Green with Envy: Ireland by Design

ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Dinner

HILTON GARDEN INN DUBLIN CUSTOM HOUSE

DUBLIN

Dublin, Ireland

Morning orientation drive, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

OPTION 1: Few things say "Dublin" like Guinness stout. Be our guest at the Guinness Storehouse facility at the historic St. James's Gate Brewery to learn all about the famous beer-from its ingredients to the distillery's brewing techniques. See traditional brewing equipment and hear about the ancient craft of barrel making and the 6-step ritual behind the perfect pour. Afterward, ascend to the 7th-floor Gravity Bar to drink in the city views as you try a pint of the "black stuff," followed by a delicious Irish-themed dinner. Sláinte!

OPTION 2: An evening of Irish Celebration at Taylors Irish Cabaret! Savor a 3-course dinner with wine, and sip Irish coffee while enjoying a performance by musicians, world-champion Irish dancers, singers, and an Irish comedy legend. A fun and festive night you'll never forget!

OPTION 3: Discover Dublin's rich literary heritage on this fun literary pub crawl that is as educational as it is entertaining. Experience the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, and W.B. Yeats. Enjoy a hearty pub dinner and a couple of drinks of your choice!

Breakfast, Dinner

HILTON GARDEN INN DUBLIN CUSTOM HOUSE

TULLAMORE

Tullamore, Ireland

Enjoy a guided tour of an Irish whiskey distillery.

Athlone, Ireland

Visit the town and stop for lunch at the oldest pub in Ireland.

Westport, Ireland

Enjoy an overnight in Westport.

Breakfast, Lunch

HOTEL WESTPORT

WESTPORT

Westport, Ireland

YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

Achill Island, Ireland

OPTION 1: TREK: Top 'o the Morning on Top o' the World. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Achill Island-Ireland's largest island. May the road rise up to meet you on an excursion along the famous Wild Atlantic Way. Savor the breathtaking panorama of its tall sea cliffs and wild beaches, the rugged mountains, and peat bogs. Learn about local history and traditions of the area and enjoy a morning coffee in a local cafe.

Westport, Ireland

OPTION 2: PEDAL: The Wind at Your Back in Westport. Get away from the crowds for an authentic adventure. Enjoy the natural beauty of Ireland's west coast town of Westport with an easy, breezy guided e-bike tour.

OPTION 3: TASTE: Rise & Shine! Test the tradition of Irish soda bread-baking and enjoy insight into Irish food culture, its history and heritage. Get to know Ireland through its warm bread and warm people. As soon as your made-from-scratch dough is ready, smother it with Irish-country butter and locally produced homemade jam and enjoy a cup of tea while chatting to fellow artisan bakers.

Breakfast

HOTEL WESTPORT

KYLEMORE

Kylemore, Ireland

Enjoy a visit to the Benedictine Abbey in Kylemore.

Galway, Ireland

YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

OPTION 1: FEAST: Some Enchanted Evening! An enchanting and intimate evening of feasting and festivity await at a medieval banquet at Dunguaire Castle. Dating back to 1520, Dunguaire Castle, sits on a rocky promontory tucked into a corner of Galway Bay. After a warm welcome, join your fellow lords and ladies in the banquet hall for a 4-course dinner fit for royalty! Wine and a lively showcase of fine Irish music, storytelling, and more complete this fantastic experience!

OPTION 2: TASTE: Find your Pot o' Gold! If you are a foodie and have a keen interest in Irish cuisine, this experience is a true treasure. Get the inside scoop from a Local Guide on Galway's best eateries during this food tour that reveals the best spots to eat, including the famous Galway Market. Try local specialties like oysters, crab, cheese, doughnuts, and strawberry tarts with visits to award-winning restaurants and cafes.

Breakfast

GALMONT HOTEL AND SPA

EXCURSION TO THE ARAN ISLANDS

Aran Islands, Ireland

Take a ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.

Inishmore, Ireland

At Ti Joe Watty’s pub in Inishmore, hear from a local about life on Inishmore Island over a light lunch. A minibus tour of the island with a local guide-driver includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus.

Breakfast

GALMONT HOTEL AND SPA

RATHBURN FARM

Ardrahan, Ireland

Visit Rathbaun Farm and enjoy morning coffee.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Visit the 668-foot-high rocky Cliffs of Moher above the Atlantic Ocean.

Bunratty, Ireland

Attend a farewell dinner at Bunratty Castle with a traditional Irish medieval banquet.

Breakfast, Dinner

BUNRATTY CASTLE HOTEL

BUNRATTY

Bunratty, Ireland

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Shannon.)

Breakfast

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