Overview
The Emerald Isle. No beercation destination is found on more beer-bucket lists than Ireland, and Pub Culture Beercations’ Emerald Isle Beercation will give any traveler the chance to check off this destination in ways only we can!
Starting and finishing in Dublin for a total of three nights, beercationers will also enjoy two nights in Galway, a day trip to the island if Inis Mor, one night in Dingle, one night in Killarney, two nights in Cork, a day trip to Cobh, one night in Killkenny, plus one night staying in an authentic Irish Castle Hotel!
We will also visit the Guinness Storehouse, Galway Bay Brewing Company, West Kerry Brewing Company, Killarney Brewing Company, Midleton Distillery (Jameson, Powers, and more!) and many, many amazing pubs!
Not only does this beercation dive into Ireland’s beer, whiskey, and pub scene, but it will also visit historic locations like Newgrange Passage Tomb at Brú na Bóinne, Blarney Castle and Gardens, and Rock of Cashel as well as the Titanic Experience in Cobh, the last port of call for the famous ocean liner’s ill-fated journey.
The tour will also visit famous scenic sights such as the Cliffs of Moher, Slea Head around the Dingle Peninsula, and much, much more!
Itinerary
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What's Included
- All Hotels 11-nights in centrally located, 3 or 4-star hotels with complimentary breakfast daily
- Irish Castle Hotel Stay! Spend one night during your beercation in an authentic Irish castle hotel, including a group dinner!
- 4 Group Lunches Including 2 drinks and gratuity
- 6 Group Dinners Including 3 drinks and gratuity
- Final Farewell Toast Happy Hour Toast including appetizers and 2 drinks
- Ground Transportation Travel by private coach provided by Kearney’s of Cork. (complimentary beer, soft drinks, and water provided on the bus.)
- Walking Tour of Dublin With Dublin Walking Tours
- Visit 4 Breweries Visit the Guinness Storehouse, Galway Bay Brewing Company, West Kerry Brewing, Killarney Brewer & Distillery, and Smithwick’s Experience.
- Visit Irish Distilleries Visit the Middleton Distillery (Jameson, Powers, Green Spot, and more!), Killarney Distillery, and one more!
- Brú na Bóinne Ancient location dating back to 3000BC, home to the Newgrange Passage Tomb
- Visit Inis Mór Day trip to the largest of the three Aran Islands for a private tour, with time to purchase the famous Aran Island Sweater Market with a return cruise past the Cliffs of Moher
- The Cliffs of Moher Visit one of the most iconic views in Ireland!
- The Titanic Experience Visit the picturesque Cobh, Ireland, and the Titanic Experience Museum, located at the Titanic’s last port of call before the fateful collision and sinking.
- Visit Irish Castles Visit several famous Irish castles: Dublin Castle, Killarney Castle (optional), Blarney Castle, Kilkenny Castle (optional), and the Rock of Cashel.
- Gratuities All gratuities group leaders, walking tour guides, brewery and distillery tour guides, and your coach driver are already included.
- Plus much, much more!
What's Not Included
- Round-Trip Airfare Beercationers need to book their own round-trip airfare to Dublin (DUB) Airport.
- Additional Meals (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) Not included on the itinerary
- Optional Activities Excursions or activities listed as “optional” on the itinerary.
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Packages
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