The Emerald Isle. No beercation destination is found on more beer-bucket lists than Ireland, and Pub Culture Beercations' Emerald Isle Beercation will give any traveler the chance to check-off this destination in ways only we can!
Starting and finishing in Dublin for a total of three nights, beercationers will also enjoy two nights in Galway, a day trip to the island if Inis Mor, one night in Dingle, one night in Killarney, two nights in Cork, a day trip to Cobh, one night in Killkenny, plus one night staying in an authentic Irish Castle Hotel!
We will also visit the Guinness Storehouse, Galway Bay Brewing Company, West Kerry Brewing Company, Killarney Brewing Company, Midleton Distillery (Jameson, Powers, and more!) and many, many amazing pubs!
Not only does this beercation dive into Irelands beer, whiskey, and pub scene, but will also visit historic locations like Newgrange passage tomb at Brú na Bóinne, Blarney Castle and Gardens, and Rock of Cashel as well as the Titanic Experience in Cobh, the last port of call for the famous ocean liners ill-fated journey.
The tour will also visit famous scenic sights such as the Cliffs of Moher, Slea Head around the Dingle Peninsula, and much, much, more!
11-nights in centrally located, 3 or 4-star hotels with complimentary breakfast daily
Spend one night during your beercation in an authentic Irish castle hotel, including a group dinner!
including 2 drinks and gratuity
Including 3 drinks and gratuity
Happy Hour Toast including appetizers, 2 drinks and gratuity
Travel by private coach provided by Kearney’s of Cork. (complimentary beer, soft drinks, and water provided on the bus.)
With Dublin Walking Tours
Visit the Guinness Storehouse, Galway Bay Brewing Company, West Kerry Brewing, Killarney Brewer & Distillery, and Smithwick’s Experience.
Visit the Middleton Distillery (Jameson, Powers, Green Spot, and more!), Killarney Distillery, and one more!
Ancient location dating back to 3000BC, home to the Newgrange Passage Tomb
Day trip to the largest of the three Aran Islands for a private tour, with time to purchase the famous Aran Island Sweater Market!
Visit one of the most iconic views in Ireland!
Visit the picturesque Cobh, Ireland, and the Titanic Experience Museum, located at the Titanic’s last port of call before the fateful collision and sinking.
Visit several famous Irish castles; Dublin Castle, Killarney Castle, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny Castle, and the Rock of Cashel.
All gratuities group leaders, walking tour guides, brewery and distillery tour guides, and your coach driver are already included.
Beercationers need to book their own round trip airfare to Dublin (DUB) Airport
(including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) Not included on the itinerary
Excursions or activities listed as "optional" on the itinerary.
Excursions or activities you book during "Free-TIme" on the itinerary.
(Recommended)
Our beercation kicks off at 1:30 in the afternoon with a group Welcome Toast at Devitt's Pub, followed by a walking tour of Dublin from Dublin Walking Tours. Our guides will return us to our hotel at 6pm, and at 7:00 we will have our group Welcome Dinner. The rest of the night if free for you to explore Dublin on a Friday night!
Day 2 starts with a tour at the infamous Kilmaiham Goal, followed by a group lunch at the Guinness Storehouse. After lunch you will have time to enjoy the Storehouse's self-guided tour, after which, the rest of your day is free to enjoy Dublin as you like. Take in a museum or two, take in the pubs, or just wander the city for some sights and shopping - its your time to enjoy!
