Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and start getting oriented with a tour past the Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral. The cathedral itself dates back to the 1100s, and you'll hear stories about Jonathan Swift and Ireland's religious history. By evening, you'll sit down with your fellow travelers for dinner featuring Irish cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Dublin past Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dinner at local restaurant in Dublin
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral Georgian Squares - Day 2
Dublin to Kilkenny
This morning starts at the Guinness Storehouse where you'll learn about Arthur Guinness and that famous 9,000 year lease. After that, you're heading to medieval Kilkenny to browse the medieval mile with its arts and crafts shops. Then you'll check out Kilkenny Castle, which has been continuously built and rebuilt over 800 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Guinness Storehouse and learn about Arthur Guinness and St. James's Gate Brewery
- Orientation tour of medieval Kilkenny
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
Landmarks/POIs Guinness Storehouse St. James's Gate Brewery Kilkenny Castle - Day 3
Kilkenny to Killarney
You'll head to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone, a 330 million year old limestone believed to give the gift of eloquence. From there, travel to Killarney, which serves as your gateway to the Ring of Kerry. An orientation tour introduces you to the area, and you'll wrap up the evening with a dine-around celebration of local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around evening of local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Orientation tour of Killarney
- Dine-Around evening of local cuisine in Killarney
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Blarney Stone - Day 4
Ring of Kerry
Killarney offers you a choice: take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride with a local jarvey, or do a gentle lake shore hike past 15th century Ross Castle with a local expert. After you've made your choice, you'll drive the scenic Ring of Kerry coastal route, known for its forty shades of green, with beaches, colorful villages, and Atlantic Ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys in Killarney National Park OR gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore and past Ross Castle
- Scenic drive along Ring of Kerry
Landmarks/POIs Ross Castle Muckross Estate Ring of Kerry - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
You'll take a ferry from Tarbert to Killmer and see the towering Cliffs of Moher up close. From there, you'll drive through the rocky Burren landscape to reach Galway. Your travel director leads an orientation tour showing you the Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square before dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Tarbert to Killmer
- Visit Cliffs of Moher with insights into geology and history
- Drive through the Burren
- Orientation tour of Galway
- Dinner at local restaurant in Galway
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher The Burren Lynch Memorial Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square - Day 6
Galway
This is your free day in Galway, Ireland's cultural center known for hosting over 100 festivals annually. You can wander at your own pace and take in the bohemian vibe of this bustling port city. If you're interested, there's an optional trip available to the Aran Islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to the Aran Islands
Landmarks/POIs Aran Islands - Day 7
Galway to Westport to Sligo
You'll travel to Westport for a culinary walk led by a local expert, who shares stories about the town's 5,000 year history and heritage sites. You'll learn about Westport House, Rockfleet Castle, and Burrishoole Abbey, all connected to pirate queen Grace O'Malley. Later, you continue to Sligo for an orientation tour of this historic town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Embark on a foodie exploration of the town of Westport in a remote area of Ireland full of rugged beauty. The heritage town of Westport is unique in that it is one of the few planned towns in Ireland. Feel inspired by the beauty of the tree-lined boulevard, the Mall, built on the Carrowbeg River. Meet the locals and savour the local delicacies which may include Achill Island fudge, Irish charcuterie and gelato or cupcakes)
Included Activities
- Culinary walk in Westport with Local Expert
- Orientation tour of Sligo
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience - Sligo Drive along scenic shores of Sligo Bay
Landmarks/POIs Westport House Rockfleet Castle Burrishoole Abbey Sligo Bay - Day 8
Sligo
A local expert and maritime archaeologist guide you to Rosses Point, a small maritime village near Sligo, exploring the area's connection to the sea and shipping history. In the afternoon, you have free time to visit one of the historic houses, museums, or the Yeats Building, which features literary and arts exhibitions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to Rosses Point with Local Expert and maritime archaeologist
Optional Activities
- Visit historic houses in Sligo
- Visit museums in Sligo
- Visit Yeats Building
Landmarks/POIs Rosses Point Yeats Building - Day 9
Sligo to Dublin
You'll leave Sligo this morning and head back to Dublin to wrap up your Ireland tour. Once you arrive, you'll have a memorable dinner in Dublin to celebrate your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cross the River Liffey and venture to a local restaurant to toast your unforgettable travels over dinner. Sláinte!)
Included Activities
- Dinner in Dublin
- Day 10
Dublin
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end and you depart Dublin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
