Family Adventure in Ireland

Day 1 - Tuesday 26^th November - Arrival in Ireland & Chocolate Factory Tour

Arriving into Shannon airport today, your guides will meet you at the airport and it’s time to head south into the Kingdom of Kerry. En route, you’ll stop by a local artisan chocolate factory for a tour and some delicious sweet treats, the perfect mid afternoon coffee break. Learn about how these chocolate experts turn the humble cocoa bean into a delicious, award-winning chocolate. Most importantly, sample chocolate at various stages of production from Ireland’s only bean to bar chocolate factory! Back on the road, make your way to your 5 star hotel and base for the next few nights just outside the small town of Kenmare. Tonight, your guides will join you for a welcome dinner.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Wednesday 27^th November - Molly Gallivan's Traditional Irish Cottage

Step into the past this morning as you visit the authentic Molly’s Cottage and traditional farm. Here you will experience first hand the traditional craft of Irish soda bread making, baked over an open fire. Learn how to make real Kerry butter and taste it fresh from the churn. Take a tour of the farm, exploring the 5000 year old relics and the remains of a family dwelling from the era of the Great Famine before learning how they used to cut the turf (peat) using only hand tools called slanes. For the adults, end your tour with a wild Irish Poitin (Whiskey) making and tasting demonstration at Molly Gallivan’s Poitin Still.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Thursday 28^th November - Thanksgiving with a Twist

Today is yours to spend onsite at Sheen Falls. This could mean exploring the area on horseback, relaxing in the library with a good book, or get up close to some of the most  impressive birds of prey with falconry. There is fun for all the family and we are happy to arrange spa treatments in advance or any other onsite activities if needed.  This evening, make your way into the drawing room where we have organised some unique entertainment for you. Get ready for an electrifying display of Irish culture as talented dancers whirl and tap to the lively rhythms of traditional Irish music. Watch in awe as intricate footwork and vibrant costumes bring centuries-old stories to life, transporting everyone into the heart of Ireland’s rich heritage. The infectious beats and spirited melodies create an unforgettable atmosphere, uniting generations and inviting everyone to join in the joyous celebration of Irish dance and music.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Friday 29^th November - Killarney National Park & Killarney Town

Killarney National Park was the first National Park to be established in Ireland and was created when the Muckross Estate was donated to the state in 1932. Today the park encompasses 26,000 acres of mountains, woodlands, lakes, waterfalls and history. Along with your guide you will take a tour of Ross Castle – likely built by the Irish chieftain O’Donoghue Mór in the fifteenth century. Legend has it that O’Donoghue still slumbers under the waters of the lake. Every seven years, on the first morning of May, he rises on his magnificent white horse. If you manage to catch a glimpse of him you will enjoy good fortune for the rest of your life. Visit Muckross House and Torc Waterfall before taking a stroll around the vibrant Killarney town, known for its colourful storefronts, inviting pubs, and charming eateries. Head back to base this evening for dinner.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Saturday 30^th November - Buffalo Farm Tour & Cheese Tasting, Evening Irish Storyteller

This morning, cross the border into Cork across rolling farmlands with stunning pastoral scenes. Here you will visit a working dairy farm and meet a chef named locally as the buffalo lady. Learn all about a day in this farms life, meet the herd of Buffalos, chat about all things agriculture with John and finish with a spectacular tasting session of some fine Irish cheese, made right there on the farm. Back at your accommodation we have arranged a special ending to your family trip. In Ireland when someone is able to speak confidently we say they have the “gift of the gab”. Experience this first hand when a local storyteller joins you at your hotel. Enjoy tales about animals and birds, kings and warriors, saints and sinners, witches and magicians, pickpockets and ghosts, fairies and mermaids and mythical, mystical characters that inspire and captivate the imagination. Afterwards, your guides will join you for a farewell dinner.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 - Sunday 1^st December - Depart

After breakfast, depending on your departure time, your guide will transfer you to the airport so you may begin your journey home. We hope your time in Ireland was memorable and we look forward to welcoming you to our shores once again.