What's So Great About a Tour?
...Everything!
Prior to embarking on Bridie’s first women’s tour of Ireland, I had never thought much about taking a “coach tour” anywhere. My travel style was similar to my daily life—flying by the seat of my pants! I had always flown in, rented a car, stayed in a B & B, and spent all my time at my cousins’ kitchen table! However, if you are traveling to see the sites, Bridie’s coach tour is an amazing, relaxing vacation. You don’t think about anything—esecially driving with challenging Irish roads and signs. The itinerary is planned, the meals are cooked, and you have a chauffeur!
Each morning breakfast is ready—a lovely traditional Irish breakfast of eggs, rashers, sausage, and blood pudding. Or, if you prefer, porridge, fresh fruit, juices, yogurt, granola, cold breakfast cereals, and lots and lots of toast! Step outside and the coach awaits you with an inviting open door, and more importantly, your driver!
A native Irish driver may be the most amazing aspect of the tour, not only does he transport you, he simultaneously educates and entertains you! Our 2009 driver, Adrian Daly, had encyclopedic knowledge of Ireland, which he shared generously and an incredible collection of ballads to sing, usually saved for the leisurely drive "home".
"...craic is that indefinable
definition of Ireland's passion
and capacity for a good time!"
–Colin Irwin
Another great thing about a custom tour is that once you collect your baggage at the airport, you never touch your suitcase again--it just magically appears and disappears outside your door, when you arrive and depart from hotels. Your days are filled with breathtaking scenery, great destinations and your choice of how you spend your time at each attraction. At the end of the day, you and your fellow travelers board your awaiting carriage and return to the hotel to get ready for the evening. On the nights when there is no after dinner activity planned, you're free to spend a quiet evening, or perhaps undertake a pub crawl with your fellow travelers.
So if you are searching for a vacation where you can just relax, one of Bridie’s Irish luxury coach tours is for you. A $250 deposit will hold your place, so reserve your seat today, and prepare to be dazzled by the magnificent beauty of Ireland and the charm of the Irish people.
