Emily

Jun 16, 2025

Time of my life

I had the perfect trip and Irish Tourism made it possible, I feel so lucky to have found them. I had never done any major international traveling before and decided to finally start planning without realizing how much easier and more accessible everything was going to be for me than I had thought. Even after having to postpone my trip for a year, Maria checked back in with me all those months later and helped me take care of everything. I booked a self guided rail tour so I could travel and explore on my own without driving or a tour group, which was exactly what I had wanted. The company also offers many different types of customizable trips options, and I’m sure there’s something for everyone. Maria was so incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable; I truly cannot say enough good things about my experience working with her. The perfect week was planned for me; as a first time visitor to the country with limited solo travel experience, it could not have been better. I spent the first two days in Dublin, after receiving a wonderful welcome at the airport before getting driven to my hotel. Again, I cannot say enough good about John, who pointed out geography on the way, and gave me a very useful tip about using the Lua that I would not have considered otherwise. The Academy Plaza was beautiful, clean, and centrally located in the city. Part of my trip included a ticket for a hop on/hop off bus, which was the best way to get a sense of points of interest and an overview of the city, which I then explored at my own pace. I took the train from Dublin to Killarney, my favorite part of the trip. Once again, the hotel that was booked for me was right across from both the train station and from the center of town, and was so beautiful and a joy to stay in. I had an incredible time strolling around at my leisure, and then going on a tour of the Ring of Kerry that was booked for me. The tour company was fantastic, and I can see why Irish Tourism works with them. The final city I visited after Killarney was Galway. Another lovely hotel, and the excursion that was scheduled for me there was a ferry to the Aran Islands. I then took the train back to Dublin and had one more day in the capital before my flight home. Between the carefully selected day tours that were booked for me in each city, and my free time to explore on my own as I saw fit, I firmly believe that I had the perfect trip and got the most out of every day that I had. It’s my understanding that when discussing trip itineraries through Irish Tourism that details can be adjusted as desired, but when Maria sent the suggested trip schedule to me, I was completely on board with everything. I’m so impressed with the planning and detail of my tour, from the quality and location of the hotels, to the timing and ease of travel between locations. It helps that the experience I had in Ireland was absolutely heavenly; I was in awe of the weather, food, people, history, nature, and every last thing. However I know that I would not have been able to enjoy myself as much as I did without the carefully designed trip that I received from Irish Tourism. I didn't have the biggest budget either, and the quality of the service that I received is, in my opinion, worth more than the price I paid. I’m so grateful to this company and cannot recommend them enough.