Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll leave your hotel at 2:00 PM for a panoramic tour of Dublin with a local guide. The drive takes you through historic streets where you'll see Trinity College, Georgian townhouses, and modern architecture along the River Liffey. At the Little Museum of Dublin, housed in a Georgian building, you'll learn about the city's modern history. Back at your hotel, you'll have a welcome drink before heading to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for Irish dinner with traditional music and step-dancing performances.
- Meals
- Dinner (Irish specialties and traditional show with music and step-dancing at the Merry Ploughboy Pub)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Dublin with local guide
- Tour the Little Museum of Dublin
Landmarks/POIs Trinity College River Liffey Little Museum of Dublin Merry Ploughboy Pub - Day 2
Killarney
The journey heads through green countryside toward Blarney Castle, with a stop at the hilltop ruins of Rock of Cashel for photos. Once at Blarney, you can climb the winding staircase to kiss the Blarney Stone or walk through the gardens. From there, you'll travel to the lakeside town of Killarney for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Killarney)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Kiss the Blarney Stone or explore the gardens
- Photo stop at Rock of Cashel
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Blarney Stone Rock of Cashel - Day 3
Killarney
After shopping at Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, you'll drive the famous 100-mile Ring of Kerry with coastal and mountain views plus photo stops. Lunch happens at a casual restaurant along the way. You'll visit Valentia Island to explore the Skellig Experience visitor center, which covers Skellig Michael's history as a Star Wars location and early Christian monastery. The route continues through the colorful village of Sneem and Moll's Gap for views of Ireland's highest mountains. A farm visit lets you watch sheepdogs herd sheep. Back in Killarney, your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Casual lunch at a cozy restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive (100 miles with photo stops)
- Visit Skellig Experience on Valentia Island
- Stroll through Sneem village
- Stop at Moll's Gap for panoramic views
- Farm visit with sheepdog herding demonstration
- Shopping at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
Optional Activities
- Dining and pub exploration in Killarney during free evening
Landmarks/POIs Gap of Dunloe Ring of Kerry Valentia Island Skellig Experience Skellig Michael Sneem Moll's Gap - Day 4
County Clare
A ferry crosses the River Shannon before you drive along County Clare's coast to the Cliffs of Moher, a 700-foot sandstone wall above the Atlantic. You'll reach your hotel and then head to a castle for a medieval-style feast with traditional Irish food, complete with singing lords and ladies playing harp music. December and January departures may have a different dining setup.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Medieval-style feast with traditional Irish fare at castle with harp music and songs)
Included Activities
- Ferry across River Shannon
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Medieval-style feast at castle with traditional music and harp performance
Landmarks/POIs River Shannon Cliffs of Moher - Day 5
Galway to Dublin
You'll travel to Galway for a panoramic tour and free time to shop, watch street performers, check out medieval buildings, or relax in pubs and cafes. Later, you'll drive back across the country to Dublin, where you can choose from excellent restaurants or spend the evening exploring the city's pubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Galway
Optional Activities
- Browse local shops in Galway
- Watch street performers in Galway
- Explore medieval buildings in Galway
- Relax in pubs or cafés in Galway
- Dine at Dublin restaurants
- Explore Dublin pubs
Landmarks/POIs Galway - Day 6
Departure
Your tour concludes after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
