You won't want to miss a minute of Ireland, but as the grown-up in your family you just might if you tackle it on your own. There's that business of driving on the wrong side of the road for starters. And how can you squeeze in an evening at the local pub with the kids back at the inn by themselves? A guided vacation eliminates the issues before they can even happen. It feels as natural as bog-hopping or skipping stones on a beachside walk.

The fulltime Irish guides on Classic Journeys vacations will treat you all like a beloved part of their own family from the first moment. In fact, the tour has multiple guides so the kids can head off to throw pots or try their hand at herding sheep. The adults can take longer walks or even sneak in an optional afternoon of golf. Together, you'll explore country estates, peat farms and ancient stone circles or maybe go fishing. The tour's fine hotels were chosen for their family-friendly amenities like swimming pools and gardens for playing. From Killarney to Kenmare to the Ring of Kerry, you get happy, non-stop immersion in the real Ireland.

Go to Classic Journeys' Ireland Family Vacation page for more details