email: cathriona.o'[email protected]

The Kingsley's Irish Adventure with Elsewhere

Amy, Hugh, James, Julie, Harrison, James, Heather, Hilary & Emily

Saturday 12^th July – Saturday 19^th July 2025

Number of Travellers: 9

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Overview

Picturesque coastal towns and villages, green pastoral fields, soaring cliffs, wild barren landscapes, the crash of the ocean, the laugh of a local. Ireland is romantic, and authentic, a home away from home where both old and modern seem to cohabit seamlessly on a small island in the middle of the sea. Packed with history and tradition your days are spent exploring the island of Ireland’s famous and off-the-beaten-track sites of natural, cultural and political interest. A world-renowned food scene means your evenings are spent dining in style and with the promise of a pub just around the corner, music and laughter are never far away. Your trip to Ireland will surprise and delight you but the people of Ireland will stay with you, long after your journey has taken you home.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 | Saturday 12^th July | Welcome to Dublin | Overnight: Dublin

Day 2 | Sunday 13^th July | Iconic Dublin | Overnight: Dublin

Day 3 | Monday 14^th July | The Rock of Cashel & Cork | Overnight: Cork

Day 4 | Tuesday 15^th July | Hiking & Fort Tours in Kinsale | Overnight: Cork

Day 5 | Wednesday 16^th July | Local Characters & Local Cheeses | Overnight: Killarney

Day 6 | Thursday 17^th July | Killarney National Park By Land & By Water | Overnight: Killarney

Day 7 | Friday 18^th July | The Ring of Kerry | Overnight: Killarney

Day 8 | Saturday 19^th July | Depart

Day by Day

Day 1 - Saturday 12^th July - Welcome to Dublin

Arriving in Ireland today, a private transfer will meet you at arrivals and take you to your boutique hotel in the city centre. Head out in the afternoon to enjoy a walking tour with a local private guide through this vibrant capital city, with its mix of 1,000 years of architecture from the medieval to Georgian to modern. See the Georgian-style Merrion Square, lush St. Stephen’s Green and Fitzwilliam Square, as well as O’Connell Street, the site of the ‘1916 Uprising’ that led to Ireland’s independence in 1922. Your guide is also a historian who will bring the city to life with colourful tales of life in the city in times gone by.

Booking ref: 22564524, 22564525, 22564526

Overnight: Dublin | The Davenport Hotel
Room Type: 2x Classic King, x1 Classic Twin Rooms, 1x Classic Triple Room
Meals Included: None

Day 1 - Transfer Details Read More +

Supplier: Dublin Chauffeurs
Booking Reference: The Kingsley Family (4 People)
Pick Up Location: Arrivals Hall at Dublin Airport | Pick Up Time: 07:45 | Approx Duration: 30 mins
Phone: +353 (0)87 233 8396

Justin or one of his drivers will meet you at the arrivals hall in Dublin Airport. Please do not be alarmed if you are delayed, as they have your flight details. Flight No. Delta DL0258

Day 1 - Transfer Details Read More +

Supplier: Dublin Chauffeurs
Booking Reference: The Kingsley Family (5 People)
Pick Up Location: Arrivals Hall Dublin Airport | Pick Up Time: 13:15 | Approx Duration: 30 mins
Phone: +353 (0)87 233 8396

Justin or one of his drivers will meet you at the arrivals hall in Dublin Airport. Please do not be alarmed if you are delayed, as they have your flight details. Flight No. Iceland Air FI418

Day 1 - Lunch Details Read More +

We recommend Bambino or Nancy Hands.

Day 1 - Historical Walking Tour Read More +

Activity: Historical Walking Tour
Guide: Jody Fitzpatrick
Start Location: The lobby of the Davenport | Start Time: 16:30 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs
Phone: +353 83 4844577

Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.

Day 1 - Suggested Stops - Dublin Read More +

The GPO The GPO Museum is an immersive, interactive and engaging experience telling the story of the 1916 Easter Rising and Modern Irish History.

The Jeanie Johnston One million Irish people fled Ireland during the famine. 2,500 took a gruelling voyage on the Jeanie Johnston. Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the stories of the people who made the arduous voyage.

Marsh’s Library Marsh’s Library is a beautifully preserved library of the early Enlightenment. It was built with money provided by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, an academic and book lover with a strong belief in the public utility of education and learning.

Little Museum of Dublin A unique look at Dublin’s history with a one-of-a-kind guided tour.

