Itinerary
- Day 1
Dún Laoghaire to Dublin
Your tour begins at 2:00 PM from your hotel in Dún Laoghaire with a panoramic drive through Dublin. You'll pass O'Connell Street, see Georgian architecture and squares, and stop at St Stephen's Green before heading to the Liberties. There you'll tour Pearse Lyons Distillery, which sits inside a converted church. Back at your hotel, you'll have a welcome drink to meet other guests, then the evening is yours to explore Dublin and find dinner on your own.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin including O'Connell Street, Georgian buildings and squares, and St Stephen's Green
- Visit to Pearse Lyons Distillery with stories about the church and neighborhood, whiskey tasting included
- Welcome drink at hotel with fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Independent evening dining and exploring in Dublin
Landmarks/POIs O'Connell Street St Stephen's Green Pearse Lyons Distillery - Day 2
Dublin to Galway
Today you're traveling to Galway, but first there's a stop in Athlone at Sean's Bar, one of Europe's oldest pubs dating to around 900 AD, for a drink. Once you reach Galway, a local guide takes you through the medieval lanes and shows you the city's vibrant street life. You'll have time to wander on your own before heading back for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Drink at Sean's Bar in Athlone
- Local guided walking tour of Galway through medieval lanes and street life
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Galway
Landmarks/POIs Sean's Bar Galway City Center - Day 3
Galway to Connemara
This day takes you into Connemara where the changing light and cloud patterns make the granite hills, lakes, and peat bogs look different throughout the day. You'll take a seasonal catamaran cruise across Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord that cuts deep into the landscape. After that, Kylemore Abbey is next, where you can tour the elegant rooms, the church, and the Victorian Walled Gardens beside a quiet lake. You'll get back to Galway with the evening free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour (seasonal)
- Tour of Kylemore Abbey including elegant rooms, church, and Victorian Walled Gardens
Optional Activities
- Independent evening exploration of Galway
Landmarks/POIs Killary Harbour Kylemore Abbey Connemara - Day 4
Galway to Killarney
Heading south around Galway Bay takes you through the Burren's distinctive limestone landscape. You'll stop at a working farm to watch trained sheepdogs move their flock across the terrain. Then it's on to the Cliffs of Moher, where the cliffs rise 700 feet straight up from the Atlantic. From there, you ferry across the River Shannon Estuary to reach Killarney. Your evening includes dinner followed by a traditional music and dance show at Kate Kearney's Cottage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with lively show of traditional music and dance at Kate Kearney's Cottage)
Included Activities
- Farm visit to watch trained sheepdogs herding
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher
- Ferry crossing across River Shannon Estuary
- Dinner and traditional music and dance show at Kate Kearney's Cottage
Landmarks/POIs Galway Bay The Burren Cliffs of Moher River Shannon Estuary Kate Kearney's Cottage - Day 5
Killarney Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is Ireland's most traveled scenic route, and you'll experience it today. Starting in Killarney National Park, you'll ride in a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car to Ross Castle on Lough Leane's shore. The route offers constant views of coastal and mountain scenery with plenty of spots to stop and photograph. You'll visit a shopping partner in the Gap of Dunloe, then explore Kenmare with its craft shops, galleries, and cafés. Back in Killarney by evening, you're free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive with coastal and mountain views
- Visit to Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
- Visit to Kenmare village
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Kenmare craft shops, art galleries, and cafés
- Independent evening exploration of Killarney
Landmarks/POIs Killarney National Park Ross Castle Lough Leane Ring of Kerry Gap of Dunloe Kenmare - Day 6
Killarney to Waterford
This morning you're driving through the mountains into farming country to reach Blarney Castle. Here you can either kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence or just walk the tranquil gardens. Then it's along the coast to Dungarvan where the Marine Bar hosts traditional music for the evening. Later you'll arrive in Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, for a local guide who'll walk you through the narrow streets and explain its history. You'll have free time before dinner back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Blarney Castle with option to kiss the Stone of Eloquence or explore gardens
- Drink and traditional music at Marine Bar in Dungarvan
- Local guided walking tour of Waterford through narrow streets
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Waterford before dinner
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Marine Bar Waterford City - Day 7
Waterford to Dublin
You're starting at the House of Waterford Crystal where you can watch skilled artisans work on a guided factory tour. Then it's on to medieval Kilkenny where you have free time to explore the city center and tour Kilkenny Castle. The castle features 17th-century tapestries, family portraits, and furnishings from the Butler family. Later you'll drive to Dublin and have dinner with wine at One Ballsbridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with glass of wine at One Ballsbridge)
Included Activities
- Guided factory tour of House of Waterford Crystal
- Visit to Kilkenny Castle including 17th-century tapestries, family portraits, and furnishings
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Kilkenny medieval city center
Landmarks/POIs House of Waterford Crystal Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny City Center - Day 8
Dublin Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast. You can depart whenever works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
