Bassett Family Ireland Holiday

Day 1 - Tuesday 18^th March - Welcome to Dublin

Arriving in Ireland today, a private transfer will pick you up from the airport and whisk you into the city to your boutique hotel in the city centre.

Spend the afternoon visiting iconic landmarks like Dublin Castle, St. Stephen’s Green, and the Guinness Storehouse.

Take a self-guided walk through the storehouse and learn about the unique brewing process of Guinness from start to end. Finish the tour by tasting a variety of Guinness brews and savouring their unique flavours.

Overnight: Dublin 2 | The Green Hotel
Room Type: Green King/Twin
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Wednesday 19^th March - Head West

Your private guide will meet you this morning. After some short introductions, together you will transfer west from Dublin to County Clare, the home to Ireland’s famed Cliffs of Moher. Enroute, stop at the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise. St Ciarán founded his monastery on the banks of the River Shannon in the 6th Century. The monastery flourished and became a great seat of learning, a University of its time with students from all over Europe. Today the ruins include a Cathedral, two round towers, three high crosses, nine Churches and over 700 Early Christian grave slabs.

Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: Superior Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Thursday 20^th March - Exploring The Aran Islands

Today, spend your time exploring the Aran Islands: three distinctive, wild and remote isles that once held a position of great trading power in ancient Ireland. Now a bastion of traditional language, culture and music, they are as interesting as they are beautiful. Inis Mór (the largest of the three) is home to a prehistoric semi-circular stone fort and is best explored by bicycle or horse and carriage. Your guide will lead you through the stone walled paths to impressive ancient forts and untouched landscape.

On your return to the mainland catch a unique glimpse of the Cliffs of Moher from the sea.

Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: Superior Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Friday 21^st March - Furry Friends and Tasty Delights

Set off from Clare, where you’ll make your way through picturesque countryside to a local goat farm. Get hands-on experience with the farm’s friendly goats and learn about the art of cheese-making from the passionate farmers. You’ll be able to try a selection of freshly made, creamy goat cheeses amongst a beautiful backdrop.

In the afternoon,  continue your adventure and end your day in the tranquility of Sheen Falls Lodge. Take a wander of the grounds or listen for the sounds of water surrounding the estate.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: Classic Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Saturday 22^nd March - Exploring Beara Peninsula

With peninsulas that stretch out into the Atlantic Ocean, old-growth forests and towering mountains, Kerry is undoubtedly one of  Ireland’s most beautiful regions. Join your guide today to explore its wild and contrasting landscapes. Visit the lesser-known Beara Peninsula, learning about its history as you hike among the old copper mines. As the golden evening light begins to slide across the sea, return to your lovely hotel and enjoy dinner.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: Classic Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Sunday 23^rd March - Iveragh Peninsula & Foraging

Depart for a journey around the Ring of Kerry with your guide, who’ll take you through some of Ireland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, meet a local forager who’ll introduce you to the incredible array of wild plants and edible treasures that grow in this lush region. Learn about the rich history of Ireland’s flora and fauna, and get a firsthand look at how the land has nourished generations.

Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: Classic Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Monday 24^th March - Rock of Cashel

Heading east, take your time travelling through Ireland’s hidden heartlands. Stop and 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.

After exploring the historic beauty of the Rock of Cashel, your journey back to Dublin offers a scenic drive through the heart of Ireland. Wave fairwell to your guide this evening and unwind in the beautiful Portmarnock Hotel, a coastal haven just outside of Dublin City.

Overnight: Portmarnock | Portmarnock Hotel
Room Type: Double Sea View/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Tuesday 25^th March - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Meals Included: Breakfast