Tours of the whole or part of Ireland
I have given over 100 extended multi-day Ireland tours for some industry leaders such as Rick Steves and Insider’s Travel. This is almost 3000 satisfied customers from 1 week and 2 week long group tours from all over the world. I also have planned and provided private tours of Ireland for families, weddings, golf trips and corporate events.
If you are musing trips to Ireland, are interested in developing your own Ireland tour package or you are smaller tour operator looking for someone to plan and provide your Ireland tour, please email me.
The areas of Ireland I know very well are counties: Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Tyrone, Derry, Antrim, Down, Belfast.
As well as planning driving routes, itineraries, things to see and do, I can advise on hotels to stay in, walking trails, restaurants and bars to visit as well as the smaller things that make the Ireland vacation unforgettable. I can advise about potential costs and thus tour pricing.
I have a degree in history from UCD and have worked as a guide in Trinity College, the Vatican Museums, Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, the General Post Office and for Rick Steves.
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