Ireland

The City and the Sea: Dublin, Galway & Moher With Your Family

Program No. 22281RJ
Jump right into the fairytale landscapes of Ireland with your family as you discover a fortress, journey through nature reserves, learn about horseracing and practice your Irish jig.

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At a Glance

The grass is always greener upon the Emerald Isle, where sheep prance in vast valleys and towering cliffs overlook the glittering sea. Alongside your family, step into the storybook as Ireland’s fairytale landscapes are yours to explore. Venture through medieval castles and stand atop the epic Cliffs of Moher. Experience life on the farm and cruise Dublin’s river. As you search for rainbows – and their pot of gold! – with your family, embark on a week-long Irish adventure filled with learning, laughter and maybe just a little bit of luck.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking over rocky, uneven terrain and on cobblestone streets.
Family Programs
Family Programs
Share your love of learning with your family. These programs are designed for any combination of generations: grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents and children.

What You'll Learn

  • Walk along the soaring Cliffs of Moher and the moon-like landscapes of the Burren.
  • Meet an Irish farmer and learn about his life growing crops and caring for animals.
  • Practice your Irish jig in Dublin during a fun night of live music and plenty of dancing.

General Notes

Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less. This is a Family program for participants, their adult children and grandchildren ages 10 and up.
Meals
19 Meals
9 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
7 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024
  • Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024
  • Jun 07, 2024 - Jun 17, 2024 (Ennis to Dublin.)
  • Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024 (Ennis to Dublin.)
  • Jul 05, 2024 - Jul 15, 2024 (Ennistymon. to Dublin.)
  • Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024 (Ennis to Dublin.)
  • Jun 06, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025 (Ennis to Dublin.)
  • Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 23, 2025 (Ennis to Dublin.)
  • Jul 04, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025 (Ennis to Dublin.)
  • Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025 (Ennis to Dublin.)
3 nights
Ennis
Centrally located historic building
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennis
Centrally located historic building
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennistymon
Nestled in its wooded vale beside the tumbling waters of the River Inagh, the distinctive building known today as the Falls Hotel Spa Resort conceals within its walls an eighteenth century mansion, a late medieval castle, and a formidable history of four-and-a-half centuries embracing clans and warfare, landlords and tenants, poets, dreamers and entrepreneurs.
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennis
Centrally located historic building
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennis
The hotel is founded on the site of a 19th century Convent of Mercy with an interesting history. Before its conversion to a Convent the houses were owned by Charles O'Connell, cousin of Daniel O'Connell. It is situated just off Ennis Town Centre.
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennis
The hotel is founded on the site of a 19th century Convent of Mercy with an interesting history. Before its conversion to a Convent the houses were owned by Charles O'Connell, cousin of Daniel O'Connell. It is situated just off Ennis Town Centre.
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennis
The hotel is founded on the site of a 19th century Convent of Mercy with an interesting history. Before its conversion to a Convent the houses were owned by Charles O'Connell, cousin of Daniel O'Connell. It is situated just off Ennis Town Centre.
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.
3 nights
Ennis
The hotel is founded on the site of a 19th century Convent of Mercy with an interesting history. Before its conversion to a Convent the houses were owned by Charles O'Connell, cousin of Daniel O'Connell. It is situated just off Ennis Town Centre.
3 nights
Adare
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel is located 10 minutes outside Limerick City. Fine dining in award-winning Fieldings of Adare Restaurant, traditional Irish food in Timmy Mac's Bistro. Award-winning spa with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, outdoor rock pool. Irish music at Fitzy's Bar.
3 nights
Dublin
A coveted location in picturesque Dublin 4, the heart of the city near Dublin's theatre district of Grand Canal dock.





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