An Unforgettable Irish Adventure.

Day 1 - Friday 9^th May - Céad míle fáilte

Céad míle fáilte, or one hundred thousand welcomes, to Ireland’s capital, Dublin! On arrival, you’ll be met by a private transfer who will whisk you directly to your city centre hotel. The rest of your day is open for you to explore more and Dublin is best explored on foot or using public transport such as the LUAS, our light rail system. Enjoy some free time, before dining in the hotel’s Michelin-star restaurant or in one of the many delightful eateries that pepper the streets of this vibrant, capital city.

Overnight: Dublin | The FitzWilliam Hotel - Dublin
Room Type: x2 Deluxe Doubles
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Saturday 10^th May - Historic Dublin

This morning, join 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. After lunch, you’ll visit 14 Henrietta Street, a social history museum of Dublin life, connecting the history of urban life over 300 years to the stories of the people who called this place home. Work began on the street in the 1720s when houses were built as homes for Dublin’s wealthiest families. By 1911 over 850 people lived on the street, over 100 of those in one house – 14 Henrietta Street.

Overnight: Dublin | The FitzWilliam Hotel - Dublin
Room Type: x2 Deluxe Doubles
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Sunday 11^th May - Irish Dancing & Whiskey in Galway City

Meeting your private guide in the lobby of your hotel, after some short introductions this morning you journey cross country, to Galway, the capital of Ireland’s West. Galway is a charming Medieval-era city with a thriving arts scene and a great place for a wander. Once you’ve had the chance to check in and grab a bite to eat, you meet an expert whiskey guide who will lead you to some of the oldest pubs to discover the finest Irish whiskey. Tasting the Uisce Beatha will leave you in the mood for our next stop, where you gather in a cosy pub for a special performance of traditional Irish Dance and live music with talented dancers from “Lord of the Dance” and “Riverdance”. Learn basic steps and movements of Irish dance, have the craic, and come away with a newfound appreciation for Irish whiskey and culture.

Overnight: Galway | The Hardiman Hotel
Room Type: x2 Deluxe Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Monday 12^th May - Connemara Crystal & Free Time in Galway

This morning your guide will take you just outside the city, to a family-run crystal factory. Glass cutting in Ireland is part of a vibrant artistic tradition and you will have the chance today to meet the master glass cutter as they craft a personalised item for you. Back in the city in the late afternoon, you are free to explore as you wish. With its cobbled pavement and street performers, Galway is the West Coast’s most vibrant urban centre full of art and artisans, crafters and performers.

Overnight: Galway | The Hardiman Hotel
Room Type: x2 Deluxe Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Tuesday 13^th May - Farm Tours & Travelling South

This morning you journey south to the Kingdom of Kerry. We stop en route to pay a visit to a charming, locally-owned Burren farm for an immersive tour and tasting. As you enter the Burren landscape, you’ll quickly notice its otherworldly attributes. With endless lines of karst limestone rock dominating fields and covering hillsides, the area is said to have been an inspiration for JRR Tolkien’s world-famous Lord of the Rings trilogy. Learn a little about the traditional farming methods that help shape and conserve this unique landscape. Explore the original farmhouse and see how the Irish people used to live, survey the pre-famine settlement where inhabitants lived on rockier ground and visit an ancient ring fort designed for defensive purposes enabling the Chieftain to guard his sheep. Afterwards, continue south where, on the edge of the Ring of Kerry, Sheen Falls Lodge awaits.

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

Day 6 - Wednesday 14^th May - Unwind and Explore

Today is for you to sit back and enjoy all of the activities Sheen Falls has to offer.  From traditional countryside activities like horse riding, fishing, falconry, and clay-pigeon shooting to more modern thrills like axe-throwing and archery, there’s no shortage of exciting options to make the most of your free time. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, you’ll find an array of activities to enjoy during your stay.  If you’d rather take a more relaxed approach, unwind with a good book and coffee in their cosy Library, take a peaceful stroll through the woodlands surrounding the estate, or indulge in some much-needed relaxation at their award-winning Easanna Wellness and Spa.

*Your guide will be on hand should you wish to explore the locality. 

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

Day 7 - Thursday 15^th May - Killarney National Park

We journey to Killarney National Park today – the most famous of Ireland’s national parks – with good reason as it is flourishing with breathtaking mountains, lakes and waterfalls. Historic manor houses and abbeys make for an interesting visit but Killarney is best explored via a private boat trip across the lake with a boatman whose furry friends join him daily. After a bite to eat, you have some time to wander around Killarney town before your guide takes you back to Kenmare for your last night in the South West.

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

Day 8 - Friday 16^th May - Depart

This morning, your guide will take you to the airport in time for your flight home. We hope your time in Ireland has been memorable and we look forward to welcoming you to our shores once again.

Meals Included: Breakfast