Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Dublin- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Dublin city tour with Local Expert covering Georgian expansion, Merrion Square, Customs House, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum visit - interactive experience exploring Irish diaspora across 20 rooms with personal emigrant stories, family name tracing, and Irish dance learning
Landmarks Merrion Square EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Customs House Trinity College Dublin Castle City Hall Christ Church Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral - Day 2
County Laois - Killarney
County Laois - Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great Southern Killarney)
Included Activities
- Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - tour and tasting with owner David Walsh covering 300+ years of family farming, sustainable brewery practices and beer made from home-grown ingredients
- Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park with local jarvey guide learning about nature, history and lore
Landmarks Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery Killarney National Park - Day 3
Killarney
Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great Southern Killarney)
Included Activities
- Killarney National Park guided hike with Local Specialist from Torc Waterfall to Muckross House including meadowland and forested paths, shores of Muckross Lake, lush forests and viewpoints overlooking the Lakes of Killarney with folklore learning
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive with expert commentary on history, geology and stories of the picturesque peninsula, including stops at key viewpoints, rugged cliffs, sandy coves and remote villages
Optional Activities
- Optional exploration of Killarney town center
- Optional visit to Muckross Abbey
- Optional short lakeside walk in Killarney National Park
Landmarks Torc Waterfall Muckross House Muckross Abbey Muckross Lake Ring of Kerry - Day 4
Shannon Region - Spanish Point
Shannon Region - Spanish Point- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Doolin Music House), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Armada)
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher visit - UNESCO Global Geopark walking along clifftop paths, observing birds, studying plants and watching for dolphins or sharks in Atlantic waters
- Doolin Music House - light lunch with afternoon of traditional Irish tunes, stories and pub culture with host Christy and friends
- Dinner at Aileen's Restaurant in Spanish Point featuring West Clare seafood, premium and lesser-known local fish paired with naturally grown produce from Armada Farm, with simple contemporary cooking
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Doolin Music House - Day 5
Galway - Westport
Galway - Westport- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Grace at Westport Estate)
Included Activities
- Galway walking tour with Local Specialist through Latin Quarter and historic center learning about harbor city's evolution and history
- Westport guided food walk MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visiting local producers and eateries, meeting business owners, tasting savory and sweet offerings and learning about sustainable sourcing and low-waste practices
Landmarks Galway Latin Quarter - Day 6
Westport - Achill Island
Westport - Achill Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Grace at Westport Estate)
Included Activities
- Great Western Greenway cycling experience with Local Expert along scenic disused railway line from Westport towards Achill passing blanket bogs, quiet farmland and Clew Bay views with time for photos and local stories
- Achill Island Atlantic Drive scenic route with cliff-edged viewpoints and wide beaches exploring the island's wild coastal character
Landmarks Great Western Greenway Achill Island Michael Davitt Bridge - Day 7
County Leitrim - Derry~Londonderry
County Leitrim - Derry~Londonderry- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci's, Derry/Londonderry)
Included Activities
- The Shed Distillery MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in County Leitrim - immersive look at craft spirits production covering founder PJ Rigney's story, botanical selection to distillation stages, and gin and vodka tasting in the tasting bar
- Derry~Londonderry walking tour with Local Specialist exploring ancient streets, charming courtyards, famed city walls, St. Columb's Cathedral, the Guildhall, the Bogside and other sights learning about the city's past and present complex history
Landmarks The Shed Distillery Derry~Londonderry City Walls St. Columb's Cathedral The Guildhall The Bogside - Day 8
Derry~Londonderry
Derry~Londonderry- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci's, Derry/Londonderry)
Optional Activities
- Stroll the distinctive city walls
- Pause at riverside viewpoints
- Visit cafes and independent shops of the compact center
Landmarks River Foyle - Day 9
Antrim Coast - Belfast
Antrim Coast - Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Central Hotel, Belfast.)
Included Activities
- Glenshane Country Farm visit with fourth-generation sheep farmer Jamese McCloy - farm tour, flock introduction and meeting hardworking sheepdogs
- Giant's Causeway MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience walking tour with Local Specialist Mark Rodgers channeling the spirit of the seancha\u00ed (Irish storyteller) exploring myths, magic and majesty, walking basalt columns, soaking in majestic views and identifying wildlife against backdrop of craggy castles and jutting landscapes
Landmarks Glenshane Country Farm Giant's Causeway Antrim Coast 
- Day 10
Belfast
Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Classic fish and chips at a local pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Central Hotel, Belfast.)
Included Activities
- Belfast city tour with Local Specialist covering Big Fish at Donegall Quay, Titanic Quarter, Samson and Goliath cranes, Belfast City Hall and political murals reflecting local sentiments
- Titanic Belfast museum - extraordinary journey through nine interactive galleries across six-floor iconic building experiencing the ship through stories, sights and sounds, walking restored SS Nomadic service vessel, viewing ship artifacts, exploring shipyard, and experiencing James Cameron's redeveloped galleries of the ship's launch day and ill-fated maiden voyage
- Classic fish and chips dinner at local pub with exploration of Belfast's pub culture
Landmarks Big Fish at Donegall Quay Titanic Quarter Samson and Goliath Cranes Belfast City Hall Titanic Belfast SS Nomadic - Day 11
Hillsborough - Dublin
Hillsborough - Dublin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Classic Irish fare at a local pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Brooks)
Included Activities
- Hillsborough Castle and Gardens tour - grand Georgian estate built in 1770, royal residence with pivotal diplomatic history, elegant state rooms and 100 acres of grounds
- Guinness Storehouse at St James's Gate visit - exploring interactive exhibits on stout brewing, learning how Ireland's most famous stout is created, enjoying distinctive taste of perfectly chilled pint of Guinness with views over the city from the Gravity Bar
- Dublin exploration and lunch of classic Irish fare at a local pub
Optional Activities
- Relaxing walk in Hillsborough Castle and Gardens grounds
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Guinness Storehouse - Day 12
Dublin to Home
Dublin to Home
