Ireland: Discover Your Roots
An unforgettable road trip through the motherland
This trip gives "family vacation" a whole new meaning. Immerse yourself in Irish history on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation package! Learn all about your own heritage during a private consultation with a genealogist, then follow the footsteps of your ancestors as you journey through the Emerald Isle. Enjoy a hotel stay in Dublin, then venture through the countryside as you cozy up in homey B&Bs. This trip is all about culture and countryside!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 2 nights in Dublin at The Address Connolly, or similar
- Admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Admission to the Irish Family History Centre
- 80-minute private consultation with a genealogy expert at The Irish Family History Centre
- Manual, economy-sized car rental for 4 nights – upgrade to automatic or larger car available
- Pick up Dublin City Centre, Drop off Dublin Airport
- 4 nights in your choice of B&Bs throughout Ireland
Great Ways to Explore
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Enjoy a fascinating visit to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.
- Research your own family's roots, in a private genealogy consultation!
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Explore Ireland's quaint towns and villages as you stay in homey B&Bs throughout the country.
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See postcard-worthy sites like Dublin Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and more!
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With your own rental car, you'll be able to road trip through your roots!
Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Follow your family's footsteps through Ireland as you learn all about your very own Irish heritage. Start off with a lovely hotel stay in the vibrant capital of Dublin. In between pub hopping and sightseeing, enjoy included admission to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum! Then, take advantage of a special 80 minute private consultation with a genealogy expert at the Irish Family History Centre. Learn the tools to discover about your family history, then use that information to plan your path through the Emerald Isle!
If your heritage points to Southern Ireland, you may want to visit the culture-packed cities of Cork, Waterford, and Kinsale. Find out your family's from the North? Focus your time near Galway, Limerick, and Westport! Along the way, stop off at hidden gems off the beaten path. Take in the beauty of the Irish countryside from the Wicklow Mountains to the Cliffs of Moher to Killarney National Park. For an extra local perk, you'll enjoy B&B stays in the destinations of your choice. Cozy up in quaint homes, enjoy homemade Irish breakfasts, share stories with your friendly hosts, and become immersed in traditional Irish culture!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- 2 nights in Dublin at The Address Connolly, or similar
- Admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Admission to the Irish Family History Centre
- 80-minute private consultation with a genealogy expert at The Irish Family History Centre
- Manual, economy-sized car rental for 4 nights – upgrade to automatic or larger car available
- Pick up Dublin City Centre, Drop off Dublin Airport
- 4 nights in your choice of B&Bs throughout Ireland
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Enjoy a fascinating visit to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.
- Research your own family's roots, in a private genealogy consultation!
-
Explore Ireland's quaint towns and villages as you stay in homey B&Bs throughout the country.
-
See postcard-worthy sites like Dublin Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and more!
-
With your own rental car, you'll be able to road trip through your roots!
Pack your bags and get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Follow your family's footsteps through Ireland as you learn all about your very own Irish heritage. Start off with a lovely hotel stay in the vibrant capital of Dublin. In between pub hopping and sightseeing, enjoy included admission to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum! Then, take advantage of a special 80 minute private consultation with a genealogy expert at the Irish Family History Centre. Learn the tools to discover about your family history, then use that information to plan your path through the Emerald Isle!
If your heritage points to Southern Ireland, you may want to visit the culture-packed cities of Cork, Waterford, and Kinsale. Find out your family's from the North? Focus your time near Galway, Limerick, and Westport! Along the way, stop off at hidden gems off the beaten path. Take in the beauty of the Irish countryside from the Wicklow Mountains to the Cliffs of Moher to Killarney National Park. For an extra local perk, you'll enjoy B&B stays in the destinations of your choice. Cozy up in quaint homes, enjoy homemade Irish breakfasts, share stories with your friendly hosts, and become immersed in traditional Irish culture!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Feel the luck of the Irish as you land in the culture-packed city of Dublin! Make your way to your hotel, get settled in, then begin exploring the city.
Start with a stroll down lively Grafton Street - who says it's too early for souvenir shopping? Treat yourself to a pint at the iconic Temple Bar and hear traditional folk music float through the air.
If you arrive early enough, you may want to take advantage of your included Irish heritage tours! By meeting with your genealogist on Day 1, you'll be able to make a solid plan of where you'd like to visit based on your results.Â
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Overlooking O'Connell Street in Dublin, the Gresham Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, a small gym on-site as well as access to a larger facility just 5 minutes away, a restaurant, and a bar.
