Ireland’s Stunning Landscapes & Coastal Views

Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private transfer. Meet your Local Host, who will settle you in with the warmest of welcomes, any questions on your trip will be answered and tips and recommendations will be shared by none other than a proud local. This afternoon meet a Local Specialist for a private walking tour. Experience all the highlights and uncover hidden gems on an exploration of this ancient yet modern city. Later visit EPIC Ireland, the Irish Emigration Museum, and journey through centuries of rich history or even discover some hidden gems about your own ancestry.

After a relaxing breakfast, your luxury car rental will be dropped to your hotel before you start your journey to Cork. The Jameson Experience brings the stories of Jameson’s & Middletown's rich heritage and ongoing innovations to life during this unforgettable distillery tour. Visit the amazing buildings, hear about the hardworking craftsmen and learn about the field to glass process behind the famous Jameson taste. Afterwards sit back, relax and savor a premium whiskey tasting experience with a local whiskey expert. Continue to the charming town of Killarney with its colorful pubs, cafés and restaurants. Here adventure awaits. The choice is yours, whether you sip and savor some local treats or stroll along the lakes right on your doorstep. 

Admire the breath-taking scenery along the famous Ring of Kerry. Fall in love with all this charming coastal setting has to offer as you view quaint villages, high cliffs and lush greenery. On your return, change your transport to a jaunting car, the perfect way to enjoy Killarney’s National Park as you journey along the lakes. 

Travel to the Cliffs of Moher, rising to 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves to see the most stunning views in Ireland. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience is a natural masterpiece set against the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Follow in the footsteps of fellow travelers who have visited this breath-taking location and make memories of your own. Next to the rocky place, The Burren, Ireland’s limestone paradise. Meet locals, Bronagh and Cathal a 5th generation farmer working very passionately in this unique area of conservation. Get to know the family, explore the farm and enjoy a rustic picnic. Continue to the characterful, historical town of Ennis.

Travel to Galway known as ‘the city of the tribes’, such a fun city, full of character. The locals know this for sure as one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels in our Emerald crown. Walk its cobblestone streets, see its colorful shop facades, and join in the music and laughter, you may be tempted to dance in the streets. Continue to Cong and The Lodge at Ashford Castle. 

Travel to Westport and escape the bustle of urban life while cycling all or part of the 42km Greenway.  Back to the expansive 350-acre Ashford Estate relax or participate in some country pastimes such as horse riding, fishing or falconry. Be sure to meet the castles famous Irish Wolfhounds, Cronan and Garvan.

Head north to Donegal today and stop off at the Shed Distillery with its Medieval copper pots in deepest rural Ireland on the edge of a lake in Drumshanbo. Next visit the sensational Slieve League cliffs, towering high above the ocean and offering panoramic views of both the mountains and coast.

First off today is a visit to Belleek Pottery, the home of world-famous Parian china original where unique pieces are made using traditional methods passed down from generation to generation. Travel to Londonderry and join a Local specialist. Hear from the heart, the recent and ancient history as you walk along these 17th-century walls and admire the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks.

At the Giant’s Causeway, see the ancient and legendary basalt columns placed against the backdrop of the Antrim Coast. Here, you will meet a Local Specialist for a deep and personal insight that will take you beyond the famous Causeway & Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. You can then figure out whether this beauty is the work of a giant or volcanic activity. By visiting the Giants Causeway, you are supporting this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to restore the natural ecosystem around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. End your day in Belfast.

Meet a Local Specialist for a living history tour when you visit the impressive Titanic Museum. Learn about this legend’s infamous history on the very shores where she got her start. Hear about her fateful journey, from her creation to her eventual tragedy. And if you’re a Game of Thrones enthusiast, you’re in the perfect spot to indulge your passion.

Visit Tracey in her farmhouse kitchen for a memorable traditional breadmaking and local food tasting experience. By taking part in this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you will help preserve local traditions, and promote cultural vibrancy. Travel to the Boyne Valley region in County Meath. Visit the Slane Whiskey Distillery where you are taken through their heritage room, barley room, cooperage, and maturation warehouse before a final stop to view the pot stills and production areas that includes a tasting of course! Return to Dublin’s Doorstep and the stunning Carton House.

Drop your car off at Dublin Airport where your vacation ends. Slán go fóill – goodbye until we meet again.