Day 1: Arrival and tour of Dublin.

Arrival to Dublin airport, transfer to hotel. Check in followed by meet & greet. Afterwards we begin our discovery of Ireland ́s fair city with a guided tour of its elegant streets and lanes. Visit Trinity College, where we see the ancient manuscripts of the Book of Kells, dating back to the 8th Century. In the evening we enjoy a nice get together dinner.

Overnight in Dublin

Day 2: Visit to world famous Guinness Storehouse and mystical valley of Glendalough

After breakfast we head to the Guinness Storehouse. The brewery creating one of the finest drinks ever invented.We head inside to see how the famous irish drink is made and why as the well known irish verse says 'its good for you'. Afterwards we enjoy a chance to walk across the streets of Dublin for some lunch. Later on, we head south towards the mystical Mountains of Wicklow. Visit Glendalough. A monastery situated in a stunning glacial valley dating back to the 6th Century. Finishing the evening we head to the Merry Ploughboy Pub for dinner and some live irish music and dance.

Overnight in Dublin

Day 3: Visit to the Ancient Rock of Cashel and a chance to gain the 'Gift of the Gab' in
Blarney Castle.

In the morning we depart Dublin and head south towards County Cork. On our way we pass through the lush green fields and valleys of County Tipperary. Stop to visit the Rock of Cashel. The former capital of Ireland over a thousand. Its glorious ruins sit on a hilltop surrounded by fields of grazing cows and sheep. After Lunch we continue south towards Blarney Castle. Home of the renowned Mc Carthy Cheiftains. We enjoy a walk up to the castle top to kiss the 'Blarney Stone'. Legend has it that whoever kisses the stone gains the gift of eloquence for life.

Overnight in either Cork or Kinsale

Day 4: A quest to the beautiful wild west, whiskey tasting and visiting ancient stone
circles.

After breakfast we head to the Charles Fort. A bastion fort, where the British fought many battles against French and Spanish armies centuries ago. Afterwards we drive west through the region of West Cork. Renowned for its scenic shorelines and ancient sites. Stop in Clonakilty to enjoy a tour of a local whiskey distillery and learn how
Ireland ́s 'water of life' is created. Afterwards we visit the ancient stone Circles of Drombeg, followed by a tour of a salmon smoke house. Finishing our afternoon in Killarney. Ireland most picturesque town.

Overnight in Killarney.

Day 5: Free day to enjoy Killarney.

Free day to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of Killarney. A great chance to enjoy a walk
along the Gap of Dunloe Valley or a nice cruise across the lakes of Killarney.

Overnight in Killarney

Day 6: Tour of the Ring of Kerry

Departing in the morning, we will be exploring Ireland's most scenic drive route. With 100 miles of beautiful valleys and spectacular shoreline. The Ring of Kerry is a spectacular drive so be prepared to have your cameras and phones fully charged as we will have plenty of stops along the way. While cruising through this beautiful region we stop to enjoy a nice seaweed bathe in a whiskey barrel while contemplating the scenic sea views. Returning to Killarney, we stop at the elegant Muckross House and Gardens and discover its beautiful park, with a variety of different plants and scenery.

Overnight in Killarney

Day 7: Visit to the fairytale county of Clare, Cliffs of Moher and the Burren

Departing Kerry we continue journeying across the Wild Atlantic Way, taking a ferry across the estuary of the River Shannon (Ireland's largest and longest river) to Clare, the fairytale county of Ireland. We visit the Cliffs of Moher where you will experience the awe-inspiring power of nature of the Atlantic in its rawest form form. Hearing the sound of the waves, the wind and the birds hovering over their nests.

We visit the Burren National Park. The Burren, taking its name from the irish 'bhoirean' meaning rocky place. A region of special beauty where the eye is caught by the sight of never ending limestone fields. Where certain plants grow out in-between its nooks and crannies and rivers and streams disappear into the soil to be discovered again miles away from this infinite rock. Finishing the evening in Galway. Ireland ́s happiest town, renowned for its traditional irish music nights

Overnight in Galway

Day 8: Departure

Departure from Galway we say goodbye to Ireland ́s magical west and head to Shannon
airport.


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Day 8: Visit to Clonmacnoise, and the Boyne Valley.

Departing Galway we head east across the valleys of the river Shannon.Stop at Clonmacnoise Monastery. Dating back from the the 5^th Century, on the banks of the river Shannon. This beauty of early mens work has been subject to centuries of invasions including the Vikings and is renowned for its well preserved round tower. After our visit we stop to enjoy lunch in a local pub. Onwards we continue east to the Boyne valley, the cradle of Irish civilization. Visit Newgrange, a passage tomb over 5000 years old famous for its illumination of its passage chambers during the winter solstice. Afterwards free time to enjoy the surroundings and rest after a long days travel.

Overnight in Dunboyne

Day 9: Departure, transfer to airport

Departure and transfer to Dublin airport from hotel.