Family Adventure on the Emerald Isle

Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s lively capital! Join the Vintage Tea Tour for a truly unique travel experience. Afternoon tea is a cherished ritual dating back to the 1840s, but this is afternoon tea the Irish Way.  Afterward, visit EPIC for a guided tour. This Irish Emigration Museum offers a unique blend of learning, engagement and fun for the entire family.   

Recommended Experience: Vintage Tea Tour, EPIC Museum

Today, depending on whether your passion is for animals or sports, choose between an equine experience in the National Stud or a Hurling Experience in the home of the game, Kilkenny. If an equine adventure is on your wish list, then nowhere better symbolizes all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland’s horse industry, than a visit to the National Stud in Tully. A place of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens. Travel on to Kilkenny where; should your passion lie in sports, you can enjoy a unique experience learning about and trying out the 3000-year-old game of Hurling. Test your skills in what’s believed to be one of the fastest field sports around and end the experience with a bowl of tasty Irish stew.

Recommended Experience: The Irish National Stud, Irish Hurling Experience

Join a Local Specialist this morning and discover the magic of this Medieval City. Why are Kilkenny people called cats? All will be revealed. Next to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and get the 'gift of gab' before exploring the mystical grounds, gardens and Rock Close. End your day in Killarney, renowned for its lively pubs and open, cheerful atmosphere, full of what the Irish call ‘craic’!

Wind ‘round the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula, better known as ‘The Ring of Kerry’. Take in views of mountains, valleys, lakes, and sea as you travel through this unspoiled land that has inspired artists and poets for centuries. Your chauffeur will take you through some of the little towns along the route to dive even deeper into this magical destination. After your drive, visit Muckross Farm, and enjoy three farms, a small farm animal petting area, carpenter’s workshop, and blacksmith’s forge. Then listen to the clip clop while enjoying your jaunt along Killarney’s lakes guided by your Jarvey (local guide) who'll regale you with old stories and legends of the area. 

Recommended Experiences: Ring of Kerry, Muckross Farm, Jaunting Car Experience

Heading north, stop at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. See this natural phenomenon from a different perspective aboard a cruise along the 5-mile shoreline. Gaze up at the sheer, craggy cliff face, rising 650 feet above you. Back on dry land, continue to the majestic Ashford Castle, a place full of stories waiting to be told. Set alongside the glistening waters of Lough Corrib, Ashford dates back to 1228. It became the home of the Guinness family in the mid-1800s. This is your chance to live like royalty and join the ranks of guests that have included Princes and Presidents.

Do make time to say hello to the castle’s famous Irish Wolfhounds during your stay. Before leaving this magnificent estate indulge in the ancient art of falconry and discover the fascinating story behind this tradition, while being enthralled by the resident birds of prey. Travel back to Dublin where there’s a chance to do some last-minute shopping or people watch in a lively pub or cafe. 

Recommended Experiences: Irish Wolfhounds and Falconry at Ashford Castle

It’s time to say slán abhaile to these magical lands and head for home with your cherished memories.