Seven days, six counties, one unforgettable appetite. The Ireland Food Trail is EGT’s scheduled small-group journey for travellers who plan their holidays around food — capped at 15 guests and guided throughout by a private driver-guide who knows every producer, publican and chef on the route.
From a Dublin food walking tour to Galway’s oyster beds — with whiskey, cider, cheese and smokehouses in between — this is Ireland at its most delicious, shared with a small group of fellow food lovers.
The Route: Dublin to Galway
Days 1–2 — Dublin. Arrive in Dublin and dive straight in: a guided food walking tour through the city’s tastiest quarters, plus a whiskey distillery visit with a tutored tasting.
Day 3 — Kilkenny. South to the medieval city: the Smithwick’s Experience, a tasting at a local orchard cider producer, and Kilkenny Castle.
Day 4 — Cork. A morning at the English Market — Ireland’s most famous food market — tasting and foraging with your guide, then an afternoon to explore Cork.
Day 5 — Kinsale & West Cork. Seafood in Kinsale, Ireland’s gourmet capital, then into West Cork to meet artisan smokehouse and farmhouse cheese producers.
Days 6–7 — The Burren & Galway. A Burren food stop on the road west, finishing in Galway: oysters, the Latin Quarter and a farewell dinner.
What’s Included
- 6 nights in handpicked hotels: Camden Court, Dublin (2 nights); River Court, Kilkenny; Hayfield Manor, Cork; Actons, Kinsale; and a handpicked Galway city hotel
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners with wine or beer
- 8 guided tastings — whiskey, cider, cheese, seafood and more
- 1 cookery demonstration with a local chef
- Distillery and brewery experiences, including the Smithwick’s Experience
- Private driver-guide throughout — maximum 15 guests
Price & Departures
From $3,495 per person, twin share. A $250 deposit secures your place. Single supplement from $595.
Departures run in spring and autumn, timed to Ireland’s great food festivals — including the Galway Oyster Festival and the Dingle Food Festival.
Golfers Welcome Too
Travelling with golfers? Golfers in the party can swap two food mornings for rounds at celebrated nearby courses — including Portmarnock near Dublin, Mount Juliet in Kilkenny, the Old Head near Kinsale and Lahinch near Galway.
Easy for Organisers
Every guest can pay EGT directly — no collecting money from the group and no awkward spreadsheets. A real help for group organisers.
Plan Your Trip
A fully costed itinerary within 24 hours. Tell us your preferred departure season and party size, and an EGT Ireland specialist will confirm availability and send your complete, costed proposal within 24 hours.
PLAN YOUR TRIP | Call (914) 979-2247