Save up to £499pp on 2026 tours – Book by 15 February

Bonding over food and drink in Cork, Ireland.

Hello,

We're at a time of year when many of us are looking backwards to look forwards, especially if researching your ancestry is one of your goals for 2026. 

And where better to begin than Ireland?

Over 70 million people worldwide claim Irish ancestry – that’s 14 times more than the number of people who actually live in Ireland. And most of that diaspora live in the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

But whether you’ve already started tracing your family tree or simply feel the pull of the past, the landscapes of Ireland’s west coast are steeped in stories. Every stone and shoreline has a tale to tell.

Our West of Ireland tour invites you to walk through these layered landscapes with our expert guide, uncovering both geological wonders and human histories.

It’s the perfect bookend to your personal ancestry trip, or simply a brilliant introduction to Ireland.

Even better, you can save £250pp when you book our West of Ireland tour by 15 February.

Yours,

Rob

Save on these tours!

Don't forget: the GeoCultura Christmas discount vouchers we posted last month can be redeemed on new bookings until the end of February, for additional savings of up to £250pp. Contact us if you need your voucher resent.

Stories to inspire your next journey

How to turn your family tree into a travel itinerary

Ancestral tourism is more than just a holiday. Done right, it can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore a place, adding depth, curiosity and emotional connection to every step of the journey.

Rather than ticking off landmarks, you’re seeking out stories – often your own. Travelling in search of your roots means looking beyond the surface, following in the footsteps of those who came before you, and seeing the landscape through their eyes. Whether you’re walking the streets of an ancestor’s hometown or uncovering records in a centuries-old archive, ancestral travel has a way of turning history into something powerfully personal. 

Here's your guide to planning a vacation to the UK and Ireland with GeoCultura to trace your ancestors.

3 curious things for inquisitive travellers

🤩 Meet John Walsh, the tour guide geologist with a rock-solid punchline
Spend five minutes in the company of Ireland tour guide John Walsh and you’ll quickly see why we rave about him at GeoCultura. This is a man who wears many hats: esteemed professor, geology pioneer, stand-up comic (yes, really!) – a man who can inject life and laughter into even the driest of landscapes! 

🏛️ 7 awe-inspiring geological sites to explore in Ireland
What comes to mind when you think of Ireland? The country might be best known for Guinness, folk music and storytelling, but did you know it also contains more than its fair share of ancient landscapes and legends. We’ve compiled 7 places in Ireland guaranteed to spark your sense of awe.

​​​​🌸 The best time to visit Ireland: a month-by-month guide
Ireland’s landscapes are alive with stories that speak of everything from myth and geology to ancient kingdoms and Atlantic weather fronts – so when’s the best time to visit Ireland? Your Ireland experience will be different depending on when you go. Each season shines with its own charms. Here’s what to expect, whenever you go.

A word from our guests

“Loved, loved, loved the tour!

The entire tour was excellent! Jon explained the geologic history and how Rockies, lakes, sediment layers and streams formed as well as explained trace fossils and dinosaur beds. I would love if you can get Jon to lead a 'part 2', for those of us who would like more. Due to this tour, I will take other tours by GeoCultura!"

– The Geology and Dinosaurs of Alberta, Canada | Terri P

Why travel with GeoCultura?

We take you beyond the landscape. Uncover the stories behind the view on our expert-led, small-group tours. We do private and bespoke tours, too.

💬 Ready to chat? Get in touch.