Itinerary
- Day 1
Ireland
Your Irish adventure begins today. You'll learn about the country's rocky coasts, lively pub culture, rich history, and green landscapes as you prepare to explore both traditional sites and hidden gems off the beaten path.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Centric The Liberties)
- Day 2
Dublin
You arrive in Dublin, a city layered with history and vibrant culture. The day is free for you to explore on your own pace. This evening, you'll meet your fellow travelers and celebrate the start of your journey with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Centric The Liberties)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dublin independently
Landmarks Dublin - Day 3
Dublin
A local expert leads you on a guided walk through Dublin's historic streets to discover the city's past and present culture. After grabbing lunch on your own, you'll board the Jeanie Johnston replica famine ship and check out EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to trace how over 10 million Irish people emigrated over centuries. The evening is free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dublin with local expert
- Jeanie Johnston replica museum ship visit
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch (free time)
Landmarks Jeanie Johnston EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - Day 4
Dublin to Belfast
You cross the border into Northern Ireland and visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the royal residence. Then you'll continue to Belfast, a vibrant capital city, where you join local foodies on a culinary walking tour to taste the city's flavors. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the evening is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Culinary walking tour of Belfast with local foodies
Landmarks Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Belfast 
- Day 5
Belfast
You'll head to the Ulster Museum, located at Belfast's Botanic Gardens, which features rich collections of art, history, and natural sciences. The rest of the day is yours to discover more of this fascinating city on your own. This evening, you'll join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mill Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ulster Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Belfast independently
Landmarks Ulster Museum Belfast Botanic Gardens - Day 6
Belfast to Donegal
You visit the Giant's Causeway and walk among the hexagonal basalt slabs formed according to legend by mythical giants. Later, a guided walking tour takes you through Derry to explore the complex history of this artistic and cultural hub, including its role in the Troubles conflict. You'll finish the day in Donegal and gather for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mill Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Giant's Causeway visit
- Guided walking tour of Derry
Landmarks Giant's Causeway Derry Donegal 
- Day 7
Donegal
You explore the Wild Atlantic Way and visit the Slieve League Cliffs, three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher, offering views over the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay. Then you'll travel back in time at the thatched cottages of Glencolmcille folk village. You return to Donegal Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lough Erne Resort)
Included Activities
- Slieve League Cliffs visit
- Glencolmcille folk village visit
Landmarks Slieve League Cliffs Glencolmcille - Day 8
Enniskillen
You meet the Lowry family, owners of Blessingbourne Estate, and get a peek inside their private living quarters while learning how this property has been passed through generations. Free time for lunch comes in Enniskillen, a charming island town. This afternoon, you'll visit a local family-run gin distillery on the banks of Lough Erne.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Connacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Blessingbourne Estate visit and meeting with the Lowry family
- Boatyard Distillery visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch (free time)
Landmarks Blessingbourne Estate Boatyard Distillery Lough Erne - Day 9
Sligo to Galway
You arrive in Sligo, the place that inspired poet W.B. Yeats, and visit the 13th century abbey while exploring local shops and eateries. Then you'll continue to Galway, a lively city blending medieval relics with modern flair. You spend your evening wandering through Galway's bohemian streets, then gather for dinner at a local pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Connacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sligo Abbey visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Sligo shops and eateries
- Explore Galway independently
Landmarks Sligo Abbey Galway - Day 10
Galway
The day is yours to explore Galway on your own pace. Pop into a pub for a drink with locals, check out one of the city's many museums, or shop along bustling Quay Street. You also have the option to take an optional tour to Kylemore Abbey, driving through Connemara National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Lee Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit pub
- Explore museums
- Shopping on Quay Street
- Optional tour to Kylemore Abbey through Connemara National Park
Landmarks Kylemore Abbey Connemara National Park Quay Street - Day 11
Cork
You start with a visit to a sheep farm where you'll watch a dog-herding demonstration and meet the friendly canine workers. Then you'll experience Ireland's natural beauty at the Cliffs of Moher, where mossy cliffs plunge 700 feet into the ocean. You arrive in Cork, a vibrant city known for its riverside walks and 18th century food market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Lee Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sheep farm visit with dog-herding demonstration
- Cliffs of Moher visit
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Cork 
- Day 12
Cork
A local guide leads you on a three-hour walking tour of Cork, Ireland's second city, followed by free time for lunch. After that, you'll visit Nano Nagle Place for a guided tour to learn how this important school empowers people through education, inclusion, and spiritual engagement, then explore the walled gardens and award-winning museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyrath Estate)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Cork
- Nano Nagle Place guided tour including walled gardens and museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch (free time)
Landmarks Nano Nagle Place - Day 13
Kilkenny
You enjoy lunch at a traditional Irish pub owned by the same family for 200 years, where you'll hear stories about family ancestors and the social role pubs play in rural communities. You'll watch a hurling demonstration, a traditional Irish sport, with the opportunity to participate yourself. Then you'll continue to Kilkenny, one of Ireland's most charming cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a traditional family-owned Irish pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lyrath Estate)
Included Activities
- Lunch at traditional family-owned Irish pub (200 years)
- Hurling demonstration with participation opportunity
Landmarks Kilkenny 
- Day 14
Kilkenny
You choose your own adventure: spend a leisurely day exploring Kilkenny and Kilkenny Castle on your own, or travel just outside town to the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, a 12th century Cistercian monastery. Later, you'll attend a demonstration at a family-owned glass company to learn about Kilkenny's important role in Irish design and craftsmanship. You finish with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Family-owned glass company demonstration
Optional Activities
- Explore Kilkenny independently
- Visit Kilkenny Castle
- Visit Jerpoint Abbey ruins
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle Jerpoint Abbey - Day 15
Departure
You depart for home, taking with you memories of the Emerald Isle.
