Monday, June 23, 2025.

DUBLIN DAY

Today enjoy a walking tour of Dublin city with your local guide. Or enjoy a round of golf at the Incredible Royal Dublin Golf Club.

Golf fees are not included. Please sign up ahead of time for it.

Dublin is a city with a soul, a place that has not lost sight of the fact that people are more fun than museums and that genuine human interaction is not the preserve of small villages. Founded in 841 by the Vikings, it is a city with an interesting past. Its many monuments tell of its history. Today, Dublin is the Cosmopolitan capital of the Irish Republic and a city of over one million people. Despite the many changes the city has witnessed during the last decade, it still remains a city ready to welcome all who wish to visit. Taking advantage of its compact size, the walking tour of Dublin allows visitors to soak in the atmosphere and buzz of the city, whilst enjoying an informative and entertaining tour.

Built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. The parish church of Saint Patrick on this site was granted collegiate status in 1191 and raised to cathedral status in 1224. The present building dates from 1220. The Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican communion). St Patrick’s is Gothic in style and its splendid interior is adorned with funeral monuments, such as The Boyle Family Memorial and the grave of Dean Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver’s Travels). Swift was dean here until his death in 1745. The Chancel has ornate stained-glass windows, and spectacular choir stalls, once used by the knights of St Patrick, adjoin the Altar. The massive west towers, house a large peal of bells whose ringing tones are so much part of the character of Dublin.

Trinity College was established by Royal Charter in 1592; during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It is Ireland’s oldest and indeed prestigious university and the present buildings date from c1750. Trinity College Library houses Ireland’s largest collection of books and manuscripts, and its principal treasure is the 8th-century hand-illuminated Book of Kells. It is considered to be the most striking manuscript ever produced in the Western world and one of the greatest masterpieces of early Christian
art.

Trinity College was the first university in Britain & Ireland to admit women –the first enrolment being in 1904. However, it was largely seen by the Catholic Church in Ireland as a ‘Protestant’ university, it forbade its members from attending. The ‘Ban’ was finally lifted in 1970. Notable students at Trinity College were Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker.

Optional Inclusion (not included, please sign up ahead of time) Royal Dublin Golf Club:

Founded in 1885 by Sir John Lumsden, The Royal Dublin Golf Club is steeped in golfing history and presents a stern golfing examination on a truly magnificent links course that is widely accepted as one of the greatest links courses in the world. The links were originally designed by H.S.Colt, the world-famous golf architect from Sunningdale.
The Royal Dublin Golf Club has hosted many Irish championships, starting with the Irish Amateur Open back in 1894. The Royal Dublin Golf Club hosted The Carrolls Irish Open from 1983-1985 with Seve Ballesteros winning in 1983 and 1985 and Bernhard Langer winning in 1984. The Club has also regularly hosted the Irish Amateur Close and the Irish PGA.
Since 1889, The Royal Dublin Golf Club has been located on Bull Island, a sandbank formed when the Bull Wall was completed in 1825 by Captain William Bligh.
The Bull Island is a Unesco nature reserve, accessed by passing over a wooden bridge. Our championship links is 3 miles from Dublin city center and a 20-minute drive from Dublin Airport.

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in Dublin or area

Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

DUBLIN TO CORK DAY

This morning depart Dublin and Travel to Kilkenny.
Upon arrival enjoy a visit to Kilkenny Castle.
Afterward, visit the Smithwick’s Experience for a tour and tasting.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMITHWICK’S EXPERIENCE

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in Cork or the area

Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

CORK TO KERRY DAY

Depart Cork today and travel to County Kerry.

Enjoy a visit to Blarney Castle.

Attracting visitors from all over the world, Blarney Castle is situated in Blarney 8 km from Cork City. An ancient stronghold of the McCarthy’s, Lords of Muskerry, it is one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles, and indeed one of the strongest fortresses in Munster. Built in 1446, Blarney Castle is famous for its Blarney stone – The Stone of Eloquence, which is traditionally believed, to have the power to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it. Many legends tell the story of the Stone, but why not kiss it and find out the truth behind the legend?

Afterward, enjoy a quick panoramic tour of Macroom before continuing on to Kerry.

OPTIONAL: Finally enjoy a whiskey tasting at the Celtic Whiskey Bar (not included in the package price)
*Depending on how long the group is in Macroom this visit may be moved to day 4.

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in Kerry or the area

Thursday, June 26, 2025.

RING OF KERRY DAY

Start your day today in Killarney where you will enjoy a 1 hour jaunting car tour to Ross Castle.

Continue on to explore the Ring of Kerry.

The Ring of Kerry (166km) is the most famous and panoramic route in Ireland. The astonishing beauty of this large peninsula, Iveragh, comes from the great diversity of its scenery, which offers incessant contrasts. En route around the Ring, take in spectacular scenery – mountains, peat bogs, lakes, and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as one travels along the coast road. Leaving Killarney pass through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continuing to Cahirciveen, you’ll pass the birthplace of our National hero, Daniel O’Connell. Next, continue on through peat bogs to the town of Waterville. Continue to Sneem Village, famous for its brightly colored houses. The road then continues through the mountains to Molls Gap and Ladies View with superb views of the famous Lakes of Killarney.

