Agriculture in Ireland
Get your hands dirty (literally) as you experience the farm-to-table journey—an important part of life in Ireland—by visiting a variety of local farms around the country.
Learn about organic and sustainable farming practices, the impact of climate change on traditional food production, and how each agricultural product requires specialized care. Get to know Irish farmers and fishermen, learn about the business of farming, and engage in hands-on projects at dairy, potato, shellfish, or sheep farms. Balance your time on the Emerald Isle by exploring the vibrant, culture-packed, and welcoming streets of Dublin, Kilkenny, and Galway, and admire the Atlantic Ocean from atop the Cliffs of Moher.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Enjoy an Irish Folklore Evening
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Day 4: Dublin • Kilkenny region
Travel to Kildare for a tour of the Irish National Stud Farm & Gardens . Participate in the Irish Race Horse Experience.
Take a walking tour of Kilkenny
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Kilkenny Castle and Gardens
- Historic High Street
Visit Kilkenny Castle
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Day 5: Kilkenny region
Spend the day helping on a cattle or dairy farm
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Day 6: Kilkenny region
Continue your hands-on exploration of local farming in the region
Enjoy a locally grown dinner
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Day 7: Kilkenny region • Galway
Travel via the Cliffs of Moher to Galway
Take a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director, you may see:
- Eyre Castle
- Lynch's Castle
Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center, the on-site museum
Visit the Cliffs of Moher
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Day 8: Galway
Visit a shellfish or seaweed farm
See a sheepdog demonstration at a local sheep farm (Available mid-April–October)
Participate in a STEM-related shellfish farming activity
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Day 9: Galway • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Spend the afternoon exploring more of Dublin
Enjoy a farewell dinner
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Enjoy an Irish Folklore Evening
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Day 4: Dublin • Kilkenny region
Travel to Kildare for a tour of the Irish National Stud Farm & Gardens . Participate in the Irish Race Horse Experience.
Take a walking tour of Kilkenny
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Kilkenny Castle and Gardens
- Historic High Street
Visit Kilkenny Castle
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Day 5: Kilkenny region
Spend the day helping on a cattle or dairy farm
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Day 6: Kilkenny region
Continue your hands-on exploration of local farming in the region
Enjoy a locally grown dinner
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Day 7: Kilkenny region • Galway
Travel via the Cliffs of Moher to Galway
Take a walking tour of Galway
With your Tour Director, you may see:
- Eyre Castle
- Lynch's Castle
Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center, the on-site museum
Visit the Cliffs of Moher
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Day 8: Galway
Visit a shellfish or seaweed farm
See a sheepdog demonstration at a local sheep farm (Available mid-April–October)
Participate in a STEM-related shellfish farming activity
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Day 9: Galway • Dublin
Travel to Dublin
Spend the afternoon exploring more of Dublin
Enjoy a farewell dinner
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner included daily
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Guided sightseeing
Sightseeing tours, walking tours, farmer’s market or urban farm visit
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Entrances
St. Patrick’s Cathedral; EPIC Emigration Museum; Irish National Stud & Gardens; cattle or dairy farm visit and activities; Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Center; shellfish farm visit and activity; sheep farm visit and demonstration (seasonal)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
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Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.