Day 1: Dublin
Highlights:
Trinity College Dublin
The Book of Kells
Temple Bar
Guinness Storehouse
Old Jameson Distillery
National Museum
Christchurch Cathedral
Kilmainham Jail
Dublin City
The lively city of Dublin has so much to see and do. The first day of your journey will consist of seeing some incredible historic gems that the capital city of Ireland has to offer, such as Trinity College, Kilmainham Jail and The Book of Kells. You’ll also get to learn how Guinness is made and even pull your own pint of the black stuff, how exciting! You’ll get to spend time in the popular Temple Bar section of the city where you can hear some good old-fashioned Irish music and dance to your hearts content.
Day 2: Cork
Highlights:
Blarney Castle
Blarney Woolen Mills
Cobh Heritage Centre
Cork City
Kinsale fishing town
Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery
Cork City
As you travel from Dublin to Cork, you’ll see some of the beautiful scenery that Ireland has to offer, so make sure to have the camera ready! You’ll get to kiss the Blarney stone along with finding some incredible Irish made items at the Blarney Woollen Mills. As well as seeing what Cork City has to offer, you’ll get to experience the old Midleton Whiskey Distillery. The Cobh Heritage Centre is also one of the highlights of this day as it is an amazing museum filled with rich history and you may even learn about, and trace, your ancestors.
Day 3: Kerry
Highlights:
The Ring of Kerry
Staigue Fort
Killarney National Park
Muckross House & Gardens
Killarney’s Traditional Music Pubs
Dingle
Tom Creans pub
The Ring of Kerry, Kerry, Ireland
Get ready to experience the most stunningly beautiful scenic routes as you travel along the iconic Ring of Kerry. You will get to view what the Irish coast has to offer in terms of cliffs and beaches. You’ll see the amazing Killarney National Park in all its glory, along with visiting the Muckross House and Gardens. You’re in for a treat with a couple of demonstrations of true farm life in Ireland, which includes sheep shearing, and sheepdog herding flocks, all whilst learning about the different breeds of sheep from authentic Irish farmers.
Day 4: Clare
Highlights:
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Cliffs of Moher
The Poulnabrone Dolmen
The Burren
Doolin Village
The Burren Smokehouse
Cliffs of Moher, Clare, Ireland,
You are in for a real treat as you will get to see one of Ireland’s most incredible and iconic scenes, the Cliffs of Moher, located in County Clare. You’ll travel across the longest river located in Ireland and the UK, the River Shannon. The Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is also on the agenda for day 4 of your incredible Irish journey. Make sure to try some of the deliciously tasty Irish food that is available before your journey on the beautiful island of Ireland comes to an end.
Day 5: Depart from Shannon
After you’ve had an incredible taste of what Ireland has to offer over the last few days, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast and then depart from Shannon, County Clare.
Please note: This trip can be adjusted if you are departing from Dublin.
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