Ireland 9 days, 8 nights

Itinerary – Welcome to Ireland!  Your Enchanted Ireland Adventure begins today when you arrive in Dublin, clear customs, and meet your tour manager.   Begin the day with a panoramic tour of Dublin City.

This afternoon, learn how to master the art of Ireland’s national sport – Gaelic Games & Hurling!  Discover the history and traditions surrounding the games as you enjoy some friendly competition.

Overnight:  Dublin

Meals:  Lunch & Dinner (additional meals based on arrival time)

Itinerary – Journey to Kerry this morning. But first, make a stop at the Rock of Cashel and the famous Blarney Stone.  This block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle has spurred many legends.   According to one legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab.   Enjoy some time for shopping at Blarney Woollen Mills.

Overnight:  Killarney

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary – The day begins with a tour of the Ring of Kerry, a 111-mile circular route around the Iveragh Peninsula.  See 10,000 years of history, deep forests, crashing waters of the Atlantic, and rugged landscapes.  The route travels through Killarney, Beaufort, Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem, and Kenmare.

This afternoon, enjoy a Jaunting Car Ride.   A jaunting car is a light two-wheeled carriage for a single horse, with a seat in front for the driver. Most cars seat two or four people, back to back, with footboards projecting over the wheels.  At one time, this was the typical conveyance for people in Ireland.

Overnight:  Killarney

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary – Travel this morning to Limerick by the Shannon Car Ferry.  Take the ferry across the Shannon Estuary.

After docking, visit the Cliffs of Moher.  Soaring over 700’, the striated stone reaches its long fingers southward to counties Cork,  Kerry, and beyond.  From O’Brien’s Tower, those with a keen eye may even be able to spot the Aran Islands to the north.

As the sea spray fills the air with the invigorating freshness of the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s hard not to feel as though you are braving the ocean from the prow of a magnificent ship.

This afternoon, travel to the Burren region.  Stop at Ireland’s newest attraction, Limerick’s Rugby Experience.   This fully interactive experience celebrates the game of rugby and everything it stands for.  Do you have what it takes to become a legend of the game?

Overnight:  Limerick

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary – Today’s journey takes you to Galway.  Visit Galway Cathedral, the youngest of Europe’s grand stone cathedrals.

This afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Corrib River.   The journey takes you past castles, historical sites, and assorted wildlife.   Sample scones and Irish Coffee along the way.

Overnight:  Galway

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary – Travel through the Connemara region today.  This region is famous for its wild terrain and soft colors. See rust-colored bogs dotted with polished grey-blue lakes and find coral beaches with sandy bays and little harbors bordered by an ever-changing ocean.

Visit Kylemore Abbey, a haven of history, beauty, and serenity. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years, Kylemore.

Overnight:  Galway

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary – Begin the return journey to Dublin today.   Visit Clonmacnoise, a ruined monastery on the River Shannon. Founded in 544 by Saint Ciarán, a young man from Rathcroghan, County Roscommon. Until the 9th century, it had close associations with the kings of Connacht.

This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum.   Discover Ireland from the outside looking in, as you learn the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, physicians, poets, and even outlaws all over the world.

Tonight, enjoy an early dinner and performance at the Celtic Nights Experience, which boasts some of Ireland’s most talented traditional musicians and world-championship Irish dancers.  In addition to the live entertainment, enjoy a delicious three-course traditional feast, expertly prepared.

Overnight:  Dublin

Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wave goodbye to Enchanted Ireland this morning as you board your flight home.