Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and pick up your rental car at the airport, then drive to Dunboyne Castle Hotel in County Meath. The hotel sits on 21 acres of gardens in a beautiful Georgian mansion, so you'll have time to settle in and explore the grounds or check out the historic local area. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dunboyne Castle Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore historic activities in the County Meath area
Landmarks Dunboyne Castle Hotel - Day 2
Dunboyne to Kilkenny
Head to Kilkenny today to see this small city's medieval heritage. You can walk along the Medieval Mile on the main street, check out the 13th-century cathedral, and visit the castle that the Anglo-Normans built back in 1195. There's plenty to see in the compact city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Newpark Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny
- View 13th-century cathedral
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny Cathedral Medieval Mile, Kilkenny 
- Day 3
Kilkenny
You have two choices for the day. One option is to visit Waterford, or you can drive to New Ross in County Wexford to see the Dunbrody Famine Ship, a replica from the 1840s that carried emigrants to North America. Either way, you'll return to Kilkenny for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Newpark Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Waterford
- Explore Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross
- Visit the port of New Ross where Patrick Kennedy departed for America
Landmarks Dunbrody Famine Ship New Ross Waterford - Day 4
Kilkenny to Killarney
The drive to Killarney takes you through some nice areas with optional stops along the way. Cobh is a charming harbor town with candy-colored homes and historical significance as the Titanic's last port in 1912. If you're interested, you can also stop at Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone. Arrive in Killarney for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manor West Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cobh Heritage Centre
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Stroll through Blarney Castle gardens
Landmarks Cobh Blarney Castle Cobh Heritage Centre 
- Day 5
Killarney
This day is flexible based on what interests you around Killarney. You could visit Moriarty's shopping in the Gap of Dunloe, drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route, explore the Dingle Peninsula with its beaches and mountains, or walk around the charming town of Dingle. Dinner is on your own, and you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manor West Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Shop at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
- Drive the Dingle Peninsula scenic route
- Explore the town of Dingle
- Drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route
Landmarks Gap of Dunloe Dingle Peninsula Ring of Kerry 
- Day 6
Killarney to Salthill | Galway
Driving north toward Galway, you can stop at the Cliffs of Moher if you want, where the sea cliffs rise 700 feet above the Atlantic. On clear days you'll see views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. After that, continue to Salthill, the seaside suburb where your hotel is located. You can explore the lively pubs nearby or venture into Galway city itself with its street performers and medieval buildings, then have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Salthill Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Galway Bay Aran Islands 
- Day 7
Salthill | Galway
Take a ferry from Galway City to Inishmore, the largest Aran Island, where people still maintain traditional fishing and farming and speak Irish. You can hike or bike to Dun Aengus, a dramatic Iron Age fortress on sheer cliffs, explore the island by hired tour, or have a casual lunch in Kilronan village. Ferry back to Salthill for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Salthill Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Take ferry to Aran Islands
- Hike or bike to Dun Aengus fortress
- Hire a bike on Aran Islands
- Take island tour by vehicle
- Explore Kilronan village and have lunch
Landmarks Aran Islands Inishmore Dun Aengus Kilronan - Day 8
Salthill | Galway to Dublin | Howth
You'll drive to Dublin today with an optional lunch stop in Athlone, where Sean's Bar is worth seeing if you're interested in Europe's oldest pub dating back to 900 AD. Continue to Dublin and have dinner with traditional Irish entertainment at the Abbey Tavern in Howth, a seaside suburb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment show at Abbey Tavern)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)
Included Activities
- Dinner and traditional Irish entertainment show at Abbey Tavern
Optional Activities
- Stop in Athlone for lunch
- Visit Sean's Bar in Athlone
Landmarks Athlone Sean's Bar Abbey Tavern - Day 9
Dublin
Explore Dublin using a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour to see the city's highlights at your own pace. Your ticket includes entry to the Little Museum of Dublin in a Georgian townhouse, and you'll pick one major attraction like the Guinness Storehouse with a pint at the Gravity Bar, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, the GPO Museum about the 1916 Rising, or Jameson Distillery Bow Street. Your evening is free to check out pubs and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Royal Hotel - Dublin)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin
- Little Museum of Dublin admission
- Voucher for one top Dublin attraction: Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow Street
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin's pubs and restaurants in the evening
Landmarks Little Museum of Dublin Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar Teeling Distillery EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum GPO Museum Jameson Distillery Bow Street - Day 10
Dublin
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast. Return your rental car at Dublin Airport and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
