Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Shannon to Limerick/Clare Region
Shannon to Limerick/Clare Region- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park - explore the restored Norman-Irish castle and living history village with traditionally dressed characters
- Visit King John's Castle in Limerick
- View the Treaty Stone in Limerick
Landmarks Bunratty Castle Bunratty Folk Park King John's Castle Treaty Stone - Day 2
Limerick/Clare Region to Galway Region
Limerick/Clare Region to Galway Region- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher - majestic cliffs stretching over 8 km and dropping 200m into the Atlantic Ocean
- Explore the Burren region - karst landscape with unusual flora, ring forts, and dolmens
- Galway city tour including Ireland's newest cathedral, Eyre Square, Lynch's Castle, and the Spanish Arch
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher The Burren Eyre Square Lynch's Castle Spanish Arch - Day 3
Galway Region - Connemara National Park or Aran Islands
Galway Region - Connemara National Park or Aran Islands- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Drive through Connemara National Park - experience dark upland moors, crystal-clear lakes, Twelve Bens and Maamturk Mountains
- Visit Kylemore Abbey - Benedictine monastery on the shores of Lough Pollacopall
- Boat tour through Killary Harbour - Ireland's only fjord (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Trip to Inishmore, Aran Islands - visit Celtic ring forts including Dun Aengus (approximately 3,000 years old) perched on vertical cliffs
Landmarks Connemara National Park Lough Corrib Lough Mask Twelve Bens Maamturk Mountains Kylemore Abbey Killary Harbour Dun Aengus - Day 4
Galway Region to Carlow/Kilkenny Region
Galway Region to Carlow/Kilkenny Region- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Visit Clonmacnoise monastic site - founded in 548 with impressive cathedral remains
- Explore Kilkenny Castle
- Experience Smithwick's Beer Experience in Kilkenny
Landmarks Clonmacnoise Kilkenny Castle Smithwick's Experience - Day 5
Carlow/Kilkenny Region to Kerry Region
Carlow/Kilkenny Region to Kerry Region- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Visit Rock of Cashel - imposing limestone site from the 4th century
- Visit Blarney Castle - kiss the legendary Blarney Stone for eloquence, explore gardens and paths
- Explore Cork - Ireland's second largest city
Landmarks Rock of Cashel Blarney Castle - Day 6
Kerry Region - Ring of Kerry Excursion
Kerry Region - Ring of Kerry Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Detour to Valentia Island from Cahersiveen - experience wonderful nature and picturesque views
- Visit Skellig Cliffs - smaller cliff formation with breathtaking views of Skellig Michael
- Visit Muckross House & Gardens - beautiful Victorian mansion museum
- Hike to Torc Waterfall from Muckross House & Gardens (approximately 3 km, approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit Kissane Sheep Farm (seasonal) - watch sheep shearing and herding dog demonstrations
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Valentia Island Skellig Cliffs Skellig Michael Killarney National Park Muckross House & Gardens Torc Waterfall - Day 7
Kerry Region to Limerick/Clare Region
Kerry Region to Limerick/Clare Region- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Drive Slea Head Drive on Dingle Peninsula - approximately 30 km winding route with spectacular views
- Visit Europe's westernmost point with Blasket Islands views
- Explore Adare village - view Adare Manor, Augustinian Priory, and Trinitarian Abbey
Landmarks Dingle Peninsula Slea Head Blasket Islands Adare Village Adare Manor Augustinian Priory Trinitarian Abbey - Day 8
Limerick/Clare Region to Shannon
Limerick/Clare Region to Shannon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
