When designing our Escorted Group Tours, we focus on five key principles that ensure every guest has the best possible experience. These principles guide everything from our itineraries to how we select our hotels and attractions.
We think carefully about the itinerary of each day. A holiday should never feel like a race from one stop to the next. Each day is planned to feel rewarding, with plenty to see and do, but also time to relax, ask questions, and enjoy where you are. Some days will naturally be busier than others, depending on where we're heading, but across the whole tour we aim for balance. Guests often tell us that the leisurely tour experience is one of the things they value most.
Our tours are inclusive to the perfect level we believe makes for the best experience. A core belief to us is no upselling, no optional extras, and no sales pitches on the bus. If something is important to the tour experience, it's included. This doesn't mean that every minute is scripted — we often include free time to explore and dine out for example — but it's always done in a clear manner and we only offer time to explore, not upsells.
Transparency is very important to us here — you should know exactly what you get when you book with us. From the number of meals to the location of each hotel, you'll know exactly what is part of your tour before you travel. That clarity means no surprises along the way — just the perfectly balanced itinerary for a relaxed and enjoyable tour.
We believe smaller groups make for a better touring experience. That's why our tours are capped at 26 guests. The result is more space and comfort on the coach to spread out, less waiting at attractions, and more chance to engage with your guide. Smaller groups simply make for a more personal and enjoyable experience.
We are very proud of the value our tours offer. On paper, many tours may look the same: hotels, meals, and attractions are all listed. But the difference is in the detail. With us, you get smaller groups, higher quality and more inclusions. We don't cut corners or shave things off - the hotels we include are carefully chosen for their quality and location, and the inclusions are complete. When you compare like for like, you'll often find that our tours give more — by making sure that more is included and every element is curated for the very best experience. That's what true value means to us.
This requires real craft to get the perfect balance. Plenty of inclusions, whilst offering just the right amount of time to explore yourself. Seeing the very best sights and experiences that your destination has to offer, whilst uncovering some unique experiences along the way.
Our goal is always the same: to help you get the very best out of the places you've come all this way to see, using all our experience to make sure your tour is unforgettable.
Adare is a small town in Co. Limerick, known for its quaint and colourful thatched cottages. Adare is considered to be one of Ireland's most beautiful towns so stop and take in the view. Don't forget your camera today - the perfect chance to capture the essence of old Ireland.
Explore Adare Village along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Take a journey through this once troubled city. See the murals of the Loyalist Shankill Road & Nationalist Falls Road. The Troubles took their toll on the economic life of Belfast, but the past ten years of peace have returned much prosperity while the genuine friendliness of the city never left.
Originally built in 1823, Blarney Woollen Mills was mainly used for the spinning and weaving of wool. After it closed in 1973, it reopened in 1975 — as an Irish heritage shop.
The Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre commemorates the last pitched battle fought on British soil, in April 1746. Learn more about the Jacobite intent to overthrow the House of Hanover and return the House of Stuart to the British throne.
Located within Glenveagh National Park, Glenveagh Castle was built by Captain John George Adair between 1870 and 1873. Having made his fortune through land speculation in America, Adair return to Ireland and began large amounts of land in County Donegal. The castle was built in the Scottish Baronial style and is surrounded by a garden and commands stunning views of the nearby mountains, lakes, woodlands and valleys.
About Highland Folk Museum is a museum and open-air attraction located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designed to showcase the domestic and working lives of the early highland people.
Located alongside the River Shannon in County Limerick, on King's Island. Dating back to 922, to a time when Vikings were the inhabitants of the island (Thormodr Helgason, the Viking sea-king, built the first settlement here. The castle itself was built in 1200, under the instruction of King John of England.
Located alongside the River Shannon in County Limerick, on King's Island. Dating back to 922, to a time when Vikings were the inhabitants of the island (Thormodr Helgason, the Viking sea-king, built the first settlement here. The castle itself was built in 1200, under the instruction of King John of England.
Located close to the Killarney National Park, Moriarty's is an Authentic Irish Gift Store and Restaurant. Hand crafted Irish jewellery, Waterford Crystal and classic and modern tweed fashions and furnishings are all on offer at the gift store. The restaurant is an 85 seater offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Mount Congreve Gardens. Located in Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Mount Congreve Gardens is an 18th century Georgian estate and mansion. It was designed by the same architect that created both of Waterford's cathedrals, John Roberts.
Recently recognised as being one of the top 10 gardens in the world, Mount Stewart is a rich tapestry of planting plant life and stunning walking trails. The house dates back to the 19th century, and was the Irish seat of the Vane-Tempest-Stewart family.
Located on the grounds of the expansive and idyllic Killarney National Park. Muckross House, and its 11,000-acre grounds, was donated to the Irish state in 1932.
Located on the grounds of the picturesque Muckross House and its impeccable gardens. Take a step back in time and see the Irish farming lifestyle of the 1930s and '40s. A time when the horse was responsible for much of the labour and the weather was the be all and end all in terms of production.
The Quiet Man Museum. A reproduction of the quaint thatched cottage from the John Wayne starring, John Ford directed movie of the same name. all costumes, artefacts and furnishings have been recreated in precise detail, to reflect the setting of the 1952 classic. Located in the picturesque village of Cong, County Mayo.