• Arrive in Dublin and check into your accommodation.

• 4PM: Meet Steph in the lobby of the hotel (optional) if you’d like to go for a casual stroll around town, seeing some of the sites – before returning for an official 7pm dinner with the entire group.

• For those of you that need a rest after international flights – you can use the afternoon on arrival day for the opportunity to rest prior to an all in 7pm dinner.

• Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street

Day 2: Travel to Galway & Explore the City

• Breakfast

• Travel to Galway, a vibrant city on the west coast of Ireland. (215km)

• Explore Galway’s charming streets, colourful shops, and lively atmosphere.

• Hotel: Clayton Hotel, Galway & Dinner at 7pm.

• Breakfast

• Depart for Ashford Castle

• Morning tea with scones, jam and cream and and explore the castle estate and garden.

• Cribcruise Boat Tour leaving from Ashford Castle

• Return to Galway for the night.

• Hotel: Clayton Hotel, Galway & Dinner at 7pm.

• Breakfast

• Drive through the incredible landscape of Connemara and depart Galway to go to travel to Kylemore Abbey.

• Visit the Abbey, its beautiful gardens, and the Gothic church.

• Enjoy Lunch @ Abbey and continue to Westport (64km).

• Check into your hotel and explore Westport’s

  charming town centre.

• Hotel: The Eliison Hotel, Castlebar

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning.

• Visit Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain. Participate in an optional hike or simply admire the views of Clew Bay.

• Spend the remainder of the day exploring Westport, visiting shops, cafes, and enjoying dinner with traditional Irish music.

• Dinner at 7pm

• Hotel: The Eliison Hotel, Castlebar

• Breakfast

• Coffee Break at Dromoland Castle.

• Arrive in Killarney and have free time to explore Muckross House

• Trad Session from 9:30pm

• Hotel: The Gleneagle Hotel

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning.

• Embark on a scenic drive along the famous Ring of Kerry, one of Ireland’s most scenic routes.

• Stop at viewpoints, beaches, and picturesque villages such as Kenmare and Sneem.

• Return to Killarney for the night.

• Dinner at 7pm

• Hotel: The Gleneagle Hotel

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning at the hotel before departing.

• Depart to Cashel (165km).

• Visit the Rock of Cashel.

• Continue to Kilkenny (120km).

• Explore Kilkenny Castle and the medieval city center.

• Dinner at 7pm

• Hotel: The Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning at the hotel before departing.

• Return to Dublin from Kilkenny via Glendaloch (135km).

• Free time to explore

• Spend the remainder of the day exploring any attractions you may have missed on Day 1, example: Guiness Factory.

• Hotel: Dublin One Hotel

Return to Dublin for your departure flight, reflecting on the memories and experiences of your Irish culture and heritage tour and those who are traveling with us to the north get ready for Belfast!

Northern Ireland Commencing in the Afternoon:

Afternoon: For those continuing to the Northern Ireland part of the tour, we will be exploring the Titanic Museum and enjoying afternoon tea at the hotel which used to be a drawing room with the options to explore the titanic and visit and learn about the heritage.

• Hotel: CORR’S CORNER HOTEL (1 NIGHT) & Dinner at Hotel: 7pm

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning at the hotel before departing.

• City tour of Belfast: Learn about the conflict that has shaped the social and political climate

• Experience the famous crown bar in the heart of belfast

• Enjoy the botanical gardens and Queens university

• Armagh City Hotel (1 night) & Dinner at Hotel: 7pm

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning at the hotel before departing.

• Visit church and check out the local Saturday makers in the Main Street

• Enjoy a cultural program in Armagh Cultural Centre with a Gaelic Lesson and Cultural performances with the locals

• Lunch in Armagh

• Hotel: Dillions Hotel (1 night) & Dinner at Hotel:7pm

• Visit to The Famine Village

• Derry peace walls and stop for lunch and explore the ancient ring fort

• Evening: Head to Coleraine (1.5 hours). Enjoy the town and nearby Causeway Coast.

• Hotel: The Lodge Hotel (1 night) & Dinner at Hotel 7pm.

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning at the hotel before departing.

• Visit the Coleraine Courthouse (1837), a key historical site.

• Enjoy some whiskey tasting at the famous Bushmills whisky distillery

• Explore the town and the River Bann.

• Check in to accommodation.

• Evening: Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurant.

• Evening: Head to Coleraine (about 1.5 hours).

• Hotel: Dunadry Hotel and Gardens (1 night) & Dinner at Hotel: 7pm

• 8am - Breakfast in the morning at the hotel before departing. Please ensure to have your bags packed and ready as these will be loaded into the transport while you have breakfast.