Ireland Family Journey: Castles, Folklore & Gaelic Traditions
Tour, Escorted tour
National Geographic Family Journeys
Ireland Family Journey: Castles, Folklore & Gaelic Traditions
Embark on a truly unforgettable journey as you and your family explore Ireland-a land steeped in tradition and folklore. Marvel at the scenic splendor that makes up the renowned green landscapes that surround you, including the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and Inisheer Island. You’ll also visit iconic monuments and destinations from Bunratty Castle to the Rock of Cashel-immersing you and your family in the vibrant history and storytelling of this magnificent country.
Highlights
Embark on a history-fueled treasure hunt through Dublin discovering the city’s most fascinating sites along the way, Visit the iconic Rock of Cashel and delve into the history of the most remarkable cluster of medieval buildings in all of Ireland, Channel your inner warrior in a day of traditional Gaelic games including Gaelic football hurling and handball, Learn traditional forms of Irish dance under the guidance of a professional dancer, Marvel at the spectacle and majesty of the famed Cliffs of Moher learning about the cliff’s geology folklore and wildlife on a walking tour.
Accommodation
Hotels (8nts).
Group Leader
Two CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 20.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Family Journeys Moment: Treasure Hunt Dublin, Dublin Your Family Journeys Moment: Sheepdog Farm Visit & Herding Demonstration, Killarney. Arrival Transfer. Gaelic Games activity. Irish dance lesson. Sheep dog farm visit. Dublin scavenger hunt. Spike Island. Rock of Cashel. Bunratty Castle Visit and Aran Islands. Blarney Castle visit. Ring of Kerry day excursion. Cliffs of Moher walk and visitors' center stop. Free time in Dublin and Cork. Departure Transfer. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Embark on a truly unforgettable journey as you and your family explore Ireland-a land steeped in tradition and folklore. Marvel at the scenic splendor that makes up the renowned green landscapes that surround you, including the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and Inisheer Island. You’ll also visit iconic monuments and destinations from Bunratty Castle to the Rock of Cashel-immersing you and your family in the vibrant history and storytelling of this magnificent country.
Highlights
Embark on a history-fueled treasure hunt through Dublin discovering the city’s most fascinating sites along the way, Visit the iconic Rock of Cashel and delve into the history of the most remarkable cluster of medieval buildings in all of Ireland, Channel your inner warrior in a day of traditional Gaelic games including Gaelic football hurling and handball, Learn traditional forms of Irish dance under the guidance of a professional dancer, Marvel at the spectacle and majesty of the famed Cliffs of Moher learning about the cliff’s geology folklore and wildlife on a walking tour.
Accommodation
Hotels (8nts).
Group Leader
Two CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 20.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Family Journeys Moment: Treasure Hunt Dublin, Dublin Your Family Journeys Moment: Sheepdog Farm Visit & Herding Demonstration, Killarney. Arrival Transfer. Gaelic Games activity. Irish dance lesson. Sheep dog farm visit. Dublin scavenger hunt. Spike Island. Rock of Cashel. Bunratty Castle Visit and Aran Islands. Blarney Castle visit. Ring of Kerry day excursion. Cliffs of Moher walk and visitors' center stop. Free time in Dublin and Cork. Departure Transfer. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Interests
- Family Vacations
- National Geographic Journeys
8 Nights
Starting At
$3,999.00
USD
June 20, 2026 through August 08, 2026
Book by:
August 04, 2026 7:00 PM
8 departures, various dates
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Tour Tips
Local Dress
Weather can change dramatically, even in the summer months. It is best to layer clothing to ensure you are prepared for any extremes.
Meals
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Optional Activities
Dublin- Dublin Castle- St. Patrick's Cathedral (8EUR per person)- Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells)Cork- English Market (Free)- Cork County Gaol (10EUR per person)- Fitzgerald Park (Free)Cobh- Titanic Experience Visit (10EUR per person)Killarney- Celtic Steps Dance Performance (32.50EUR per person)- Muckross House VisitKillarney- Ross Castle (5EUR per person)Killarney National Park- Killarney National Park Visit (Free)
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, as well as on and off transportation. Dressing in layers is recommended as weather can change dramatically, without notice.
Group Leader Description
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Weather can change dramatically, even in the summer months. It is best to layer clothing to ensure you are prepared for any extremes.
Meals
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Optional Activities
Dublin- Dublin Castle- St. Patrick's Cathedral (8EUR per person)- Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells)Cork- English Market (Free)- Cork County Gaol (10EUR per person)- Fitzgerald Park (Free)Cobh- Titanic Experience Visit (10EUR per person)Killarney- Celtic Steps Dance Performance (32.50EUR per person)- Muckross House VisitKillarney- Ross Castle (5EUR per person)Killarney National Park- Killarney National Park Visit (Free)
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, as well as on and off transportation. Dressing in layers is recommended as weather can change dramatically, without notice.
Group Leader Description
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Tour Tips
Local Dress
Weather can change dramatically, even in the summer months. It is best to layer clothing to ensure you are prepared for any extremes.
Meals
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Optional Activities
Dublin- Dublin Castle- St. Patrick's Cathedral (8EUR per person)- Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells)Cork- English Market (Free)- Cork County Gaol (10EUR per person)- Fitzgerald Park (Free)Cobh- Titanic Experience Visit (10EUR per person)Killarney- Celtic Steps Dance Performance (32.50EUR per person)- Muckross House VisitKillarney- Ross Castle (5EUR per person)Killarney National Park- Killarney National Park Visit (Free)
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, as well as on and off transportation. Dressing in layers is recommended as weather can change dramatically, without notice.
Group Leader Description
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Weather can change dramatically, even in the summer months. It is best to layer clothing to ensure you are prepared for any extremes.
Meals
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Optional Activities
Dublin- Dublin Castle- St. Patrick's Cathedral (8EUR per person)- Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells)Cork- English Market (Free)- Cork County Gaol (10EUR per person)- Fitzgerald Park (Free)Cobh- Titanic Experience Visit (10EUR per person)Killarney- Celtic Steps Dance Performance (32.50EUR per person)- Muckross House VisitKillarney- Ross Castle (5EUR per person)Killarney National Park- Killarney National Park Visit (Free)
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, as well as on and off transportation. Dressing in layers is recommended as weather can change dramatically, without notice.
Group Leader Description
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
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The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!
The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!
About G Adventures
G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures.
The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!
The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!
