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Discover Ireland!

Irish Discovery!

A week-long journey to the best of the Emerald Isle.

May 14-22, 2026

Join fellow Seven Birches Wine Club Members on this bucket-list trip to Ireland, May 14-22, 2026.  This 9-day, 8-night trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland will bring you to another world of breathtaking views, Irish culture, food and heritage in a most affordable way.

Breathtaking, lush landscapes combined with vibrant cities and historic attractions—all of this and more await you on this guided Ireland tour, including Northern Ireland. Starting and ending in Dublin, explore Ireland in depth and hear exciting stories of its rich history, legends, and myths. On an Ireland tour, you expect to see amazing scenery, and this tour does not disappoint. See the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, offering breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean. Join the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile drive with sparkling seascapes and mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses. In Northern Ireland, visit awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, basalt columns formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions. On the amazingly green Dingle Peninsula—perched on Ireland’s westernmost tip and dominated by the range of mountains—enjoy one of Europe’s most dramatic drives passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands. On this tour of Ireland, you’ll also visit some of its vibrant cities—including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway—and charming towns, including Killarney. Stop in Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as one of Ireland’s friendliest and prettiest villages and in Waterford, enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you’ll see the highly skilled artisans at work in the production of this famous crystal. Visit Kilkenny, famous for its medieval architecture and Norman castle. In Northern Ireland, visit Derry, one of Ireland’s best-preserved fortified cities, and Downpatrick, burial place of Ireland’s Patron Saint. This value-minded tour through Ireland is a dream vacation!

*taken directly from the COSMOS website*

Only $2299 / person*

9 Days | 8 Nights in 2 Countries

Includes 8 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners

*Prices per person, based on double occupancy and do NOT include airfare.  Travel protection (+ $289pp) is also highly recommended.
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WHERE are we going?

Day 1:  ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND

Start your Seven Birches Ireland trip in Dublin.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours.

Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street and elegant Georgian squares to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. Raise a glass this evening with an optional excursion to learn about the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world’s most popular beers on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin’s legendary Guinness Storehouse.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:  While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Guinness Storehouse Visit and Supper
Discover the history, traditions, and brewing techniques behind one of the world’s most popular beer on this fascinating tour, tasting and dinner at Dublin’s legendary Guinness Storehouse.

4h 0m
price range: $$

 

Day 2:  DUBLIN–DOWNPATRICK, NORTHERN IRELAND–BELFAST

Day 2 of the Seven Birches trip to Ireland in Belfast.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours.

On your northbound route today, pass Drogheda, scene of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley, known for its prehistoric passage graves. Cross the border into Northern Ireland, and drive past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint, and on to the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built. Later, why not join a Local Guide on a “living history” tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience? Get to know the real Belfast with a Local Guide on a “living history” tour that ends at the award-winning Titanic Belfast Experience.

Today’s Distance: 125 mi/ 202 km
Breakfast Included

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:  While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Belfast City Tour and Titanic Experience
In the company of a local guide, discover the best of Northern Ireland’s vibrant capital on this exciting guided sightseeing tour and visit to the world-famous Titanic Experience.

3h 10m
price range: $$

 

Day 3:  BELFAST–GIANT’S CAUSEWAY–DERRY–DONEGAL, IRELAND–SLIGO

Day 3 on the Seven Birches Ireland trip is the Gian'ts Causeway.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours.

First stop this morning is awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, let the province’s story unfold as you head for the city of Derry before returning to the Republic to visit Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings and home of the O’Donnell Clan. Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches before arriving in Sligo.

Today’s Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km
Breakfast  & Dinner Included

 

 

 

 

 

Day 4:  SLIGO–GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK

Day 4 of Seven Birches Ireland trip to the Cliffs of Moher.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours.

Travel farther south to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan district with vibrant shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Go medieval with an optional outing in an original Irish castle to enjoy a medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.

Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 290 km
breakfast

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:  While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Medieval Castle Banquet
Step back in time at an original Irish medieval banquet. Enjoy a 4-course feast with wine, then relax as your medieval hosts dazzle you with unforgettable music and storytelling.

3h 10m
price range: $$$

 

Day 5: LIMERICK–ADARE–DINGLE PENINSULA–KILLARNEY

Day 5 of Seven Birches Ireland Trip to Dingle Peninsula.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours.

Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Then, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands and hear about the way of life and unique literary achievements of its inhabitants prior to their evacuation in 1953. The next two nights are spent in the popular resort of Killarney.

Today’s Distance: 156 mi/ 253 km
Breakfast Included

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6: KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION

Day 6 of Seven Birches Ireleand trip to Kilarney.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours.

