Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin where your Local Specialist meets you for a sightseeing tour hitting the capital's key landmarks. Later this evening, head to EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum for drinks and canapes, getting a taste of Irish history while you settle in.
- Start point
- Dublin, Ireland (Central location)
- Meals
- Dinner (Drinks and canapes at EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Sandymount)
Included Activities
- Dublin sightseeing tour with Local Specialist - Georgian squares, O'Connell Street, Custom House
- EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum visit with drinks and canapes
Landmarks/POIs EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum O'Connell Street Custom House - Day 2
New Ross - Waterford - Kilkenny
Drive through County Wicklow's countryside toward New Ross, where you'll check out the Dunbrody Famine Ship and learn about Irish emigration. From there, stop at the House of Waterford Crystal to watch master crafters at work, then continue to Kilkenny for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kilkenny)
Included Activities
- County Wicklow scenic countryside drive
- Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience at New Ross with Local Specialist
- House of Waterford Crystal workshop tour - observe master crafters
Landmarks/POIs Dunbrody Famine Ship House of Waterford Crystal 
- Day 3
Killarney
Start at Blarney Castle to kiss the Stone of Eloquence, and if you're interested, take an optional pony and trap ride through Bourn-Vincent National Park with your Local Specialist. Later, head to Killarney for a two-night stay. An optional Gaelic Roots show is available if you want to catch it this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney, Killarney Towers)
Included Activities
- Blarney Castle visit - kiss the Stone of Eloquence
Optional Activities
- Traditional pony and trap ride through Bourn-Vincent National Park
- Gaelic Roots show - traditional instruments, Irish dance and folk songs
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Bourn-Vincent National Park 
- Day 4
Ring of Kerry
Spend the day on a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry, passing through mountains and lakes with stops at Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, and Moll's Gap. You'll also see the remote Black Valley, which was actually the last area in Ireland to get electricity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney, Killarney Towers)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive - mountains, lakes and countryside
- Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen
- Waterville fishing village
- Moll's Gap
- Black Valley
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry Waterville Moll's Gap Black Valley 
- Day 5
Limerick - Bunratty
Drive through countryside to Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages, then head to Limerick for an orientation tour including St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone, and King John's Castle. This afternoon, visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park to get a sense of how people lived here centuries ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland, Greenhills), Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick)
Included Activities
- Adare village walk through main street with thatched cottages
- Limerick orientation tour - St. Mary's Cathedral, Treaty Stone, King John's Castle views
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park visit
Landmarks/POIs Adare St. Mary's Cathedral Treaty Stone King John's Castle Bunratty Castle and Folk Park 
- Day 6
Lisdoonvarna - Galway
Travel to the Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way and spend time at the visitor centre taking in views of the Atlantic. Later, meet Brigitta at her family smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna to learn about organic salmon smoking and try some samples. Then head to Galway with free time to walk around Galway Cathedral or Eyre Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Smoked salmon tasting at Burren Smokehouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connacht)
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher visit with interactive visitor centre
- Burren Smokehouse experience with Brigitta - organic salmon smoking demonstration and tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway Cathedral
- Wander through Eyre Square at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher Burren Smokehouse Galway Cathedral Eyre Square 
- Day 7
Kylemore Abbey
Journey through Connemara's dramatic landscapes to reach Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine monastery set in beautiful surroundings. Take a walk through the romantic castle grounds and the Victorian Walled Garden, which is really well maintained and worth your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connacht)
Included Activities
- Connemara scenic drive
- Kylemore Abbey visit - Neo-Gothic castle and Victorian Walled Garden
Landmarks/POIs Connemara Kylemore Abbey - Day 8
Knock - Sligo
Arrive at Glen Keen Farm where Catherine and Jim talk about their centuries-old land and show off their border collies during a herding demonstration. You'll have farmhouse lunch with homemade cake and tea. After that, stop at Knock's Marian Shrine, one of Ireland's most significant pilgrimage sites, before heading to Sligo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farmhouse lunch and homemade cake with tea at Glen Keen Farm), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton)
Included Activities
- Glen Keen Farm Be My Guest experience - working sheep farm tour, border collie herding demonstration, farmhouse lunch and homemade cake with tea
- Knock Marian Shrine visit
Optional Activities
- Countryside drive and dinner at local restaurant in Sligo
Landmarks/POIs Glen Keen Farm Knock Marian Shrine 
- Day 9
Dublin
Head back to Dublin with free time to walk down Grafton Street or along the Liffey. This evening, join other travelers for a farewell dinner to wrap up your trip together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable farewell dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Dublin Airport)
Included Activities
- Free time in Dublin - Grafton Street, Liffey riverside walk
- Farewell dinner with travel group
Landmarks/POIs Grafton Street River Liffey - Day 10
Dublin Departure
After a hearty Irish breakfast, say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your holiday in Ireland comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty Irish breakfast)
Included Activities
- Hearty Irish breakfast