Please check the opening hours for the dates you’ll be visiting.

Day 1 - Dinner Details Read More +

We recommend The Winding Stair, Sole Seafood & Grill or The Boxty House (a modern take on traditional Irish food). For pubs, we recommend Doheny & Nesbitt’s, The Hairy Lemon or No Name.

Day 2 - Sunday 13^th July - Iconic Dublin

Explore some of Dublin’s most iconic sights today, starting with a tour of Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Your guided Trinity tour will take you around the campus, discovering some of the secrets and famous pupils who graced its halls and quads before making your way to the Old Library for an audio tour of the Book of Kells with its new immersive digital experience. Take a walk through the famous Temple Bar, the live trad. music spills out from many of the pubs and cafes along the cobbled stone streets. Stop for a beverage or two, checking out some musicians and buskers as you go. We have arranged tickets for you at the emigration museum, where you will learn the stories of the Irish diaspora who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists, and even outlaws all over the world. Here, you will enjoy a private genealogy consultation.

Overnight: Dublin | The Davenport Hotel
Room Type: 2x Classic King, x1 Classic Twin Rooms, 1x Classic Triple Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 2 - Trinity College & The Book of Kells Read More +

Activity: Trinity College & The Book of Kells
Start Location: Trinity College | Start Time: 10:00 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs
Booking Reference: 444772889
Phone: +353018961000 | Website: https://www.visittrinity.ie/book-now/

Your tickets are attached to this email.

Day 2 - Lunch Details Read More +

We recommend Tang, Bloom Brasserie, The Pig & Heifer or Shaka Poke.

Day 2 - EPIC Museum Read More +

Activity: EPIC Museum
Start Location: The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1 | Start Time: 15:00 | Approx Duration: 3 hrs
Booking Reference: GKZ1BA96 & C8F7JP3Y
Phone: +353 (0)1 531 3688 | Website: https://epicchq.com/

We recommend a minimum of 90 minutes to complete the self-guided tour. The consultation begins at 5 pm, so we recommend arriving at 3 pm. Your tickets are attached to this email.

Day 2 - Suggested Stops - Dublin Read More +

Dublinia See Dublin from a new perspective as you travel back to the heart of the old city at Christchurch. Walk where Vikings walked, find out about Dublin’s rich past and even climb an original Medieval tower.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral As the largest cathedral and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s has been at the heart of Dublin and Ireland’s history and culture for over 800 years.

14 Henrietta Street When you enter 14 Henrietta Street you’ll experience over 300 years of city life in the walls of one address. By connecting to the personal stories of those who called 14 Henrietta Street home, the building’s hidden histories are revealed. See the house, hear its stories and discover the layers of Dublin history within its walls.

Please check the opening hours for the dates you’ll be visiting.

Day 2 - Dinner Details Read More +

We recommend Pichet, The Porthouse or Glas. For pubs, try The Christchurch Inn or Kehoes. The Brazen Head is Ireland’s oldest pub, and Café en Seine is one of Dublin’s newly designed venues.

Day 3 - Monday 14^th July - The Rock of Cashel & Cork

This morning, your private guide will meet you at your hotel and after some short introductions, you will begin your journey to Ireland’s South West. En route, you’ll stop at the Rock of Cashel, an immaculately preserved cathedral overlooking the sweeping landscape below. Enjoy lunch before continuing to Cork, known throughout Ireland as the “Rebel County”. Your accommodation is right outside the city, the perfect start to your southwest adventure.

Overnight: Cork | The Kinglsey
Room Type: x2 Doubles, x1 Twin, x1 Triple
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Guide Details - Jacquie Lynskey Read More +

Name: Jacquie Lynskey
Contact Number: +353 876 658 537
Meeting Place: The Davenport | Meeting Time: 09:00

Jacquie will meet you in the lobby of the Davenport.

Day 3 - Dinner Details Read More +

In Cork, we recommend Greene’s, Isaac’s or Quinlan’s Seafood Bar. Please find a list of the best pubs in Cork and their music schedules here.

Day 4 - Tuesday 15^th July - Hiking & Fort Tours in Kinsale

A foodie haven and the end of the Wild Atlantic Way, Kinsale is a bolthole for Ireland’s most culinary-minded, and its pretty harbour with mystical sea views is an idyllic place for an adventure. Today, you’ll enjoy a hike to the 17th-century star-shaped Charles Fort before spending some time in this seaside town. Your guide will ensure you make the most of your time here.