Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Start your Dublin adventure with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that takes you through Georgian architecture, past the River Liffey, and down historic O'Connell Street. You've got a voucher for one top attraction, so pick between the Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St. depending on what interests you most. Grab dinner on your own this evening and explore whatever neighborhood catches your eye.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ashling Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin highlights
- Admission voucher to one of: Guinness Storehouse with Gravity Bar pint, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Landmarks O'Connell Street River Liffey Guinness Storehouse Teeling Distillery EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum GPO Museum Jameson Distillery Bow St. 
- Day 2
Dublin to Wexford
Pick up your rental car from Hertz and head toward Wexford. If you want to add something to the drive, Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains has sixth-century monastery ruins with Celtic crosses and a round tower worth stopping for. Arrive at your hotel overlooking the harbor in this Viking-founded town, known for its medieval history and proximity to Johnstown Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whites of Wexford Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Glendalough monastery ruins in the Wicklow Mountains
- Visit the National Heritage Park in Wexford
- Visit Johnstown Castle nearby Wexford
Landmarks Glendalough Wicklow Mountains National Heritage Park Johnstown Castle - Day 3
Wexford to Killarney
Drive from Wexford toward Killarney with some optional stops along the way. The House of Waterford or Blarney Castle are both on route if you want to add them in, and climbing to kiss the Blarney Stone or wandering through the castle's gardens takes an hour or two. Head to your hotel in Killarney and have dinner there this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rose Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Waterford
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Explore Blarney Castle gardens
Landmarks House of Waterford Blarney Castle - Day 4
Killarney
Spend the day in Killarney's countryside. You can take a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle where you'll get views of Lough Leane and Macgillycuddy's Reeks, or drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route yourself if you prefer having your own pace and flexibility with stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rose Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle
- Drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route
Landmarks Killarney National Park Ross Castle Lough Leane Macgillycuddy's Reeks Ring of Kerry - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
Drive north from Killarney toward Galway, and consider stopping at the Cliffs of Moher for the views from 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Once you reach Galway, you'll find a lively city packed with pubs, bookshops, cafes, and street performers to wander through. Settle in at your hotel for dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Red Galway Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher - Day 6
Galway
Spend your day exploring Galway's city attractions, checking out the shops and cafes, or take a scenic drive through Connemara where you'll see mountains, lakes, and boglands. The choice depends on whether you want to stay in the city or get out into the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Red Galway Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive through Connemara region
Landmarks Connemara - Day 7
Galway to Dublin
Drive east toward Dublin and stop at Clonmacnoise to see the sixth-century monastery ruins, including the cathedral, nine churches, two round towers, and three high crosses. Then continue to Dublin and spend the evening at the Abbey Tavern in Howth where you can have dinner and catch some traditional Irish music, song, and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with traditional Irish music, song, and dance at Abbey Tavern in Howth)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional Irish music, song, and dance with dinner at Abbey Tavern
Optional Activities
- Visit Clonmacnoise monastery ruins
Landmarks Clonmacnoise Abbey Tavern - Day 8
Dublin
Have breakfast before heading to Dublin Airport to drop off your rental car and wrap up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
