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12D9N Emerald Isle [Flights Included] ⚠ Minimum 2 adult(s) per departure

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What To Expect

By way of the most dramatic coastal and pastoral scenery, this tour of Ireland leads you to the lesser-known gems of the Emerald Isle as well as the cliffs, castles, and famous crystal you’ve long heard of. As you hum along the winding Ring of Kerry and the rocky Aran Islands, this tour of Ireland “will steal your heart away”.

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Itinerary

• Day 1: ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND

  Cead mile failte-a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive, including O'Connell Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS "In Dublin's fair city where girls are so pretty," you'll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century St. Patrick's Cathedral, and legendary library of Trinity College.
  

  : Dinner
  

• Day 2: DUBLIN-KILDARE-STROKESTOWN-CASTLEBAR

  Triumphs & Tragedies KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud. STROKESTOWN Guided tour of the 1740s mansion and gardens at Strokestown House and the Famine Museum. (B,D) 172 mi / 276 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Relive history at Strokestown Park House, a stunning Georgian Palladian Mansion, with its original furnishings, and stroll the walled gardens in this historic site. Get a glimpse into the lives of generations of people who lived and worked here over the centuries, each adding their own chapter to the story and leaving their mark. Witness the history of the Great Irish Famine with a visit to the National Famine Museum to learn about the most devastating and tragic event in Irish history.
  

  : Breakfast, Dinner
  

• Day 3: CASTLEBAR-ACHILL ISLAND-KYLEMORE-GALWAY

  Wild Atlantic Way and Irish Roses ACHILL ISLAND Enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way with time in the remote village of Keel. KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine Abbey. 165 mi / 265 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Nestled between the woodlands and lakeshore near Galway City, Kylemore Abbey is home to the Benedictine Sisters who have been in residence since 1920 in a life of prayer, work, and community. The history of this stunning abbey reaches back to the 1800s as the estate of Irish patriot Mitchell Henry. Visit the abbey where handmade chocolates, wild Irish honey and traditional fuchsia pottery are sold. Stroll the lovely grounds of Ireland's largest walled garden in the heart of the Connemara countryside.
  

  : Breakfast
  

• Day 4: GALWAY. EXCURSION TO THE ARAN ISLANDS

  Islands of Saints & Scholars GALWAY Ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. INISHMORE Stop in for a light lunch at [LF] Joe Watty's pub and hear from a local who shares stories about life on Inishmore Island. A minibus tour of the island with a local guide-driver includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus. (B,L) 45 mi / 72 km LOCAL FAVOURITE TRADITION & CULTURE Joe Watty's Bar & Seafood Restaurant on Inishmore Island is the place for good food, Gaelic music, and craic (good company). Unwind beside the fire or enjoy a Guinness in the beer garden to watch the world go by and learn a cupla focal (few words of Irish) from some of the locals.
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch
  

• Day 5: GALWAY-CLIFFS OF MOHER-LIMERICK

  Sheep, Scones & Ancient Stones RATHBAUN Visit Rathbaun Farm and [LF] try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones. CLARE COAST See the rocky landscapes of The Burren and stop to take photos of the prehistoric megalith at Poulnabrone Dolmen. CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. LIMERICK Free time this evening. 129 mi / 207 km LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES Someone's in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the longtime tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.
  

  : Breakfast
  

• Day 6: LIMERICK-FOYNES-DINGLE PENINSULA-KILLARNEY

  Daring Young Men & Flying Machines FOYNES Take a guided tour of the Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, followed by Irish coffee demonstration and tasting. DINGLE PENINSULA Enjoy a scenic drive on Slea Head promontory. 159 mi / 255 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Experience the era of transatlantic passenger flights, and the maritime legends of the River Shannon with a visit to the fantastic Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in Foynes, home to the world's only full-size replica of a B314 flying boat, commemorating this Irish town's role in early passenger flights across the Atlantic and the legendary flying boats that carried celebrities, royals, and refugees alike. Learn about the daring history and folklore of Ireland's longest river.
  

  : Breakfast, Dinner
  

• Day 7: KILLARNEY. EXCURSION TO RING OF KERRY

  A Jaunting Good Time RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland's southwestern peninsula. KILLARNEY Take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the national park (B) 99 mi / 159 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS County Kerry is home to the exquisite natural beauty of a rugged and mountainous expanse in Killarney National Park. A horse-drawn jaunting car ride is a great way to experience this natural wonderland, including the 1,000-foot McGillycuddy's Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. Nestled at the foot of these mountains, the Lakes of Killarney's shores and woodlands share this magical place with waterfalls and dramatic skies above Ross Castle.
  

  : Breakfast
  

• Day 8: KILLARNEY-BLARNEY-WATERFORD

  Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab KILLARNEY Cross the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone. WATERFORD Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. (B,D) 126 mi / 203 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Cut the blarney and hear the history of how telling tales is forever linked to the 15th-century castle and the village below in Blarney. One of the last estate villages that remain standing in Ireland, the village was built by an 18th-century landlord to house the castle workers there. It's true!
  

  : Breakfast, Dinner
  

• Day 9: WATERFORD-GLENDALOUGH-DUBLIN

  MOUNTAIN LOUGHS & MEDIEVAL MONKS GLENDALOUGH Stop at the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (B) 122 mi / 196 km HISTORIC SPOT In Wicklow Mountains National Park, wander around the medieval monastic settlement of Glendalough and see its 6th century houses, churches, stone cross and the impressive Round Tower in the beautiful ‘valley of the two lakes.
  

  : Breakfast
  

• Day 10: DUBLIN

  Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
  

  : Breakfast