At Killorglin, join the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Back in Killarney, climb aboard a delightful horse-drawn jaunting car ride for an optional through Killarney National Park to legendary Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane.

Today’s Distance: 100 mi/ 160 km
Breakfast & Dinner Included

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:  While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Jaunting Car Ride
A delightful horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to legendary Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Leane.

1h 10m
price range: $

 

Day 7: KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD–TRAMORE

Day 7 of Seven Birches Ireland trip to Waterford Crystal.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours

More scenic beauty as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore. Enjoy a bit of craic (conversation) with an early evening optional of authentic Irish local favor. Take a scenic drive to a traditional pub with a local musician ready to entertain you and give you wonderful memories of this beautiful country. Two drinks of your choice are included.

Today’s Distance: 142 mi/ 229 km
Breakfast 7 Dinner Included

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:  While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Tramore Pub Evening
For local Irish flavor, take a scenic drive to a traditional pub with a local musician ready to entertain you and give you wonderful memories of this beautiful country. Two drinks of your choice are included.

2h 0m
price range: $

 

Day 8: TRAMORE–KILKENNY–DUBLIN

Day 8 of Seven Birches trip to Ireland at the Kilkenny Bridge.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours

On the last leg of your journey on the way to Dublin, visit Kilkenny to wander the Medieval Mile and learn about its Norman heritage. An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your vacation. Toast your last night in Ireland at the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.

Today’s Distance: 120 mi/ 193 km
Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:  While we include select excursions on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Taylors Irish Cabaret
You won’t want to miss this popular outing to the legendary Taylors Irish Cabaret, featuring a delicious dinner, drinks, and outstanding Irish music, dance, and comedy.

4h 10m
price range: $$

 

Day 9:  DUBLIN

Day 9 of Seven Birches Ireland trip back in Dublin.

Photo courtesy Cosmos Tours

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

WHAT does the trip include?

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast

Hand-Picked Hotels:  After a day of traveling, you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We select hotels with the best guestrooms (always with a private bathroom), service, and food for the money.  The following list may change at the discretion of the tour operator.

  • The Bonnington Dublin Hotel
  • Leonardo Hotel Belfast
  • Southern Hotel Sligo
  • Limerick City Hotel
  • The Parkavon Hotel – Killarney, Ireland
  • Killarney Court Hotel
  • Majestic Hotel – Tramore-Waterford, Ireland

MORE TRIP DETAILS

WHEN is this trip?

May 14-22, 2026  (Thursday – Friday)

We HIGHLY recommend extending your trip on either end of this package.  You could visit other parts of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales) and the list is endless.  You will need to get yourself to Dublin and the closest airport is obviously in Dublin.

HOW do we get there?

Airfare and Transfers to Dublin are NOT included in this trip.

Not a problem and we can help.  You will need to get yourself to Dublin, Ireland.  There are transfers available from the airport to the hotel for $55pp, but it is also not hard to use public transportation.

Once you arrive at your hotel check-in, all transportation for the week is provided by COSMOS.

The arrival and departure transfers in Dublin will be $55 per person each way.  Please note your arrival and departure flights will need to be wheels down/ up between 6:00am and 1:00pm to accommodate the transfers.

WHO is invited?

Wine Club Members, Friends & Family

As a benefit of the Seven Birches Wine Club, members may invite their friends & family to join us, if space permits.  We are limited in the number of spaces at this amazing group rate, so please don’t hesitate and miss out.  You will be accompanied by Mark & Stephanie, winery owners.

Seven Birches Wine Club aboard an Avalon River Cruise

Seven Birches Wine Club aboard an Avalon River Cruise

WHY should we choose this club trip?

Ireland is one of those majestic places on earth that everyone should visit… at least once!

“Because we should explore the world…and it’s a really good deal!” ~ Seven Birches Winery Owner, Mark LaClair

Not every trip that the Seven Birches Wine Club offers is based on wine.  Sometimes we like traveling as a group for the cultural, heritage, and historical aspects of a destination.  Ireland is extraordinary for its majesty, its culture and its food!  Not necessarily wine, of course.  But, a trip like this gets you to all the right places at a truly affordable price.  It leaves our members with some time to choose a few activities, excursions and exploration on their own, while providing ample time to mingle with each other.  You’ll be together a lot, and you’ll have your free time as well.  And, in Ireland, exploring is indeed, part of the culture.

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I'm interested. Where can I find more information?

You are welcome to look at the official COSMOS website for more specific information.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

If the answers aren't right here, please contact us. We're here to help.

How do I reserve my spot on this trip?

