Ireland: Legends of the Emerald Isle

Day 1

Arrive Dublin, Ireland

Fronting the River Liffey on Ireland’s eastern coast, the cosmopolitan capital of Dublin complements its wealth of history with an unabashed wit and verve that define its irresistible personality. Stately public buildings, grand scholarly enclaves, cobbled boulevards and spacious squares teem with a diversity that proudly heralds Dublin’s status as a bustling global sophisticate. Tonight, gather f

Day 2

Dublin - Behold the Book of Kells

Begin with a privately led exploration of Trinity College, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. View the legendary Book of Kells, one of the finest illuminated medieval manuscripts in existence. Discover more of the city with your expert guide, followed by free time this afternoon to relax or explore on your own.

Day 3

Kilkenny - Countryside Traditions

Travel south to the heart of County Kilkenny, a living, breathing time capsule of rolling green pastures, winding rivers, medieval towns, Norman castles and meandering back roads flanked by mossy stone walls. Visit a family-owned country pub, meet the owner and his family, and receive a hands-on introduction to the national Irish sport of hurling. Listen to a seannachi (traditional storyteller) sp

Day 4

Castlemartyr - Design Your Day

- **Sample Classic Irish Whiskeys** on a premium tour and tasting at Jameson’s Old Midleton Distillery. - **Enjoy a Guided Coastal Walk** on the cliffs around the scenic fishing village of Ballycotton.

Day 5

West Cork - Scenic Shorelines and Lively Storytelling

Drive Ireland’s wild southern shore through rugged West Cork to meet a sixth-generation Irish storyteller and join this colorful raconteur for a ferry ride to Whiddy Island. Listen as he leads you on a personally narrated tour of the island and its history, and then stop at a pub for lunch and a pint. Ferry back to the mainland and proceed to your hotel in Kenmare. Ideally positioned for explorati

Day 6

Kenmare - Around the Ring of Kerry

Cross through postcard-perfect Killarney National Park en route to the town of Killarney. Ride in a traditional jaunting car for a closer look at the park’s natural beauty. Then, set out on the famed Ring of Kerry for a breathtaking coastal drive, where every turn in the road reveals new and ever-more-stunning vistas. Set atop cliffs that overlook the Atlantic, the ring circuits the Iveragh Penins

Day 7

Newmarket-on-Fergus - Lunch with a Farm Family

Make a personal connection to Ireland when you visit a traditional family farm. Hear about rural life here from family members, and then join them for a homecooked farm lunch, on this Worldway Travels x A&K-exclusive experience. Afterward, in the heart of County Limerick, stop in Adare, often voted Ireland’s most beautiful village for its charming thatched-roof cottages and quintessentially Irish atmosphere. Then pr

Day 8

Newmarket-on-Fergus - The Tastes of Galway Bay

Journey to busy Galway, gateway to western Ireland, and then on to small, coastal Clarinbridge, where a special tasting introduces you to the quintessential pairing of Guinness stout with fresh Galway Bay oysters. Then drive the coast of County Clare, stopping to stand atop the soaring Cliffs of Moher, stark rugged expanses jutting straight up from the Atlantic and covered by a quilt of rich green

Day 9

Depart Shannon

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.