Authentic Local Experiences
Enjoy 350 acres of marvellous grounds as you stay in the Lodge at Ashford Castle, an elegant art-filled country house.
See where John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara brought “The Quiet Man” to life as you tour the classic film’s locations in the quiet village of Cong.
Visit the Jameson Experience Midleton and learn the story of Irish whiskey.
Dining Experiences
7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) at Eddie’s of Clonbur and 5 dinners (D) including a fun Irish Night in Killarney, and a traditional Irish dinner and show at the Abbey Tavern
Depart Wexford and head to Waterford, where you’ll visit the House of Waterford Crystal Watch superb artisans create sparkling masterpieces on a factory tour. Next, visit Blarney Castle, where you can climb the steep, winding staircase to kiss the famous Blarney Stone for the legendary gift of the gab, or enjoy the tranquil gardens. Head to Killarney, where you’ll dine with your group in your hotel tonight.
Take a jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane and the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks. Head out to see the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, Ireland’s famed scenic drive. Stop in the beautiful Gap of Dunloe to visit Moriarty’s. Stop for lunch in the charming town of Kenmare, before returning to Killarney where you will enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your leisure.
Take a scenic drive through the breathtakingly beautiful region of Connemara, with its mountains, lakes, and boglands. Visit Kylemore Abbey, a glorious Victorian castle built on the lakeside as a romantic gift. Next, immerse yourself in farm life as you visit a traditional farm and watch highly trained sheepdogs display their skills. Return to Galway for a free evening.
Drive to Shannon Bridge, where you’ll board the Lir Cat Catamaran to travel up the river to arrive at Clonmacnoise, the spectacular ruins of a monastery founded in the sixth century. See the splendid ruins of the cathedral, nine churches, two round towers, and three high crosses as you approach the way the Vikings would have over a thousand years ago. Tour the area and imagine it all as it once was, as a flourishing center of learning that attracted students from all over Europe. Head to Dublin, where you will delight in a lively evening of traditional Irish music, song, and dance with dinner at the Abbey Tavern.
