Meet Mike Ryan of Executive Tours Ireland: The Expert Behind Your Dream Private Tour of Ireland
Anyone who has booked a private escorted tour of Ireland with Executive Tours Ireland will know who Mike Ryan is. He is the first point of contact when making an enquiry whether it’s online or by phone. Mike Ryan is also the owner of Executive Tours Ireland and this is a unique insight into who he is and why he loves providing luxury tours of Ireland to all our wonderful guests.
Mike Ryan | Ireland Driver Guide
When did you start in the Irish travel business?
I started 25 years ago providing guided tours of Ireland. Our business grew mostly from referrals and we now have 16 drivers.
Our vehicle fleet has also grown over the years, the vehicles we provide are a luxury mercedes fleet: S-Class luxury Sedan, the Mercedes Viano Minivan, the Mercedes V-Class, the larger Mercedes Sprinter Minibus, and a Luxury 16-Seater Minicoach. Something for every size tour group and completely private, you won’t be sharing with another group. We update vehicles yearly and only use the highest specification of vehicles. Our Luxury Fleet.
Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way | Family Tours Ireland
Why did you start in the Irish travel business?
I have a huge passion for showing off our magnificent countryside and our amazing people.
We tour every part of Ireland and as a top tour operator in Ireland we leave no stone unturned to provide the best service and experience for our guests. Our drivers are known to be the most accommodating and are happy to make recommendations, tell stories of Ireland and can provide more information to any of our guests who have ancestry here so that they can discover their Irish roots.
NASA view of Ireland | Guided Tours Ireland
How many times do you think you’ve travelled around Ireland? Is there anywhere in Ireland you haven’t been to?
I worked as a driver guide in the company for 10 years myself. There is no place in Ireland I haven’t seen.
For our guests there is not one tour that is the same as all our itineraries are created just for them. Anywhere they want to visit; we’ll make sure they have their own bespoke guided tour of Ireland. This is why it helps that myself and the drivers know Ireland like the back of our hands, there’s no part we haven’t seen and it means that when I’m putting the itinerary together I can offer the best routes to make sure that you’ll see as much of Ireland as possible during your visit.
Dublin Castle | Luxury Family Vacations Ireland
Where are your top 5 places in Ireland to travel to?
Dingle, Killarney, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Dublin City is the best city in Europe.
I appreciate all our of guests, new and previous, it is our honour to share our magnificent country with them. I would like to thank you all so very much for referring us to your family, friends, and colleagues and remember there is only one Mike Ryan with Executive Tours Ireland so if you don’t see my name attached then it’s not the correct company!
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Based on Mike’s top 5 places in Ireland to travel to here’s some more information:
Dingle | Family Tours Ireland
Dingle
The Dingle Peninsula is the most northern point of the key peninsulas in County Kerry at Dunmore Head is considered the most westerly point in Ireland. The entire area is steeped is history, mythology and Irish culture. Dingle town and it’s fabulous harbour offers some of the most incredible panoramas in Ireland and to truly appreciate its beauty, we would highly recommend a boat journey.
Killarney | Driver Guided Tours Ireland
Killarney
Killarney is a vibrant town in the heart of county Kerry Ireland. It’s also the Gateway to the Ring of Kerry; taking a private Irish guided tour gives you the freedom to explore this unique lively place situated in Killarney National Park. Features include: Muckross House, Lady’s View, Torc Waterfall, Ross Castle and much more. Enjoy Killarney at your own pace and take your time at each location with your Private Chauffeur in Ireland.
The Cliffs of Moher, Co.Clare | family vacations Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher feature in many of our tours of Ireland. The magnificent ‘8th wonder of the world’ as they are known to many are worth seeing and taking in fresh Irish air that you’ve never experienced before. The gigantic Cliffs of Moher are 702 feet tall and stretch over 8 kilometers along the Atlantic coast. It’s the perfect view of the Southwest of Ireland.
Galway docks | Small Group Tours Ireland
Galway
A very unique and special place in people’s heart is the European City of Culture 2020 – Galway. This much loved part of Ireland is found on the West of coast and is part of the province Connacht in Ireland, the largest county in the province and also forms an important part of the famous tourist trail; the Wild Altlantic Way. Galway is known as Ireland’s Cultural Heart (Croí Cultúrtha na hÉireann) and is home to a vibrant, popular city and stunning surrounding beaches. A stop to this cultural county is a must on your private tour of Ireland.
James Joyce bridge Dublin | Bespoke Guided Tours of Ireland
Dublin City
Any tour of Ireland has to include one place, the capital Dublin City or the ‘Fair City’. Sitting on the river Liffey, Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath in Irish) is also called Dubh Linn, meaning Black Pool. It’s home the houses of Parliament, Dáil Éireann – Houses of the Oireachtas, the meeting places of the Government of Ireland and also the Four courts, with Ireland’s Supreme Court and High Court based here. You don’t have to worry about finding your way around Dublin with your Private Irish Driver.
We can help you plan any part of your luxury vacation in Ireland and if you have any questions please do contact us and we’d be happy to help. If you are interested in an Irish Vacation Package and would like more information, please click on the Enquire button below. All the best, Mike Ryan.
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