Arrive at Dublin Airport and begin your journey west through Ireland’s scenic Midlands. Rolling green landscapes and charming villages provide a gentle introduction to the country before you visit Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s most important early Christian settlements, set beside the River Shannon.

Continue to Galway, a vibrant coastal city known for its colorful streets and lively atmosphere. Spend the evening at leisure after your journey. You may relax, stroll through the Latin Quarter, or have dinner at one of Galway’s many welcoming restaurants.

Founded by St. Ciarán in the sixth century, Clonmacnoise became a major center of learning with students from across Europe.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High End Accommodation: Galway 4-star Hotel

Travel through Connemara and experience its wild beauty across rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, and sweeping Atlantic views. Unspoiled landscapes and traditional villages define this western region, capturing the distinctive scenery and character of the west of Ireland.

Visit Kylemore Abbey, an enchanting lakeside estate known for its romantic setting and history. The estate also features Victorian walled gardens and a picturesque Gothic church. After your visit, return to Galway and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Kylemore was built as a castle in 1868 and has served as a Benedictine abbey since 1920.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High End Accommodation: Galway 4-star Hotel

Begin in the Burren, where exposed limestone, rare flora, and ancient geological formations create a distinctive rocky landscape. Stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen, a remarkable prehistoric monument dating back more than 5,000 years and providing a direct connection to Ireland’s distant past.

Continue to the Cliffs of Moher, where dramatic cliffs tower above the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the spectacular views and capture memorable photographs before returning to Galway. Spend a relaxed evening unwinding and reflecting on the landscapes, geology, and prehistoric heritage experienced during the day.

The Burren’s limestone formed from sediments in a tropical sea approximately 350 million years ago.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High End Accommodation: Galway 4-star Hotel

Depart Galway and travel south into County Clare for a visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Experience a vivid presentation of traditional Irish village life through thatched cottages, period interiors, and costumed characters, with each element contributing to the site’s historical setting.

Continue into County Kerry, where mountains, lakes, and rolling countryside shape the changing landscape. Arrive in Killarney after your southbound journey from Galway and spend a relaxing evening in this lively and welcoming town.

The present Bunratty Castle was built for Maccon MacNamara during the 15th century. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High End Accommodation: Arbutus Hotel (or similar)

Depart Killarney and travel east through Ireland’s rolling countryside as you return to Dublin. Upon arrival, begin exploring the capital at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks. Discover its history and take in the Gothic architecture for which the cathedral is renowned.

Continue to the Guinness Storehouse to learn the story behind Ireland’s most famous stout. Conclude the visit with panoramic views across Dublin from the Gravity Bar. In the evening, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, dine in one of the city’s renowned restaurants, or experience the lively Temple Bar area.

The present St. Patrick’s Cathedral building dates from 1220.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High End Accommodation: Dublin 4-star Hotel