Tour Code: 28IRE
Tour Manager: Terry Giansanti
Group Size: 8
Activity level: Moderate

Ireland was our first ever tour outside of Italy. Over the years we have learned to know and love the Emerald Island. Sample a Guinness beer in Dublin. Be enthralled by the Giants’ Causeway. Check out Free Derry. Drive along the Connemara Peninsula. See the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. See the wild Cork coast.

Tuesday, June 15
Depart from your home for Ireland, arriving on June 16. We recommend, however, departing on June 14 and arriving in Ireland on June 15 so that you have one day to rest and recover from jet lag and be ready for the start of the tour.

Wednesday, June 16
Our tour starts at 9:00 am today with a brief orientation meeting and welcome. We then explore Dublin with a deaf local guide, starting with a general Irish history walk including O’Connell Street, the General Post Office, the EPIC Museum, and the Famine Memorial. In the afternoon cross the Liffey down to St. Stephen's Green, Trinity College, and the Book of Kells exhibition. Group welcome dinner in the evening. Stay in Dublin for 2 nights.

Thursday, June 17
Visit Deaf Village Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Guinness Storehouse. Evening free time for shopping and wandering in the Grafton Street/Temple Bar area.

Friday, June 18
Depart for Belfast in Northern Ireland. Learn more about the Troubles between Catholics and Protestants with a deaf local native of Belfast who experienced them firsthand. Afterwards, continue to Portrush. Stay near Portrush for 2 nights.

Saturday, June 19
Take a pleasant drive along the Antrim Coast to visit the Bushmills Distillery, Giants' Causeway, and Dunluce Castle.

Sunday, June 20
Depart for Derry to visit the historic city located on the edge of the Northern Ireland/Ireland border, including the Tower Museum and the Free Derry Museum. In addition, walk around the Bogside to see the powerful murals and learn more about the Troubles. Move on to Westport/Sligo overnight for one night.

Monday, June 21
Visit a sheep farm demonstration, and Kylemore Abbey. Possible stop at Connemara National Park. Evening free in Clifden. Sleep in Clifden for two nights.

Tuesday, June 22
Take the ferry to Inishbofin Island for the day to experience rural Irish island life and enjoy one of the most stunning walks of Ireland. 

Wednesday, June 23
Stop by Galway for lunch and a visit of the lively university town. Drive on to the Burren Peninsula area. Stay near the Cliffs of Moher for 1 night.

Thursday, June 24
After an early morning visit to the Cliffs of Moher, we take a leisurely drive through County Clare. Cross the Killimer-Tarbert ferry and continue on to Dingle via the Connor Pass. Stay in Dingle for 2 nights. 

Friday, June 25
Take a driving tour around the Dingle Peninsula, including Slea Head, the Blasket Island Museum, and Gallarus Oratory. Afternoon to rest and relax in the charming town of Dingle.

Saturday, June 26
Visit the Gap of Dunloe, then stop by a sheep farm for a sheep dog and sheep herding demonstration. Then see the Ladies’ View over Killarney. Stay in Killarney or Kenmare for 2 nights.

Sunday, June 27
Take a pleasant hike around Killarney National Park and have a relaxing day to shop in the cute town of Killarney.

Monday, June 28
Depart the West of Ireland to drive back to Dublin. Stop by Blarney Castle and the Rock of Cashel. Farewell dinner. Overnight near Dublin airport.

Tuesday, June 29
Transfer to Dublin airport for your flight back home.

Updated 7/4/2026

Terry is a deaf American with Italian bloodlines who now lives in Rome, Italy. After graduating from Gallaudet University, he came to Europe in search of “la dolce vita” (the sweet life). In 2002 he established Hands On Travel to share his love of Europe with deaf travelers. His passions are traveling, reading, food, and sports.

• 13 nights in 3/4-star accommodations.

• 15 meals: Breakfast (13), Dinner (2)

• Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.

• Services of local deaf guides.

• All transportation expenses.

• All city and/or tourist taxes. 

• Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.

• All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

• Informative travel preparation packet.

• $100 Repeat Customer Discount per person on your next regular tour.

• Domestic and/or international airfares.

• All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.

• Travel Insurance.

• All types of transit and tourist visas (if applicable) - e.g. ETIAS.

• Tips for your Tour Leader, Tour Assistant(s) and/or Local Guides

• Tour begins and ends in Dublin, Ireland.

• Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants.

• When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits/payments may be required.

• Significant walking expected during the tour. Moderate physical fitness is required. All participants will be expected to be able to carry their own luggage.

• Hands on Travel recommends that you purchase a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.

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Email: terry@handson.travel

With this tour confirmation, your $500 deposit is now non-refundable in any event you need to back out. However, it may be transferable to a future tour.