Begin your journey in Dublin where Kansas State and Iowa State will open their 2025 Football season at Aviva Stadium. **Tickets to the game are included in the tour package.**

Then head south along the east coast and discover the real Ireland with a curated itinerary by renowned Irish singer Michael Londra. Travel to Michael's favorite areas, as seen on his hit travel and music show "Ireland with Michael" on PBS. Hear some great music and meet surprise guests along the way.

Arrive in Dublin and spend the day relaxing or exploring Dublin. After an independent dinner, enjoy a musical evening event with your fellow travelers.

Enjoy the buzz in the city as the big game is this afternoon. Do a little tailgating at a local pub, meet some other fans, and then head to Aviva Stadium (also known as Lansdowne Road) for the Iowa State vs. Kansas State game. A ticket to the game is included in your tour package.

Spend the day at leisure using your Hop-on Hop-off pass to explore the city. Visit museums like the National Museum, National Gallery, or Writers Museum, or shop along Nassau Street, Grafton Street, or Henry Street. In the evening, dine at one of Dublin's many restaurants or pubs.

Visit Powerscourt House near Enniskerry to explore its terraced Italian gardens and diverse plant collection. Tour Powerscourt Distillery, known for Fercullen Whiskey, and enjoy a tasting. Continue to Wexford, check into your hotel, and enjoy a classic Irish dinner followed by a concert with Michael Londra.

Visit Johnstown Castle Gardens with over 200 different types of trees and shrubs. Next, see the historic Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in Ireland. Return to Wexford for a walking tour with a local guide, exploring the narrow streets and town walls. View famous bull ring, Selskar Abbey, and the Theater Royal. Spend the evening at leisure at your hotel.

Drive along scenic County Clare to visit the Cliffs of Moher, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Ireland’s western coastline. Pass through the Burren, known for its unique flowers and prehistoric dolmens. Return to your Galway hotel for dinner with fellow travelers, then enjoy Irish music, song, and dance at the Trad on the Prom Show.

Visit Kilkenny Castle and its gardens, which overlook the Nore River. Then explore the Kilkenny Design Center, Ireland's leading center for contemporary craft and design. Enjoy an authentic Irish lunch with your group. In the afternoon, travel to Kilballykeefe to tour and taste at Ballykeefe Distillery. Return to your Kilkenny hotel for a free evening, and consider dining at a nearby venue.

All too soon, your vacation has come to its final day. Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check-in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before boarding your flight back to the United States.