Shamrocker
Shamrocker, part of Radical Travel, offers budget midi-coach tours. They are staffed with actual Irish tour guides, so you get the real experience and knowledge of the country. You will stay at cottages and country farms, to get a feel for the real Ireland. Shamrocker offers five basic tour packages. The Seven-Day All Ireland Rocker takes you in a circle around the whole Emerald Isle.The cost is $499 for adults and $479 for students.The Five-Day Celtic Rocker takes you in a circle around the southern half of Ireland. The cost is $299 for adults and $279 for students. The Three-Day Southern Rocker takes in the outer edges of the lower third of the country. The cost is $189 for adults and $179 for students. The Three-Day Northern Rocker takes in Northern Ireland, beginning in Dublin, to Derry, to Belfast and then back to Dublin. The cost is $189 for adults and $179 for students. Meals, entrance fees and sleeping accommodations are not included in the price.
Shamrocker
Kinlay House Dublin
2/12 Lord Edward Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
353 (0) 1672 7651
Authentic Ireland Travel
This travel company offers you more control over your Ireland trip at budget prices. With the Go-As-You-Please Car and Accommodation Packages, you get to decide where you want to go, what you want to see and how long you want to stay. All of Authentic Ireland Travel packages include your car rental, nightly bed and breakfast accommodations, full daily breakfast, explorer's discount card, guidebook and map and complete support and assistance during your travels. You may, however, choose to upgrade your package to include additional activities, castle visits and hotel stays. This budget tour would be perfect for stopping off and playing a game of golf at the Connemara or Lahinche courses. Authentic Ireland Travel offers free price quotes for your specific trip. Nearly all bed and breakfasts close during Christmas and New Year's, so this type of travel package is not available during that time period.
Authentic Ireland Travel
Elevation Business Park
Clon Road, Ennis
Couty Clare
Ireland
(888) 771-8350 (toll free from U.S.)
Atlas Cruises & Tours
The Atlas budget tour for Ireland will allow you to have time to explore on your own, but still receive the benefit of a knowledgeable tour guide, travel accommodations, lodging and meals. The Irish Fling Seven-Day Coach Tour begins in Shannon, exploring the southern part of Ireland. It includes a banquet at a medieval castle. The cost starts at $898. The Irish Folklore and Music tour is an eight-day coach tour. It visits small towns on the west coast of Ireland. The cost starts at $1,068. The Introduction to Ireland tour is eight days of exploration, beginning in Dublin and seeing the best of the Irish Republic. The company offers many other budget Ireland tours.
Atlas Cruises & Tours
9091 North Military Trail, Suite 14
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
(800) 942-3301
About The Author
Karen Ellis has been a full-time writer since 2006. She is an expert crafter, with more than 30 years of experience in knitting, chrocheting, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking and other arts. She is an expert gardener, with lifelong experience. Ellis has taken many classes in these subjects and taught classes, as well.
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