Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
This evening you'll meet up with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. It's a good chance to get to know the group and hear what everyone's looking forward to before the Irish adventure kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Warm and friendly dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Travel Director
- Day 2
Dublin
A Local Expert walks you through Dublin's elegant squares, pointing out the Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral as you go. Later you'll see the Book of Kells at Trinity College and wander through its cobbled courtyards. The morning and early afternoon cover quite a bit of ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation of Dublin's elegant squares with Local Expert
- Visit Custom House
- Visit Christchurch Cathedral
- Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Entrance to Book of Kells
- Walk through Trinity College courtyards
Landmarks Custom House Christchurch Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral Trinity College Book of Kells - Day 3
Kilkenny - Cahir - Cork
Start the day at a premier racehorse breeding centre and then check out the Japanese Gardens in Kildare. After that, head to medieval Kilkenny for a tour of Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert. The route continues through Cahir to see its impressive 13th-century castle before you reach Cork for an orientation tour of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kingsley, Cork)
Included Activities
- Visit Irish National Stud and racehorse breeding centre
- Walk through Japanese Gardens
- Guided tour of Kilkenny Castle with Local Expert
- View Cahir Castle
- Cork city orientation tour with Travel Director
Landmarks Irish National Stud Japanese Gardens Kilkenny Castle Cahir Castle 
- Day 4
Blarney - Killarney
You'll visit Blarney Castle and Gardens, with the option to kiss the famous Blarney Stone if you'd like. Then it's across the Derrynasaggart Mountains to Killarney. The evening features an exclusive farm-to-table dinner with chef John Sheehan at the 19th Green Guesthouse, serving fresh local cuisine made from responsibly sourced ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner with fresh local cuisine sourced from within five miles, at 19th Green Guesthouse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and Gardens
- Travel across Derrynasaggart Mountains
- Farm-to-Table dinner with chef John Sheehan at 19th Green Guesthouse
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks Blarney Castle Derrynasaggart Mountains 
- Day 5
Killarney
Choose between a horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys or a gentle hike along the lake shore past Ross Castle through Killarney National Park. Then you'll explore the Ring of Kerry with sweeping views, mountain passes, and charming villages. The afternoon is free, so you can cycle or do more exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Choice of horse-drawn jaunting car ride with local jarveys in Killarney National Park OR gentle hike with Local Expert along lake shore past Ross Castle
- Explore Ring of Kerry
Optional Activities
- Hire a bicycle and enjoy scenic trails around the lake or through Killarney National Park
Landmarks Killarney National Park Ross Castle Ring of Kerry Sneem Black Mountains Moll's Gap Ladies View 
- Day 6
Dingle Peninsula - Tarbert - Killimer - Ennistymon
Leave Killarney and head to the Dingle Peninsula via the scenic Slea Head Drive, passing windswept cliffs, golden beaches, ancient stone dwellings, and views of the remote Blasket Islands. Later in the afternoon, travel to Tarbert and board a ferry across the Shannon Estuary to Killimer, where you might spot bottlenose dolphins. End the day in Ennistymon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Falls & Spa, Ennistymon)
Included Activities
- Scenic Slea Head Drive through Dingle Peninsula
- Ferry crossing from Tarbert to Killimer across Shannon Estuary
Landmarks Dingle Peninsula Slea Head Blasket Islands Shannon Estuary - Day 7
Burren - Galway
Visit the Visitor Centre at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher for views of the Clare Coast. Then drive through the rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay. Explore Galway's historic center, including the Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas (where Christopher Columbus reportedly prayed), the Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Included Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre with insights from Travel Director
- Drive through the Burren landscape
- Visit Lynch Memorial
- Visit Church of St. Nicholas
- See Spanish Arch
- See Eyre Square
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Burren Galway Bay Lynch Memorial Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square 
- Day 8
Galway
This day in Galway is more relaxed, letting you explore at your own pace around the city. If you're interested, there's an optional experience available to the Aran Islands, known for their dramatic cliffs and spectacular coastal views as part of the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast (Sea View Rooms), Galway)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to the Aran Islands
Landmarks Aran Islands - Day 9
Donegal - Londonderry
Cross into Northern Ireland, admiring the Blue Stack Mountains of Donegal on the way. Arrive in the ancient walled city of Derry and explore inside the city walls with Ronan, one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers. Walk down Shipquay Street with its elegant Georgian houses and visit the Gothic Guildhall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Hotel Derry, Londonderry)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Derry city walls with storyteller Ronan
- Walk Shipquay Street
- Visit Gothic Guildhall
Landmarks Blue Stack Mountains Derry City Walls Shipquay Street Guildhall - Day 10
Ballygally
Head to the iconic Giant's Causeway and learn about the National Trust's efforts to support biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. Travel along the spectacular Antrim Coast road clinging to the cliffs. Your hotel overlooks Ballygally Bay. By evening, join the finale Celebration Dinner featuring traditional Irish hospitality with good food and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner blending old-fashioned Irish hospitality with good food and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ballygally Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre
- Travel along Antrim Coast
- Celebration Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit The Ghost Room in the castle turret at Ballygally
Landmarks Giant's Causeway Antrim Coast - Day 11
Carrickfergus - Belfast
Continue around the scenic Antrim Coast, passing the impressive Norman castle at Carrickfergus. Arrive in Belfast and meet your Local Expert for a city tour including City Hall, Queen's University, the Parliament Building at Stormont, and murals reflecting local political sentiments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Titanic, Belfast)
Included Activities
- Travel along Antrim Coast
- View Carrickfergus Castle
- Guided panoramic city tour of Belfast with Local Expert
- See City Hall
- See Queen's University
- See Parliament Building at Stormont
- See murals indicating political sentiments
Landmarks Carrickfergus Castle Belfast City Hall Queen's University Parliament Building at Stormont - Day 12
Departure
On your departure day, you'll be transferred to Belfast George Best City Airport first, then continue to Belfast International Airport. The journey between the two airports takes approximately 45 minutes.
Landmarks Belfast George Best City Airport Belfast International Airport
