Shades of Ireland

The adventure

From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast and onward to Belfast, experience all of the charms of Ireland on this 13-day magical tour of the Emerald Isle. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit the new House of Waterford Crystal factory. Choose from a selection of Killarney’s & Derry’s best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Tour the walled city of Derry. Stand on the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Have coffee and scones at a working farm. Explore Dublin with a local guide, either by foot or on a panoramic city tour – it’s your choice! See beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone!

At a glance

Day by day

Your journey through

Ireland

Showing Days 1-7

13-day itinerary

Day 1Overnight FlightSet out on an amazing Irish adventure that tells the complete story of the shades of Ireland.

Overnight Flight

Set out on an amazing Irish adventure that tells the complete story of the shades of Ireland.

Day 2Dublin, IrelandGet a taste of old Dublin. With no scheduled activities through the afternoon, take your time to wander the city streets and soak up that Irish charm. Tonight, you and your fellow travellers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine.

Get a taste of old Dublin. With no scheduled activities through the afternoon, take your time to wander the city streets and soak up that Irish charm. Tonight, you and your fellow travellers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine.

Day 3DublinToday, ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park. What follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine.

Dublin

Today, ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park. What follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine.

Day 4Dublin - Kilkenny - WaterfordStep back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendour of 12th-century Kilkenny on the River Nore, visiting the Cope family in their stately home of Shankhill Castle. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. Later, <b>it’s your choice!</b> Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries <b>-OR-</b> visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.

Dublin

Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendour of 12th-century Kilkenny on the River Nore, visiting the Cope family in their stately home of Shankhill Castle. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. Later, <b>it’s your choice!</b> Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries <b>-OR-</b> visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.

Day 5Waterford - Blarney Stone - KillarneyThe legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence. Give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle by navigating the 128 steps to the top. Continue your journey to the vibrant and bustling town of Killarney. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Waterford

The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence. Give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle by navigating the 128 steps to the top. Continue your journey to the vibrant and bustling town of Killarney. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6Killarney - Ring of Kerry - KillarneyStart your day with an authentic jaunting car ride* in Killarney. Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages, and majestic landscapes. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for an evening of Irish entertainment, music, and food.

Killarney

Start your day with an authentic jaunting car ride* in Killarney. Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages, and majestic landscapes. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for an evening of Irish entertainment, music, and food.

Day 7Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - EnnisBid Killarney farewell and travel across the lovely Shannon River into County Clare. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most iconic sites. Walk along the rambling edge, soaking up unparalleled views and snapping incredible photos. Complete your day at the historic Old Ground Hotel in the heart of Ennis Town. This evening, you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle.

Killarney

Bid Killarney farewell and travel across the lovely Shannon River into County Clare. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most iconic sites. Walk along the rambling edge, soaking up unparalleled views and snapping incredible photos. Complete your day at the historic Old Ground Hotel in the heart of Ennis Town. This evening, you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle.

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