Day 1
Depart U.S (non-stop from Indianapolis)
Day 2
Arrive in Dublin early morning, proceed through customs and collect luggage.
Transfer to hotel. Hotel will store luggage until check-in.
Noon: Afternoon Vintage Tea Bus (private hire) Guided city tour on a vintage double-decker bus with afternoon tea/lunch aboard.
Afternoon & evening on your own in Dublin – select from a list of top attractions (2 will be included with your package) including Guiness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublinia (the Viking Museum), Christ Church Cathedral, EPIC: The Immigration Museum, MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland), and more.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning & afternoon on your own (continue selected tours or choose from a list of free visits!).
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Irish Dance Party @ the Merchant’s Arch (Temple Bar) along the River Liffey. Traditional Irish music and dance ceilidh (Kay-lee) where everyone can participate!
Evening on your own
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel. Our driver/guide will collect us from the hotel at 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.: Kilbeggan Distillery, private tour of the historic distillery and a private Irish Coffee Master Class.
1:30 p.m.: Arrive at Kinnitty Castle, check in. Afternoon options: Archery, Hiking, Horseback riding or relaxing at the castle.
6:30 p.m.: Private group dinner in the formal dining room.
Day 5
Breakfast at the castle.
9:00 a.m.: Depart castle. Stop at ancient friary then morning and lunch on your own in Galway.
Afternoon, short drive to Thoor Balleylee (the Norman Tower house & thatched cottage used by the Y.B. Yeat’s family as their summer cottage). Private tour with tea, coffee & warm bread then a visit to Coole Park in Gort before checking in to the Falls Resort in Ennistymon.
Dinner on your own in Ennistymon.
Day 6
Breakfast at the Falls Resort.
10:00 a.m.: Depart for the Cliffs of Moher with lunch (provided) on the way. Take a boat cruise to the Aran Islands and take in a water-side view of the Cliffs of Moher before returning to the hotel through The Burren with a stop at Hazel Mountain Chocolates.
Day 7
Breakfast at the B&B.
9:00 a.m.: Depart Kinvara, drive to Adare. Visit for 2 hours with lunch on your own.
Early afternoon, drive to Killarney, visit Torc Waterfall and Ladies’ View on the Ring of Kerry then check into the International Hotel in Killarney.
4:00 p.m.: Jaunting Cars ride through Killarney National Park and visit to Ross Castle.
7:00 p.m.: Private group dinner at the International Hotel/Hannigan’s Bar.
Day 8
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 a.m.: Depart for full day Slea Head Drive/Dingle Peninsula. Stop at Inch Beach.
11:00 a.m.: Dingle Sheepdog Demonstration, Famine Cottages & Beehive Hut.
Scenic stops, coastal cliffs & beaches, Stop in Dingle for late lunch on your own (DO try Murphy’s Ice Cream!!)
2:30 p.m.: Private Falconry Lesson at Kingdom Falconry (1 hour).
Return to Killarney, dinner on your own (Strongly recommend J.M. Reidy’s Bar – the oldest pub in the county – amazing atmosphere, food, and service!).
Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 a.m.: Depart Killarney, scenic drive to Cashel. Visit the Rock of Cashel then drive to Kilkenny. Check in at Butler House with private garden passage to tour Kilkenny Castle.
Afternoon & dinner on your own on the “Medieval Mile” in Kilkenny.
Day 10
Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 a.m.: Depart Kilkenny. Scenic drive through Wicklow National Park with a stop at the Avoca Mill/Avoca Handweavers, then on to Swords. Check in at The Old Borough. Walk to the Castle and Cathedral (both are free to visit), shop, or relax at the hotel.
6:30 p.m.: Group Farewell Dinner at The Old Schoolhouse Pub (with THE BEST sticky toffee pudding in Ireland).
Day 11
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 a.m.: Depart for airport. You will clear US Immigration (Customs) at Dublin Airport