Ireland's Sparkling Gems

Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the warmest of welcomes from your Local Host. They will settle you in, answer any questions you may have and share local tips and recommendations. Enjoy a Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour that’s a great introduction to all the city’s highlights with more than twenty stops along the way (entrance fees are not included). 

Spend some more time exploring the vibrant Irish capital, then make your way to the DART (electric train) and journey to Howth. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience by joining a Local Specialist on a Coastal Walk of this ancient and famous Dublin village. 

Make your own way to the train station for the scenic ride to Killarney. Nothing quite beats the romance of traveling through Ireland’s Golden Vale by train. Your Brendan Local Host will meet you at your hotel later today and give you all the information you need to make the best of this charming location.

Head out for your included excursion around the scenic Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry. This iconic stretch of rugged landscapes and crashing seas has been an inspiration for writers and poets for centuries. Enjoy the lilting commentary of your Local Specialist as you weave your way through idyllic towns and villages.

This morning, you will be picked up by a private car to embark on your journey to Galway, stopping along the way at the Cliffs of Moher for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at this natural masterpiece, set against the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Why not upgrade your stay in this region with a night or two in the not-to-be-missed, luxurious Ashford Castle? 

Today, join an included excursion to experience the stark beauty and hidden valleys of Connemara. Marvel at dramatic mountainous backdrops before stopping at Kylemore Abbey. This castle-like abbey is serenely located on the edge of Pollacapall Lough and boasts a six-acre Victorian walled garden to explore. (entrance fees to the abbey and gardens not included). 

This morning, make your own way to Galway Train Station for your return journey to Dublin. The rest of your day is free – Perhaps go for a ‘pint of black’ at the Guinness Storehouse’s Gravity Bar, see the Book of Kells at Trinity College, admire Georgian Dublin’s colorful array of doors or hit the Temple Bar area to soak up the bustling atmosphere. 

Bid farewell to Ireland as you are transferred to Dublin Airport, where your vacation ends.