Itinerary
- Day 1
Shannon to Ennistymon
Transfers leave Shannon airport at 07:00 and 13:00 to get you to your hotel. After settling in, you'll have time to relax before meeting your Travel Director at 17:30 for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant where you can meet the other travelers on your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with wine)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
West Coast to Westport
Head to the West Coast and check out the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre with views of the Clare shoreline and Atlantic Ocean. From there, you'll get an orientation tour of Galway covering St Nicholas Church, the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, then grab lunch at a local restaurant. Later you'll continue on to Westport in Co. Mayo on Clew Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch made from fresh local produce at local restaurant in Galway)
Included Activities
- Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre visit
- Galway orientation tour including St Nicholas Church, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square
- Lunch at local restaurant in Galway
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher St Nicholas Church Spanish Arch Eyre Square - Day 3
Westport
In Westport you have two options for the day. Join a local foodie for a culinary walk through town and try authentic Irish delicacies, or travel to Ballycroy National Park for a nature walk through countryside with views of Achill Island and the Nephin Beg mountain range.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of activity: Culinary walk with local foodie sampling Irish delicacies OR nature walk in Ballycroy National Park with panoramic views of Achill Island and Nephin Beg mountain range
Landmarks/POIs Ballycroy National Park Achill Island Nephin Beg - Day 4
Westport to Sligo
Visit the historic Lissadell Estate, which was the childhood home of Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz. The owners will show you the restored house and gardens and serve tea and scones while sharing their story. After that, you'll head to Sligo for an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lissadell Estate visit with owners, tea and scones
- Sligo orientation tour with Travel Director
Landmarks/POIs Lissadell Estate - Day 5
Sligo
This morning you'll visit Sligo Abbey with a guided tour of the mid-thirteenth century priory. You'll see the well-preserved cloister and fifteenth-century high altar. In the evening, take a scenic drive and have dinner at a local pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at local pub)
Included Activities
- Sligo Abbey guided tour of mid-thirteenth century priory
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Sligo Abbey - Day 6
Sligo to Kildare
Travel across Ireland to Dublin for an orientation covering the Custom House, St Patrick's Cathedral, and a trip along the River Liffey with your Travel Director. Later visit the Guinness Storehouse Brewery. You'll continue to your hotel at the K Club in Kildare where you'll watch a chef demonstrate making Irish Soda Bread and have dinner at the Palmer Club Restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at Palmer Club Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dublin orientation tour with Travel Director including Custom House and St Patrick's Cathedral
- Guinness Storehouse Brewery visit
- Chef demonstration of making Irish Soda Bread
- Dinner at Palmer Club Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Custom House St Patrick's Cathedral Guinness Storehouse River Liffey - Day 7
Kildare
Spend the day enjoying activities at the K Club. You can look for rare birds on the estate grounds, go fishing, play golf, or use the spa facilities. Transfers are available if you want to explore Dublin further instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching on estate grounds
- Fishing
- Golf
- Spa services
- Transfers to Dublin for additional exploration
- Day 8
Kildare to Kilkenny
Walk through Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains foothills with a guide who'll explain why it's considered one of the world's greatest estates. Head to Glendalough for a walk in the valley of the two lakes with a Local Expert. You'll arrive in Kilkenny in the evening where your Travel Director gives you an orientation of the medieval city with its castle and river walk. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Powerscourt Estate guided walk
- Glendalough walk in the 'valley of the two lakes' with Local Expert
- Kilkenny medieval city orientation with Travel Director
Landmarks/POIs Powerscourt Estate Glendalough Kilkenny Castle - Day 9
Kilkenny
Tour Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert who'll explain its construction in 1195 after the Norman Conquest and show you the beautifully restored Victorian rooms. Tonight, head to a pub for dinner with local musicians playing traditional Irish music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Pub dinner with wine and local musicians entertainment)
Included Activities
- Kilkenny Castle guided visit with Local Expert
- Pub dinner with local musicians entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Kilkenny Castle - Day 10
Kilkenny to Cork
Travel through County Tipperary to 15th-century Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence. Head to Cobh and visit the Queenstown Story exhibition to learn about Irish emigration. You'll also get insights into the Titanic's final port call and the RMS Lusitania's tragic history at this historic location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Blarney Castle visit with Stone of Eloquence
- Queenstown Story exhibition visit in Cobh
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Stone of Eloquence Queenstown Story - Day 11
Cork to Kinsale
Explore Kinsale on the southwest coast and visit Charles Fort, a 17th-century star-shaped fort with views overlooking the town and Bandon River mouth. Take an easy walk to the Old Head of Kinsale to see the RMS Lusitania memorial and Downmacpatrick Castle ruins. Have fresh seafood for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sea-to-Table dinner with wine featuring fresh seafood)
Included Activities
- Charles Fort visit
- Old Head of Kinsale walk to RMS Lusitania memorial and Downmacpatrick Castle ruins
- Sea-to-Table dinner
Landmarks/POIs Charles Fort Old Head of Kinsale Downmacpatrick Castle - Day 12
Kinsale to Adare
Travel through County Tipperary to Brookfield Farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Meet farmer and beekeeper Ailbhe Gerrard and learn about sustainable honey-crafting and efforts to preserve biodiversity. Continue to Adare for a walk among thatched cottages in Ireland's prettiest village. Toast to your travels at a Celebration Dinner tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Brookfield Farm MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with farmer Ailbhe Gerrard
- Adare village walk among thatched cottages
- Celebration Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Brookfield Farm Adare - Day 13
Adare to Shannon
Departure transfers leave from your hotel to Shannon airport. The coach departs at 05:30 and 09:00 to take you to the airport for your onward journey.
