IRISH ODYSSEY

The ultimate Irish journey. Explore Ireland’s gorgeous scenery and rich history on this comprehensive 12-day tour that hits every corner of the island — Dublin to Belfast, Cork to Galway, with a farewell dinner at a 1760 castle.

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The Complete Ireland Experience

This is the tour for travelers who want to see it all. Over 12 days, you'll explore every corner of Ireland — from the cobblestones of Dublin to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, from the rolling hills of Killarney to the historic shipyards of Belfast. Along the way, you'll visit ancient abbeys, kiss the Blarney Stone, cruise Lough Corrib, explore the Giant's Causeway, and end with a farewell dinner in a castle built in 1760.

With 20 meals included, expert local guides, luxury coach transportation, and handpicked hotels throughout, this tour delivers the most comprehensive Ireland experience available. All you need to do is show up — Prepco Travel handles the rest.

Tour Highlights

Kilmainham Gaol — where Ireland's revolutionary leaders were imprisoned
Blarney Castle — climb the stairs and kiss the famous stone
Dingle Peninsula — heathery mountains, beaches, and headlands
Cliffs of Moher — 700 feet above the swirling Atlantic
Kylemore Abbey — elegant mansion beside a tranquil lake
Ballintubber Abbey — Ireland's only royal abbey, 800+ years in service
Giant's Causeway — volcanic stone columns, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Titanic Belfast — immersive history in the city where it was built
Cabra Castle — farewell dinner in a 1760 castle on 100 acres
Walled City Brewery — exclusive craft beer tasting in Derry

Why This Tour

Why Choose the Irish Odyssey?

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Most Comprehensive

12 days covering Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, Derry, Belfast, and a castle farewell. No corner of Ireland left unexplored.

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20 Meals Included

Full breakfasts daily, plus dinners at carefully selected restaurants, pubs, and hotels. No surprise costs at mealtimes.

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4.8-Star Rated

225 verified reviews from travelers who've taken this tour. Consistently one of the highest-rated Ireland experiences available.

Featured Experiences

What You'll See & Do

Kilmainham Gaol

Built in 1796, this is where the leaders of Ireland's centuries-long fight for independence did their time. Walk the corridors and hear stories that shaped a nation.

Blarney Castle & English Market

Climb the winding stairs to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, then explore Cork's English Market where local vendors have been selling artisanal foods since 1788.

Cliffs of Moher

Ireland's most iconic natural wonder — 700 feet of sheer cliff face rising above the Atlantic with breathtaking views of Connemara and the Aran Islands.

Kylemore Abbey

A stunning monastery on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, set beside a tranquil Connemara lake. Founded for Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during World War I.

Giant's Causeway

Massive hexagonal stone columns formed over 60 million years ago. Legend says an Irish giant built them as stepping stones across the sea to Scotland.

Titanic Belfast

A high-tech attraction immersing you in the story of the doomed ocean liner — in the very city where it was built and launched on its first and last voyage.

Cabra Castle Farewell Dinner

Your tour concludes in a castle built in 1760, set on 100 acres of gardens and parklands. A farewell dinner you'll never forget.

Walled City Brewery — Exclusive Experience

Visit this award-winning brewery in Derry and enjoy a flight of their craft beers with dinner. An exclusive experience you won't find anywhere else.

Day by Day

Your 12-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Dublin City Tour & Kilmainham Gaol +

Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel on a panoramic tour of the city's highlights, viewing Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral, and the GPO. Tour Kilmainham Gaol, built in 1796, and hear stories of Ireland's revolutionary leaders. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Day 2 EPIC Emigration Museum & Taylors Three Rock Pub +

Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and discover the story of the 10 million people who left Ireland over the last 1,500 years and their impact on the world. Your afternoon is free to explore Dublin. Later, enjoy dinner and entertainment at Taylors Three Rock Pub.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 Farmhouse Visit & House of Waterford Crystal +

Visit a traditional farmhouse and learn about country life while enjoying tea and scones. At the House of Waterford Crystal, watch skilled artisans cut crystal into sparkling masterpieces. Continue along the coast to Cork city for dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Cork, Blarney Castle & Killarney +

Take a walking tour of Cork city with a local guide. Stroll through the English Market, where vendors have been selling local and artisanal foods since 1788. Visit Blarney Castle to climb the winding stairs and kiss its famed stone or stroll the gardens. Enjoy the scenery through Kenmare and Moll's Gap on your way to Killarney.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 Jaunting Car, Dingle Peninsula & Sheepdog Demo +

Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle and see Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney's lakes. Travel to the scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery mountains, sandy beaches, and rocky headlands. Enjoy a sheepdog demonstration at a local farm, then dinner at a traditional pub in Ventry with a talk on Gaelic sports.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Cliffs of Moher & Galway +

Visit the family pub of famed playwright John B. Keane for tea and scones. Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon Estuary and drive along the coast of County Clare. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic. In vibrant Galway, join a local guide for a walking tour of the city's historic heart.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Lough Corrib Cruise, Kylemore Abbey & Galway +

Take a scenic cruise on Lough Corrib while sipping an Irish coffee. Travel through Connemara for sweeping views of misty mountains and shimmering lakes. Tour Kylemore Abbey, set beside a tranquil lake. Return to Galway for free time and independent dining.

