Ireland: Traditions of the Emerald Isle

Board your overnight flight to Dublin today.

Welcome to Ireland! Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital city with a local expert leading the way.

• Stop in Phoenix Park, site of the presidential residence, and pass by the Guinness Brewery
• Step inside the soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church
• Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square as you go
• See Trinity College and walk past Grafton Street to the Molly Malone statue, ending in the Temple Bar district

Enjoy a free afternoon in Dublin or add an excursion.

Please note: Glendalough departure time may vary

Travel to Cork, stopping for several guided visits along the way.

• Visit the Irish National Stud farm in County Kildare, where world-class race horses are bred and trained
• Explore the Japanese Gardens of the Irish National Stud farm
• Take a tour of the iconic Rock of Cashel, commanding stone buildings that date back to the 12th and 13th centuries

This evening, sit down to an included dinner with your group.

Get a feel for the many sides of Ireland, from charming villages to vibrant cities and iconic castles.

• Discover the town of Cobh, once a launch site for ships bound for North America
• Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre, whose exhibits tell the story of Irish emigration over the past 150 years
• Pass through Cork, also known as “The Rebel City," and enjoy a brief walking tour around the city center
• Stop at Blarney Castle to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone

Transfer to County Kerry today, stopping at Muckross House. Take time to explore this Victorian mansion and stroll through its beautifully manicured gardens.

Later, enjoy a free evening in County Kerry or add an excursion.

Make your way around the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route that covers some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery.

• Pass the pristine Lakes of Killarney
• Explore the picturesque villages that line the Ring of Kerry
• Stop for photos at Muckross Lake and Lough Leane in Killarney National Park

Later, sit down to an included dinner with your group.

Board a ferry to Shannon this morning. Then, head north to Galway, taking time to view spectacular scenery en route.

• Walk along the mesmerizing coastline of the Cliffs of Moher
• Pass through the Burren, a unique limestone plateau where fields of rock are dotted with wildflowers
• Arrive in Galway and admire some of the city’s highlights on a walking orientation with your Tour Director in the lead

Enjoy a free evening in Galway or add an excursion.

Spend a full free day in Galway or add an excursion.

Leave Galway behind as you make your way to Dublin today. Once back in the capital, take a guided tour of the Kilmainham Gaol, a historic prison-turned-museum which once housed some of Ireland's most notorious criminals.

This evening, celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers in County Dublin.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to Belfast.