Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin this afternoon and connect with your Trip Manager. Get settled in and join your travel group for dinner, then head out to Temple Bar. The historic cobbled lanes here buzz with energy in the evenings, so you'll have a chance to soak in the lively atmosphere and live music that makes this part of the city so popular.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Temple Bar district and pubs
Landmarks/POIs Temple Bar - Day 2
Dublin - Kilkenny - Clonmel
After breakfast, you'll travel by coach from Dublin toward Kilkenny. If you're interested, there's an optional bike ride to check out the castle and cathedral while you explore the medieval character of the town. From there, you'll continue to Clonmel for the evening, grab your included dinner, and wander around to get a feel for the place before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Kilkenny
- Coach travel to Clonmel
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride in Kilkenny
- Explore Kilkenny Castle
- Visit Kilkenny Cathedral
- Jameson Distillery Tour in Midleton - Adults €24.00
Landmarks/POIs Kilkenny Castle Jameson Distillery - Day 3
Clonmel - Cork - Galway
You'll leave Clonmel and head south to Cork, then make your way to Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone if you'd like that particular tradition. After that, you're heading to the Cliffs of Moher, which is quite a sight with those massive sea cliffs. Later you'll arrive in Galway, where you can spend time in the local pubs, try Irish stew, and catch some live music throughout the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Coach travel to Galway
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway pubs and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Blarney Castle Cliffs of Moher - Day 4
Galway
You've got another full day in Galway to explore further. You can pick up some Gaelic phrases and get more familiar with the town. There's an optional ferry trip out to the Aran Islands if you want to see farm life and visit Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric fortress that sits right on dramatic cliffs. It's a bit of a journey but worth it if you're keen on getting off the beaten path.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Galway
Optional Activities
- Ferry ride to Aran Islands (summer)
- Bicycle ride around Aran Islands farms
- Visit Dún Aonghasa ruins
- Horse riding on Aran Islands
Landmarks/POIs Dún Aonghasa - Day 5
Galway - Derry/Londonderry
You'll drive north to Derry/Londonderry, a historic city known for its 17th century walls. There's an optional experience where you can spend time on an actual rural Irish farm, working with a shepherd and sheepdogs, and you'll get homemade lunch as part of it. Later in the day, there's also an optional guided tour of the Bogside neighbourhood if you want to learn more about the area's unique history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Derry/Londonderry
Optional Activities
- Sheep Dog Experience MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Adults €46.00
- Guided tour of Bogside neighbourhood
Landmarks/POIs Derry/Londonderry Walls Bogside - Day 6
Derry/Londonderry - Giant's Causeway - Belfast
You'll head to the Giant's Causeway this morning, a UNESCO World Heritage site with those distinctive hexagonal rock columns. From there, you'll continue to Belfast for a driving tour of the city. If you want to go deeper, there's an optional visit to the Titanic Museum, which tells the story of the famous ship that was built right there in Belfast's shipyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Giant's Causeway
- Belfast driving tour
- Coach travel to Belfast
Optional Activities
- Titanic Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Giant's Causeway Titanic Museum - Day 7
Belfast - Dublin
You're back in Dublin where your week started. Spend time at the Guinness Storehouse to learn how to pull a proper pint and get the full experience. If you'd like to cap off your trip, there's an optional farewell dinner available through a Free Time Add-On venue, so you can celebrate with your travel group one last evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach travel to Dublin
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse - Adults €25.00
- Free Time Add-On farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Guinness Storehouse - Day 8
Dublin - Departure
This morning you'll have a final breakfast with your travel group before heading to the airport. It's time to head out and wrap up your Ireland adventure, but you'll have plenty of memories and new connections from the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
