Marvel in the best of Ireland as we explore from coast to coast on the Emerald Ilse. 

Welcome to Ireland! After we land we board our private motor coach and head to Galway. Along the way we stop at Clonmacnoise, a centuries old monastatic community. We learn the history of this historic area with a guided tour. Next we head to the city of Athlone to visit the oldest bar in Ireland, Sean’s Bar. Sean’s has been open since the year 900. Now we can enjoy a pint like others have for centuries. We continue to Galway and check into our guesthouse. After a walking tour of the city, dinner on own. Overnight Galway.

Breakfast at the guesthouse. Today we board our private motor coach and take a scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey. This 19th century residence turned convent and school is still as grand today as when it was built. Tour the mansion and grounds along with the 6 acres gardens. We return to Galway in the afternoon. Free time to explore the city. Dinner on own. Overnight Galway.

Breakfast in Guesthouse. Today is a free day for you to choose your adventure for the day. A day trip to the Aran Islands to explore Inis Mor. Try your skill at one of Galway’s golf courses. Marvel at the factory and shop for Galway Crystal, or just relax, enjoy some music and shopping in Galway. The choice is yours. Learn2Dream Travel will help you with your arrangements. Dinner on own. Overnight Galway.

Breakfast at guesthouse. This morning we board our private motor coach heading to Killarney. Along the way we will stop at the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. You will have free time to explore the cliffs and enjoy the views and photo opps and selfies. Next we will stop in the village of Doolin. Filled with quaint shops and taverns we spend time for lunch and a little shopping. We continue on to Killarney.  After check in to our hotel, we will have a brief walking tour of the city of Killarney. Dinner on own. Overnight Killarney.

 Breakfast at hotel. This morning we board our private motor coach and experience the Dingle peninsula. Starting in the colorful fishing village of Dingle we will drive the coast and marvel at the shoreline and ancient structures along the way. Another day for wonderful pictures and selfies as we learn about the Irish coastline. We return to Killarney for an early dinner on own. Later in the evening we experience Irish music and dance with The Celtic Steps show. One of the best in Ireland you will be dancing along in your seats. Overnight Killarney.  

Breakfast at hotel. Today we board our private motor coach and head to Blarney Castle. We arrive early so you can kiss the fabled Blarney Stone and then take time to explore the sprawling grounds and hidden gems. Afterward we head to the Town of Middleton to the Jameson Distillery Experience. We’ll tour the distillery and enjoy a whiskey tasting and complimentary cocktail. Continue to Cobh. We will explore St. Colman’s Cathedral and enjoy this quaint coastal town. Dinner on own. Overnight Cobh.

Breakfast in hotel. This morning we will take a guided tour through the Titanic Experience. Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated ship and we will see the dock from which she sailed as well as learn about life on board the ship. We then board our private motor coach and head to Dublin. Today we explore the Capital of the Republic of Ireland. Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grafton Street, Temple Bar District and much more. Dinner on own. Overnight Dublin 

Breakfast at hotel. This morning we walk along the River Liffey to a guided tour of the Famine Ship the Jeanie Johnston. Learn the history of the Irish Famine and the ships that carried millions of emigrants to the United States and Canada. This afternoon is free time to explore Dublin and get those last minute souvenirs. Dinner on own. Overnight Dublin.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for our flight home.