Explore the historic treasures of Dublin, including Trinity College and the Book of Kells.
Have your first encounter with the nation’s music and dance at a typical Irish house party in the capital city.
Discover the beauty of Powerscourt Gardens, Ireland’s most famous property and explore eight centuries of history at Kilkenny Castle.
Relish three nights in Dingle on the stunning peninsula of the same name (Dingle Peninsula was recently named one of the World’s Top 100 destinations by TripAdvisor!) and experience part of the Dingle Way with its prehistoric sites and natural beauty.
Tour the famous Ring of Kerry and stroll along Rossbeigh Beach, one of Ireland’s finest.
Take a boat trip to walk on Great Skellig Island, site of an 8th century monastery and now a World Heritage Site, and cruise past the world’s largest gannet colony.
Hear the haunting sounds of the Irish harp played in the remarkable setting of an Irish ring fort after a late summer’s evening walk.
Ride a traditional Irish jaunting car from stately Muckross House to atmospheric Killarney.
Journey by boat for a spectacular view of the towering Cliffs of Moher then take to the walkways above which offer spectacular views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands.
Explore on foot the extraordinary landscapes and abundant plant life (there are 1100 species growing here!) in the Burren – 100 square miles of limestone that have to be seen to be believed.
Spend an evening in the lively city of Galway.
Cross the sea to Inishmor, the largest of the Aran Islands and cycle to Dún Aonghasa – a 3000 year old prehistoric fort and World Heritage site perched spectacularly on a cliff-edge.
Walk up to the legendary burial mound of Maeve, the Queen of Connaught in one of Ireland’s tiniest counties, Sligo.
Spend six days based in Donegal, in the heart of the county that bears the same name – untamed, unspoilt and one of the last bastions of the Gaelic language.
Get into some serious walking through the Glenveagh National Park and watch out for the reintroduced golden eagle.
Cross the Bluestack Mountains along a wilderness trail.
Enjoy a free day in Donegal to relax, cycle, play golf, visit Donegal Castle or explore further afield – even take a trip into Northern Ireland.
Along the way we’ll be popping into pubs for a Guinness and to experience some of Ireland’s famous music, dance and song. Evenings will be fun!
There’ll be plenty of time to walk at your own pace, imbibe the local brews, meet the locals, taste specialty foods, take photographs and absorb Ireland’s lush and beautiful landscapes.
Our London transit point on the way home is an ideal jumping-off point for independent travel in the UK or Europe – there are lots of options!
