Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Meet your tour director at 2:00 PM and start with a panoramic tour of Dublin alongside a local guide. You'll see Trinity College, Georgian homes, and the River Liffey, then head into Dublin Castle for a guided tour through the State Apartments. After returning to your hotel for a welcome drink, head over to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for Irish dinner and a lively show featuring traditional music and step-dancing.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin with local guide
- Visit Trinity College
- Guided tour of Dublin Castle State Apartments
- Welcome drink at hotel
- Dinner of Irish specialties at Merry Ploughboy Pub with traditional music and step-dancing show
Landmarks/POIs Trinity College Dublin Castle River Liffey - Day 2
Blarney to Killarney
Travel through the lush Irish countryside heading toward Blarney Castle, and stop along the way to photograph the Rock of Cashel ruins. At Blarney, climb the winding staircase to kiss the Blarney Stone if you'd like, or wander through the beautiful gardens instead. From there, continue to the lakeside town of Killarney and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Killarney Towers Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel through Irish countryside
- Photo stop at Rock of Cashel
- Visit Blarney Castle - kiss the Blarney Stone or explore gardens
Landmarks/POIs Rock of Cashel Blarney Castle - Day 3
Killarney
Start the day shopping at Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, then drive the famous Ring of Kerry scenic route with stops for photos of coastal and mountain views. Grab casual lunch at a restaurant partway through. Later, visit the Skellig Experience visitor center on Valentia Island to learn about Skellig Michael and its Star Wars filming connection. Stroll through colorful Sneem village, pause at Moll's Gap for mountain views, and stop at a farm to watch border collies herding sheep. You'll return to Killarney with the evening free.
- Meals
- Lunch (Casual lunch in a cozy restaurant)
Included Activities
- Shopping at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive with photo stops
- Casual lunch in restaurant
- Visit Skellig Experience visitor center on Valentia Island
- Stroll through Sneem village
- Stop at Moll's Gap for panoramic views
- Farm visit to watch border collies herding sheep
Landmarks/POIs Gap of Dunloe Ring of Kerry Valentia Island Skellig Michael Sneem Moll's Gap - Day 4
Killarney to County Clare
Leave Killarney for a 20-minute ferry ride across the River Shannon, then drive along the County Clare coast to reach the Cliffs of Moher. This dramatic sandstone wall rises almost 700 feet above the Atlantic and offers incredible views. After settling into your hotel, head to a castle in the evening for a medieval-style feast of traditional Irish food, complete with serenades of songs and harp music.
- Meals
- Dinner (Medieval-style feast of traditional Irish fare at a castle with harp music and songs)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across River Shannon
- Drive along County Clare coast
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Medieval-style feast at castle with traditional Irish fare, songs and harp music
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher River Shannon - Day 5
Shannon
Tour concludes in Shannon after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
