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Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour of Dublin, the "Fair City."
Visit the famous Blarney Castle.
Discover breathtaking scenery at Cliffs of Moher.
See the Rock of Cashel, the historic site where it’s believed St. Patrick preached.

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Delight in a whiskey distillery tour and tasting.
Learn how a traditional Irish farm works over homemade scones and tea.

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Learn how an Antarctic expedition had close connections to Ireland.
Stay overnight on the grounds of a historic castle.
Travel the Dingle Peninsula, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.

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Stay:

8 Days
7 Nights

Meals:

6 Breakfasts
Lunches
3 Dinners

Itinerary

Day 1

Overnight Flight

Experience a true taste of Irish splendor on a trip that combines four-star accommodations, stunning scenery, and tasty local cuisine. Make a return to times past when you embark on an unforgettable tour of the Emerald Isle.

Accommodation: Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham

Day 2

Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins

Your tour opens in Dublin, Ireland’s historic capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.

Meal included: Dinner

Accommodation: Killarney Avenue Hotel

Day 3

Dublin

Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour of Dublin, the “Fair City,” with a local expert, navigate the city, take in famous sites, and give a nod to the statue of Oscar Wilde, perched on his stone. Drive down the Georgian streets and bustling O’Connell Street, then enjoy some free time to independently explore the city’s cultural offerings. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by a traditional Irish dinner and dance performance.

Meal included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Killarney Avenue Hotel

Day 4

Dublin - Killarney

Depart Dublin for Ireland’s breathtaking countryside. Visit the town of Cashel for views of the historic Rock of Cashel, the location where it’s believed St. Patrick preached and converted the king of Munster. Next, journey to historic Blarney Castle, where you may take the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that those who kiss the stone are bestowed with the gift of eloquence. End your day in Killarney, a town surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: Old Ground Hotel

Day 5

Killarney - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney

Set off this morning to follow what is perhaps Ireland’s most beautiful coastal route – the stunning Dingle Peninsula. Next, it’s your choice! Drive the beautiful Slea Head road, where some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes are found -OR- visit the Slea Head Blasket Centre, a heritage museum with stunning views of the Atlantic -OR- simply take free time to explore the town of Dingle.

Meal included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cabra Castle

Day 6

Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis

Today, experience the daily life of a traditional Irish family and enjoy homemade scones and tea during a memorable visit to the Molanna Dairy Farm. Continue to the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for awe-inspiring views of the mighty Atlantic and Aran Islands. End your day in the charming town of Ennis. Enjoy the ambience of your historic hotel and feel the warmth of Irish hospitality. This evening you may join an optional tour to a medieval banquet dinner hosted in a castle.

Meal included: Breakfast

Day 7

Ennis - Kingscourt

Start your day with a cross-country journey to Irish whiskey territory. During a visit to a historic distillery, learn the process of whiskey-making and delight in a tasting of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the regal grounds of a historic castle, and toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8

Kingscourt - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to an end in Kingscourt.

Meal included: Breakfast

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