Rooms are spacious and plush, featuring a LCD TV, a safe, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, and private bathrooms. Parking is available for a nightly charge, and the Dublin 3Arena is just a mile away. Temple Bar, the River Liffey, and excellent shopping opportunities are available just a few minutes walk away. Thy Connolly Train Station is a 5-minute walk away, the port is a little over a mile and a half away, and Dublin Airport is just over 6 miles away.
Day 2. Dublin
Rise and shine! Today's a great day to use your included admission to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum! Enjoy the fascinating experience of an 80-minute private consultation with a genealogy expert and learn all about your very own Irish roots.
Spend the rest of the day exploring the spirited city of Dublin at leisure. Stop by stunning Dublin Castle, marvel at St. Patrick's Cathedral, or immerse yourself in Dublin's literary legacy at Trinity College Library.
After a fun day of sightseeing, treat yourself to a pint at a local pub! For an extra special experience, consider stopping at Guinness Storehouse or the Jameson Distillery Bow St.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Irish history should never be a long list of names and dates, it should be an experience. Get hands-on with Irish culture and its past with this fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life. At EPIC you’ll discover the far-reaching influence of Irish history, and the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world. Â
Irish Family History Centre Admission with 80-Minute Private Genealogy Consultation
Knowing who you are and where you come from, is something everyone should get excited about. We want you to unearth your Irish roots in the most memorable way you can. After visiting The Irish Family History Centre, we hope you will have learned something about how to begin the search for your ancestors.
A genealogy consultation with the Irish Family History Centre starts with an appraisal of your family history knowledge, including any documents assembled to date. Expert genealogists know the background of all relevant online databases and repositories for offline research. They can identify further record sources to be reviewed, create a route map and develop a search strategy.  Their knowledge will be a great starting point in your journey to learn more about your family history.
Also included is admission to the self-guided part of the Irish Family History Centre, where you can conduct independent research before or after your consultation.
Please Note: Your consultation covers up to 4 people in your group. Session lasts 80 minutes and may not allow for individual consultations for each individual member of your group.
Day 3. Dublin - Ireland B&B
Grab your camera and hit the road! After picking up your rental car, you'll begin your journey through Ireland's quaint B&Bs.Â
Today, we suggest driving south towards Wicklow or Kilkenny! Consider a homey B&B in the area and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Irish countryside.Â
Check-in - Ireland Bed and Breakfast
Staying in an Ireland Bed and Breakfast offers travelers the complete flexibility of creating their own itinerary. You must select your accommodations ahead of time directly at http://www.reserveabandb.com. To ensure the best availability, it's recommended that you pre-book your B&Bs as far in advance as possible. Enjoy your choice of accommodations from small towns to quaint villages to countryside manors.
All Irish B&B's pride themselves on providing their guests with a fresh, home-cooked breakfast each morning and quality accommodations that cater to every need. Draw on the local knowledge, personal touch and warm welcome of your Irish hosts. Learn about all the best local restaurants, pubs, shops, attractions and activities. Your hosts specialize in the best services available from golf to walking tours of the area, to adventure breaks and much more.
Why Stay in a B&B?
- Most bed and breakfasts are owned by the B&B operators themselves, who usually live on the premises. It's natural to expect that B&B operators who live in their own B&B's will bring a different perspective to the job.
- At B&B's, "customers" are truly guests, and it shows. The B&B owners will gladly help you find the best restaurant in town, the best pubs, point you to the best tourist attractions and local amenities and much much more. Many B&B's depend on word-of-mouth recommendations.
Combine those two factors and it's easy to see why B&B owners go out of their way to make sure your stay provides some great memories of Ireland.
*B&B check-in is between 3:00pm and 6:00pm..
Day 4. Ireland B&B
Consider staying near the vibrant city of Cork today! You can visit the popular English Market, stop at the Blarney Castle and give a kiss to its famous stone, or head to the quaint village of Cobh for a freshly caught bite at the harbor.
Day 5. Ireland B&B
Venture to Killarney and experience the heartbeat of the south. From the Dingle Peninsula to the Blue Flag Beaches, County Kerry offers visitors a wealth of beauty. With dramatic landscapes and scenic trails, Kerry is perfect for relaxation or adventure!
Or, take a scenic drive west and feast your eyes on one of Ireland's most popular sites: The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. With a stunning coastline and a wealth of activities, this is the perfect spot for a B&B stay. Take day trips to the impressive Cliffs of Moher or the Burren, a fascinating landscape made up of wild plants, animals and caves.
Day 6. Ireland B&B
Consider picking a location within a convenient drive from Dublin today. The capital is celebrated as a cosmopolitan hub with a range of cultural and historic activities to choose from. Visit Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, or maybe catch a Gaelic football game!
Day 7. Depart Ireland
Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and take one last scenic drive to the airport. Return your car, find your gate, and enjoy a relaxing flight home.
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