Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and connect with your Local Specialist for a tour through the capital's main sights. Later this evening, head to EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum where you can have drinks and canapes while learning about Irish emigration history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Sandymount Hotel Dublin), Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Dublin, Sandymount Hotel, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dublin with Local Specialist including Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House
- EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum visit with drinks and canapes
Landmarks EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum O'Connell Street Custom House - Day 2
Dublin to Kilkenny
Drive through County Wicklow's countryside toward New Ross, where you'll explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience with your Local Specialist. From there, continue to Waterford to watch master crafters at work in the House of Waterford Crystal workshop. You'll end the day in Kilkenny for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kilkenny), Hotel (Hotel Kilkenny)
Included Activities
- Journey through County Wicklow countryside
- Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience tour with Local Specialist in New Ross
- House of Waterford Crystal workshop tour
Landmarks Dunbrody Famine Ship House of Waterford Crystal 
- Day 3
Kilkenny to Killarney
Head to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone, then travel to Killarney for a two-night stay. If you're interested, you can book an optional pony and trap ride through Bourn-Vincent National Park or attend a Gaelic Roots evening show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Killarney, Killarney Towers Hotel)
Included Activities
- Blarney Castle visit and Blarney Stone kiss
Optional Activities
- Traditional pony and trap ride through Bourn-Vincent National Park with Local Specialist
- Gaelic Roots show in the evening featuring traditional instruments, Irish dance and folk songs
Landmarks Blarney Castle Bourn-Vincent National Park 
- Day 4
Killarney
Drive the scenic Ring of Kerry, passing through mountains, lakes, and green countryside. You'll see Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap, and the remote Black Valley, which didn't receive electricity until very recently by Irish standards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Killarney, Killarney Towers Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Ring of Kerry
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Cahirciveen Waterville Moll's Gap Black Valley 
- Day 5
Killarney to Limerick
Travel through windswept countryside to Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages, then arrive in Limerick for an orientation tour covering St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone, and King John's Castle. In the afternoon, head to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park to see what life looked like during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Inn at Dromoland, Greenhills Hotel Conference and Leisure Center), Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick)
Included Activities
- Adare village walk through main street with thatched cottages
- Limerick orientation tour including St. Mary's Cathedral, Treaty Stone and King John's Castle views
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park visit
Landmarks Adare St. Mary's Cathedral Treaty Stone King John's Castle Bunratty Castle and Folk Park 
- Day 6
Limerick to Galway
Visit the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way with ocean views and an interactive visitor center. Stop at a family-run Irish smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna to see traditional smoking methods and taste their award-winning organic smoked fish. You'll arrive in Galway with free time to check out St. Mary's Cathedral or Eyre Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farmhouse lunch with smoked fish tasting and homemade cake with tea at family-run smokehouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Connacht Hotel Galway)
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher visit including interactive visitor center
- Smokehouse visit in Lisdoonvarna with owner Brigitta demonstrating kiln and smokebox, including tasting of award-winning organic smoked fish
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher St. Mary's Cathedral Eyre Square 
- Day 7
Galway to Connemara
Explore Connemara's mountains and landscapes that inspired Oscar Wilde. Drive to Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in a Neo-Gothic castle, and walk through the exquisite Victorian Walled Garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Connacht Hotel Galway)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Connemara
- Kylemore Abbey visit including walk through Victorian Walled Garden
Landmarks Connemara Kylemore Abbey - Day 8
Connemara to Sligo
Experience farm life at Glen Keen Farm near Cong with Catherine and Jim, who'll share stories about their family land dating back to 1600. You'll meet border collies and watch a live herding demonstration, then have farmhouse lunch with homemade cake and tea. Later, visit Knock's Marian Shrine, an important pilgrimage site, before arriving in Sligo. An optional countryside drive and dinner are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farmhouse lunch with homemade cake and tea at Glen Keen Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Sligo), Hotel (Clayton Hotel, Sligo)
Included Activities
- Glen Keen Farm Be My Guest experience with live border collie herding demonstration
- Farmhouse lunch and homemade cake with tea at Glen Keen Farm
- Knock Marian Shrine visit
Optional Activities
- Countryside drive and relaxed dinner at local restaurant in Sligo
Landmarks Glen Keen Farm Knock Marian Shrine - Day 9
Sligo to Dublin
Travel south to Dublin with free time to wander Grafton Street or stroll along the Liffey. This evening, gather with your group for a farewell dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport), Hotel (Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Walk down Grafton Street
- Stroll along the Liffey
Landmarks Grafton Street River Liffey - Day 10
Dublin
After a hearty Irish breakfast, say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your Irish holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty Irish breakfast)
