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Highlights

Dublin: History and famous figures. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is one of the few buildings left from medieval Dublin. It is also on this site where St. Patrick reputedly baptized the local Celtic chieftains in the 5th century. The cathedral was later built between 1191 and 1270 and has come to be famous for its choir, also Ireland’s oldest. The cathedral’s burial site of author Jonathan Swift is one of approximately 700 burials on the site.

Ahascragh: Ahascragh Distillery is Ireland’s first zero-emissions distillery. Built within a revived 19th-century mill, it is an authentic destination for whiskey and gin enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in history, tradition and craftsmanship.

Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created, then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.

Dublin: Travel in March and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin with VIP grandstand seating for the city’s annual parade — a tradition dating back to 1931 that now features performers from across Ireland and beyond. Take in the color and energy of the day, then enjoy a three-course lunch with live music.

Itinerary

Uncover Ireland's layered history and striking geography on a curated 8-day Small Group journey through cities, countryside and coastline. Explore Dublin's political and literary heritage, walk medieval lanes in Kilkenny and trace Gaelic traditions through the Connemara region. From the towering heights of the Cliffs of Moher to the medieval walls of Kilkenny, the rugged Aran Islands to the legends of Blarney Castle, this is an illuminating journey you'll always remember.

day 1Filte to Ireland

Begin in Dublin with a guided tour led by your Local Specialist, exploring key landmarks that reflect the citys layered history from its medieval origins to its Georgian architecture and political milestones. Visit St. Patricks Cathedral, built in 1191 and still one of the most important places of worship in Ireland. Learn about its connection to Jonathan Swift and its role in Dublins religious and civic life. In the evening, meet your group over dinner and get to know the people youll be traveling with over the next eight days.

Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Dublin
Accommodation
Clayton, Cardiff Lane

day 2Onwards to Galway

day 3Kylemore Abbey and Connemara

day 4Admire the Cliffs of Moher and on to Killarney

day 5A Day on the Ring of Kerry

day 6Journey to Kilkenny

day 7Return to Dublin

day 8Farewell Ireland

What's Included

Accommodation
Clayton, Cardiff Lane HotelArdilaun HotelKillarney Royal Townhouse HotelKillarney Royal HotelPembroke Kilkenny HotelCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Meals
Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x7)Lunch (x2)Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeing

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We were toil luxury coach with restroom on board. Didn’t have. Seats were very small and uncomfortable. Told ( and prepaid expensive gratuities) we would have guide AND driver. Had a driver but he was not the guide we have had on other “luxury” tours.

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5.0 | Excellent

Wonderful trip, well planned, no glitches. Travel director was personable, knowledgeable and very helpful. The driver was truly skilled on all those winding, cliff roads. Safety and courtesy was always top of his mind. We enjoyed the entire trip and will be coming back next year.

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4.0 | Very Good

The trip went well to Ireland with a small group of 16. I enjoyed all the people and the places we saw. The days were a bit long. I wish there could have been more free time and a little better communication. The hotel in Galway was nice, but a bit isolated. The historical comedy dinner in Cork was a bit boring.

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