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The Best of Ireland featuring the Wild Atlantic Way
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  • Duration: 15 Days
  • Destinations: Ireland
It's time to experience the beauty and culture of Ireland, passed down through generations and reborn in the modern era. In Dublin, join a local expert for a walking tour of the city, and visit immersive museums exploring stories of Irish emigration. Walk through the streets of Belfast with a culinary guide and taste the local flavors as you explore. Make the most of a day on your own in Galway to experience all this lively city has to offer. Take in the iconic sights of Ireland from Giant's Causeway to the Cliffs of Moher. Discover a rocky isle of rolling green hills, music-filled pubs, and a storied past.
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Rocky coasts, animated pubs, a storied past, and endless green hills - where else but Ireland? Experience the country like never before, visiting the traditional sites you'd expect as well as a few off-the-beaten-path spots you couldn't find on your own. Connect with the locals, connect with your roots, and connect with the Emerald Isle.

Dublin, Ireland

Arrive in Dublin, a city rich with layered history and lively culture. With no planned activities today, the time is yours to explore independently. This evening, meet your fellow travelers and toast the start of your journey with dinner at a local restaurant.

Dublin

Join a local expert on a walk through Dublin's lively streets, gaining insight into the historic places and modern culture of this eclectic city. After free time for lunch, delve into stories of Irish emigration. Follow in the footsteps of those who fled the famine as you board the Jeanie Johnston, a replica museum ship. At EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, trace the history of how more than 10 million people left Ireland over the centuries and its influence on the world. The evening is yours to explore on your own.

Dublin - Belfast, Northern Ireland

This morning, cross the border into Northern Ireland and enjoy a visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Northern Ireland's royal residence. Afterward, it's on to Belfast, a buzzing capital city. Kick it off by meeting up with local foodies for a culinary walking tour, enjoying Belfast's flavors as you explore the city. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the evening is yours to further immerse yourself in Belfast's vibrant scene.

Belfast

Start your day with a visit to the Ulster Museum, home to rich collections of art, history, and natural sciences, and located at Belfast's Botanic Gardens. Spend the rest of the day discovering more treasures of this fascinating city on your own. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.

Belfast - Giant's Causeway - Derry - Donegal

Visit the ethereal Giant's Causeway, walking in the footsteps of mythical legends. Marvel at the hexagonal basalt slabs, that according to legend, were formed by gargantuan beasts crossing the crashing waves. Next, make your way to Derry, a growing artistic and cultural hub. On a guided walking tour, delve into the complex history of this city once gripped by the conflict known as the Troubles. Later on, arrive in the pretty town of Donegal and gather for dinner tonight.

Donegal

Set out to explore the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit the Slieve League Cliffs, offering stunning views over the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay. Three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher, these iconic cliffs are amongst the highest and most scenic in Europe. Afterward, travel back in time to 18th century Ireland when you visit the thatched cottages of Glencolmcille, a folk village maintained by the local community of southeast Donegal. Continue on to Donegal Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Donegal - Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

This morning, meet the Lowry family, owners of the Blessingbourne Estate. Get a peek inside the private living quarters of Blessingbourne House and hear how this wonderful property has been passed through generations of the same family, all whilst enjoying their Irish hospitality. Enjoy free time for lunch upon arriving in Enniskillen, a charming island town. This afternoon, visit a local gin distillery on the banks Lough Erne and discover how this family business has grown into an integral part of the local community.

Enniskillen - Sligo, Ireland - Galway

Arrive in Sligo, the place that inspired poet W.B. Yeats. Visit the 13th century abbey and take some time to explore the local shops and eateries. Continue the journey to Galway, a lively city of medieval relics and modern flair. Enjoy meandering Galway's bohemian streets at your leisure, and tonight, dinner is at a local pub.

Galway

The day is yours. Perhaps you'll pop into a pub for a drink with the locals, or peruse one of the city's many museums, or go shopping along bustling Quay Street. Consider taking an optional tour to Kylemore Abbey, where you'll drive through Connemara National Park before embarking on a tour of the monastery.

Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Cork

Peek into Irish culture at a sheep farm, where you'll watch a dog-herding demonstration and meet the friendly canine workers. Experience the Ireland you've always imagined at the Cliffs of Moher, where mossy cliffs plunge 700 feet into the ocean. After visiting one of the country's most beloved sites, arrive in the vibrant city of Cork, with its riverside walks and 18th century food market.

Cork

This morning, meet a local guide to explore Cork, Ireland's second city, on a three-hour walking tour followed by free time for lunch. Then, experience an Impact Moment with a visit to Nano Nagle Place. During a guided tour, learn about how this important school empowers people through education, inclusion, and spiritual engagement, and wander the site's walled gardens and award-winning museum.

Cork - Kilkenny

Today, enjoy a lunch at a traditional Irish pub, owned by the same family for 200 years. Listen to stories about the family ancestors, and the social role that pubs play within rural communities. Afterwards, watch a hurling demonstration, a traditional sport of Ireland, with the opportunity to participate yourself! Continue to Kilkenny, one of Ireland's most charming cities.

Kilkenny

This morning, it's your choice! Enjoy a leisurely day to explore the town and Kilkenny Castle on your own -OR- travel just outside of town to the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century. You will also attend a captivating demonstration at a family-owned glass company and learn about the important role Kilkenny plays in Irish design and craftsmanship. No matter what activities fill your day, come together in the evening for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Slainte!

Kilkenny - Tour Ends

Wish the Emerald Isle goodbye as you depart for home.

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