Historic Ireland and it's Glory
Friday, March 14 Today you depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Dublin. Meals will be served and optional in-flight entertainment offered.
Saturday, March 15 Upon arrival you will be met by your tour leader and transferred to Trim. Due to your very early arrival in Dublin a stop will be made along the way for you to purchase breakfast and/or snacks. At 9:30 you will visit Trim Castle followed by transfer to your hotel. In the early afternoon a trip to nearby Hill of Tara will be offered to those who are interested. Entrance to the area is free; however, you will be charged a small entrance fee if you choose to visit the Visitor Center. Return to Tara is scheduled to depart at 3:00 PM. Dinner tonight is scheduled at the hotel.
Sunday, March 16 At 9:30 AM you depart the hotel for travel to Galway. Upon arrival you will have free time to explore and lunch break before meeting your local guide. At 5:00 PM you will board your bus for transfer to your Galway hotel. Dinner tonight is included at the hotel.
Monday, March 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Departure today is at 9:15 AM as you travel to Cliff’s of Moher. Following your visit you will continue to Killarney International Hotel. Dinner tonight is included at the hotel.
Tuesday, March 18 This morning your adventure continues as to travel through the National Forest by Jaunting Car to Muckross House. At 1:30 PM you will board your bus for a brief stop at Muckross Abbey before beginning your tour of Ring of Kerry which includes stops at Gap of Dunloe and Torc Waterfall. Tonight you will receive a dinner allowance.
Wednesday, March 19 At 9:00 AM you depart Killarney for Blarney Castle. Following your visit and lunch break you will depart Blarney at 12:45 for Rock of Cashel. Following your guided tour you will continue to Kilkenny. Dinner tonight is included at your hotel.
Thursday, March 20 Following your visit to Kilkenny Castle you will depart for your Dublin hotel. In the afternoon you will visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells. Dinner tonight is on your own.
Friday, March 21 Your morning begins with a walk to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Following your visit you will continue to Guinness Storehouse for a tour and Gravity Bar experience. This evening you will enjoy your farewell dinner.
Saturday, March 22 At 4:30 AM you depart the hotel for transfer to Dublin Airport to board your flight.