Country Roads Of Ireland

On arrival at Dublin airport, transfers leave for your hotel. Join your travel director for a warm and friendly welcome dinner, with the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a meal with wine.

Become acquainted with Dublin's elegant squares during an orientation of the city. Discover Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy your VIP priority entrance to the 9th century Book of KElls and a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College accompanied by a university insider, who will share their insights into modern life and the establishment's impressive history.

Visit one of the country's main racehorse breeding centers and meet an equine professional. Visit the 100-year-old Japanese Gardens. Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny, home of the world's fastest field game and Ireland's national sport, hurling. Meet a player who shares his passion, as you test your skill during a lesson. Continue through Cahir and see its 13th century castle. In Cork, your travel director shows you around the university city, with its vibrant waterfront and grand Georgian parades.

Travel to Blarney Castle and kiss the stone to ensure a lifetime of eloquence. Travel across the majestic Derrynasaggart Mountains to the peaceful town of Killarney. Savor the delicious flavors of freshly prepared local cuisine. Join John and Freda, your hosts at the 19th Green Guesthouse, for a farm-to-table dining experience and a personal Insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world.

Enloy exploring Killarney. Choose between a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys, or join a gentle hike with a local expert along the lake shore through the National Park. Take a leisurely excursion around the magnificent Ring of Kerry. Here, mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking beyond words. Journey past lush lakelands and around towering cliffs as you appreciate sweeping sea views.

Continue driving with views of wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula - the setting for the film Ryan's Daughter. Drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula's far end, before reaching your hotel on the shores of Dingle harbor. With the evening at leisure, why not treat yourself to a relaxing experience at the hotel's spa.

Journey to the Visitor Centre at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher for breathtaking views. Enjoy a delightful drive through the strange, rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay. See the Lynch Memorial, Spanish Arch, Eyre Square and Church of St. Nicholas.

Spend a day at leisure to relax and enjoy Galway. Perhaps join an optional experience to the Aran Islands. A genuine highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way.

The final resting place of Ireland's famous poet, William Butler Yeats. Cross into Northern Ireland, bound for the ancient walled city of "Derry." On arrival, one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, Ronan, will fascinate you as he takes you inside the city walls.

Journey to the legendary Giant's Causeway, a breathtaking geological masterpiece. Continue to your hotel overlooking Ballygally Bay. Join us for a finale celebration dinner, where old-fashioned hospitality blends with good food and wine.

Follow the Antrim Coast, past the huge Norman castle at Carrickfergus, to arrive in Belfast. Meet Hilda, your local expert, for a passionate city tour including views of the City Hall, Queen's University, the Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.

Departure transfers arrive at Belfast George Best City Airport and Belfast International Airport. An additional transfer will arrive at Dublin airport.