Breakfast

Day 8 Ballintubber Abbey, Belleek Pottery & Derry +

Travel north to visit Ballintubber Abbey, Ireland's only royal abbey, in continuous use for more than 800 years. Visit Belleek Pottery, then follow the Atlantic shore to Donegal and continue through the majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 Giant's Causeway, Derry Walking Tour & Walled City Brewery +

Explore the Giant's Causeway, massive hexagonal columns formed over 60 million years ago. Back in Derry, join a local guide for a walk around the medieval walls, cross the Peace Bridge, and end at the Walled City Brewery. Enjoy a flight of craft beers with your dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 Belfast Walking Tour +

Visit historic Belfast with a panoramic tour of grand government buildings, the peace wall, and the Titanic docks. Take a walking tour with a local guide for an insider's perspective, then enjoy free time to explore the trendy Cathedral Quarter.

Breakfast

Day 11 Titanic Belfast, Long Meadow Cider & Farewell Dinner +

Visit the magnificent Titanic Belfast, a high-tech attraction immersing you in the story of the doomed liner. At Long Meadow Cider, enjoy a tour and tasting followed by a picnic lunch at this award-winning family orchard. Travel to Kingscourt and relax at your luxury castle hotel, built in 1760 on 100 acres. Share a farewell dinner with your group.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Tour Ends in Kingscourt +

Your tour ends after breakfast. Depart from Cabra Castle with memories to last a lifetime.

Breakfast

Where You'll Stay

Your Hotels

Herbert Park Hotel

Dublin, Ireland

Clayton Hotel Cork

Cork, Ireland

Killarney Plaza Hotel

Killarney, Ireland

Radisson Red Galway

Galway, Ireland

City Hotel

Derry, Northern Ireland

Grand Central Hotel

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Cabra Castle Hotel

Kingscourt, Ireland

What's Included — No Hidden Extras

Your Tour Includes

Full daily breakfast and many dinners (20 meals total)
An evening of Irish entertainment at Taylors Three Rock
All transportation — luxury coaches, shuttles, and ferries
Welcome drinks with your group
Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
All entrance fees to attractions
Comprehensive travel itinerary

Welcome Gift

Travel backpack
Travel adapter
Rain poncho
Luggage strap and tags
Water flask

What Our Travelers Say

See Why Travelers Love Prepco

This is a long overdue

This is a long overdue thank you for an extraordinarily well planned trip. We had such a good time, and the places and venues visited were wonderful. Our hotel on the Severn River in Worcester was superb. We really enjoyed our stay.
One outstanding feature of the trip was not a garden or castle, but was the little booklet of day to day activities and flight information. What a lifesaver that was for us!!!! That was a brilliant stroke of genius on your part—it’s obvious that you have dealt with travelers before.
We would definitely recommend your services, and please keep us in the loop with your future excursions.
Oh, one last point to make to you. We simply adore the Isle of Jersey, it was a true highlight of the trip and we are envious of those who get to live there.

Chris Jay and Margie

As a retired single traveler, I often studied package tours offered by various travel companies, seeking out trips that would take me to places I longed to visit — gardens of southern England, especially by the sea, along with Stonehenge, St. Michael’s Mount — or maybe Jane Austen’s Bath or the Cotswolds? And I would find that although a trip package might include one or two of those sites, it was invariably not the focus, but was tucked into an itinerary built around locales in England that I had visited and loved on prior trips.

would study maps and websites pondering how to put a trip together, not sure of where to start — focus on lodging or plane reservations first? Or maybe timed admission tickets to ancient Roman sites in Bath, and build from there? But then I found Prepco Travel and Barry Devo.

With just a few emails and phone conversations he worked out a two-week “trip of a lifetime” that took me to my primary interest, gardens and landscapes of Cornwall, with seaside lodging and salt air. Flying into and out of Heathrow, with travel by train and car service, my custom itinerary took me to an inn in the Cotswolds then south to Bath, Stonehenge, with a final stop in Kent. He understood the transportation, distances and travel time required and put it together like a beautifully crafted puzzle.

I came home relaxed and renewed, without the package tour exhaustion, and most importantly, with wonderful memories of seaside villages and landscapes, celebrated gardens, historic sites, and cuckoo song at ancient churches. If you have questions about the logistics of this trip, get in touch with Barry and have him pass your name and contact info along to me.

Deborah Musselman