Ireland: Splendors of the Emerald Isle

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Revel in the legendary hospitality and warmth of the Irish people on this comprehensive journey across the Emerald Isle. Take in world-famous scenic backdrops, bask in traditional songs and stories, and celebrate a culture cherished on both sides of the Atlantic, staying in five-star hotels along the way.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Revel in the legendary hospitality and warmth of the Irish people on this comprehensive journey across the Emerald Isle. Take in world-famous scenic backdrops, bask in traditional songs and stories, and celebrate a culture cherished on both sides of the Atlantic, staying in five-star hotels along the way.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City Dublin
End City Shannon

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in Dublin, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, gather for a welcome dinner.

Meals Provided : Dinner

Day 2: Dublin

Begin with a privately led exploration of Trinity College, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. View the legendary Book of Kells, one of the finest illuminated medieval manuscripts in existence. Discover more of the city with your expert guide, followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

Day 3: Kilkenny

Travel south to the heart of County Kilkenny. Visit a family-owned country pub, meet the owner and his family, and receive a hands-on introduction to the national Irish sport of hurling. Listen to a seannachi (traditional storyteller) spin tales and play music, eat a ...

Day 4: Cobh & Cork

Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities. Sample Classic Irish Whiskeys on a premium tour and tasting at Jameson’s Old Midleton Distillery. Play a Round of Golf or Relax with a Spa Experience, taking full advantage of your hotel’s diverse amenities. Vis...

Day 5: West Cork

Drive Ireland’s wild southern shore through rugged West Cork to meet a sixth-generation Irish storyteller and join this colorful raconteur for a ferry ride to Whiddy Island. Listen as he leads you on a personally narrated tour of the island and its history, and then s...

Day 6: Kenmare

Cross through Killarney National Park en route to the town of Killarney. Ride in a traditional jaunting car for a closer look at the park’s natural beauty. Then, set out on the famed Ring of Kerry for a breathtaking coastal drive, where every turn in the road reveals ...

Day 7: Newmarket-on-Fergus

Make a personal connection to Ireland when you visit a traditional family farm. Hear about rural life here from family members, and then join them for a home-cooked farm lunch, on this A&K-exclusive experience. Stop in Adare, often voted Ireland’s most beautiful village, before you continue to your majestic hotel.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Newmarket-on-Fergus

Journey to busy Galway, gateway to western Ireland, and then on to small, coastal Clarinbridge, where a special tasting introduces you to the quintessential pairing of Guinness stout with fresh Galway Bay oysters. After lunch, drive the coast of County Clare, stopping...

Day 9: Shannon

After breakfast, transfer to Shannon Airport and board your onward flight.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Price per day$1,055
Last Updated: 11/8/2024
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Meals Included
  • 8 Breakfast
  • 4 Lunch
  • 5 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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