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Cultural tours in Ireland

On our small-group escorted tours of Ireland we delve into an epic history, where expert speakers unlock this island of outstanding art, archaeology, music and natural beauty.

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Opera at Wexford
Opera at Wexford - Rare operas the speciality
28th October 2025
Dr John Allison

A festival famed for world-class artistic standards together with a spirit of conviviality. Three rarely performed operas: Verdi’s 'Le Trouvère', Handel’s 'Deidamia', Delius’s 'The... Read more

5 days from
$3,540
Ireland: History & Heritage
Ireland: History & Heritage - High crosses and wild places, emigrant stories and epic history
26th May 2026
Dr John Brady

From Dublin to Belfast, all the great touchstones of Irish culture and history. Saints and scholars – from the Book of Kells to the Celtic crosses of Monasterboice. Emigration – tales... Read more

11 days from
$7,600 Book today with a deposit of $1,140
Great Irish Houses
Great Irish Houses - Country houses both sides of the border
12th June 2026
Mr Anthony Lambert

Includes many of the finest country houses in Ireland, both north and south of the border, selected with a bias towards the Georgian era. Outstanding architecture and decoration,... Read more

9 days from
$7,950 Book today with a deposit of $1,193
Great Irish Houses
Great Irish Houses
Great Irish Houses
" Anthony Lambert is almost perfect: learned, well-prepared, witty, articulate, thoughtful, respectful, friendly with everyone and quietly helpful, as needed. " Great Irish Houses - Country houses both sides of the border
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