After landing at Dublin Airport, complete customs, and immigration. The group will be met by your driver/guide who will escort you and your luggage to the coach. We will stop for breakfast and a tour at Newbridge Silverware, which has a unique history of craftsmanship since 1934. Craftsmen continue to fashion the finest tableware jewelry and giftware. We will continue to the medieval city of Kilkenny for our 3-night stay at Hotel Kilkenny. Relax before meeting for a group welcome dinner at the hotel’s Taste restaurant.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: HOTEL KILKENNY (L, D)

 After breakfast we will meet Nevin Cody at 10 am outside Kilkenny Castle for a very entertaining walking tour of this gorgeous compact city entitled, “Shenanigans, The Kilkenny City Walk”. Nevin is a magician and storyteller who will weave our way,through the city regaling us with unique anecdotes blending comedy, magic, history, whimsical fun and a good dollop of humor. The afternoon is free to explore this medieval city before meeting up with your driver/guide at Kilkenny Castle to return to the hotel to join the group for dinner and entertainment by Andy and guests.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: HOTEL KILKENNY (B, D)

After breakfast we visit 15th-century, one of the most complete Irish Cistercian monasteries. The church, dating mainly from c. 1160-1200, is still relatively intact and its 15th century crossing tower dominates the surrounding landscape. Preserved within the church is an important collection of sculpted tombs, including carvings of saints and apostles associated with the sixteenth-century O’Tunney ‘School’ of sculptors. Lunch at Malzard’s Traditional Pub to learn all about the ancient Irish Gaelic sport of hurling. Malzard’s guarantees participants a unique insight into the fastest field game in the world.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: HOTEL KILKENNY (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we will depart for Blarney Castle  - Here you’ll have an opportunity to climb the steps of the fortress and kiss the world-famous, Blarney Stone to gain the gift of eloquence, wit and wisdom. We’ll also visit the Blarney Woolen Mills, the largest emporium of Irish crafts in Ireland. We will continue onto Gougane Barra Forest Park, which is over 137 acres of luscious green landscape. We will continue to Killarney for our 3-night stay at Scott’s Hotel. Join up with your fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: SCOTTS HOTEL, KILLARNEY (B, D)

After breakfast we will explore The  Dingle Peninsula perched on the hem of the Atlantic Ocean in Ireland’s southwest, Dingle looks out over Dingle Bay. It is a Gealtacht (Irish-speakingbeehive-style) area. The harbor is filled with fishing boats and tiny brightly painted pubs. We will travel to the famous Slea Head Drive. We will see beehive style huts, originally inhabited by 12th century monks, overlooking the 12th-centuryBlasket Islands and Skellig Michael where Star Wars was filmed.

We will return to Dingle Town where you can have lunch on your own and enjoy the rest of the day with some free time wandering the many beautiful streets and shops. Return to Killarney and join your group for dinner in the hotel with entertainment by Andy and guests at St. Mary’s Church of the Sloes within walking distance of the hotel.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: SCOTTS HOTEL, KILLARNEY (B, D)

After breakfast, We will attend 10.30am Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral by taking the Jaunting car ride through Muckross National  Park.  The afternoon is free to explore - Let the beauty of nature and the echoes of history ignite your spirit of exploration. Our breathtaking landscape beckons hikers, cyclists, golfers, and countryside explorers. Prepare for incredible adventures, stunning views, and warm hospitality. Immerse yourself in captivating stories of rich heritage and history as you discover diverse experiences and enchanting landscapes, creating unforgettable moments. Explore diverse walks, hikes, and cycle routes with magical views in Killarney National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and encounter Ireland’s only wild herd of native red deer in the ancient woodlands. Enjoy shopping in Killarney town, where old-world charm meets contemporary cool, or indulge in luxurious body treatments and holistic rejuvenation!  Join your fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel tonight.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: SCOTTS HOTEL, KILLARNEY (B, D)

After breakfast, we’ll depart the hotel to visit Rathbaun Farm for a traditional Irish farm experience. Step back in time as you walk inside a 250-year-old thatched cottage complete with a turf fire and original stone walls. Enjoy a sheepdog demonstration followed by a hot cup of tea with homemade scones, fresh cream, and jam. We’ll then make our way to Westport for our three-night stay at Westport Plaza Hotel. Join your fellow travelers for a group dinner in the hotel.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL (B, D)

Following breakfast, we will travel to Westport House and Gardens, situated in a parkland setting with magnificent views overlooking Clew Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Clare Island, and Ireland’s Holy Mountain, Croagh Patrick. Westport House was built by the Browne family whose connections to Mayo date back to the 1500s and relates them to the pirate queen and chieftain, Grace O’Malley. Take some free time to enjoy Westport market town before we meet for a group dinner in the hotel followed by entertainment with Andy and friends.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL (B, D)

Following breakfast depart for a full day exploring Achill Island and north Mayo. Achill Island is the largest of the Irish Isles and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. It is known for its wilderness, sandy beaches and cliffs. Stop at Keem Bay, a stunning sandy beach bordered. Lunch is included today at the Beehive Café. Achill Island is Ireland’s largest island, with a population of 2,600 and boasting the highest sea cliffs in Ireland - a vertigo-inducing 688m tall.

Keem Bay is a perfect horseshoe bay with a Blue Flag beach at the head of a remote valley. The precarious cliff-top road was only built in the 1960s. The route cuts through a seam of amethyst quartz in the cliff, so watch out for precious gems. Join your fellow travelers for a farewell group dinner in the hotel tonight.

DINNER & OVERNIGHT: WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL (B, D)

Sadly, our adventures are over and we’re very sorry to see you go! Our coach driver will get you to Shannon Airport in plenty of time for you to check in for your flight and clear US Customs and Immigration, avoiding the long lines that you can meet at US Airports. There is ample duty-free shopping available at the airport for any last-minute gifts or mementos. Thank you for trusting us once again with your vacation and we certainly hope you had a great time.