Signature Ireland: Splendors of the Emerald Isle

When you arrive in Dublin today, make your way to our 5-star hotel in the Grand Canal area. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure. Join the Tour Manager this evening for a welcome drink at the bar before we enjoy a group dinner in the elegant Eddison Restaurant. Overnight Dublin.

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We travel First Class on the Enterprise Train to Belfast City today. Here, we are met by Conor, a local guide who takes us on his award-winning Hidden Belfast Walking Tour. Afterwards, we visit Titanic Belfast to learn the story of the famous ship, from its construction to its maiden voyage. Dinner this evening is together in The Seahorse Restaurant in Belfast's most central hotel.

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This morning, we depart on the Causeway Coastal Route - alongside the glens of Antrim. The first stop is Glenariff National Park, Ireland's most scenic coffee shop where there is time to enjoy a drink. We continue to the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway and admire this ancient rock formation comprising over 40,000 basalt columns. After lunch on the stones, we head past the ruins of Dunluce Castle and on to Derry City where we view the famous Murals in the Bogside. After checking into our hotel, we enjoy dinner in our new surroundings.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We set out on a scenic journey along the Wild Atlantic Way, passing Mullaghmore Head before reaching County Leitrim. Here, we are taken on a guided tour of Parkes Castle, a 17th-century castle once home to the English planter - Robert Parke. Following our castle exploration, we set sail on the Rose of Inisfree River boat to Sligo Town, where there is some time at leisure for lunch or shopping. We then head south to Galway City and enjoy dinner. Overnight Galway.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Back on the Wild Atlantic Way, we continue into the windswept landscape of Connemara and toward Kylemore Abbey. This waterside Benedictine nunnery was originally built in 1867 and converted to a monastery in 1920 by nuns escaping Belgium during World War One. It is surrounded by acres of dramatic mountains and lakes and you can explore both the abbey and its gardens.

After our visit, we continue to Maam Cross Station for a round trip on one of Ireland's newest heritage trains, the Connemara Railway. Once the train stops, we head to the dining car for tea and scones. Returning to Galway this evening, you have the evening to enjoy the city as you please. Overnight Galway.

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Our first stop today is at the Burren Smokehouse in County Clare. We enjoy a guided visit and learn the art of salmon smoking followed by a tasting. Then we head into Doolin Pier for a cruise into the wild Atlantic to view the Mighty Cliffs of Moher from below - the best views. Afterwards, the Shannon Ferry takes us into the Kingdom of Kerry, where we check into our Killarney Town hotel in time for dinner. Overnight Killarney.

• Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we enjoy a jaunting car ride with a local jarvey into Killarney's National Park. We then take the short drive to the heritage town of Kenmare where there is time at leisure. Our coach returns us to Killarney via the Ring of Kerry Road. Along the way, we see Torc Waterfall, Moll's Gap, and Ladies View. Arriving at a sheep farm, we enjoy a demonstration of their traditional practices. For dinner this evening, we head to Muckross House for an Irish Night in Quills farmhouse with traditional food and entertainment. Overnight Killarney.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Grab your camera for this morning's scenic drive through the Dingle Peninsula. Our route takes the Slea Head drive past Dunquin Harbor and onto Dingle. You have time to explore this small fishing town on your own before we return to Killarney for an evening at leisure. Overnight Killarney.

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Leaving the ocean behind, we head inland to the Rebel County itself, County Cork. On the way, we visit Blarney Castle. While much of this castle is in ruins, there is still a lot to explore before we continue to Cork. On arrival, we're introduced to the city and its old jail on a guided tour. Following the tour, we check into our hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight Cork.

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This morning, we head to Cobh, a Victorian village known as Queenstown until 1920. It was the final port of call for the RMS Titanic and we learn more about this important part of the village's history at the Titanic Experience. On arrival, we're given a replica ticket with the name of an actual passenger from the 1912 voyage. At the end, you find out what the fate of your passenger was. This afternoon we visit the Old Midleton Distillery. Tour the facility and learn about the distilling process before a tasting. After the tour, continue exploring Cork at your own pace. Overnight Cork.

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After breakfast, the coach takes us to Cork Kent Station. Here, we take the train to Portlaoise then continue by coach to Kildare, where a VIP visit to the Irish National Stud & Gardens teaches us the history and significance of the Irish thoroughbred in horse racing. The stud is also home to beautiful Japanese Gardens where lunch is available. We then continue to the village of Straffan in County Kildare where we check into Barberstown Castle, a fortress built in 1288 and now an elegant hotel. With pre-dinner drinks followed by a private dinner in the Barton Room, we celebrate the final night of your vacation. Overnight Kildare.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Our tour through the Emerald Isle comes to a close this morning. With stays in iconic cities like Belfast, guided explorations of historic sites like Blarney Castle and tours at the Guinness Storehouse and Old Midleton Distillery - Ireland has been a culture-packed experience.

Visits to natural wonders like the Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher, scenic drives along the Wild Atlantic Way and Dingle Peninsula, and a VIP experience at the Irish National Stud & Gardens have also made it a beautiful vacation. After breakfast, take a group transfer to the airport with your Tour Manager and make your way home with these memories.

*Group Transfer flights be arranged after 11am.

*Private transfers/taxis can be arranged directly with the hotel for different times.

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