Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and meet your Local Expert for a guided walk through the city's highlights, passing Georgian Squares and stopping at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Later this evening, head to EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum for drinks and canapes while learning about Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and outlaws around the world.
- Meals
- Dinner (Drinks and canapés at EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Camden Court, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dublin's Georgian Squares and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Interactive experience at EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum with drinks and canapés
Landmarks St. Patrick's Cathedral EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum 
- Day 2
Sligo
Start the morning at Strokestown Park House, where you can walk through beautiful gardens and experience a grand Irish country home. After that, your Local Expert will guide you through the Irish Famine Museum on the same grounds, covering stories and historical records from the 1840s famine. By afternoon you'll head to Sligo, with the option to take a River Shannon cruise to see the rolling countryside if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sligo Park)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strokestown Park House and Gardens
- Visit to Irish Famine Museum with Local Expert insights into the 1840s famine
Optional Activities
- River Shannon cruise to admire the rolling countryside
Landmarks Strokestown Park House Irish Famine Museum - Day 3
Connemara
Your Local Expert takes you through the seaside town of Westport on Ireland's west coast, sharing its 5,000-year heritage. From there you'll travel to Kylemore Abbey in Connemara to see the Neo-Gothic structure and Victorian gardens. You can add on a guided walking tour of Galway that covers medieval landmarks and the Lynch Memorial Window if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Westport with Local Expert exploring town heritage
- Visit to Kylemore Abbey with guided tour of gardens and abbey
Optional Activities
- Galway walking tour featuring Lynch Memorial Window, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square
Landmarks Westport Kylemore Abbey Lynch Memorial Window Church of St. Nicholas Spanish Arch Eyre Square 
- Day 4
Killarney
Spend time at the Cliffs of Moher, where you'll stand at the base of the 214-metre (702-foot) rock formations with views across the Clare Coast and Atlantic Ocean. Your Travel Director shares details about the geology, history and wildlife. Later you'll cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry from Killimer to Tarbert, then continue to Killarney for a Dine-Around dinner featuring local cuisine. Optional evening performances include Celtic Steps or a Gaelic Roots show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Choose from a fine selection of local restaurants on Dine-Around evening)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Centre with insights from Travel Director
- Ferry crossing of Shannon Estuary from Killimer to Tarbert
- Dine-Around evening at local restaurants in Killarney
Optional Activities
- Celtic Steps performance
- Gaelic Roots show of song and dance
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Shannon Estuary 
- Day 5
Ring of Kerry
Travel the Ring of Kerry, a 179-kilometre coastal loop known for its varied landscapes shaped by ancient glaciation. You'll pass through colorful seaside villages and beaches with views of the UNESCO-listed Skellig Islands and their early Christian monastery. Later participate in a seaweed foraging walk with John, who'll teach you about marine ecosystem protection along the Atlantic coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Gleneagle, Killarney)
Included Activities
- Drive the Ring of Kerry scenic route
- Seaweed foraging walk at Atlantic Irish Seaweed with expert educator John
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Skellig Islands - Day 6
Blarney
At Blarney you'll choose between two activities. Option one is visiting Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, said to give the 'gift of the gab'. Or take a guided tour of the 1,500-acre castle grounds with a senior gardener, discovering rare trees, mystical Druid rock formations, the Bog Garden with 600-year-old yew trees, and the Carnivorous Courtyard featuring unique plants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kilkenny)
Included Activities
- Choice of: Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, OR Guided garden tour of Blarney Castle grounds with senior gardener
Landmarks Blarney Castle 
- Day 7
Dublin
You'll explore the 12th-century Kilkenny Castle and learn about its time as the principal seat of the powerful Ormonde family and its Victorian-era changes. Walk through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room and bedrooms, then stroll the rolling parkland with formal rose gardens, woodlands and man-made lake. Return to Dublin in the evening for a farewell dinner at a traditional Irish pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cross the River Liffey and venture to a local restaurant to toast your unforgettable travels over dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Camden Court, Dublin)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kilkenny Castle with insights into the Ormonde family history
- Exploration of castle interiors and parkland
- Dinner at a traditional Irish pub in Dublin
Landmarks Kilkenny Castle - Day 8
Departure
Your Irish adventure comes to an end as you say goodbye to Dublin, your newfound friends and your Travel Director.
