Kilkenny . Warm up with an Irish coffee at Sean ’ s Bar , Europe ’ s oldest pub . Evergreen Ireland North visits Galway , Donegal , Belfast , Giant ’ s Causeway and medieval Carlingford . In a CIE Tours exclusive , you can enjoy dinner and music at Crosskeys Inn , Ireland ’ s oldest thatched pub .
With CIE Tours ’ All-In Inclusive Advantage , everything on your itinerary is included in one upfront price .
Don ’ t let cool weather deter you — fall and winter are perfect for experiencing Ireland ’ s charms without the crowds . CIE Tours ’ guides ensure that you get the most out of your visit , so you ’ ll enjoy top highlights , insider tips and the famous Irish welcome at its warmest .
Couple at cozy pub
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