Irish Discovery

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and prepare for an afternoon orientation drive through Dublin's iconic O’Connell Street, adorned with statues, and the elegant Georgian squares. Visit the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. End the day with an optional dinner at the Guinness Storehouse.

Today, we head north, passing through Drogheda and the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley. Cross into Northern Ireland, driving past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, and finally to Belfast. You may opt to join a 'living history' tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Belfast Experience.

Our first stop today is the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then head to the city of Derry before returning to the Republic to visit Donegal, an ancient town founded by Danish Vikings. We drive along Donegal Bay, taking in the small fishing ports and hidden beaches, before arriving in Sligo.

Today, we travel further south to Galway, a popular seaside destination known for its vibrant shops, cafes, and bars. We cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. You might like to join an optional medieval banquet in the evening.

Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. Then, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands and hear about the unique literary achievements of its inhabitants. Spend the next two nights in the popular resort of Killarney.

Join the Ring of Kerry for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly painted farmhouses, and winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation. Enjoy spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Back in Killarney, you may opt for a special adventure: take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the national park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle.

Today, we head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore. Later, consider an optional pub tour.

On the last leg of your journey on the way to Dublin, visit Kilkenny to wander the Medieval Mile and learn about its Norman heritage. An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your vacation.

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We hope you enjoyed your journey through Ireland and look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.