Enjoy the flight from your home country to Dublin, Ireland. To make your travel planning even easier, ask us about arranging your airfare (and travel insurance), serving as one provider for all your travel needs.

Dublin’s atmosphere is an eclectic mix of exciting nightlife and traditional pubs, modern eateries, and historical attractions. The city is bursting at the seams with things to do, and you will want to dive in as soon as you arrive. Your flight will land at Dublin International Airport, where your private driver will meet you at Arrivals. After settling into the comforts of your centrally located 4- or 5-star accommodations, it’s off to visit the home of Ireland’s iconic beverage… the Guinness Storehouse! Begin at the bottom of the world’s largest “pint glass” and continue up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse Guinness’ long brewing heritage with Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in the world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar. This is a great opportunity to explore the rich heritage of Ireland’s iconic brand. Slainte! Enjoy a restful night’s sleep in your delightful centrally located Dublin hotel.

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• Airport Transfer
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After a hearty Irish breakfast (included daily throughout your trip), your guide will show you the highlights of Dublin with a walking tour of the city, exploring places such as Dublin Castle, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Old Parliament Building, Temple Bar, and much more! You’ll be regaled with tales of Irish history and culture, and of course, lots of “craic” (i.e., FUN!). This afternoon, enjoy a visit to learn about your Irish ancestry with a VIP experience at “EPIC” The Irish Emigration Museum. Meet with an expert, on-site genealogist who can help you dive into your Irish family history and create a personalized plan for uncovering your heritage. Then, take a VIP museum tour to discover stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world. This evening, join our colleague and expert local tour guide for a private Pub Crawl in Dublin. On this tour, your guide will take you to some of the best pubs in Dublin including pubs with rare Irish beers, pubs with authentic traditional Irish music, pubs that epitomize James Joyce’s Dublin, and pubs where you can just get a great pint of Guinness. Don’t come with an empty stomach but do come thirsty! Prepare to become a Dubliner!

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• Breakfast
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• Private Tour
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Travel first class from Dublin via Irish Rail on a two-hour journey to the amazing and eclectic city of Belfast. Upon arrival, your private driver-guide will show you Northern Ireland’s capital and the second largest city in on the island. See the home of the Titanic with a visit to the Titanic Experience, an authentic retelling of the story through the eyes of those whose hard work and ambition built her. Learn about the Troubles, the most recent conflict in Belfast’s history, during a Political Murals Tour, depicted through street paintings in West Belfast. Take a relaxing train journey back to Dublin and your welcoming accommodation. Tonight, choose from one of the varied dining experiences the city has to offer.

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• Breakfast
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• Attraction/Activity
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Today you can choose between one of two privately guided excursions. Option one: your driver guide will collect you from your hotel and take you to prehistoric Newgrange, a Stone Age monument in the Boyne Valley, County Meath. Newgrange was constructed over 5,000 years ago during the Neolithic period, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza! Newgrange is a large circular mound with a stone passageway and chambers inside and is ringed by 97 large kerbstones. Though archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage tomb, it may also be considered an ancient temple due to its astrological, spiritual, religious, and ceremonial importance. Option two: your driver guide will take you to visit the period country home of Lord Powerscourt and its wonderful gardens before continuing on a breathtaking drive through the stunning scenery of lakes, mountains, and valleys in County Wicklow. After lunch, you’ll see the 6th century monastic settlement of Glendalough, and enjoy more gorgeous scenery as you make your way back to Dublin.

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• Breakfast
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This morning, say goodbye to Dublin and travel by way of train or rental car to the beautiful city of Galway (often referred to as the City of Tribes). Wander the winding promenades and enjoy the sea breeze or stroll down the cobbled streets among colorful façades of boutique shops. Bustling cafes and the Irish pub culture bring laughter, music, and traditional food to the city, which is also renowned for its fresh seafood (oysters, in particular). Continue to your charming 4-star centrally located hotel and perhaps enjoy an evening of live music at one of the local pubs or stroll the medieval Kirwan’s Lane and enjoy a seafood feast in Galway’s Latin Quarter before settling in at your lovely 4- or 5-star hotel for the night.

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• Breakfast
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• Accommodation

Today, you’ll visit the ferry port in Doolin and board a boat to one of the Aran Islands. Choose from Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, or Inis Oírr. Explore the island by bicycle or pony and trap. Upon your return, your ferry will pass below the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, providing the opportunity to see these amazing Cliffs from the ocean… a spectacular sight, indeed! Having seen the Cliffs from the ocean, now see them from land from the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. The cliffs stretch for 5 miles and reach 702 feet at their highest point. At the Visitor Experience Centre, you can learn more about these majestic cliffs and view them up close on the hiking paths. This afternoon, drive through The Burren on your way back to Galway. The word “Burren” comes from the Irish word “Boíreann” (great rock), which describes the extent of exposed Limestone pavement throughout the area. Return to your charming hotel for the night.

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• Breakfast
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• Accommodation

Today your private driver/guide will take you to discover the Connemara area. Connemara National Park embodies thousands of acres of bog, mountains, grasslands, and woodlands, creating a paradise for walkers. Visit an Oyster Farm to learn the history and techniques for cultivating mollusks, finding hints of briny aromas, and a luscious texture during a private tasting. You might stop at Kylemore Abbey and its six-acre Victorian walled garden. The Abbey sits at the base of Druchruach Mountain overlooking a reflective lake for some quintessential Irish scenery. Visit a local working Sheep Farm to meet the sheep and the border collie dogs in their natural environment. If visiting in the spring, you may even get to see the new baby lambs! This afternoon, visit Ashford Castle for Afternoon Tea, before returning to Galway for the evening to enjoy the local scene and your welcoming hotel.

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• Breakfast
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On your final day in Ireland, start your morning with a visit to Birr Castle & Gardens, owned by the Parsons family (Earls of Rosse) since 1620 (open May through August). The award-winning gardens are both rich in amazing feats of science and engineering, as well as rare trees and flowers, wonderful wildlife, and peaceful walks along the rivers and lake. Continue to Leap Castle, considered the most haunted castle in the world. Built in the early 1500s, Leap Castle is home to many fascinating and sometimes horrific spirits. This afternoon, enjoy a private guided tour of the Irish National racehorse breeding center. For well over 100 years, this has been a working stud farm and the home of equine royalty, immaculately-bred stallions who can be seen and admired alongside protective mares, frolicking foals and athletic yearlings. Come to the stud and watch them in close quarters, then visit the widely-acclaimed museum. The stud is also home to some of Ireland’s finest natural treasures and the breathtakingly beautiful Japanese Gardens, the finest of their kind in Europe. Return to Dublin and enjoy your last evening in Ireland.

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• Breakfast
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• Attraction/Activity
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At breakfast, you may once more enjoy the diverse and robust flavors of a traditional Irish breakfast as the dining room of your hotel fills with the aromas of black tea and thick bacon. When you are ready, transfer to Dublin Airport to catch your flight home, filled with memories of your time in Ireland.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Breakfast
•  Transportation