• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Dinner (D)

• Business class coach with extended leg room
• Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
• 4 & 5-star stays

• Killarney: Choose from a fine selection of local restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.
• Dublin: Cross the River Liffey and head to a local restaurant to toast your unforgettable travels over dinner. Sláinte!

• Blarney: Your up close and personal encounter with the lush gardens of the Blarney Castle estate is brought to life on a guided tour with a senior gardener. On your stroll enhanced by your expert’s insights, learn about the arboretum’s rare trees, mystical Druid rock formations and the Bog Garden boasting three 600-year-old yew trees. 
• Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.

• Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle to learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful Ormonde family that came to call it home for so many centuries. Amble through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery and bedrooms decorated in 1830s splendour as well as the rolling parkland formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake.

Discover Ireland’s capital as you join a guided panoramic tour taking in the elegant Georgian squares, the grand boulevard of O’Connell Street and the Custom House, and the storied spires of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Gain your bearings while hearing local insights that bring Dublin’s neighborhoods to life.

Learn how centuries of trade, politics, and literature shaped the city on both banks of the River Liffey. Distinctive doorways, statues, and bridges set the scene, offering a concise introduction to Dublin’s heart and character.

Step inside EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum for an interactive journey through the stories of the Irish diaspora. Wander immersive galleries that trace centuries of departures and new beginnings, and even trace your family name through engaging digital exhibits and personal letters that put faces to global Irish heritage.

Celebrate Dublin’s contemporary spirit as you enjoy drinks and canapés within the museum setting. Moving narratives of scientists, poets, politicians, and entertainers create an evocative backdrop for your welcome to Ireland.

Explore the Palladian elegance of Strokestown Park House, a time-capsule estate of art, gardens, and woodland that reflects the lives of the Mahon family across centuries. The house’s preserved rooms and curated collections illuminate an era of privilege and change.

Continue to the powerful Irish Famine Museum to uncover the human story of the Great Hunger (1845–52). Archival materials, including rare 19th-century photographs and eyewitness accounts, reveal how this tragedy transformed Ireland and propelled emigration worldwide.

Join a guided town walk through Westport’s tranquil streets and over its quaint stone bridge, discovering graceful terraces framed by the Mall River. Your Local Specialist shares tales of seafaring, trade, and pilgrimage that shaped this Atlantic community.

View landmarks connected to the legendary pirate queen Grace O’Malley, including references to Rockfleet Castle and Burrishoole Abbey. Glimpses toward Westport House and Clew Bay set a coastal backdrop of islands and shifting light beloved by artists and writers.

Explore Kylemore Abbey, a lakeside Neo-Gothic masterpiece embraced by the Connemara hills. Stroll the serene paths to its Victorian Walled Garden, where heritage glasshouses, herb borders, and heirloom plantings echo 19th-century horticultural ambition.

Learn how Benedictine nuns made this tranquil refuge their home after fleeing World War I Belgium. The abbey’s turreted Neo-Gothic church, reflective waters, and woodland trails offer a contemplative encounter with Ireland’s spiritual and natural beauty.

Stand in awe at the Cliffs of Moher, where the Atlantic surges against towering 700-foot cliffs and seabirds wheel on the wind. Follow cliff-edge paths to sweeping lookouts that capture the raw drama of the Wild Atlantic Way.

At the award-winning Exhibition Centre, explore the geology that raised these sandstone ramparts and the wildlife that thrives on their ledges. Panoramic viewpoints present camera-ready horizons that shift with the weather and light.

Glide across the Shannon as you cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry from Killimer to Tarbert, trading County Clare for County Kerry over Ireland’s great tidal river. Sea air, gulls, and low green shores set a gentle maritime scene.

As you sail, your Travel Director highlights coastal sites tied to smuggling and 19th-century emigration. This brief crossing links two distinctive regions and frames the Atlantic landscape from a different vantage point.

Journey the famed Ring of Kerry, a 111-mile circuit around the Iveragh Peninsula where ocean, mountains, and ancient stonework share the stage. Beaches, sheep-dotted fields, and misty mountain passes unfold in a rhythm of ever-changing vistas.

Look out to Skellig Michael, a remote monastic island and UNESCO World Heritage Site, when weather permits. Glaciated valleys, rainbow-sprayed surf, and brightly painted villages reveal the elemental beauty that defines Ireland’s southwest.

Meet local advocate John for a coastal seaweed foraging walk with Atlantic Irish Seaweed. Identify edible kelps and sea vegetables, feel their textures, and learn traditional and modern uses while walking a pristine Atlantic shoreline.

Hear how responsible harvesting helps protect the fragile marine ecosystem and supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14. This hands-on experience connects cuisine, conservation, and community along Ireland’s wild western coast.

Visit Blarney Castle and choose your experience: ascend the battlements to kiss the Blarney Stone—said to bestow eloquence—or join a guided tour with a senior gardener through the estate’s arboretum, mystical rock formations, and water-loving plantings.

Discover the evocative Bog Garden with ancient yews and fern-filled paths, or savor panoramic views from the tower. Whichever path you pick, Blarney blends legend, landscape, and craftsmanship in a single compelling stop.

Walk the grand rooms of Kilkenny Castle, once home to the powerful Ormonde family. The restored interiors—library, drawing rooms, nursery, and the soaring Picture Gallery—evoke 1830s taste and aristocratic life.

Step outside to formal terraces, woodland, and a placid lake to appreciate the castle’s setting. Learn how centuries of change and Victorian restoration shaped this stronghold into a hallmark of Ireland’s medieval and modern heritage.

Gather for a convivial evening in a traditional Irish pub, where warm wood, framed memorabilia, and friendly conversation set the mood. Savor seasonal dishes from the larder—stews, fresh seafood, and brown bread—paired with local ales or whiskey.

Toast your journey and raise a glass — sláinte—as you reflect on landscapes and legends encountered along the way. This shared meal celebrates hearty Irish cuisine and the easy camaraderie of Dublin’s social life.

Drift along the River Shannon on a relaxed scenic cruise, taking in reed-lined banks, gentle bends, and wide-open skies. Glide past quiet villages and farmland as commentary reveals the river’s role in Ireland’s past.

This peaceful journey showcases the beauty of Ireland’s gentle waterways and rural life from a different perspective. Available at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to operation and weather.

Explore Galway’s medieval lanes on a guided walk featuring the Lynch Memorial Window, bustling market streets, and the mercantile past around the Spanish Arch. Visit the historic Church of St. Nicholas and finish near lively Eyre Square.

Hear tales of traders, sailors, and presidents who left their mark on this Atlantic port, from Norman times to the present. Available at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability.

Experience the energy of traditional music and dance at a local show—choose between the acclaimed Celtic Steps or the vibrant Gaelic Roots. Precision footwork, stirring melodies, and rich vocals capture Ireland’s living culture.

From rhythmic reels to soulful airs, this performance immerses you in stories told through song and movement. Available at additional cost and bookable on tour; show choice and seating subject to availability.

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