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Explore the Emerald Isle

May 7 - 18, 2027

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Day 2 · Sat, May 8 · Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center

Travelers arriving within the designated group-arrival window will be met by their driver-guide at Dublin Airport and board a private coach for the journey into Dublin. Travelers arriving outside the designated group-arrival window will be respons...

Panoramic Introduction to Dublin

Begin your time in Ireland with a panoramic introduction to its lively capital. Traveling along both sides of the River Liffey, see many of Dublin’s best-known landmarks, including O’Connell Street and the General Post Office, the Custom House, Ph...

The Address Connolly

May 8 – May 10 · Check in: 3:00PM

Amiens Street, Connolly, Dublin D01 X6P6, Ireland

Following the panoramic tour, continue to The Address Connolly, a stylish four-star hotel in the heart of Dublin. Located directly across from Connolly Station, the hotel provides convenient access to the city’s attractions, restaurants, and enter...

Traditional Pub Dinner with Music

This evening, transfer to a traditional local pub for an included three-course dinner accompanied by live Irish music. This relaxed and lively evening offers your first taste of Ireland’s food, music, and celebrated pub culture. After dinner, retu...

Day 3 · Sun, May 9 · Dublin, Ireland

Guided walking tour of Dublin

After breakfast at the hotel, experience Dublin at street level on a guided walking tour through its historic quarters. Learn how the city developed from a Viking settlement into a vibrant modern capital while hearing stories of the writers, revol...

Trinity College and Book of Kells

Continue to Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, founded in 1592. Explore its historic campus and elegant courtyards before viewing the Book of Kells, an exquisitely illustrated ninth-century manuscript and one of Ireland’s greatest cultu...

Kilmainham Gaol

Visit Kilmainham Gaol, one of Ireland’s most significant historic sites. This former prison, now a museum, played a central role in Ireland’s struggle for independence. During your guided visit, learn about the political movements and personal sto...

Free Time in Dublin

Following the day’s guided sightseeing, return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. You might explore O’Connell Street, stroll along the River Liffey, visit the Docklands or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or continue towa...

Day 4 · Mon, May 10 · Dublin to Belfast

Dublin to Belfast

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel north by private coach to Belfast. Enjoy the changing countryside along the way as you cross into Northern Ireland and continue toward its capital.

Panoramic Tour of Belfast

Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic introduction to Belfast, a city where Victorian architecture, contemporary development, and maritime heritage come together. Travel through the city’s commercial and historic districts while learning about Belfast’s...

Europa Hotel Belfast

May 10 – May 12 · Check in: 3:00PM

Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AP, UK

Continue to the Europa Hotel Belfast, a landmark four-star hotel centrally located on Great Victoria Street. The Grand Opera House is nearby, and Belfast City Hall, shops, restaurants, pubs, and many other city-centre attractions are within easy r...

Free Time in Belfast

After checking in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Explore the shops and cafés of the city centre, stroll around Belfast City Hall, continue to the Cathedral Quarter, or relax at the hotel. With its central location, the Europa provides...

Day 5 · Tue, May 11 · Belfast

Titanic Belfast

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Titanic Belfast, located beside the historic shipyard where RMS Titanic was designed, built, and launched. Explore nine interactive galleries that bring the ship’s story to life, from its conception and co...

Titanic Distillers Tour and Tasting

Continue to Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock, where Titanic and many of her sister ships were once fitted out. During a 60-minute guided tour of the historic Pumphouse, learn about Belfast’s whiskey-making tradition, why the industry disappeare...

Lunch and Time to Relax

Following the distillery tour, return by private coach to the Europa Hotel. Enjoy time for lunch, rest, and relaxation before getting ready for the evening’s activities. Lunch is on your own today.

Titanic Hotel Belfast Storytelling Tour and Dinner

This evening, transfer to Titanic Hotel Belfast, housed in the restored former headquarters and drawing offices of Harland & Wolff. Begin with an engaging storytelling tour that reveals the building’s history and its connection to the design and c...

Day 6 · Wed, May 12 · Belfast to Derry

Belfast to Derry via the Causeway Coast

After breakfast, check out of the Europa Hotel and depart Belfast by private coach. Travel north toward the Causeway Coast and then west along Northern Ireland’s dramatic coastline, enjoying views of the countryside and North Atlantic along the wa...

Giant's Causeway

Explore the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway, where approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns meet the sea. Formed by volcanic activity more than 60 million years ago, this extraordinary landscape is also associated with the Irish legend of t...

Local Lunch in Derry

Upon arrival in Derry, enjoy an included two-course lunch at a local pub or restaurant. Take time to relax and experience some of the city’s local atmosphere before beginning the afternoon’s sightseeing.

Guided Walking Tour of Derry

Discover Derry and its historic city walls on a guided walking tour. The only completely walled city remaining in Ireland, Derry is encircled by early 17th-century walls extending approximately one mile around the old city. From the ramparts, enjo...

Everglades Hotel

May 12 – May 13 · Check in: 3:00PM

Everglades Hotel, Prehen Road, Derry, BT47 2NH

Following the walking tour, transfer to the Everglades Hotel, a comfortable four-star property overlooking the River Foyle just outside central Derry. Its quieter setting offers a relaxing place to unwind after the day’s sightseeing, with on-site ...

Day 7 · Thu, May 13 · Derry to Galway

Derry to Lough Rynn Castle

After breakfast, check out of the Everglades Hotel and depart Derry by private coach. Travel through the countryside of northwest Ireland toward Belleek before continuing south into County Leitrim and the peaceful setting of Lough Rynn Castle.

