Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and get settled into your hotel. At 2:30pm, meet up with your Local Specialist for a guided tour that takes you through St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College. Later in the evening, head out to explore Dublin's pub scene around Temple Bar or Grafton Street and grab some food and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist - St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple Bar
- Explore Grafton Street
- Evening pub experience
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College - Day 2
Dublin to Killarney
Travel through County Cork toward Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone if you want. From there, continue on to Killarney, which will be your base for the next two nights. It's a nice drive through the countryside, and you'll have time to settle in and maybe walk around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle - Day 3
Ring of Kerry
This morning you'll take the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, one of Ireland's best routes. The drive passes through mountains, lakes, and green rolling countryside. You'll stop at Daniel O'Connell's home in Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, Moll's Gap, and the Black Valley, which was the last area in Ireland to get electricity. By evening, head to a local restaurant for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Cahirciveen Waterville Moll's Gap Black Valley - Day 4
Cliffs of Moher
Head out to the Cliffs of Moher, which are UNESCO-listed and drop steeply into the Atlantic Ocean. The interactive visitor centre has good information about the area, and you'll have plenty of chances to take photos. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the Wild Atlantic Way as you explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher
- Explore the Atlantic Edge interactive visitor centre
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher - Day 5
Cliffs of Moher to Donegal
Travel to Westport for a quick orientation of the town. Then head north toward Donegal, a town that sits near one of Ireland's three fjords, Lough Swilly. You'll stay the night in Donegal and have time to check out the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation in Westport
Landmarks/POIs Lough Swilly - Day 6
Donegal to Belfast
On your way to Belfast, stop in Derry/Londonderry for a locally guided tour about the town's history and the impact of the Troubles. After that, visit the Giant's Causeway to see the 40,000 basalt columns that go down into the sea. You'll have dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Locally guided tour of Derry/Londonderry - history of the Troubles
- Visit Giant's Causeway
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Derry/Londonderry Giant's Causeway - Day 7
Belfast
Join your Travel Director for an orientation of Belfast, including views of the historic murals that show the city's past and a look at City Hall. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own and see what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation of Belfast with Travel Director
- View historic murals and City Hall
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Belfast
Landmarks/POIs City Hall - Day 8
Belfast to Dublin
Return to Dublin for your final night. In the evening, there's an optional dinner with an Irish show that features traditional music and dancing, which is a good way to finish up the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening dinner and Irish show
- Day 9
Departure
Your time in Ireland comes to an end. Depart Dublin for your return journey home.
