Day One: Dublin Adventure – Explore, Experience, Enjoy!
Kick off your Dublin adventure by jumping on the Hop-on, Hop-off bus to make the most of your day! This pass gives you access to over 30 iconic stops across the city, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Visit landmarks like St. Stephen’s Green, Christ Church Cathedral, and the Spire—hop off wherever something catches your eye!
Your voucher includes a free ticket to one of Dublin's top attractions, and the choice is yours:
The Guinness Storehouse: Dive into the history of Dublin’s most famous export, Guinness. Learn the brewing secrets and enjoy a complimentary pint at the Gravity Bar, offering panoramic views of the city.
Teeling Distillery: Whiskey aficionados will love the Teeling Distillery. Take a guided tour of Dublin’s newest distillery and taste some of Ireland's finest whiskeys.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum: Discover the story of Ireland’s emigrants at EPIC, an interactive museum that tells the fascinating tales of how Irish people have shaped the world.
Jameson Distillery: Take a tour through the world-renowned Jameson Distillery Bow St., and enjoy a tasting session to sample one of Ireland’s finest whiskeys.
GPO Museum: Step into Irish history with a visit to the GPO Museum, where you’ll learn about the 1916 Easter Rising and the birth of modern Ireland.
After your visit, hop back on the bus to explore more of Dublin or relax and soak in the sights of this vibrant city. Enjoy a traditional Irish meal at a local pub, then continue your sightseeing adventure with more stops along the way.
This day is all about flexibility, fun, and immersing yourself in the culture and charm of Dublin!
Get ready for a panoramic view of Dublin. Drive through the lively streets with a local guide, and see this historic city's highlights: Trinity College, elegant Georgian homes, and modern buildings rising by the River Lively.
Visit Dublin Castle for a guided tour and see the splendid State Apartments; for centuries, this impressive complex was the seat of colonial power in Ireland and now hosts official ceremonies.
Return to your hotel for a welcome drink with your group, then to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a dinner of Irish specialties and a lively show with traditional music and step-dancing. Click on the blue Merry Ploughboy Pub to watch a You Tube video.
Dinner Included.
Today, we travel through the lush green countryside to Blarney Castle. Along the way, we will stop for photos of the stately ruins at the Rock of Cashel on their hilltop perch.
At Blarney, you can climb the winding staircase to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the gift of the gab or wander the beautiful gardens. We will then arrive in the friendly lakeside town of Killarney, where we will dine at our hotel.
Breakfast and Dinner Included.
Today, we visit Moriarty's, a spectacular shopping area in the beautiful Gap of Dunlop, before embarking on the famed Ring of Kerry Scenic Drive.
The winding, 100-mile route reveals breathtaking coastal and mountain views, with plenty of photo stops.
We pause for a casual lunch in a cozy restaurant and continue to Valentia Island to visit the Skellig Experience, a visitor center telling the story of the neighboring island of Skellig Michael, which you will see off the coast. We learn how this island, a filming location for "Star Wars," was once the austere home of early Christian monks.
We then stroll around the quaint, colorful village of Sneem and at Moll's Gap for a panoramic view of Ireland's highest mountains. Next, we will visit a farm to see a demonstration of skilled sheepdogs herding sheep.
We then return to Killarney and enjoy a free evening to dine and discover the local pubs.
Today, we take a ferry across the River Shannon and then drive along the coast of County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone that rises almost 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
We then continue to our hotel for an exciting evening of a medieval-style feast of traditional fare at a castle. Lords and Ladies will serenade you with songs and harp music evocative of medieval times.
Breakfast and Dinner included.
Land Cancellation Penalties:
*All cancellations will need to be made in writing.
Between the time of booking and 99 days before departure, Group deposit, $250 deposit per person.
Between 99 and 66 days before departure - Group deposit plus $250 per person. ($500)
Between 65 and 16 days before departure - 30% per person.
Between 15 and 8 days before departure - 50% per person.
Between 7 and 1 day before departure - 90% per person.
On the day of departure - 100% per person.