Scenic Ireland (Small Group)

Highlights

• Kilkenny: Take in the sights of the medieval city of Kilkenny with its majestic castle and river walk.
• Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation.
• Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
• Cliffs of Moher: Towering cliffs and the dramatic sea, the Cliffs of Moher has inspired countless travelers. Visit the Exhibition Center and look out over the Wild Atlantic Way from these majestic cliffs that rise over 700 feet high. Gain insights from your Travel Director into the cliffs’ geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
• Galway: Fascinating stories and interesting locals take center stage on your orientation of the historic heart of Galway. Visit the Lynch Memorial Window. Then make your way to the Church of St. Nicholas - the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.
• Sligo Bay: The area surrounding the town of Sligo was home to one of Ireland's most famous literary figures, the poet William Butler Yeats. On your journey into town, you’ll quickly see why Yeats was inspired by the scenic beauty of the area. Explore its rich medieval history as well as its shops on an orientation with your Travel Director.
• Dublin: See Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House with a Local Expert
• Kilkenny: Visit Kilkenny Castle with a Local Expert. On a guided tour, learn the history of this magnificent castle and that of the powerful family that came to call it home for so many centuries. Amble through the Picture Gallery, library, drawing room, nursery and bedrooms decorated in 1830s splendor as well as the rolling parkland formal terraced rose garden, woodlands and man-made lake.
• Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.
• Sligo: While you amble along a coastal promenade and path, your Local Expert shares with you Sligo’s connection to the sea, its shipping history and about the Yeats family and how they were inspired by Sligo less than a century ago. Soak up the stunning harbor and island views and the local flora and heritage sites as you walk by the water's edge and feel the energy of the Atlantic Ocean. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.
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What's this trip about?

Ireland’s scenery will inspire the mind of any curious traveler. On this ten-day guided Ireland tour, stand atop the towering Cliffs of Moher and admire 40 shades of green on the mystical the Ring of Kerry. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Seatrails Coastal walk reveals a landscape that inspired William Butler Yeats while a foodie tour of the town of Westport finds you sampling local delicacies. Elevate your experience discovering historical insights at the iconic Blarney Castle and Kilkenny Castle.

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