Belleek Pottery

Visit the world-famous Belleek Pottery, housed in an impressive Victorian building beside the River Erne. During an included guided tour, see the different stages involved in producing Belleek’s distinctive ceramics and observe skilled craftspeopl...

Lough Rynn Castle Estates and Gardens

May 13 – May 14

Mohill, Leitrim N41 WE16, Ireland

Continue to Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens, the former ancestral home of the Clements family and Lord Leitrim. Set amid more than 300 acres of woodlands, landscaped grounds, restored walled gardens, and lakeside scenery, the estate combines th...

Dinner at Lough Rynn Castle

This evening, gather for an included dinner at Lough Rynn Castle. Enjoy the meal amid the elegant surroundings and historic atmosphere of the estate, bringing a memorable conclusion to your Irish castle experience.

Day 8 · Fri, May 14 · Galway, Ireland

Lough Rynn Castle to Galway

After breakfast, check out of Lough Rynn Castle and travel west by private coach toward Galway. As the journey continues through Counties Leitrim and Mayo into Connemara, the rolling countryside gradually gives way to mountains, lakes, stone walls...

Westport

Enjoy a short break in Westport, a colorful heritage town surrounded by the landscapes of Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick. Take some time to stretch your legs, browse the local shops, or stop at a café for coffee or a light refreshment before continui...

Killary Fjord Boat Tour

12:00PM

Embark on a scenic 90-minute cruise along Killary Fjord, surrounded by the mountains of Connemara and County Mayo. As you travel through its calm waters, admire the rugged shoreline, green slopes, remote farms, and expansive views. Onboard comment...

Scenic Drive Through Connemara

As you continue toward Galway, pause at selected viewpoints throughout Connemara. Step off the coach to enjoy the expansive views and photograph the mountains, lakes, stone walls, and open valleys that define this rugged region of western Ireland.

Panoramic Tour of Galway

Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic introduction to Galway, a lively city known for its colorful streets, artistic energy, maritime heritage, and setting along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic coast. Your driver-guide will introduce you to the city’s character...

The Hardiman

May 14 – May 16

Eyre Square, Galway, H91 NFD2, Ireland

Check in at The Hardiman, a historic four-star hotel overlooking Eyre Square in the heart of Galway. Welcoming guests since 1852, the hotel combines Victorian character with contemporary comfort and will be your home for the next two nights. Shop ...

Day 9 · Sat, May 15 · Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland

Ferry to Inis Mór

After breakfast, transfer from Galway to Rossaveel and board the ferry for a scenic crossing to Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands. The island is known for its rugged limestone landscape, ancient archaeological sites, traditional ston...

Guided Minibus Tour of Inis Mór

Upon arrival, join a guided minibus tour introducing you to the island’s history, culture, and dramatic Atlantic scenery. Learn about its Gaelic traditions and distinctive way of life while visiting some of Inis Mór’s most significant sites. A hig...

Return to Galway and Evening at Leisure

After returning to the mainland, transfer back to The Hardiman. The evening is yours to enjoy Galway at your own pace. Wander through the Latin Quarter, listen to live music, or choose from the many restaurants and traditional pubs within walking ...

Day 10 · Sun, May 16 · Galway to Kilkenny

Galway to Kilkenny

After breakfast, check out of The Hardiman and depart Galway by private coach. Travel east through the countryside of central Ireland toward the medieval city of Kilkenny.

Clonmacnoise

Visit Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s most important early Christian sites, situated along the banks of the River Shannon. Founded in the sixth century, the monastery became an influential centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship, and pilgrimage...

Birr

Continue to Birr, one of Ireland’s most attractive heritage towns. Enjoy time at leisure to admire its Georgian architecture and tree-lined streets, browse the town centre, or select a local café, pub, or restaurant for lunch. Lunch is on your own...

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel and Free Time

May 16 – May 17

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Ormonde Street, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland

Check in at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, a stylish four-star hotel located on Ormonde Street in the heart of Kilkenny. Kilkenny Castle is approximately a five-minute walk away, and the city’s shops, restaurants, cafés, and traditional pubs are all ...

Day 11 · Mon, May 17 · Kilkenny to Dublin

Panoramic Tour of Kilkenny

Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic introduction to Kilkenny, a city known for its medieval heritage, historic architecture, and lively cultural character. The tour will help acquaint you with the city before you begin exploring it more fully during y...

Kilkenny Castle

After breakfast, check out of the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel and visit Kilkenny Castle, one of Ireland’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Set within beautifully maintained parkland, the castle has played an important role in Kilkenny’s history fo...

Kilkenny to Dublin

Following the castle visit, travel north by private coach to Dublin. The journey takes approximately 1½ hours, depending on traffic, and passes through the countryside of Ireland’s Ancient East before returning to the capital.

Camden Court Hotel

May 17 – May 18

Camden Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland

Check in at the Camden Court Hotel, a four-star hotel on Lower Camden Street in Dublin 2. The hotel is located in a lively neighborhood filled with restaurants, cafés, pubs, and shops. St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and many central Dublin a...

Free Afternoon in Dublin

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure for last-minute sightseeing or shopping. Revisit a favorite part of Dublin, browse the shops around Grafton Street, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green, explore the Camden Street neighborhood, or simply relax at the h...

Farewell Dinner

This evening, gather at the Camden Court Hotel for an included three-course farewell dinner. Relax together, share favorite memories from the journey, and celebrate the conclusion of your Irish adventure.

Day 12 · Tue, May 18 · Dublin, Ireland

Group Transfer to Airport

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and meet your driver for the included group transfer to Dublin Airport. Passengers traveling to the United States complete U.S. immigration and customs procedures before departing Ireland. Because this precl...