ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes!
Free time. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel
companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals (Dinner)
DAY 2 - DUBLIN
Ireland’s Capital City
DUBLIN - Take a morning orientation drive
to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon.
CITY SIGHTS - "In Dublin’s fair city where
girls are so pretty," you’ll also find great personality and
charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here
is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.
Meals (Breakfast)
DAY 3 - DUBLIN–FRESHFORD–KILKENNY–WATERFORD
Hit the Sliotar!
FRESHFORD - Learn from an expert about hurling,
one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games.
KILKENNY - Time to explore one of Ireland’s
most quaint towns.
122 mi / 196 km
CULTURE & TRADITION - Hurling is a game
of stick (caman) and ball (sliotar), recognized as being the
oldest fastest field sport in the world, going back 3,000
years. Today it is played around the world but is an integral
part of Irish life and culture. Hear all about it from an
expert and take the opportunity to give it a go!
Meals (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 4 - WATERFORD–BLARNEY–ROSSCARBERY
Spend Your Day Your Way in Waterford
WATERFORD - Explore Waterford on an included
YourChoice Excursion.
BLARNEY - Visit the village known for its
magical Kissing Stone.
ROSSCARBERY - Free time.
125 mi / 202 km
Explore your way today with your choice of excursions:
WALK THE VIKING TRIANGLE - Join a Waterford
local on a guided walk through Ireland’s oldest city. Enjoy
two cathedrals, four national monuments, and eleven centuries
of rogues and rascals along the way, delivered in a witty,
entertaining style, by a master storytellers.
OR:
CRYSTAL CLEAR - Waterford is synonymous
with the luxury crystal manufacture that bares its name. At
the House of Waterford Crystal you are guided through the
mould room and the blowing, cutting and engraving departments
to see how the highly skilled master craftsmen create majestic
Waterford Crystal.
Meals (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5 - ROSSCARBERY - EXCURSION TO CAPE CLEAR ISLAND
Island Life
BALTIMORE - Visit the village whose heritage
revolves around sailing and fishing.
CAPE CLEAR ISLAND - Take a ferry to the
remote island where a local islander describes life for the
110 residents on a walking tour.
57 mi / 91 km
A FERRY GOOD DAY - Cape Clear Island is
just 3 miles long by 1 mile wide. Situated 8 miles off the
coast of West Cork, it is the southernmost inhabited part
of Ireland with its own distinct culture and history. An islander
guide will talk about life on the island as you take a stroll
from North to South Harbour. On the ferry journey to and from
Cape Clear, watch for whales, leatherback turtles, dolphins,
and even sharks. A truly memorable experience!
Meals (Breakfast)
DAY 6 - ROSSCARBERY–KILLARNEY–LIMERICK
A Jaunting Good Time
RING OF KERRY - Panoramic drive around part
of Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula.
KILLARNEY - Take a jaunting car ride through
the national park, followed by free time.
139 mi / 224 km
NATURAL WONDERS - County Kerry is home to
the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse
in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting car ride
is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including
the 3,300-foot MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain
range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains,
the Lakes of Killarney’s shores and woodlands share this magical
place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.
Meals (Breakfast)
DAY 7 - LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–RATHBAUN FARM–GALWAY–BIRR
Sheep and Scones
CLIFFS OF MOHER - Visit the 668-foot-high
cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
RATHBAUN FARM - Try your hand at scone baking,
learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at
an Irish farm.
GALWAY - Free time.
165 mi / 266 km
LOCAL TASTES - Someone’s in the kitchen
in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron
and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with
fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the long-time
tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.
Meals (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 - BIRR
Whiskey and Waters
AHASCRAGH - Visit Ahascragh distillery.
SHANNONBRIDGE - Enjoy lunch in a local pub.
BIRR - Free time this afternoon.
63 mi / 102 km
WHISKEY GALORE! - Ahascragh Distillery a
historic old mill building has been brought back to life by
careful restoration to become Ireland’s first zero emissions
distillery, powered completely by renewable energy and cutting-edge
technology. On your guided tour you’ll hear all about their
award-winning passion for sustainability, from the heat pump
technology to sustainable packaging, heritage preservation
and community engagement. And the whiskey’s good too!
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch)
DAY 9 - BIRR–KILDARE–DUBLIN
The Winner’s Circle
KILDARE - Visit the world renowned Irish
National Stud.
DUBLIN - Free time this afternoon.
98 mi / 157 km
CULTURE & TRADITION - The Irish National
Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses.
This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered
the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry, continues
to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s most
magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history
since the turn of the 20th century.
Meals (Breakfast)
DAY 10 - DUBLIN
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals (Breakfast)
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