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St. Patrick's Day Getaway Vacation to Ireland

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Countries Visited

Ireland

Places Visited

Galway, Connemara, Clonmacnoise, Dublin

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Saint Patrick is the best-known holy man this side of Santa Claus, and his feast day is celebrated worldwide. But St. Patrick’s Day is more than green clothes and green beer: it’s a festival of culture, a glorification of the world’s most beloved island. What better way to celebrate this legendary figure than in the place where it all began?

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Trip Highlights

  • Experience the natural wonders of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in the legendary west of Ireland
  • Visit Galway, the “City of the Tribes,” and enjoy the city’s exciting and eclectic nightlife
  • Wander Connemara in the heart of the Irish Galtecht and walk the magnificent Victorian gardens at Kylemore Abbey
  • Tour Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s holiest sites and the home of some of the finest examples of carved crosses in the country
  • Discover the many secrets of Dublin, including Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, and the producers of Ireland’s most famous beverages at the Jameson Distillery and the Guinness Storehouse
  • Revel in the city-wide festivities that is Saint Patrick’s Day in the Republic’s capital city

Detailed Description

In early Christian mythology, Saint Patrick was a man of varied talents: a brave captive and a gifted theologian, the father of the shamrock and the expeller of snakes from the entire Ireland. While some – or most – of these tales may not be true, what is undeniable is that Patrick’s feast day has become a celebration of his adopted home throughout the world; and this week-long tour offers the chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the land that started it all.

Start your excursion in the west of Ireland, where Celtic culture thrives and where the rugged landscape reflects a lifestyle largely unchanged since St. Patrick’s arrival. Then head across this beautiful nation and into the heart of its capital city, as you drink in the history of Dublin. Check out the landmarks of this remarkable city before enjoying the parades, concerts, and celebrations of the life of Ireland’s patron saint.

Stirring tales and ringing songs, the lilting cadence of the Irish language and the rolling surf of the Irish Sea, the haunting romance of Ireland’s ancient capital and the bustling cosmopolitanism of the modern, all come together in this incredible vacation. You’ve celebrated March 17 before: now celebrate it right in one of the best tours of Ireland.

Starting Price

$4,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

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Ireland, Scotland, England Family Trip Review: Edinburgh,...

Zicasso's trip planner worked with my family for the better part of a year planning our big family trip. She provided exceptional service and planned every detail of our trip. We have a large family, with lots of moving parts. There were many changes in the itinerary along the way and she rolled with all the many changes. She was always polite, courteous, and graceful in her many interactions with our family.

She listened carefully during our initial conversations to help us plan the best trip possible. Being a large family, with multiple generations, she really created the best possible experience, taking in everyone's wishes. Working with her was very relieving, knowing she was taking care of all the details.

Our family's trip took us from the States to Ireland, Scotland, and England. We traveled on planes, trains, ferry, and drove a car. Our trip planner arranged every detail meticulously. We stayed in lovely, quaint, boutique hotels, ate the most wonderful foods, saw the amazing sights, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites across all three countries. From the Cliffs of Moher to the Culloden Moor Memorial to Stonehenge to castles grand and desolate; from beautiful cathedrals to old abbey ruins; from little country pubs to Michelin-starred restaurants; and even spending a couple days in an actual 17th-century castle, every minute was amazing! Truly amazing!

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Ireland Travel Review: Belfast, Dublin, Dingle, Giant's...

We really loved our trip to Ireland! Our Zicasso travel agent was there to meet us right at the airport and really took care of us the whole trip. We could not have asked for a better driver/travel guide. We loved the incredible scenery, the wonderful people throughout our trip, the history, and the music in the pubs at night! Ireland is really a magical place and we had a great time on our visit. Thank you!

Reviewed By Kristen K.

Ireland, Scotland Travel Review: Edinburgh, Dublin, Connemara,...

We had a wonderful trip. Everything went smoothly. We liked that we were always in contact through WhatsApp. That was very helpful and gave us a security blanket.

Our itinerary was planned through a Zicasso travel expert. The guides/drivers she chose were terrific. They were full of information and stories of each place we visited, and they answered all of our questions. One of a few outstanding ones was in Scotland. We had him on two occasions and enjoyed his knowledge and wit. The knowledge of our guide in Edinburgh was outstanding. The tour in Dublin was with a super guide. He is sending us a recap of our tour. In Ireland, for our tour of Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, our guide was wonderful with his knowledge of the area and his charm and wit. We had a great time with him. In Killarney, we had a guide for the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula. He gave us a map with both days highlighted so we would remember where we were. He took us to the most beautiful places and had so much information and charm. We had two days with him and they were wonderful. Our Kilkenny guide went out of his way to get us as close to the Rock of Cashel. He also had so much information as we traveled. All these tour guides/drivers were so good. Our travel specialist did such a fantastic job of choosing this guides!!

Reviewed By Sue H.

Ireland Tour Review: Guides, 11-Day Trip

We enjoyed working with the Zicasso tour company for our trip to Ireland. After asking about our interests, they planned a great trip for my husband and me. We enjoyed every place we went to.

Reviewed By Fenton+Ann M.

Ireland, Scotland Tour Review: Edinburgh, Trinity College,...

We had a fantastic trip. The hotels were excellent. They were located centrally, within walking distance to the major attractions. All of the tour guides were amazing and knowledgeable.

Reviewed By David N.

Ireland 50th Anniversay Trip Review: Private Driver, Castle,...

This was the first part of a trip to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It included our children and grandchildren aged 15, 14, and 10; nine of us in total for eight days all over Ireland in an 11-person van. It was memorable beyond words. It was planned terrifically by Zicasso's travel company, with one exception, and our driver/guide was exceptional. We appreciated his knowledge, humor, and flexibility.

The tours and activities were excellent. We especially liked the Jeanie Johnston famine ship tour, the EPIC museum, the Book of Kells, the sheep dog tour, feeding a baby lamb, the falcon demonstration, and the many historic sites we saw.

Our hotel in Dublin, the hotel in Cork, and most especially the hotel in County Clare were fantastic and well worth the cost. The hotel in Kerry was good as well, but unless you are determined to be in downtown Galway, do not go to the one near Eyre Square. We should have planned to stay an extra day at the hotel/castle and drive into Galway. That was the only planning mistake. There is no way that hotel deserves a four-star rating; two-and-a-half for me.

We are now on the second part of the trip to Northern Ireland without the family, just my husband and I, and except for the rainy day that cancelled a planned boat trip, so far so good. We also have an excellent driver/guide.

Reviewed By Johnna T.

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