The Palmer's Irish Adventure

Day 1 - Wednesday 6^th August - Céad míle fáilte - One Hundred Thousand Welcomes

Céad míle fáilte – one hundred thousand welcomes – to Ireland’s capital, Dublin. Upon arrival, our private guide will meet us in the arrivals hall and after some short introductions, we will begin our Irish adventure! As this is our arrival day, we will head straight for our hotel in the southwest of Ireland. We have a chance to relax or catch up on some sleep before we meet our guide tonight for a welcome dinner.

Overnight: Killarney | Killarney Park Hotel
Room Type: x1 Signature Suite, x1 1 Bed Suite, x1 Classic King
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Thursday 7^th August - Killarney National Park

Kerry is an expanse of rugged, mountainous country that sweeps down to the world-famous Lakes of Killarney. Here, stretching across 10,000 hectares, lies Killarney National Park, with its unforgettable combination of mountains, lakes, woodland and waterfalls. Historic manor houses and abbeys make for an interesting visit, but Killarney is best explored via a private boat trip with a Kerryman skipper who has been sailing these lakes since he was a child with his family. Cruise the tranquil lakes with one of the most spectacular backdrops imaginable as you are overlooked by Ireland’s highest mountain peaks.

Overnight: Killarney | Killarney Park Hotel
Room Type: x1 Signature Suite, x1 1 Bed Suite, x1 Classic King
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Friday 8^th August - The Ring of Kerry

Today we travel to the southern shores of the Iveragh peninsula, also known as The Ring of Kerry, where we meet one of our favourite characters. A fisherman, foraging expert, storyteller and a true Irish gent, John, will take us on a wander along the shoreline learning about life on Ireland’s west coast, all the while regaling us with tales of characters from the region, from lonely monks to 18th century civil rights activists to mythical heroes. We stop at picturesque bays and harbours, as well as points of interest along the way, before finishing in Kenmare for the evening.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: x2 Estate Romms, x1 Superior Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Saturday 9^th August - Garnish Island

We start the day with a visit to The Beara Peninsula, an area reminiscent of Ireland just 30 years ago, tranquil and unspoiled, and the perfect walking location. We board a private boat and visit Garnish Island, located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. Garnish is world-renowned for its gardens, laid out in beautiful walks, and it is home to stunning specimen plants, which are rare in this climate. We enjoy a lovely picnic before departing.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: x2 Estate Rooms, x1 Superior Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Sunday 10^th August - High Tea & Stories in Kenmare

This morning is ours to spend at Sheen Falls, enjoying all that the estate has to offer. We enjoy afternoon tea and some time to unwind, or take a spin around Kenmare in a Vintage Buick. Before dinner, we delve into the magical world of Irish folklore, with tales of the Leprechaun, the Fairy Folk, and spooky Irish ghost stories. Our storyteller interweaves Irish history & culture, tales of the Other World, the mysterious Fairy Folk, & Irish ghost stories, with traditional Irish songs and wonderful insights into the Irish life of days gone by. This experience will awaken our imagination & carry us back to the fireside in an Ireland of times past.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: x2 Estate Romms, x1 Superior Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Monday 11^th August - Buffalo Farm Tour & Cheese Tasting

As we travel further west today, the landscape becomes more wild and rugged. Our first stop is a local Buffalo farm in the lush green countryside, where we take a tour of the land, meet the herd, chat about the cheese-making process with Dorothy, and partake in a special tasting experience using local produce and cheese made right there on the farm. We continue to Cashel and have some time to explore the village this afternoon.

Overnight: Cashel | Cashel Palace Hotel
Room Type: x1 Garden Wing Suite, x1 Garden Wing Superior, x1 Carriage House Classic
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Tuesday 12^th August - Pottery Class & Scenic Walking

This morning, we visit a local pottery workshop to go back in time and create our own family heirloom with the help of a master potter. In this private demonstration, watch him expertly handle the potter’s wheel with ease, and then we let the clay come to life within our own hands. Hear the fascinating story of presidents, diplomats and Queen Elizabeth owning their own piece of pottery from this same workshop! This afternoon, our guide will lead us on a scenic walk around the Galtee Mountains, Ireland’s highest inland mountain range.

Overnight: Cashel | Cashel House Hotel
Room Type: x1 Garden Wing Suite, x1 Garden Wing Superior, x1 Carriage House Classic
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Wednesday 13^th August - Rock of Cashel and Cashel Thouroughbreads

This morning we visit the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most iconic collections of medieval buildings. Perched on a precipice of limestone in the Golden Vale, it offers over 1,000 years of fascinating history and folklore. Later, we delve into Tipperary’s equine heritage with a visit to Coolmore Stud. Visit the Fethard Horse Country Experience, a beautifully curated museum that tells the story of this small town’s global influence in the world of thoroughbreds.

Overnight: Cashel | Cashel Palace Hotel
Room Type: x1 Garden Wing Suite, x1 Garden Wing Superior, x1 Carriage House Classic
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 - Thursday 14^th August - Wedding Celebrations

This morning, our guide takes us to the Powerscourt Hotel for our wedding celebrations.

Day 10 - Friday 15^th August - Wedding Celebrations

Day 11 - Saturday 16^th August - Ireland's Fair City

This morning, a private transfer will meet us at the Powerscourt Hotel and take us into Dublin City. There is no better introduction to Dublin than a private walking tour with a local guide, so after a bite to eat head out to see the best of the city. Your guide is also a historian who will share the stories, characters, and events that have shaped Dublin through the centuries.

Overnight: Dublin | The Westbury Hotel
Room Type: x3 Signature Suites
Meals Included: None

Day 12 - Sunday 17^th August - Little Museum of Dublin

The much-loved Little Museum of Dublin offers history, humour, and hospitality. Housed in a beautiful Georgian building, the private tour reveals the history of a city that has undergone remarkable changes in the last 100 years, from the visit of Queen Victoria to the global success of U2. Discover more about life in Ireland over the last 1,000 years with exclusive access to their prized collection in the company of a private host. 

Kids are presented with worksheets and/or quizzes to help them get more out of their visit (at the end, there are museum badges for all!).

Overnight: Dublin | The Westbury Hotel
Room Type: x3 Signature Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13 - Monday 18^th August - Depart

This morning, a private transfer will take us to the airport for our flight home.