Day 2 Dublin
Upon arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and guide you to your waiting motor coach. We will embark on a tour of Dublin’s Fair City. We will pass Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells and stop to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We’ll pass O’Connell Street, Europe’s largest street and pass Christchurch Cathedral, and the Bank of Ireland, which is formerly the Irish House of Parliament. If you keep a close eye on the road, you may even spot Molly Malone wheeling her wheelbarrow! Our tour concludes with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, the birthplace of this famous pint, in the heart of Dublin. Later, enjoy a welcome reception with your tour director and fellow passengers.

Day 3 Dublin City Tour
After breakfast this morning we will travel to Kildare where we will learn about early Christian life. We shall visit the Norman Cathedral of St Brigid’s as well as the healing well of the same name. We return to Dublin where we will have some free time to explore the city. Tonight opt for an Irish Night at the Jameson’s Distillery Shindig! (B)

Day 4 Dublin/Waterford/Killarney
This morning, we leave the city behind and travel through the gentle hills of Ireland. We travel south through Carlow into the Viking city of Waterford where we will take a guided tour of the famous Waterford Crystal Factory. Continue on through Youghal, Cork and Macroom as we enjoy the lush green countryside and coastal views of Ireland. We arrive in Killarney in the late afternoon in time for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 5 Killarney (Ring of Kerry excursion)
An exciting day of travel as we experience one of the most scenic drives in all of Europe around the famous “Ring of Kerry”. Head along the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. Complete the tour via the “Ladies View” back to Killarney. This is Ireland as you have always imagined it! Later, enjoy an optional Jaunting Cart Ride offered by your Tour Director. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Day 6 Killarney/Bunratty/Ennis
We depart Killarney and our first destination is the village of Blarney where you’ll have the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab! Also enjoy shopping at the Blarney Woolen Mills for all your Irish treasures. In the afternoon, we visit the Bunratty Folk Park which depicts life in Ireland in time's past. We continue on to our hotel where you are free for the evening. (B)

Day 7 Cliffs of Moher/Galway/Ennis
This morning we travel to the mighty Cliffs of Moher. Absolutely spectacular views of the Atlantic and Galway Bay await you! Rising 700 feet up from the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs stretch for 5 miles along the coastline. We continue onto Galway, named “The City of Tribes” after the fourteen families who originally settled in the area. Enjoy a short tour of Connemara region, prior to visiting the Cathedral and Claddagh area. Tonight enjoy a Medieval Banquet in the company of the Lords & Ladies of the castle. (B, D)

Day 8 Clonmacnoise/Cabra Castle
Today we travel north along on the banks of the Shannon River and stop at the monastic site of Clonmacnois. See one of the best preserved monasteries founded by St Ciaran in the 6th century and famed for its high Crosses. We continue though Athlone and on to the beautiful 15th century Cabra Castle, situated in Kingscourt Co. Cavan. This evening, enjoy a dinner at the castle. (B, D)