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10 Days of Ireland’s Scenic Wonders
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Missy Skoog
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DESTINATIONS VISITED:Ireland
PLACES VISITED:Blarney, Cobh, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Killarney
SUGGESTED DURATION:10 Days
Experience the heart and soul of Ireland on a small-group journey filled with dramatic landscapes, lively cities, local flavors, and unforgettable traditions. Begin in Dublin before traveling west to Galway, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, and historic Bunratty. Journey along the Ring of Kerry, enjoy time in beautiful Killarney National Park, and venture by ferry to remote Cape Clear Island. In County Cork, discover Cobh’s fascinating emigration history, sample Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery, and visit legendary Blarney Castle. Along the way, bake scones on a working sheep farm, taste wild Atlantic seaweed, stroll through an organic apple orchard, and enjoy authentic Irish music, food, and hospitality. Your adventure concludes back in Dublin with a festive evening of Irish song and dance.
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DAY1
Dublin
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Welcome to Dublin
Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Arrive in Dublin and settle into your hotel before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers at 6 pm. Get acquainted over a welcome dinner and toast to the Irish adventure ahead.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Welcome dinner • Meet your Tour Director and travel companions
DAY2
Dublin
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Discover Dublin & the Guinness Storehouse
Get to know Ireland’s vibrant capital on a morning orientation drive featuring O’Connell Street, Dublin’s Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace before heading to the legendary Guinness Storehouse. Discover the history and brewing traditions behind Ireland’s most famous stout, followed by a tasting and dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dublin city sights • Trinity College • Guinness Storehouse tour, tasting & dinner
DAY3
Dublin
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Dublin to Galway: Sheep & Scones
Travel west to Athlone, a lively town on the River Shannon in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Continue to Rathbaun Farm for a hands-on taste of rural Irish life. Try your hand at baking traditional scones, learn about sheep farming and herding, and enjoy your freshly baked treats with coffee. Arrive in colorful Galway by mid-afternoon with free time to explore its charming streets, shops, pubs, and waterfront.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rathbaun Farm • Scone baking • Sheep-herding experience • Free time in Galway
DAY4
Galway
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Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle
Journey through the fascinating limestone landscape of The Burren to one of Ireland’s most iconic natural wonders—the Cliffs of Moher. Take in breathtaking views from the cliffs towering above the wild Atlantic before continuing to Bunratty Folk Park. Explore its recreated 19th-century village, complete with thatched cottages and farmsteads. Tonight, step back in time during a memorable medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Burren • Cliffs of Moher • Bunratty Folk Park • Medieval castle banquet
DAY5
Killarney
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Ring of Kerry & Atlantic Flavors
Set out for one of Ireland’s most spectacular scenic regions, the Ring of Kerry. Along the way, hear the story behind the creation of Irish coffee and admire beautiful coastal landscapes. On the Atlantic shoreline, join a local expert for a guided seaweed discovery and tasting walk, learning how this natural resource has been harvested and enjoyed for generations. Continue to charming Killarney for the night.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Ring of Kerry • Atlantic coastal scenery • Guided Irish seaweed walk & tasting
DAY6
Killarney
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A Day to Explore Killarney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Killarney. Just outside town lies spectacular Killarney National Park, a 26,000-acre landscape of lakes, ancient woodlands, mountains, and native red deer. Explore on foot, rent a bike, or experience one of Killarney’s famous horse-drawn jaunting cars. An optional scenic cruise and visit to historic Muckross House may also be available.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Killarney National Park • Free day to explore • Optional jaunting car ride or Muckross House visit
DAY7
Blarney
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Killarney
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Cape Clear Island Adventure
Travel into County Cork and the seaside village of Baltimore, where you’ll board a ferry for remote Cape Clear Island. This tiny island is Ireland’s southernmost inhabited community and home to just over 100 residents. Join a local islander for a walking tour and hear firsthand about life, history, and culture on this unique corner of Ireland. Keep watch for dolphins, whales, turtles, and other marine life during the ferry journey before continuing to Blarney.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cape Clear Island • Islander-led walking tour • Scenic ferry ride • Wildlife spotting
DAY8
Blarney
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Cobh
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Cobh, Irish Whiskey & Blarney Castle
Explore Cobh and its remarkable maritime history at the Queenstown Story, where exhibits share stories of Irish emigration, the famine, Titanic, and Lusitania. Continue to the Old Midleton Distillery for the Jameson Experience Tour and discover the people, craftsmanship, and traditions behind one of Ireland’s most famous whiskeys. Back in Blarney, enjoy time to visit Blarney Castle—and perhaps kiss the legendary Blarney Stone for the “gift of the gab.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cobh & Queenstown Story • Jameson Experience at Midleton Distillery • Blarney Castle & Blarney Stone
DAY9
Kilkenny
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Orchards, Kilkenny & Irish Cabaret
Visit family-run Highbank Orchards and discover how its organic apples are transformed into delicious juices, ciders, syrups, and other specialties. Continue to medieval Kilkenny, where cobbled lanes and hidden alleys invite exploration. Return to Dublin for a celebratory final evening at Taylors Irish Cabaret, filled with traditional Irish music, dance, laughter, and entertainment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Highbank Orchards • Medieval Kilkenny • Taylors Irish Cabaret • Farewell evening
DAY10
Ireland
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Farewell to Ireland
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your Irish journey comes to an end. Depart Dublin with wonderful memories of dramatic coastlines, welcoming villages, historic castles, local flavors, and the warm hospitality that makes Ireland so special.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Final breakfast • Departure from Dublin • Memories of the Emerald Isle
FINAL THOUGHTS
A journey filled with Ireland’s warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable local experiences. From Dublin to the Wild Atlantic coast, you’ll leave with incredible memories—and perhaps a little Irish luck!