The Landefield's Irish Adventure - Final Information

Day 1 - Tuesday 27^th May - Céad míle fáilte - One Hundred Thousand Welcomes

On arrival in Dublin, you’ll be met by a private transfer who will whisk you directly to your city centre hotel. Take some time to settle in before joining a local historian for an engaging walking tour of the lively capital city. Explore some of Dublin’s best-known attractions, while also enjoying the benefit of local knowledge by visiting spots hidden off the tourist trail. Later this afternoon, enjoy some free time, before dining in the hotel’s restaurant or in one of the many delightful eateries that pepper the streets of this vibrant, capital city.

Overnight: Dublin 2 | The Alex Hotel
Room Type: x2 classic doubles, x1 classic twin
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Wednesday 28^th May - Iconic Dublin

Explore some of Dublin’s most iconic sights today starting with a tour of Trinity College and 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 going 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 stoned streets. Stop for a beverage or two, checking out some musicians and buskers as you go, making your way to the iconic Guinness Storehouse for a late afternoon tour. From the moment you step inside this historic establishment, you’ll be immersed in the rich heritage of Guinness, tracing its roots back to its founding by Arthur Guinness in 1759.

Overnight: Dublin 2 | The Alex Hotel
Room Type: x2 classic doubles, x1 classic twin
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Thursday 29^th May - Family Ties

This morning you will be met by your private guide in the lobby of your hotel and after some short introductions begin your journey west. As you drive, you’ll pass by Kildare with the option to stop for a photo opportunity, before arriving in Tipperary where you can meet your cousins and have a spot of lunch. Tonight, arrive at your self-catering accommodation, located in the heart of the small fishing village of Roundstone in Connemara.

Overnight: Roundstone | Within the Village
Room Type: Kelp Cottage
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Friday 30^th May - Roundstone

As you had a long day yesterday, today you have time to relax and explore Roundstone. Located right on the pier, you are surrounded by local artisan stores and picturesque views. Your guide will be on hand should you wish to explore further afield.

Overnight: Roundstone | Within The Village
Room Type: Kelp Cottage
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Saturday 31^st May - Inis Mor

Renowned throughout the world, the three isolated rocky outcrops of the Aran Islands once held a position of great trading power in ancient Ireland. Today, they are a bastion of traditional Irish language, culture and music. Inis Mór is the largest of the Aran Islands and home to a prehistoric semi-circular stone fort that clings dramatically to the top of a 100-metre drop into the sea. You’ll pay a visit to Gabriel, a fisherman-come-goat farmer and island native. Gabriel will introduce you to his flock of extraordinarily cute goats while regaling his wealth of knowledge on the island’s history, language, and culture. Come away laden with cheese, returning to the mainland just as the sky blushes pink against the blue silhouette of the Connemara mountains.

Your guide will discuss your departure time with you the day before.

Overnight: Roundstone | Within the Village
Room Type: Kelp Cottage
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 6 - Sunday 1^st June - The Wilds of Connemara

This morning it’s a 45-minute drive through the windswept Twelve Bens Mountain Range to Killary, Ireland’s only fjord. From there, walk an abandoned famine route along the southern shoreline of the fjord. After a pit stop at a local café for lunch, pay a visit to a working sheep farm. While you watch the brilliant sheepdogs work the flock, chat to the local farmer about a life spent on the rugged west coast. Before heading back to Roundstone, you visit Kylemore Abbey, a haven of history, beauty, and serenity and home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years. Tonight, we recommend venturing to the small town of Clifden for a meal and some music.

*The full Killary Fjord Coastal Walk or “Famine Walk’ is 16km however you have the option to shorten it if you wish with your guide.

Overnight: Roundstone | Within the Village
Room Type: Kelp Cottage
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 7 - Monday 2^nd June - Depart

This morning, your guide will drop you at the airport just in time for your flight home. If you are flying from Shannon, depending on your departure time, opt for a stop in Galway City. We hope your time in Ireland has been memorable and we look forward to welcoming you to our shores once again.

Meals Included: None