Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Meet your Travel Director and the rest of your group for a welcome dinner. This is where you'll get to know your fellow travelers in a warm, relaxed setting before the trip officially kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin)
- Day 2
Dublin
A Local Expert guides you through Dublin's elegant squares and historic sites including Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. You'll see the 9th-century Book of Kells and walk through Trinity College's cobbled courtyards to get oriented to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Dublin's elegant squares with Local Expert
- Visit Custom House
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Entrance to Book of Kells
- Walk through Trinity College cobbled courtyards
Landmarks/POIs Custom House Christchurch Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College Book of Kells - Day 3
Kilkenny - Cahir - Cork
Start at one of Ireland's main racehorse breeding centers, then check out the 100-year-old Japanese Gardens. From there, head to medieval Kilkenny to see Kilkenny Castle from 1195 with its restored Victorian rooms. Pass through Cahir to view its 13th-century castle, then arrive in Cork for an orientation tour of this vibrant university city along the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit Irish National Stud racehorse breeding centre
- Walk through 100-year-old Japanese Gardens
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
- See Cahir Castle
- Cork city orientation with Travel Director
Landmarks/POIs Irish National Stud Japanese Gardens Kilkenny Castle Cahir Castle - Day 4
Blarney - Killarney
Visit Blarney Castle and Gardens where you can kiss the famous stone. Cross the Derrynasaggart Mountains to reach Killarney. That evening, enjoy a farm-to-table dinner at the 19th Green Guesthouse where hosts John and Freda serve fresh local cuisine sourced from the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner using responsibly sourced ingredients from the local community, featuring classic Irish recipes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and Gardens
- Cross Derrynasaggart Mountains
- Farm-to-Table dinner at 19th Green Guesthouse with hosts John and Freda
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Derrynasaggart Mountains - Day 5
Killarney
Choose between a horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys or a lakeside hike with a Local Expert near Ross Castle. Explore the Ring of Kerry through mountains, valleys, and lakes. Stop at Moll's Gap to see Ladies View, then the rest of your afternoon is free to relax or rent a bicycle for scenic trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice: Horse-drawn jaunting car with local jarveys OR gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore and past Ross Castle
- Explore Ring of Kerry
- Pass through Sneem and Black Mountains
- Visit Moll's Gap and Queen Victoria's Ladies View
Optional Activities
- Hire a bicycle and enjoy scenic trails around the lake or through Killarney National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ross Castle Ring of Kerry Sneem Black Mountains Moll's Gap Queen Victoria's Ladies View Killarney National Park - Day 6
Dingle - Tarbert - Ennistymon
Leave Killarney for the Dingle Peninsula, following Slea Head Drive with windswept cliffs, golden beaches, and ancient stone dwellings overlooking the Blasket Islands. In the afternoon, head north to Tarbert and take a ferry crossing the Shannon Estuary to Killimer. Watch for bottlenose dolphins as you travel, then continue to Ennistymon with its traditional shopfronts and river falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Falls & Spa, Ennistymon)
Included Activities
- Follow scenic Slea Head Drive on Dingle Peninsula
- View Blasket Islands
- Board ferry across Shannon Estuary from Tarbert to Killimer
Landmarks/POIs Dingle Peninsula Slea Head Drive Blasket Islands Shannon Estuary Tarbert Killimer Ennistymon - Day 7
The Burren - Galway
Visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre at 702 feet for views of the Clare Coast. Drive through the rocky Burren landscape to Galway Bay. Once there, see the Lynch Memorial, Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas where Columbus allegedly prayed, the Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square dedicated to President Kennedy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Included Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre with views of Clare Coast
- Drive through the Burren
- See Lynch Memorial
- Visit Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas
- See Spanish Arch
- View Eyre Square
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher The Burren Lynch Memorial Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square - Day 8
Galway
The day is yours to spend in Galway however you like. Wander the streets, grab a meal, visit shops, or simply relax at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to the Aran Islands - a genuine highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way with cliffs and spectacular coastal views
Landmarks/POIs Aran Islands - Day 9
Donegal - Londonderry
Cross the Blue Stack Mountains of Donegal into Northern Ireland, heading to the ancient walled city of Londonderry. Ronan, a celebrated storyteller, takes you on a tour inside the city walls with their cannons. Walk down Shipquay Street with its Georgian houses and visit the Gothic Guildhall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Hotel Derry, Londonderry)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Londonderry city walls with storyteller Ronan
- Walk down Shipquay Street
- Visit Gothic Guildhall
Landmarks/POIs Blue Stack Mountains Londonderry City Walls Shipquay Street Guildhall - Day 10
Giant's Causeway - Ballygally
Explore the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with thousands of interlocking basalt columns. Travel along the scenic Antrim Coast Road past dramatic cliffs. Arrive in Ballygally and check into your hotel overlooking the bay. If you're interested, visit the Ghost Room in the castle turret. Finish with a final gathering for dinner and regional cuisine with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with fellow travelers featuring regional cuisine and warm Irish hospitality)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballygally Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore interlocking basalt columns
- Drive along scenic Antrim Coast Road
Optional Activities
- Venture into the Ghost Room hidden within one of Ballygally Castle's turrets
Landmarks/POIs Giant's Causeway Antrim Coast Road Ballygally Castle 
- Day 11
Carrickfergus - Belfast
Continue along the Antrim Coast, passing the Norman castle at Carrickfergus. Arrive in Belfast and meet your Local Expert for a city tour covering City Hall, Queen's University, the Parliament Building at Stormont, and murals showing local political sentiments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)
Included Activities
- Drive past Carrickfergus Castle
- Guided city tour of Belfast with Local Expert
- View City Hall
- View Queen's University
- View Parliament Building at Stormont
- See murals indicating political sentiments of local residents
Landmarks/POIs Carrickfergus Castle City Hall Queen's University Parliament Building at Stormont - Day 12
Departure
For your departure, you'll stop at George Best Belfast City Airport before heading to Belfast International Airport.
Landmarks/POIs George Best Belfast City Airport Belfast International Airport
