Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin to Kinsale
Head out from Dublin and drive south into the Irish countryside where you'll see rolling green hills and quiet rural roads. First stop is Cahir Castle, sitting on an island in the River Suir, which gives you a good sense of medieval Irish architecture and history. After that, you'll head to Blarney Castle where the grounds are worth walking around, and if you're interested, there's the famous Blarney Stone to kiss (it involves leaning backward, so be prepared). The day includes a tour of Jameson Whiskey Distillery where someone will walk through how they make whiskey and you'll get to taste some. Later in the afternoon, you'll arrive in Kinsale, a fishing village with colorful buildings lining the streets and plenty of pubs to check out for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cahir Castle
- Explore Blarney Castle grounds
- Entry to Jameson Whiskey Distillery with tour and sample tasting
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- Leisurely walk through Blarney Castle woods
- Explore pubs and restaurants in Kinsale
Landmarks Cahir Castle Blarney Castle Jameson Whiskey Distillery 
- Day 2
Kinsale - Cobh - Waterford - Kilkenny
Leave Kinsale and head to Cobh, a historic port town where the Titanic stopped before its final voyage, so there's some interesting history there. From there, you'll travel along the Copper Coast, which is a UNESCO-listed Geopark with dramatic cliff views and coastal scenery. Next you'll arrive in Waterford, Ireland's oldest city founded by Vikings back in the 9th century. Time there lets you visit the Crystal factory if that interests you, check out museums, or wander through the Viking Triangle area to see what remains of that era. In the evening you'll continue to Kilkenny where the restaurants and pubs are lively and friendly.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cobh historic port town
Optional Activities
- Visit Waterford Crystal factory
- Explore Waterford museums
- Stroll around the Viking Triangle in Waterford
Landmarks Cobh Copper Coast Waterford Viking Triangle Waterford Crystal Factory 
- Day 3
Kilkenny to Dublin
Spend the morning in Kilkenny with free time to check out local sites on your own before heading north. You'll drive into Wicklow Mountains National Park where the landscape changes pretty quickly with granite cliffs and forested valleys. The main stop is Glendalough, home to a 6th century monastery and an iconic round tower that's one of the most photographed spots in the park. From there you'll travel through the park's central section and cross Sally Gap, a mountain pass with good views, then head back toward Dublin with drop-off around 18:30.
Included Activities
- Visit Glendalough monastery and round tower in Wicklow Mountains National Park
Optional Activities
- Explore attractions in Kilkenny during free time
Landmarks Wicklow Mountains National Park Glendalough Monastery Sally Gap 
