Watch master craftspeople at the House of Waterford Crystal transform molten glass into intricate finished pieces. A workshop tour reveals the careful stages of shaping, cutting and engraving that give Waterford crystal its characteristic clarity and pattern.

Crystal-making has long been associated with this southeast Irish city. Seeing the artisans at work makes the precision behind each piece tangible, from the heat of the workshop to the detailed cuts that catch the light.

Follow a scenic drive across the Dingle Peninsula towards Slea Head, where the road traces one of Ireland’s most dramatic Atlantic coastlines. Take in wide skies, quiet settlements, sandstone mountains and shifting views of sea and shore.

This stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way is distinctive for its rugged headlands and strong Irish-language heritage. The journey is an opportunity to absorb the peninsula’s scale and coastal atmosphere from a succession of changing viewpoints.

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 5 Breakfast (B)

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the Custom House.
• Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
• Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence. 
• Dingle Peninsula: Enjoy a scenic drive to Slea Head past the sandstone mountains.
• Foynes: Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insight into the rich history of aviation.
• Cliffs of Moher: Stop by the Exhibition Centre and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs.

Trafalgar

Explore Dublin with a Local Specialist, taking in its elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the riverside Custom House. Walk through the cobbled courtyard of Trinity College and visit the Book of Kells.

Created by early medieval monks, this richly illuminated manuscript is one of Ireland’s most significant cultural treasures. The combination of city sights and college visit offers a glimpse of Dublin’s civic history and its long tradition of learning.

Visit the monastic ruins of Glendalough in a wooded Wicklow valley shaped by two lakes. Explore the remains of a settlement founded by St Kevin, where stone churches and a distinctive round tower evoke centuries of religious life.

The monastery endured repeated Viking raids and remained an important place of pilgrimage. Its weathered buildings, set against the quiet lakeside landscape, make this a particularly atmospheric introduction to Ireland’s early Christian heritage.

Visit Blarney Castle and see the celebrated Blarney Stone, set high in the castle’s battlements. Those who wish can attempt the traditional kiss, said to bestow the gift of eloquence.

The stone fortress dates largely from the 15th century, and its ramparts offer a close encounter with Ireland’s medieval past. Whether you brave the ritual or simply take in the setting, the visit brings a distinctly Irish legend to life.

Pause for freshly baked goods at Deenagh Lodge, a tea room in a gate lodge at the entrance to Killarney National Park. Its setting places you close to the park’s celebrated lakes and wooded landscapes.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience supports an initiative providing training and employment opportunities to more than 30 adults with Down syndrome. The visit offers a welcoming taste of local hospitality while directly supporting more inclusive work opportunities.

Step into rural Ireland of the 1930s at Muckross Traditional Farms near Killarney. Explore working-farm traditions, learn how to churn butter and share a locally hosted meal in the Quilles Farmhouse.

Set against the scenery of the Lakes of Killarney, this Be My Guest experience brings everyday heritage into focus. Farm skills and farmhouse hospitality offer a more personal perspective on the lives and food traditions of earlier generations.

Discover the age of transatlantic flying boats at Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Explore a replica Boeing 314 to picture the experience of passengers crossing the Atlantic when Foynes served as a vital stop on the route.

Learn how Irish coffee originated in Foynes as a warming welcome for delayed travellers, and sample a cup of the “Foynes Original.” Aviation history and this local food tradition come together at the former gateway between Europe and North America.

Stand above the Atlantic at the Cliffs of Moher, where sheer rock faces form one of the defining views of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Take in the coastline and visit the exhibition centre to explore the natural forces that shaped it.

An immersive multimedia presentation offers a bird’s-eye perspective of the cliffs and a virtual look beneath the ocean’s surface. Together, the outdoor views and exhibition reveal the scale and ecology of this remarkable coastal landscape.

Travel by traditional pony and trap through the parkland around Killarney on an optional outing. A Local Specialist shares stories about the area and Ireland as you take in the landscape at an unhurried pace.

This horse-drawn journey offers a different way to experience the setting of Killarney’s lakes, woodlands and mountain views. The experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Enjoy an optional banquet in the great hall of an Irish castle, accompanied by medieval-themed entertainment. The shared meal and performance create a lively evening centred on the atmosphere of a historic castle setting.

Castle halls once provided a stage for feasting and hospitality; this experience draws on that tradition through food, music and spectacle. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour.