On your northbound route today, pass Drogheda, scene of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley, known for its prehistoric passage graves.   Cross the border into Northern Ireland, and drive past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of St.Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint and on to the vibrant city of Belfast, where the Titanic was built.

Later in the day, why not join a Local Guide on a “living history” tour, including a visit to the fascinating Titanic Experience?

 

Today’s Distance:  125 miles

Meals:  Breakfast

Today's first stop is the awe-inspiring GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next,  let the province’s story unfold as you head for the city of Derry.  Then on to Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings and home of the O’Donnell Clan. Drive along Donegal Bay with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches, and stop in Drumcliff to see the grave of W.B. Yeats before arriving in Sligo.

 Today’s Distance: 197 miles

Meals:  Breakfast. Dinner

Heading south, you will head to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops, a busy café and lively bar culture.  Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER. 

Tonight, you might like to join an optional medieval banquet.

Today’s Distance:  181 miles

Meals:  Breakfast

Start your day with a stroll through Adare, a village known for its award-winning thatched cottages.   Next, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Dingle Peninsula, where the 32-mile Slea Head drive affords magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. See the Blasket Islands and hear about unique literary achievements of its inhabitants prior to their evacuation in 1953. (Note: The next two nights are spent in a popular resort in Killarney.)  

Tonight, enjoy the optional outing to Tralee for dinner and a performance at Siamsa Tire, Ireland’s National Folk Theatre.

Today’s Distance:  156 miles

Meals:  Breakfast

At Killorglin, you will enjoy a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive featuring sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Yes, you will enjoy the RING OF KERRY.  

Back in  Killarney, a special optional adventure is available: Take a horse-drawn jaunting car along the national park lakeshore for pictures of Ross Castle.

Today’s Distance: 90 miles

 Meals:  Breakfast, Dinner

More scenic splendor as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. Stop in Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal.   After lunch, drive past Cork, the country’s second-largest city on the way to Waterford, where a guided tour of the world-famous House of Waterford Crystal is included. Spend the night at the nearby seaside resort of Tramore.

Later this evening, consider an optional pub tour.

Today’s Distance:  132 miles

Meals:  Breakfast, Dinner

On the last leg of your journey, visit Ireland’s oldest Handweaving Mill at Avoca and enjoy views of the Wicklow Mountains on your way to Dublin.   

Looking for the perfect way to end your vacation? An optional Irish cabaret evening, including dinner, dance, song, and laughter would be an exciting finale to your vacation.

Today’s Distance:  130 miles

Meals:  Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning followed by transportation to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast