Ireland

CASTLES, COUNTRYSIDE & THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic to the west of Great Britain steeped in history and grand architecture. Charming cobble stone streets take you back in time to medieval Ireland while traditional Irish dance gets your adrenaline pumping! This breath-taking country provides wild landscapes blanketed in bog and heather, isolated white sandy beaches and a roughly hewn coastline. Get your cameras ready.

Literary Adventures

Ireland: Songs of Wandering

Sep 26 - Oct 06, 2025 (11 days)

Alumni Expeditions

Ireland’s Equestrian Heritage

Apr 28 - May 08, 2026 (11 days)

Literary Adventures

Ireland: Songs of Wandering'26

Aug 28 - Sep 07, 2026 (11 days)

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

The best time to visit Ireland is in April through October.

GOOD TO KNOW

Newgrange, constructed over 5,000 years ago, is the world’s oldest solar observatory

SIGNATURE MOMENTS

Kissing the Blarney Stone

Taking in the view along the famous Ring of Kerry

Explore the renowned gardens of Garnish Island

BE SURE TO TRY

• Irish Stew

• Boxty

• Coddle

RECOMMENDED READING

Beyond Belfast: A 500 Mile Walk Across Northern Ireland On Sore Feet by Will Ferguson
The Famine Plot: England’s Role in Ireland’s Greatest Tragedy by Tim Pat Coogan

Mccarthy’s Bar: A Journey Of Discovery In Ireland by Pete Mccarthy.

VISAS

American and Canadian citizens do not require a visa.

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