Stallions, Saints & Stones

KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud.

CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.

LIMERICK Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone.

Free time this evening.

165 mi / 266 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

CULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love ofhorses. This horsebreeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland'sthoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s mostmagnifi cent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.

Breakfast Included

Hotel (Could Change)

Temple Gate Hotel- Ennis

Sheep, Scones & Seacliffs

CLARE COAST Visit the Cliff s of Moher and the rocky plateau of TheBurren above the Atlantic coast.

GALWAY Free time.

RATHBAUN

Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.

135 mi / 217 km

LOCAL FAVORITE

LOCAL TASTES Someone’s in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don anapron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves andwhipped cream. Learn about the long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.

Breakfast Included

Hotel (Could Change)

Temple Gate Hotel- Ennis

Beauties of Counties Kerry & Clare

ENNIS Take a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry.

RING OF KERRY Drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula and enjoy

an Irish coffee at a local bar.

KILLARNEY Free time the remainder of the day.

174 mi / 281 km

LOCAL FAVORITE

LOCAL TASTES It’s clear why we get a warm feeling with traditional Irish Coffee – as much a warm welcome now as it was for stranded travelers in 1943. It was a wintry night in Limerick when Foynes Port chef Joe Sheridan concocted this soothing elixir of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream to make their cancelled fl ight a little more palatable. Raise a toddy glass of Caife Gaelach with a hearty “slainte!”

Breakfast and Dinner Included

Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab

Drive across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork.

BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.

WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.

131 mi / 210 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

LEGENDS & LORE Cut the blarney and hear the history of how telling tales is forever linked to the15th-century castle and the village below in Blarney. One of the last estate villages that remain standing in Ireland, the village was built by an 18th-century landlord to house the castle workers there. It’s true!

Breakfast and Dinner Included

Hotel (Could Change)

Granville Hotel- Waterford

MEDIEVAL & MODERN IRISH CAPITALS

KILKENNY

Time to explore one of Ireland's most quaint towns.

DUBLIN Free time this afternoon.

111 mi / 179 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

HISTORIC SPOT Time to explore the city of Kilkenny, referred to as the "Marble City" because of the widespread use of local black limestone to construct many local buildings. The "Medieval Mile" is the city's main thoroughfare and is lined with medieval landmarks, quaint shops and charming pubs. Today Kilkenny is renowned for its active arts and crafts scene.

Breakfast  Included

Hotel (Could Change)

The Gibson- Dublin

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.