Rick Steves, America’s most respected authority on European travel, empowers Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. In 1976, he started his business, Rick Steves’ Europe, headquartered in Edmonds, Washington, near Seattle. There he produces a best-selling guidebook series, a popular public television show, a weekly public radio show, a syndicated travel column, and free travel information available through his travel center and ricksteves.com. Rick Steves’ Europe also runs a successful small-group tour program taking 30,000 travelers to Europe annually.

Rick Steves’ Europe’s The Heart of Ireland in 8 Days is Rick’s personal “best of” distillation of their two-week Best of Ireland tour. Your tour starts in Ennis (just down the road from Shannon Airport) and ends in Dublin. In the good hands of your Rick Steves guide and local experts, you’ll be amazed at all you’ll experience in a week of touring the Emerald Isle: must-see historical sites, charming towns, music-filled pubs, artisan visits, and walking tours — including the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher, the village of Adare, Dingle, the Great Blasket Centre, Kilkenny Castle, Glendalough, crystal cutting, whiskey tasting, and more. 

The Heart of Ireland Sweepstakes package includes:

  • Tour from September 1 – 8, 2023
  • 19 group sightseeing events including the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher, Kilkenny Castle and more!
  • Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art, and culture of Ireland come alive for you
  • All group transportation from Ennis to Dublin
  • 7 nights’ accommodations in memorable, centrally located hotels and B&Bs
  • All Breakfasts are included: some dinners included
  • Two $1000 Delta Gift Cards to assist with airfare

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