Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Dublin
Dublin- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Charlemont, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Dublin city tour led by Local Expert covering Georgian expansion, Merrion Square, Customs House, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Interactive visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin Docklands exploring Irish emigration history across 20 rooms
Landmarks Merrion Square EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Dublin Castle Trinity College Christ Church Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral Customs House - Day 2
County Laois - Killarney
County Laois - Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Doolin Music House with music, stories and food featuring Irish tunes and pub culture), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great Southern Killarney)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery with owner David Walsh including farm tour, brewing education, and tasting of home-grown beers
- Horse-drawn carriage (jaunting car) ride through Killarney National Park with local jarvey guide sharing nature, history and lore
Landmarks Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery Killarney National Park - Day 3
Killarney
Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Great Southern Killarney)
Included Activities
- Guided scenic hike through Killarney National Park with Local Specialist from 70ft-high Torc Waterfall through meadowland and forested paths to Muckross House, including views of Lakes of Killarney
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive learning about history, geology, stories, rugged cliffs, sandy coves, and remote villages with stops at key viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Visit Muckross Abbey in Killarney town center
- Lakeside walk in Killarney National Park
Landmarks Torc Waterfall Muckross House Lakes of Killarney Ring of Kerry Muckross Lake - Day 4
Shannon Region - Spanish Point
Shannon Region - Spanish Point- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Doolin Music House), Dinner (Dinner at Aileen's Restaurant featuring West Clare seafood, premium and lesser-known local fish paired with naturally grown produce from Armada Farm with simple, contemporary cooking)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Armada)
Included Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher with clifftop walks to observe birds, plants, and potential dolphin pods or sharks
- Afternoon experience at Doolin Music House with light lunch, traditional Irish tunes, pub stories and participation in music and storytelling
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Doolin Music House - Day 5
Galway - Westport
Galway - Westport- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Food walk sampling in Westport including savory bites like boxty and fish and chips alongside sweet treats), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Grace at Westport Estate)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Galway with Local Specialist through Latin Quarter and historic center exploring harbor city evolution
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® guided food walk in Westport meeting local producers and businesses, sampling regional flavors including boxty and fish and chips while learning about sustainable sourcing
Landmarks Latin Quarter, Galway Westport - Day 6
Westport - Achill Island
Westport - Achill Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Grace at Westport Estate)
Included Activities
- Cycling experience along Great Western Greenway with Local Expert following scenic disused railway line through blanket bogs, quiet farmland with views over Clew Bay and time for photos and stories
- Drive along Achill Island Atlantic Drive exploring cliff-edged viewpoints and wide beaches showcasing the island's wild coastal character
Landmarks Great Western Greenway Michael Davitt Bridge Achill Island Atlantic Drive, Achill Island Clew Bay - Day 7
Carrick-on-Shannon - Derry~Londonderry
Carrick-on-Shannon - Derry~Londonderry- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci's, Derry/Londonderry)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at The Shed Distillery in County Leitrim exploring Gunpowder Irish Gin production from botanical selection to distillation with tasting of gins and vodkas
- Walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with Local Specialist covering ancient streets, charming courtyards, famed city walls, St. Columb's Cathedral, the Guildhall, the Bogside and learning about the city's complex past and present
Landmarks The Shed Distillery Derry~Londonderry City Walls St. Columb's Cathedral The Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry Bogside, Derry~Londonderry River Foyle - Day 8
Derry~Londonderry
Derry~Londonderry- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci's, Derry/Londonderry)
Optional Activities
- Stroll the distinctive city walls
- Visit riverside viewpoints along the River Foyle
- Browse cafes and independent shops in the city center
Landmarks Derry~Londonderry City Walls River Foyle - Day 9
Maghera - Giant's Causeway - Belfast
Maghera - Giant's Causeway - Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Central Hotel, Belfast.)
Included Activities
- Visit to Glenshane Country Farm learning about shepherd life and watching skilled sheepdogs at work herding sheep
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® walking tour at Giant's Causeway with Mark Rodgers, a local guide channeling the spirit of the Irish storyteller (seancha í), exploring myths, magic, majesty, basalt columns and wildlife
Landmarks Glenshane Country Farm Antrim Coast Giant's Causeway 
- Day 10
Belfast
Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, 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 murals reflecting political sentiments with insights on city history and local progress
- Titanic Belfast museum experience across six-floor iconic building with nine interactive galleries featuring the ship through stories, sights and sounds, including recently restored SS Nomadic service boat, ship artifacts, decks and shipyard
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
- Visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens built in 1770, a grand Georgian estate and royal residence, with option to tour elegant state rooms still in use today or walk through 100 acres of beautiful grounds
- Guinness Storehouse visit at St James's Gate learning how Ireland's famous stout is brewed through interactive exhibits and viewing the city from the Gravity Bar
Optional Activities
- Tour of elegant state rooms at Hillsborough Castle
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Guinness Storehouse St James's Gate Brewery Gravity Bar - Day 12
Dublin
Dublin
