Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Your plane touches down in Dublin by 1 PM, and you'll get that warm Irish greeting right away. From there, a panoramic tour takes you through the city's different periods and neighborhoods, from the busy shopping areas on the north side to the refined Georgian squares down south. You'll stop for photos along the way, then visit St. Patrick's Cathedral before heading to your hotel in County Kildare for the evening.
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin with photo stops
- Visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs St. Patrick's Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral General Post Office Custom House Grafton Street St. Stephen's Green Park - Day 2
Wicklow
Spend a full day in Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland. Start at Powerscourt Estate where you can walk through Italian and Japanese gardens spread across the grounds. After that, you'll head to Glendalough, a monastery complex tucked between two lakes in a valley. There's plenty to see here, with early Christian buildings dating back to the 8th through 12th centuries that you can explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Powerscourt Gardens and Estate
- Visit to Glendalough Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Powerscourt Estate Glendalough Abbey - Day 3
Kilkenny to Cork
This day takes you south through Irish history, beginning in Kilkenny where you'll check out the castle and cathedral. From there, head to the Rock of Cashel, a 60-meter high site with dramatic ruins showing over 1000 years of early Christian history. You'll arrive in Cork as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fantastic view from the Rock of Cashel
Landmarks/POIs Kilkenny Castle St. Canice's Cathedral Rock of Cashel - Day 4
Bantry and Garinish Island
Head southwest to where the Gulf Stream brings tropical plants to Irish shores. Bantry House is your first stop, with an art collection and Italian-style gardens overlooking Bantry Bay. Stop along the way for tea and scones, then take a trip out to Garinish Island to see a garden that was created from bare rock into something quite special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Bantry House
- Tea and scones at Bantry House
- Crossing to Garinish Island
Landmarks/POIs Bantry House Garinish Island - Day 5
Ring of Kerry
Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland's most scenic routes, with constantly changing views of mountains, coast, and sea. Grab an Irish coffee during the day, then visit a sheep farm to watch the herding dogs work. Later, drive through Killarney National Park where you have the option to walk through the Muckross House gardens if you have time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive
- Irish coffee
- Visit to the John Kissane sheep farm
- Walk through the gardens of Muckross House
Landmarks/POIs Killarney National Park Muckross House 
- Day 6
Dingle Peninsula
Head to Dingle Peninsula, an area filled with early Christian sites and vibrant fuchsia hedges in bloom. Walk through the fishing town of Dingle with its colorful buildings and shops, then visit the Gallarus Oratory, one of the best-preserved early Christian structures from Ireland. Built without mortar and still completely watertight after all these centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Centuries old Gallarus Oratory
Landmarks/POIs Dingle Gallarus Oratory Blasket Islands Inch Beach - Day 7
Cliffs of Moher and Doolin
Cross the Shannon Estuary by car ferry, then make your way to the Cliffs of Moher rising 214 meters above the water. Continue to Doolin for the evening where you'll experience traditional Irish music in an intimate living room setting with local musicians Christy and Sheila. The concert includes salmon, cheese, and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Salmon, cheese and wine)
Included Activities
- Breathtaking cliffs of Moher
- "Living room concert" with Sheila and Christy
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher Doolin - Day 8
Galway
Drive to Galway, Ireland's youthful port city and university town. You'll have time to explore the area at your own pace, wandering through its lively streets and checking out historic sites. This is the gateway to the northwest, and the city has that character and energy it's known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visiting Galway
Landmarks/POIs Galway - Day 9
Kilbeggan to Dublin
Head east toward Dublin and stop in Kilbeggan to visit the Kilbeggan Distillery, founded in 1757 and the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Walk through the original equipment and water wheels, take a guided tour of the distillation process, and sample some whiskey. Return to Dublin in the evening for a farewell dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to a whiskey distillery with tasting
Landmarks/POIs Kilbeggan Distillery - Day 10
Dublin to departure
It's time to say goodbye to Ireland. Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to your departure city.
