Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Dublin Airport, transfer on your own to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure for you to relax or begin exploring at your own pace. Your hotel will be within walking distance of the city centre. Meet back at your hotel in the evening for a meet and greet and drink before dinner. Dinner and overnight stay in Dublin. Meals: Dinner
Today, meet with your coach and English speaking driver/guide to depart for County Kerry. En route stop in the town of Blarney to visit Blarney Castle. Blarney Caste is set in over 60 acres of stunning parkland filled with rare and unusual plants and trees and steeped in history. Here, visits can possess the gift of the gab by kissing the mythical Blarney Stone, or legendary Stone of Eloquence. The presence of the Woollen Mills during the famine shielded the village of Blarney from the worst effects of the famine due to its employment of local workers. In 1976, a mill worker, Chris Kelleher bought the Old Mill property, transforming the Mill into perhaps the largest quality Craft Shop in Ireland. Meals: Breakfast
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Today you can enjoy a superb tour of the Iveragh Peninsula, where you will discover the Ring of Kerry while taking in the spectacular scenery such as Mountains, Peat, Bogs, Lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Leaving Killarney pass through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula & Dingle Bay. Passing through the landscape of peat bogs one arrives at the sea town of Waterville. Continue to Sneem Village, which is famous for its brightly coloured houses, before arriving back in Killarney. Along the Ring of Kerry stop at a local farm for a Sheepdog demonstration. Your visit starts with an overview of the different breeds of sheep, followed by an introduction to the farmer’s most important tools, his border collies. Next you will see a superb demonstration of sheep herding as the farmer with his dogs demonstrate how, by working together, they can take a flock of sheep from the mountain top to the sheep pen close to the farmyard. OPTIONAL: Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney National Park - At additional cost. Enjoy transportation of a different kind! A pony and trap (also known as a Jaunting Car) helps you discover areas of Killarney National Park that you might not otherwise visit. Today enjoy dinner on your own in one of the many restaurants or pubs in Killarney town. Overnight stay in Kerry. Meals: Breakfast
Today, check-out of the hotel and travel northwards to Tarbert to take a short boat ride across the mouth of the River Shannon to Killimer in County Clare. Travel along the coast to the Cliffs of Moher, the most majestic cliffs in Ireland that rise from the Atlantic Ocean and extend for over 7 kms. On a clear day, you can admire the Aran Islands and Connemara Mountains. Enjoy a tour of the Burren Region. The Burren is a high plateau of porous limestone situated in Northern Clare. OPTIONAL: Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle - At additional cost. Bunratty Castle, built in the 15th Century by the Earl of Thomond and stands on the banks of the Raite River in County Clare. The Earl was known for his generosity and his lavish banquets. The entertainment today is provided by the superb Bunratty Singers and is a fitting compliment to the lively mead reception, a four course meal and of course good wine. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, travel to Galway City, which is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Stroll down Shop Street, which is a charming pedestrianised street that is the cultural heartbeat of Galway City. The main squares in the city are Eyre Square (containing John F. Kennedy Park) and Spanish Parade, which is next to the Spanish Arch. Visit Galway Cathedral, which is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Galway built between 1958 and 1965. Later, enjoy a cruise along Lough Corrib including Scones and an Irish Coffee. This journey on the Corrib Princess takes passengers along the majestic Lough Corrib and onto the lake. Visitors will see unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this one of the most spectacular waterways in Ireland. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, travel through the beautiful Connemara Region filled with lakes, rivers, bogs and mountains. Enjoy some time at leisure in Connemara National Park. Visit Kylemore Abbey, built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry and see its most famous feature the miniature Cathedral. A land of small villages where Gaelic is still the spoken language and little has changed since the beginning of time. It is undoubtedly the wildest and the most romantic part of Ireland. Visit Kylemore Abbey, which was built in 1868 by Mitchell Henry, and see its most famous feature, the miniature Cathedral. It has been home to the Irish order of Benedictine Nuns since 1920. Next, you will visit Dan O'Hara's Homestead. The Centre offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this most beautiful part of Connemara and the West of Ireland. Here, you will enjoy Tea and Scones. Meals: Breakfast
Depart Galway for Dublin this morning. On arrival, you will first explore the north side of the city, which offers striking monuments such as the GPO (General Post Office) on O’Connell Street and Phoenix Park, the largest city based public park in Europe. The city’s south side appears more sophisticated with its vast Georgian squares and is home to Trinity College, Dublin Castle and two Anglican Cathedrals. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. Over the centuries, over 10 million people emigrated from Ireland. At EPIC you can find out why they left, where they went and how they shaped the world. As you uncover the stories of our emigrants, you will realise that emigration is not about what people leave behind but what they bring with them. OPTIONAL: Evening Entertainment at Taylor's Three Rock or similar - At additional cost. Visit this lively pub in Rathfarnham for an excellent night of music and dance. Meals: Breakfast
After a final Irish breakfast, transfer on your own to Dublin Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ab)