Kissane Sheep Farm

Set in the spectacular scenery of Molls Gap on the Ring of Kerry, Kissane Sheep Farm is a traditional, working sheep farm with approximately 1.000 mountain sheep and hundreds of lambs. The farm is run by John and Anne Kissane, as it has been run by generations of the family for the last 150 years. In May 2005, the farm was opened for visitors to enjoy and to learn about sheep farming in Ireland. Groups and individuals can visit the farm and enjoy its activities such as Sheepdog demonstrations, Sheep shearing demonstrations, bottle feeding the orphan (pet) lambs in season, Marked mountain walks, and a Puzzle Walk and Treasure Trail.

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in Kerry or the area.

Friday, June 27, 2025.

KILLARNEY TO GALWAY DAY

Today enjoy your day touring the Galway.

On route enjoy a stop off at the Cliffs of Moher.

Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Burren region, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Standing 230 meters above the ground at their highest point and 8km long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as the valleys and hills of Connemara. The cliffs reach their highest point just north of O’Brien’s Tower built by Cornelius O’Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, to entertain his lady friends. A visit to the tower is also possible. The sweeping view across the Atlantic has recently been ranked the best ‘cliff-view’ on the planet by Conde Nast Traveler. The respected travel publication has voted the world-famous landmark at the top of a new chart of ‘ Nine Gorgeous Cliff Views That Rival The Grand Canyon’.

In the evening time enjoy a night of storytelling in a local Galway pub.

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in Galway or the area

Saturday, June 28, 2025.

GALWAY TO DUBLIN DAY

Today depart Galway and travel to Athlone en route to Dublin city.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour on a replica Viking ship down the River Shannon.

Also, enjoy a pint-pulling experience at Sean’s Bar

Upon arrival in Johnstown Estate check in to your hotel.

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in Dublin or area

Sunday, June 29, 2025.

TRINITY COLLEGE & GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

Choose one of the optional tours or day at leisure in Dublin:

OPTIONAL TOUR ONE: This morning visit Trinity College & Book of Kells

Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st on grounds confiscated from an Augustinian priory and is the oldest university in Ireland. The Campanile, erected in 1852, was built on what is believed to be the center of the monastery. Built to further the education of the ruling Anglo-Irish families, restrictions were imposed to prevent Catholics from attending courses. These restrictions were not fully lifted until the 1970s. Trinity however admitted women in 1902, earlier than most British universities. Most of the main buildings off the main square were built during the Georgian period, some of which replaced older buildings. Within its walls, visitors will be able to admire Parliament Square and its 18th-century edifices. Trinity College has had many famous students such as Jonathan Swift and Samuel Beckett who later became a lecturer in French at the university. The inter-denominational Church is very much worth a visit.

OPTIONAL TOUR TWO: Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St.

The Jameson Distillery Bow Street in Smithfield Village is located in the heart of Dublin city center. This old barley storehouse, once the center of distilling in Dublin, was renovated in 1998 and converted into a museum where all the secrets of Irish whiskey’s distillation will be revealed. An audio-visual show will introduce the history of this spirit and it is followed by a guided visit which will take visitors through the various stages of whiskey distilling from grain intake to malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and finally bottling. The visit culminates in the Jameson bar with an opportunity for all to taste the signature Jameson drink. During the visit, a number of volunteers are selected to take part in a tasting session to compare a Jameson whiskey with a Scottish whisky and an American bourbon. Participants will receive a diploma for their achievements. Other facilities include the Distillery Gift Shop and public bar.

This afternoon visit the Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Brewery in Dublin is Europe’s largest stout-producing brewery and home to the Guinness Storehouse. Opened in 1904, the Storehouse was an operational plant for fermenting and storing Guinness. Today it houses a very fine exhibition dedicated to the Guinness story. Visitors will discover what goes into making a pint of Guinness – the ingredients, the brewing process, the time, the craft, and the passion. The exhibition shows how the brew has been marketed and how it is today sold in over 150 countries. Once the tour has finished, the guest is invited to the Gravity Bar to enjoy their pint of Guinness. Regular demonstrations on the art of pulling a pint of Guinness also take place in the Storehouse. Launched on the fifth floor in 2011, “Five” at Guinness Storehouse, includes a small replica authentic Irish Bar, an 18th Century inspired Brewers Dining Hall, and a restaurant named Gilroy’s where guests enjoy a Guinness gastronomical experience driven entirely by the Irish tradition of wholesome local produce. Menus include local foods such as Ardsallagh goat’s cheese, Irish mussels from Carlingford, and the Waterford Blaas bread supplied by MD Bakery in Waterford. This area will host from time to time live cooking demonstrations using Guinness in the recipe and it includes an interactive recipe-sharing bank that allows visitors to take Guinness recipe cards home.

In the evening refresh in your hotel before enjoying an evening meal and entertainment.

Overnight, bed and breakfast at your hotel in the Dublin area.

Monday, June 30, 2025.

FAREWELL

Transfer to the Airport today for your departure flight. We hope you had a great trip with us and wish you a safe onward flight.