Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Start your Dublin adventure with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that takes you through the city's Georgian architecture and along the River Liffey, with stops at the historic O'Connell Street. You'll have a voucher to pick one major attraction: the Guinness Storehouse where you can pour your own pint at the Gravity Bar, Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, the GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St. Plan dinner on your own this evening and explore Dublin's restaurant scene at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ashling Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Dublin highlights
- Admission voucher to one of: Guinness Storehouse (with pint at Gravity Bar), Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, or Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Landmarks River Liffey O'Connell Street Guinness Storehouse Teeling Distillery EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum GPO Museum Jameson Distillery Bow St. 
- Day 2
Dublin to Wexford
Pick up your Hertz rental car and head south toward Wexford. On the drive, you might detour to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains to see the monastery ruins founded by St Kevin in the sixth century, which include old churches, Celtic crosses, and a round tower. Arrive at your hotel in Wexford, which overlooks the harbor. The town has medieval character, and if time allows, explore the National Heritage Park or Johnstown Castle nearby. Dinner is at your hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whites of Wexford Hotel)
Included Activities
- Rental car pickup (Hertz)
Optional Activities
- Visit Glendalough monastery ruins in Wicklow Mountains
- Explore National Heritage Park in Wexford
- Visit Johnstown Castle near Wexford
Landmarks Glendalough Wicklow Mountains National Heritage Park, Wexford Johnstown Castle 
- Day 3
Wexford to Killarney
Leave Wexford and drive toward Killarney, stopping along the way if you choose. The House of Waterford or Blarney Castle are options, where you can climb up to kiss the Blarney Stone for the legendary gift of eloquence, or walk through the castle gardens. Later you'll arrive in Killarney. Have dinner at your hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rose Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Waterford
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Climb to kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Explore Blarney Castle gardens
Landmarks House of Waterford Blarney Castle Blarney Stone 
- Day 4
Killarney
Spend the day in Killarney exploring the countryside around town. You can take a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for views across Lough Leane toward the Macgillycuddy's Reeks mountains, or drive the Ring of Kerry, which is Ireland's famous scenic loop with lots of photo opportunities and small villages to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rose Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Take jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park
- Visit Ross Castle and Lough Leane
- Drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route
Landmarks Killarney National Park Ross Castle Lough Leane Macgillycuddy's Reeks Ring of Kerry - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
Drive north from Killarney toward Galway. Stop at the Cliffs of Moher to take in the views from 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Then continue to Galway, a lively city packed with pubs, bookshops, cafes, and restaurants where the streets are full of performers and musicians. Head to your hotel and have dinner there this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Red Galway Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher 
- Day 6
Galway
Spend your day in Galway checking out the vibrant city atmosphere, its shops and restaurants, or take a scenic drive through Connemara where you'll see mountains, lakes, and bog landscapes. The choice is yours depending on how active you want to be.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Red Galway Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive through Connemara region
Landmarks Connemara 
- Day 7
Galway to Dublin
Drive east from Galway back to Dublin. Along the way, stop at Clonmacnoise to walk through the sixth-century monastery ruins, which include a cathedral, nine churches, two round towers, and three high crosses that offer a sense of how important a learning center this once was. Arrive at your Dublin hotel. This evening head to the Abbey Tavern in the seaside suburb of Howth for dinner with traditional Irish music, song, and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish music, song, and dance with dinner at Abbey Tavern, Howth)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Traditional Irish music, song, and dance evening with dinner at Abbey Tavern
Optional Activities
- Visit Clonmacnoise monastery ruins
Landmarks Clonmacnoise Abbey Tavern Howth 
- Day 8
Dublin
After breakfast, drive to Dublin airport and return your rental car. Your Irish road trip comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
