Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and head out to Powerscourt Gardens, where you can walk through the terraced grounds and see the ornamental lakes surrounded by over 200 types of trees and shrubs. This evening, there's a Welcome Dinner where you'll meet the other travelers on your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Powerscourt Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Powerscourt Gardens - Day 2
Dublin
A local specialist leads you on a Dublin city tour, stopping at St. Patrick's Cathedral where Jonathan Swift once served as Dean, then through the Georgian Squares and Trinity College to view the Book of Kells. After that, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, whether that's shopping on Grafton Street, checking out Temple Bar, or relaxing in St. Stephen's Green.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dublin city tour with Local Specialist visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells
- See Dublin's Georgian Squares
Optional Activities
- Visit Grafton Street performers
- Enjoy a pint at Temple Bar
- Relax in St. Stephen's Green
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College Book of Kells Grafton Street Temple Bar St. Stephen's Green - Day 3
Dublin to Cork
You'll travel from Dublin through County Kilkenny and on to Waterford, where you have free time for lunch or to join a local walking tour if you're interested. Later, head south to Cork where the evening is open for you to discover the city's sights, local restaurants, and music scene on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour with local specialist in Waterford
Landmarks/POIs County Kilkenny Waterford - Day 4
Cork to Killarney
Stop in Blarney to kiss the famous Stone and pick up the 'gift of the gab' as the legend goes. Then continue west to Killarney, a lakeside city that serves as your starting point for exploring the Ring of Kerry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle - Day 5
Killarney
Drive the Ring of Kerry and take in the scenery that inspired writers and poets, with its famous 'forty shades of green' across the landscape. You can join a local specialist for a guided walk at Torc Waterfall if you'd like, walking through wooded paths and along the lakeshore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
- Visit Torc Waterfall with Local Specialist
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry Torc Waterfall - Day 6
Killarney to Galway
Travel along the Wild Atlantic Way and meet local horticulturist Oonagh for a foraging lesson before sitting down to a Be My Guest dinner at Barrtra Seafood restaurant where you'll learn about sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients. Later, visit the Cliffs of Moher, which rise 200 meters above the Atlantic, and tour the Visitor Experience to understand more about this natural site. You'll finish the day in Galway, known for its music, art, and local culture scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest dining experience at Barrtra Seafood restaurant featuring locally-sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Connect with local horticulturist Oonagh for foraging experience
- Be My Guest visit to Barrtra Seafood restaurant
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
Landmarks/POIs Wild Atlantic Way Cliffs of Moher - Day 7
Galway
Start at the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory where you can watch master craftsmen carving intricate crystal designs. Then take an orientation tour of Galway, after which you'll have plenty of free time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
- Orientation tour of Galway
- See Galway landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and cathedral
Optional Activities
- Admire Claddagh rings in Galway
Landmarks/POIs Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory Spanish Arch Galway Cathedral - Day 8
Galway to Cong
Drive through the rugged Connemara region with its mountains, lakes, and villages from John Wayne's 'The Quiet Man'. Visit Kylemore Abbey and walk through its Victorian walled garden, then board 'The Isle of Innisfree' for a cruise on Lough Corrib where Captain Patrick shares local stories. After disembarking, a piper leads you across the drawbridge to Ashford Castle for an elegant dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant royal dining experience at Ashford Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
- Cruise on Lough Corrib aboard 'The Isle of Innisfree' with local specialist Captain Patrick
- Elegant royal dining experience at Ashford Castle
Landmarks/POIs Connemara Kylemore Abbey Lough Corrib Ashford Castle - Day 9
Cong to Dublin
Spend time at Ashford Castle exploring its estate and taking in the grand interiors. Then travel back to Dublin for a Farewell Dinner where you and your traveling companions can reflect on the trip and share memories from the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Stroll around Ashford Castle estate and admire lavish interiors
Landmarks/POIs Ashford Castle - Day 10
Dublin
You'll say goodbye to Dublin and the 'Emerald Isle' as your journey comes to an end, heading home with the memories from your time traveling with new friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
