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touring Ireland without Rick Steves

I posted the previous question about driving on the left side of the road while in a jet-lagged state, and responses for and against have so far been 50-50. I do remember that when I was in England in 1995, riding in a taxi through town was disorienting, especially through the roundabouts. It would be better for me to join a bus tour. I found one focusing on southwest Ireland that I think has a good itinerary. What's your opinion? http://www.authenticireland.com/tours/view/35/Taste+of+Ireland+Tour I must make the politically correct disclaimer that we would have gone on a Rick Steves tour except that he doesn't have any focusing on southwest Ireland. ;)

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This looks similar to the bus tour we did of Ireland many, many years ago. It was very good, though with a different company (can't even remember who right now). I'd say do it.

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If the price is right, meets your criteria, and reviews about the tour company are good, go for it.

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Most bus tours are going to hit the same "high points", so they won't vary a lot. If southwest Ireland is what you want to see, and this tour does that, it sounds like the perfect fit for you.