When you are ready to reserve your spot on this trip, simply contact us directly and we will start the process.  We will communicate with you individually to get all the details just right.  Then, we will create an invoice for you with all of your details and the costs for the trip.   Your invoice will request a non-refundable deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The very first thing required is your NON-REFUNDABLE, $250 per person deposit.  The last day that you are able to commit to the trip, by way of making your deposit, is January 30, 2026.  However, please do not wait that long to decide and make your deposit.  This trip is limited and first come, first served.

Once your deposit is made, we will be in touch with you for more information and next steps.

What is the payment plan for this trip?

Please make note of the following important dates regarding your booking and the payment plan:

  • $250 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT (plus purchased travel protection) due no later than January 30, 2026
  • Trip Balance due no later than February 15, 2026.

Installment plans will be discussed with you once you have made your deposit and secured your reservations.  You may wish to make frequent (monthly) payments in smaller increments between now and the end of due date.  We can assist you in setting that up.  Contact us if you would like to do this now.

How do we get to/from the airport on arrival and departure days?

Transfers are available!

IF you are not comfortable finding your own transportation to/from the airport and hotel, then transfers are available.  The cost of the transfer is $55 per person, per direction ($55 for transfers on both ends of this trip).  To secure your transfers, simply let us know and we can add them to your invoice.  These fares would be due with your trip balance (February 15, 2026).

A couple of things to note about transfers:

  • Departure transfer flight window, which means we need your return flights to be “wheels up” between 6am and 4pm on the departure day.
  • We will need your flight information when adding the transfers to each invoice.
  • Transfers make it VERY easy to get from the airport to the hotel and back.  We know from experience.

What is the refund policy for this trip?

Your initial deposit of $250 is NON-REFUNDABLE.  You will not be able to get your money back, if you need to cancel.  We highly recommend purchasing the travel protection option (or other travel insurance) to be on the safe side.

IF you need to cancel, PRIOR to February 15, 2026, you will receive a refund minus the non-refundable deposit of $250.

AFTER February 15, 2026, cancellations will not be refunded and you will forfeit your trip.  Another good reason to purchase the travel protection option.

What does the travel protection entail and include?

Travel Protection:

  • Insurance provider: Aon Affinity
  • Able to add any time prior to final payment
  • Must purchase within two weeks of booking tour to cover pre-existing conditions
  • Nonrefundable
  • Detailed summary of coverage: affinitytravelcert.com/docs/GFB01

*Travel Protection is available for an additional $289 pp.  (Must be purchased at the same time of initial deposit, and is non- refundable, unless the tour is cancelled by the Operator.)

This plan offers comprehensive protection for your vacation. In addition to excellent trip coverage and cancellation protection, the plan includes a Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit that allows for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to departure (or prior business day, whichever is farther out) for any reason. In the event cancellation is for a non-covered reason under Travel Protection, the cancellation penalty retained by Globus, minus the Travel Protection payment, will be reimbursed under the Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit in the form of Travel Certificates valid for travel within two years from the original cancelled vacation start date. This Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit does not cover Instant Purchase Air or independently purchased air.

*Travel Protection rate is based on the land cost of the tour. Rate may vary with additional land services i.e. single supplements.

What food and beverages are included on this trip?

MEALS:

Breakfast x 8
Dinner x 3

Can we extend our trip in Dublin, before or after the group?

Arrive in Dublin early the nights of May 12, 2026 and May 13, 2026 and start your trip sooner!

Or, after the group travel portion, stay a few nights longer on May 22, 2026 and May 23, 2026.

The tentative hotel is The Bonnington Dublin Hotel.

Price per person, based on double occupancy would be $142 per person, per night.  Single pricing would be $209 per night.

I'm traveling alone. How does that work?

The prices listed for this trip are based on “double occupancy” meaning that the accommodations are meant for 2 people.   If you are considering traveling alone, then there will most likely be an additional fee that you would need to pay called a “single supplement”.  That fee is often almost as much as having another person travel with you, which is why we encourage traveling in pairs.  For Ireland, the Single Supplement is $370.

The reason that tour operators charge this “single supplement” is because the rooms/spots they have to sell can accommodate 2 people.  When you travel alone, you are taking up 2 spots, and they would lose out on selling the 2nd spot.  They charge the “single supplement” to ensure that they are not losing on revenue that they would normally be able to make.  These fees vary by trip and accommodation type.

IF you have any question or need any further clarification or assistance with this, please contact us.

Much of the content for this webpage, was purposefully curated from the COSMOS website for marketing and accuracy purposes.  Photos and text content is credited to COSMOS.  Listed pricing is that of Seven Birches Wine Club members only.
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