Focus on Ireland - Premium Tour with 30 Reviews by Brendan Vacations

7 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Dublin, Ireland

Ends

Dublin, Ireland

Highlights

Dublin: See Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.

Adare: Experience a village walk through the main street lined with thatched cottages.

Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation.

Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Cobh: The Queenstown Story at Cobh retraces the steps of Irish emigration from the famine of 1845 to the great ocean liner era of the 1950s. This is a must for those with Irish ancestors who crossed the Atlantic during this time.

Cork: Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House.

Kilkenny: Take in the sights of the medieval city of Kilkenny with its majestic castle and river walk.

Cork: Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House.

Kilkenny: Take in the sights of the medieval city of Kilkenny with its majestic castle and river walk.

Itinerary

Discover Ireland’s vibrant landscapes and storied traditions on the 'Focus on Ireland - Premium' sightseeing tour, perfect for experienced travelers. Over seven days, gaze from the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, stroll Dublin’s Georgian avenues, and savor authentic Irish recipes in a family-run Killarney guesthouse. Visit the last port of call for the Titanic in Cobh, kiss the famed Stone of Eloquence at Blarney Castle, and lose yourself in Galway’s historic charm. The unique highlight of this trip is its intimate farm-to-table culinary experience, offering a genuine taste of Ireland’s warmth and hospitality alongside its most celebrated sights.

day 1 - In Dublins Fair City

Start your exploration of Dublin with an orientation tour with a Local Expert that brings to life Dublins architectural treasures and history, stretching back more than 1,000 years. Travel along the River Liffey, see the Custom House, Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. View the 9th-century Book of Kells. Walk the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College. Enjoy a warm and friendly dinner with drinks and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over the course of the evening.

Meals:Dinner

Location Visited:Dublin

Accommodation:Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin

day 2 - To Galway, City of the Tribes

Leave Dublin and set off through the delightful landscapes of the Emerald Isle. Cross Ireland's longest river, the River Shannon, to reach historic Galway, the City of the Tribes, at the mouth of the Corrib River. Easily one of Irelands most fun and lively cities, the streets are lined with buskers, the region is known for its famous oysters and the pubs are full of Irish charm. Join your Travel Director to see the Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before setting off for his discovery of America. Also see the pre-medieval Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late U.S. President, John F. Kennedy.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Dublin, Galway

Accommodation:Harbor, Galway

day 3 - The Cliffs of Moher, Adare and Killarney Relaxed Start

Take the scenic route through the mysterious rocky limestone landscape of the Burren, with its underground caverns, streams and rare flora. Stop at the Exhibition Center, situated next to the 214 m (702 ft)-high Cliffs of Moher with breathtaking views of the Clare Coast. Continue past the city of Limerick, stop in the quaint village of Adare and take a relaxed village walk to see its thatched-roof cottages. In the evening, stay in the center of the action in lively Killarney. Gateway to the famous Ring of Kerry, Killarney has been welcoming travelers, who appreciate the spectacular scenery of woodlands and lakes, for over 250 years.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Killarney

Accommodation:Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

day 4 - Ring of Kerry Experience

This morning enjoy Brendan Choice. Choose to join a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, admire incredible scenery on a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle, admiring the incredible scenery of the National Park. After, take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry with stunning views of mountains and sea. Pass through the small towns of Killorglin, where the famous Puck Fair takes place, and Cahersiveen, birthplace of the great patriot, Daniel O'Connell. Follow the narrow road as it winds along the cliffs to the fishing town of Waterville. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Molls Gap to admire Queen Victorias Ladies View. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience during a Farm-to-Table dinner. Enjoy some Irish home cooking at the family-run kitchen of chef John Sheehan. Join John and his wife, Freda, for drinks and a personal insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world and help preserve this intangible cultural heritage. Then, settle down for a night of great food and drink in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney

Accommodation:Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa

day 5 - Cobh and Blarney Castle on the way to Cork Relaxed Start

Drive to the historic port town of Cobh, which was the last port of call for the Titanic. Walk through the Queenstown Story exhibition at the Heritage Center, which recounts the era of Irish emigration and the life of this once great passenger port. Continue to visit the 15th-century Blarney Castle, home of the famous Stone of Eloquence - once kissed, never forgotten! Then continue on to Cork along the spacious Grand Parade and South Mall and see the City Hall and fine Georgian houses en route to your hotel. In the evening, raise your glass and revel in rich flavors at a lively dinner.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Killarney, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Cork

Accommodation:Maldron South Mall, Cork

day 6 - Kilkenny and Dublin

Drive through Irelands lush midlands, a region that has nurtured poets, playwrights and storytellers for centuries, before arriving in Kilkenny. Enjoy free time to explore, walk in the footsteps of medieval merchants along the cobbled lanes of the Medieval Mile, home to the 800-year-old St. Canices Cathedral and the atmospheric Rothe House, once the dwelling of a prosperous Tudor silk merchant. Today, the city is Irelands unofficial capital of craft, renowned for its thriving community of potters, glassblowers and textile artists. Return to Dublin, where the evening is yours to explore further if you wish. From Viking settlement to capital of literature, Dublin brims with stories. Seek out the stately Long Room of Trinity Colleges Old Library, marvel at the colorful doors of Georgian Dublin or settle into a local pub where literary greats once raised a glass.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Cork, Kilkenny, Dublin

Accommodation:Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin

day 7 - Depart Dublin

Your memorable trip through the Emerald Isle has come to an end. Say "Sln go fill" as you bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Dublin

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Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin HotelHarbor, Galway HotelKillarney Plaza Hotel and SpaMaldron South Mall, Cork Hotel

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Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x6)

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Experienced Driver Guide

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