Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and start with a private walking tour through historic neighborhoods and the quieter streets that locals know. The Little Museum of Dublin, housed in a Georgian building, shows the city's history through items people have donated over the years. By evening, you'll head to a local pub for dinner with the other travelers on this trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic local pub dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Private walking tour of Dublin city center and historic areas
- Guided tour of Little Museum of Dublin
- Dinner at local pub with fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Little Museum of Dublin - Day 2
Dublin
A guided tour takes you through Dublin's main sights and lesser-known spots. You'll see the Customs House, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and City Hall, then check out both Christ Church and St. Patrick's Cathedrals. The Guinness Storehouse comes next, where you'll learn how to pour a proper pint and take in the views from the Gravity Bar. The rest of your day is free to wander wherever interests you.
Included Activities
- Dublin city tour including Customs House, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Guinness Storehouse visit with tasting room experience and Gravity Bar
Landmarks/POIs Customs House Trinity College Dublin Castle City Hall Christ Church Cathedral St. Patrick's Cathedral Guinness Storehouse - Day 3
Dublin to Blarney to Cork
Today you're heading through Ireland's Golden Vale to Blarney Castle for a private tour and the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. After exploring the castle's gardens and grounds, you'll travel on to Cork and walk through the medieval Old Town, crossing the city's bridges. The university and City Hall are on your route, along with Shandon Bells. Later you'll have free time to check out the English Market if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Private tour of Blarney Castle
- Blarney Stone kiss experience
- Exploration of Blarney Castle gardens and grounds
- Cork city tour including medieval Old Town, bridges, university, City Hall, and Shandon Bells
Optional Activities
- Visit to English Market in Cork
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Blarney Stone Shandon Bells - Day 4
Cork to Kinsale to Killarney
You're traveling to Kinsale, a coastal town known for its food scene, where a culinary tour highlights local treats and seafood. You'll meet locals and food producers as you make your way around this gourmet destination. From there, you'll head to Killarney for the evening and experience traditional Irish culture with live music and dancing at Kate Kearney's Irish Night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Culinary treats and seafood tasting tour in Kinsale), Dinner (Traditional Irish cuisine with live performances at Kate Kearney's Irish Night)
Included Activities
- Food tour of Kinsale with culinary treats and seafood
- Kate Kearney's Irish Night with traditional music, dancing, and local cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Kinsale - Day 5
Ring of Kerry
This day takes you around the Ring of Kerry, a peninsula full of history and local stories. In Caherdaniel, a Local Specialist leads you on a seaweed foraging walk along the coast, teaching you about edible varieties and their health benefits with an eye toward sustainability. By evening you're back in Killarney with time to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic tour
- Deluxe Coastal Seaweed Experience with guided foraging in Caherdaniel
Landmarks/POIs Ring of Kerry - Day 6
Cliffs of Moher to Galway to Ashford Castle
You'll head to County Clare where Ollie, a Local Specialist, guides a hike from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center along coastal trails, sharing stories about the area and its landscape. From there, travel to Galway to walk its cobbled streets and past colorful shops. Your evening takes you to Ashford Castle for dinner at Cullen's at the Cottage.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Cullen's at the Cottage on the Ashford Castle estate with local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Doolin to Cliffs of Moher with Local Specialist
- Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center visit
- Galway city exploration including historic heart and landmarks
- Dinner at Cullen's at the Cottage at Ashford Castle
Landmarks/POIs Cliffs of Moher Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center Doolin Galway Spanish Arch Ashford Castle - Day 7
Ashford Castle and Connemara
The morning is yours at Ashford Castle's estate. You can choose optional activities like falconry, horseback riding, afternoon tea, or spa services. Later, head through Connemara to Kylemore Abbey to learn its history and see the Victorian walled gardens. By evening, dress up for dinner in Ashford's George V Dining Room, named after King George V's 1905 visit.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-Table dinner in George V Dining Room at Ashford Castle with crystal chandeliers, ornate ceilings, and plush furnishings)
Included Activities
- Ashford Castle estate leisure time
- Kylemore Abbey visit with romantic history
- Victorian walled gardens exploration
- Dinner in George V Dining Room at Ashford Castle
Optional Activities
- Falconry at Ashford Castle
- Horseback riding at Ashford Castle
- Afternoon tea at Ashford Castle
- Spa session at Ashford Castle
Landmarks/POIs Ashford Castle Kylemore Abbey Kylemore Abbey Victorian Walled Garden - Day 8
Ashford Castle to Clonmacnoise to Dublin
After a late checkout from Ashford Castle, you'll travel to County Offaly to explore the ruins of Clonmacnoise, a monastic site founded in the 6th century. The site has a cathedral, round towers, high crosses, churches, and Europe's largest collection of early Christian graveslabs. Later you'll make the journey back to Dublin for your final evening.
Included Activities
- Clonmacnoise monastic site exploration including cathedral, round towers, high crosses, churches, and graveslabs
Landmarks/POIs Clonmacnoise - Day 9
Departure from Dublin
Your time in Ireland comes to an end as you say goodbye to the other travelers and reflect on the journey through the country.
