The Best of Ireland Tours
Tours of Ireland can combine sightseeing with your favorite activities.
The magic of the Emerald Isle attracts thousands of visitors each year to come and explore all that this lush, green destination has to offer. Ireland tours have greatly increased in popularity over the last few decades as travelers recognize the stunning beauty of this picturesque island.
Fly-Drive Tours
Because it's so easy to get around Ireland by automobile, many vacationers have chosen popular fly-drive tours of Ireland. This allows visitors the freedom to explore at their own pace, stopping at preferred towns, and taking as much time as they need to visit each locale.
This can be quite a reasonable alternative to an organized tour for those who are comfortable driving on the "other" side of the road. Families are especially fond of this type of travel, as the children aren't confined to a bus during travel from place to place.
Most fly-drive Ireland tours allow travelers to choose their type of accommodations, including guest houses, B&Bs, hotels, or even castles, and pay for them using vouchers that are received before departing for Ireland.
Motorcoach Tours
Those who prefer to just sit back and relax and leave the driving to someone else may prefer a traditional motorcoach tour. These tours vary in length and usually include a knowledgeable guide and plenty of stops at Ireland's best sightseeing destinations.
Motorcoach tours eliminate the necessity to carry lots of extra money as much is already included in the price including meals and sightseeing.
Activity Tours
A popular choice among visitors to Ireland is a cycling tour. The Emerald Isle is a great place to explore by bicycle.
Companies that run such holidays in Ireland offer ride-along guides, custom touring bicycles, bike maintenance, and other necessary equipment for a safe ride. They'll even carry your luggage!
Many visitors to Ireland choose a walking or hiking tour as their favorite way to see the country. Walking tours can be guided, with experts that offer knowledge about not only historic sights but also the natural beauty of Ireland.
Others may choose a self-guided or Walk & Drive tour, which allows walkers to set their own pace but provides such important materials as maps, route notes, and other items essential for a safe trip.
Ireland is a beautiful place for a golf holiday. Irish golf courses are stunningly beautiful and there are plenty to choose from throughout the country.
Pre-arranging a golf vacation in Ireland means that all your tee times and other important items are taken care of before you even step on the plane.
Islands, of course, make great locations for a boating holiday and Ireland is no exception. Visitors can choose a craft that is just the right size for themselves or their family, and leisurely float through the waterways of Ireland.
Boating can be combined with fishing for a great all-around vacation on the water. Ireland boasts an organization called "Great Fishing Houses of Ireland" which caters to vacationers looking for accommodations near Ireland's best fishing locations.
Horse-lovers will want to investigate an equestrian tour of Ireland. Choose from miles of uncrowded beaches, beautiful rolling countryside, or a little of each. It's also possible to enhance your tour with some additional equestrian education on one of Ireland's beautiful ranches or equestrian training centers.
Choosing a Tour for You
Though a vacation in Ireland offers so many opportunities, potential visitors should zero in on what they most want to achieve on their vacation. Is sightseeing the most important thing or are you looking for a new and interesting place to golf or fish? Are you traveling alone or with children or extended family?
Find an Ireland tour that best exemplifies the perfect Emerald Isle vacation and pre-arrange as much as possible to ensure that you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of the island.