Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and take an orientation tour through Georgian Squares, then visit St. Patrick's Cathedral to learn about Ireland's largest church and its history. The day wraps up with a celebratory dinner to mark your arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Dublin with Travel Director past Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Dublin
Landmarks St. Patrick's Cathedral Custom House 
- Day 2
Dublin to Kilkenny
Start at the Guinness Storehouse learning about Dublin's famous beer, then travel to medieval Kilkenny. You'll explore the Medieval Mile to see local arts and crafts, followed by a guided tour through Kilkenny Castle's historic rooms and grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kilkenny)
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse to learn about Arthur Guinness and the 9,000 year lease of St. James's Gate Brewery
- Orientation tour of Kilkenny Medieval Mile
- Guided tour of Kilkenny Castle with Local Expert, including Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery, bedrooms, parkland, formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake
Landmarks Guinness Storehouse St. James's Gate Brewery Kilkenny Castle 
- Day 3
Kilkenny to Killarney
Head to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone, said to give the 'gift of the gab,' then travel to Killarney as your gateway to the Ring of Kerry. An orientation tour shows you why this scenic area has drawn travelers for centuries, and your evening includes a Dine-Around experience featuring local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around evening of local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Oaks)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone
- Orientation tour of Killarney with Travel Director
- Dinner - Dine-Around evening of local cuisine in Killarney
Landmarks Blarney Castle Ring of Kerry 
- Day 4
Killarney
You get to choose your adventure in Killarney with Insight Choice: either take a horse-drawn jaunting car with a local jarvey or join a gentle lakeside hike through Killarney National Park past 15th Century Ross Castle. Both options let you see the Ring of Kerry's coastal drive, beaches, colorful villages, and Atlantic Ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Oaks)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park with local jarveys OR gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore past Ross Castle and Muckross Estate
Landmarks Killarney National Park Ross Castle Muckross Estate - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
Ferry from Tarbert to Killmer for an up-close look at the Cliffs of Moher, where you'll take in Clare Coast views and spot puffins while learning about the cliffs' geology. After that, drive through the rocky Burren landscape to Galway for an orientation tour of historic sights, then have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Galway)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Galway)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Tarbert to Killmer
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Centre with insights from Travel Director into geology, history and species
- Drive through the Burren
- Orientation tour of Galway including Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Galway
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher The Burren Lynch Memorial Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square 
- Day 6
Galway
You have a free day to explore Galway on your own, the cultural center hosting 122 festivals yearly. Check out the port city's artistic vibe and bohemian atmosphere, or join an optional trip to the Aran Islands if you'd like a guided experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Galway)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to the iconic Aran Islands
Landmarks Aran Islands - Day 7
Galway to Sligo
Travel to the seaside town of Westport where a Local Expert leads a culinary walk, tasting local favorites and sharing the town's history from its 5,000-year-old settlement onward. You'll see Westport House heritage museum, the stone bridge, Rockfleet Castle, and Burrishoole Abbey. Later, head to Sligo for an orientation tour, with an optional scenic drive along Sligo Bay available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Foodie exploration of Westport in remote Ireland full of rugged beauty. The heritage town of Westport is unique as one of few planned towns in Ireland. Experience the tree-lined boulevard the Mall built on the Carrowbeg River. Meet the locals and savour local delicacies which may include Achill Island fudge, Irish charcuterie and gelato or cupcakes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sligo Park)
Included Activities
- Culinary walk in Westport with Local Expert, tasting local favourites and learning about heritage
- Orientation tour of Sligo with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience Sligo Drive along the scenic shores of Sligo Bay
Landmarks Westport Westport House Rockfleet Castle Burrishoole Abbey Sligo Bay - Day 8
Sligo
Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience to Rosses Point, a small maritime village near Sligo, with a Local Expert and maritime archaeologist guiding you through the area's heritage. The afternoon is free to visit historic houses, museums, or the Yeats memorial building with its exhibitions and literary culture focus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sligo Park)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to Rosses Point with Local Expert and maritime archaeologist
Optional Activities
- Visit historic houses or museums in Sligo
- Visit Yeats memorial building
Landmarks Rosses Point Yeats Building - Day 9
Sligo to Dublin
You'll leave Sligo this morning and head back to Dublin to finish your scenic Ireland tour. The journey concludes with a memorable dinner celebrating all you've experienced.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cross the River Liffey and venture to a local restaurant to toast your unforgettable travels over dinner. Sláinte!)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Camden Court, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Dinner in Dublin - Cross the River Liffey and venture to a local restaurant to toast your unforgettable travels over dinner
- Day 10
Dublin
Your Ireland journey ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
