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Ireland: Dublin, Donegal, Connemara, County Clare | Northern Ireland: Belfast, Derry
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers, guaranteed
Discover the Emerald Isle's legendary wonders and tumultuous past as you explore thousands of years of history throughout the island. Trace the influence of the infamous Troubles across Northern Ireland through exclusive experiences and local interactions in Belfast and Derry, which have emerged with a newfound commitment to peace and unity.
17 days starting from $5,895
including international airfare from New York
Single Supplement: FREE
Departure Dates: Mar-Nov
Activity Level: Moderately Easy
IT'S INCLUDED
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15 nights accommodation
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International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
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All land transportation
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29 meals—15 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner)
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12 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
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5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next O.A.T. adventure
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Depart for your overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland.
DAY 2 • Arrive in Dublin, Ireland
Arrive in Dublin, then meet travelers from our Scottish Highlands and Lowlands: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, National Parks & Glasgow pre-trip extension.
Meals: D | Hotel 7 or similar
DAY 3 • Dublin • Discover 14 Henrietta Street Museum
Discover Dublin on a panoramic tour today, followed by a visit to 14 Henrietta Street Museum, a hidden gem that unravels Dublin's turbulent history.
Meals: B | Hotel 7 or similar
DAY 4 • Cider farm visit • Belfast, Northern Ireland
Depart for Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Stop at an apple orchard and meet the owners of a cidery. Upon arrival in Belfast, explore leisurely.
Meals: B,L,D | Ten Square Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Belfast • Black taxi tour • Controversial Topic: The Troubles
Engage in a Controversial Topic discussion about the decades-long conflict pitting Protestants against the Catholic minority known as the Troubles. Then explore Belfast like a local: in an iconic black taxi cab.
Meals: B | Ten Square Hotel or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5, explore Belfast like a local and gain a unique perspective on the city's turbulent past during a taxi tour ride through the city.
DAY 6 • Belfast • Optional Ards Peninsula & Mount Stewart House and Gardens tour
Explore Belfast leisurely. Or, join a full-day optional tour of The Ards Peninsula in County Down for a guided tour of the Mount Stewart House and Garden, including lunch.
Meals: B | Ten Square Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Derry • The Antrim Coast • Giant's Causeway
We head east along the Antrim coast, stopping to view the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, which connects to mainland Ireland. Next, we'll visit the Giant's Causeway, an unforgettable landscape.
Meals: B,L | The Ebrington Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Museum of Free Derry
Begin today at the Museum of Free Derry. Later, visit the Troubles murals before enjoying a free afternoon in Derry.
Meals: B,D | The Ebrington Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Donegal, Ireland • Discover the Ulster American Folk Park
Today, we'll drive to Donegal via Omagh. Passing Lake Erne and Enniskillen, we'll visit the Ulster American Folk Park before crossing into Donegal.
Meals: B,D | Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 10 • Donegal • A Day in the Life of a Donegal tweed weaver • Gaelic Games
Experience A Day in the Life of a Donegal tweed weaver at St. John's Point. Meet a local weaver working on her 150-year-old loom. Then, explore Irish culture in Ballyshannon, where you'll meet with members of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to learn about the importance of Gaelic games.
Meals: B,L | Mill Park Hotel or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 10, discover our A Day in the Life experience and get to know a tweed weaver in St. John's Point, a tight-knit rural community in southwest Donegal.
DAY 11 • Donegal • Optional Slieve League & Ardara Distillery tour
Enjoy a free day in Donegal. Or, join us on an optional visit to the dramatic cliffs of Slieve League, followed by a tasting of Irish whisky at the Ardara Distillery.
Meals: B,D | Mill Park Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Connemara • Creevykeel Court Tomb • National Museum of Ireland Country Life • National Famine Memorial
Head to Connemara, stopping at the Creevykeel Court Tomb. Then, visit the National Museum of Irish Country Life and the National Famine Memorial near Croagh Patrick.
Meals: B,L | Clifden Station House or similar
DAY 13 • Connemara • Sheep farm • Kylemore Estate & Abbey
Explore Connemara today. We'll visit a sheep farm and get a hands-on shearing experience, enjoy a conversation with a local farmer, and witness a sheep dog demonstration. Then, head to Kylemore Estate and Abbey.
Meals: B,D | Clifden Station House or similar
DAY 14 • County Clare • Galway • Ballyvaughan Village • Wild Atlantic Way coastal drive
Transfer to County Clare, stopping along the way in Galway, the unofficial capital of the west of Ireland, for a walking tour and free time. Then, drive along the scenic Wild Atlantic Way, stopping to visit Ballyvaughan Village.
Meals: B | Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 15 • County Clare • Optional Aran Islands tour • Home-Hosted Dinner
Enjoy a free day to explore County Clare. Or, choose our optional Aran Islands tour. Later, enjoy a traditional meal with a local family during a Home-Hosted Dinner.
Meals: B,D | Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 16 • The Cliffs of Moher • Caherconnell Fort
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most iconic landscapes. Then, we'll discover Caherconnell Fort, a well-preserved stone fort in the heart of the Burren. Later this evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Meals: B,L,D | Falls Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U.S.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or begin your Dingle & Killarney: County Kerry's Rugged Coastline post-trip extension.
Meals: B
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www.oattravel.com/bia
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE on your Ireland adventure
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Choose to maximize your discoveries and value when you add a pre- or post-trip extension—or both—to your adventure.
Scottish Highlands and Lowlands: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, National Parks & Glasgow
PRE-TRIP: 7 nights from $3,695
Add another country to your adventure and experience the breadth and beauty of Scotland, from the cultural capitals of Edinburgh and Glasgow, to the natural beauty of Loch Lomond and Cairngorms National Park.
IT'S INCLUDED
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7 nights accommodation
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12 meals—7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
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9 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
- All transfers
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/bia-highlands-2026
Dingle & Killarney: County Kerry's Rugged Coastline
POST-TRIP: 5 nights from $2,895
Discover the allure of southwest Ireland on this adventure through County Kerry, which takes you along the craggy coast of the iconic Ring of Kerry and to the small town of Dingle, where traditional Irish music floats through the air.
IT'S INCLUDED
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5 nights accommodation
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10 meals—5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
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5 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
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All transfers
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/bia-kerry-2026
ARRIVE EARLY
We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip. Price shown includes accommodations and private airport transfer.
- Arrive early in Dublin before your main adventure from $390 per room, per night
- Arrive early in Edinburgh before your Scotland pre-trip extension from $330 per room, per night