Day 1: 11 Aug, Wednesday

Welcome to Ireland!

• Morning: For those arriving at Dublin Airport: Meeting times will be sent to all travellers. Those wishing to travel to Ireland early will be encouraged to link with the group at the same time.

• Morning: For those arriving at Shannon Airport: Meeting times will be sent to all travellers. Those wishing to travel to Ireland early will be encouraged to link with the group at the same time.

• Daytime: Depart via private coach and start your journey south west to Limerick (approximately 2.5 hours) with a comfort stop en route.

• Lunch: Lunch at your own expense at a service stop en route.

• Afternoon: Arrive in Limerick and check in to your hotel (hotel TBC). Time to settle in and take a walk around the Georgian streets, the Milk Market, and the Shannon riverfront.

• Dinner: Save yourself from decision paralysis and enjoy a welcome dinner included tonight in Limerick City!

• Evening: Take the evening at your leisure! Explore Limerick or get some sleep to wake up feeling fresh tomorrow.

Day 2: 12 Aug, Thursday

Bunratty Castle & Open Rehearsals

• Morning: After your full Irish breakfast, take a short transfer to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (approximately 15 minutes from Limerick city).
  Admission included: Take a tour at your own pace of the remaining iconic fortress at Bunratty Castle and the lively folk park surrounding it.

• Lunch: Grab lunch at your own expense on the grounds of Bunratty or wait until you're back in Limerick city.

• Afternoon: Free time in Limerick. Wander the Georgian streets, take a tour of King John's Castle on the riverfront, or browse the shops along O'Connell Street.

• Evening: Attend the final open rehearsals at the University of Limerick before the bands move on to the WAMSB finals in Galway.

• Dinner: Dinner at your own expense in Limerick City

Day 3: 13 Aug, Friday

Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Region!

• Morning: After your full Irish breakfast, check out of your Limerick hotel and depart north west into County Clare and the Burren Region!

• Daytime: With admission included, experience the staggering Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's most visited natural attraction. Stretching for 8km (5 miles) and reaching 214m (702 feet) at their highest point north of O'Brien's Tower, you'll have unrivalled views of the Atlantic Ocean.

• Lunch: Lunch at own expense at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre.

• Afternoon: Admission included for your visit to the Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstration. From a 1,000 years-and-counting stone fort to some truly impressive pups at work, this is a highlight of the Burren!

• Afternoon: Continue up the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway and check in to your hotel. The University of Galway campus sits about a 15-minute walk west of Eyre Square along the river. However, the fields extend far into the campus and your tour director can advise you here.

• Evening: Dinner at your own expense in Galway this evening. WAMSB Day 1 is now open for you to come and go as you please to see the festival's events.

Day 4: 14 Aug, Saturday

WAMSB Day 2

• Morning: Full Irish breakfast included at your hotel.

• All Day: WAMSB Day 2 in full swing at the University of Galway. When you're back in the city centre, explore Galway's bustling streets! Where buskers and street performers play all day, and good food and shops can be found around every corner.

• Lunch: Lunch at your own expense in Galway.

• Dinner: Dinner at your own expense in Galway.

Day 5: 15 Aug, Sunday

WAMSB Finals

• Morning: Full Irish breakfast included at your hotel.

• Morning: WAMSB Finals day. Take time this morning to explore Galway one last time before the competition comes to a close! Maybe stroll the Salthill Prom for some sea breezes, drop into the Galway City Museum, or grab a coffee in town as the city wakes up.

• Lunch: Lunch at your own expense Galway

Today's events are subject to the final WAMSB event schedule.

• Afternoon: WAMSB Finals at the University of Galway.

• Evening: WAMSB Awards Ceremony and Retreat

Day 6: 16 Aug, Monday

Transfer back to Dublin!

• Morning: After your full Irish breakfast, check out of your Galway hotel and depart directly east for Dublin.

• Morning: Admission included for your visit to Trinity College Dublin. See the Book of Kells exhibition and the Long Room, then take your time exploring Dublin at your leisure.

• Lunch: Lunch at your own expense in Dublin city centre.

• Afternoon: Free time in Dublin city centre and check in to your hotel

• Dinner: Celtic Nights Dinner & Show included — Ireland's longest-running dinner show, with traditional music, song, and dance over a three-course Irish menu.

Day 7: 17 Aug, Tuesday

Slán go fóill!

• Early Morning: Grab one last full Irish breakfast included at your hotel.

• Daytime: Check out and transfer to Dublin Airport for your departure flight.

• Daytime: For those staying in Ireland longer, enjoy the rest of your adventure!