Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and connect with your Local Specialist for a guided tour hitting Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Georgian Squares. After some time to explore on your own this morning, you'll meet back up with your Travel Director and group for dinner and evening out enjoying Irish craic.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center), Hotel (Clayton Ballsbridge, Dublin, Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist - views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Georgian Squares
- Explore Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House
Landmarks Trinity College St. Patrick's Cathedral O'Connell Street Custom House 
- Day 2
Dublin to Galway
Head out to Galway, known as the 'City of Tribes'. The day focuses on Galway's historic center where you'll see the stone cathedral sitting on the Corrib's banks, the Spanish Arch, and the distinctive Claddagh rings if you're interested. You've got free time to walk through the stone-lined streets and get a feel for the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway), Hotel (Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Galway)
Included Activities
- Explore the historic heart of Galway
- See the Cathedral of Galway and Spanish Arch
- View the Corrib and stone cathedral on its banks
Landmarks Cathedral of Galway Spanish Arch River Corrib 
- Day 3
Galway to Killarney
You'll leave Limerick and travel to the Cliffs of Moher, a UNESCO site along the Wild Atlantic Way. Meeting your Local Specialist at the visitor center, you'll learn how these cliffs formed over 300 million years and see wildlife like puffins and peregrine falcons. On clear days, views stretch toward Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. After crossing the Shannon Estuary by ferry, you'll continue south to Killarney for your next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (International, Killarney, Hotel Killarney), Hotel (International Hotel, Killarney, Hotel Killarney)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Cliffs of Moher with Local Specialist
- Visit the interactive Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Center
- Guided walk on the Cliffs of Moher with Local Specialist in conservation - learn about wildflowers, rare bird species like red-billed chough, and cultural ties to the land
- Scenic cruise across the Shannon Estuary
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Galway Bay Aran Islands Shannon Estuary 
- Day 4
Killarney
The Ring of Kerry drive takes you through some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery with green hills, old stone villages, and blue coastal views. You'll pass through Cahirciveen, Moll's Gap, and the Black Valley, which stayed without electricity and phones longer than anywhere else in Ireland. An optional trip to Muckross House and its gardens is available if you want to add more to the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (International, Killarney, Hotel Killarney), Hotel (International Hotel, Killarney, Hotel Killarney)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive the Ring of Kerry
- See Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen
- Visit Moll's Gap
- Visit the Black Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Muckross House and beautiful gardens - featuring 19th-century house with furniture and paintings including portrait of King James VI (approximately €12-15 per person)
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Cahirciveen Moll's Gap Black Valley Muckross House 
- Day 5
Killarney to Waterford
After crossing the Kerry Mountains, you'll reach Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and get the 'gift of the gab'. Later you arrive in Waterford where an optional folk experience with traditional Irish music and hospitality is offered. The evening wraps up with a group dinner back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fitzwilton Hotel Waterford), Hotel (Waterford Marina Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
- Group dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Optional folk experience in Waterford with traditional Irish music and warm hospitality
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone 
- Day 6
Waterford to Dublin
At the House of Waterford Crystal, you'll watch master crafters at work creating fine glassware. From there, you'll head to New Ross to see the John F. Kennedy monument and explore the Dunbrody, a three-masted ship that tells the story of Irish emigrants during the famine. Later, you'll travel through County Wexford and County Wicklow for a Be My Guest dinner at Glenealy Farmhouse with the Fulvio family, then continue back to Dublin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist served at Glenealy House with host Catherine Fulvio, one of Ireland's top culinary stars, with her family on hand to share their story)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Center)
Included Activities
- Workshop tour at House of Waterford Crystal - watch master crafters in workshop
- Visit New Ross port town
- See statue of John F. Kennedy
- Explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience - replica ship with Local Specialist insights into Irish emigration history
- Be My Guest dinner experience at Glenealy Farmhouse with Fulvio family - traditional Irish fare with Italian twist served by Catherine Fulvio, one of Ireland's top culinary stars
Landmarks House of Waterford Crystal New Ross Dunbrody Famine Ship John F. Kennedy statue Glenealy Farmhouse - Day 7
Dublin
You'll say slán abhaile (goodbye) to your fellow travelers as your journey through the Emerald Isle comes to an end. You depart Dublin today.
