Key: IF = In Flight Meals, B = Breakfast,  L = Lunch, D = Dinner 

Day 1: Friday, May 27, 2022: Flight
We will fly from the US to Ireland. (IF)

Day 2: Saturday, May 28, 2022: Dublin
On arrival in Dublin, we will meet our tour director and transfer to our centrally-located hotel. In the afternoon we will have a guided tour including Trinity College and the Book of Kells. We will also visit the Guinness Store House. The evening is at leisure. (IF)

Day 3: Sunday, May 29, 2022: Cliffs of Moher, Killarney
Our first stop is the majestic Cliffs of Moher standing 702 feet at their highest point. They stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coastline. We will have fabulous views from the vantage point of O’Brien’s Tower. Following some free time to view the cliffs, we will travel down to Killarney. (B)

Day 4: Monday, May 30, 2022: Ring of Kerry
Today, we embark on one of Ireland’s most famous tours – The Ring of Kerry. We will travel the wild and rugged landscape of the Iveragh Peninsula, which has some breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline, in a horse drawn jaunting car. In the afternoon, we have the option to visit Muckross House and Gardens, one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. The Gardens at Muckross House are renowned world-wide for their beauty. We will also see a number of skilled craft workers using traditional skills in the crafts of weaving, bookbinding and pottery in the adjacent walled garden center. We will return to our hotel in Killarney in the evening.   (B)

Day 5: Tuesday, May 31, 2022: Blarney Castle, Waterford
No trip to Ireland would be complete without a visit to Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, said to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who dare. In the afternoon, we will drive to Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, which was founded by Vikings in 914.  We will have a tour of the city, including a visit to the world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory. We will overnight in Waterford. (B)

Day 6: Wednesday, June 1, 2022: Glendalough, Dublin
After breakfast, we will travel to Glendalough in the scenic Wicklow Mountains. This is an important monastic site, founded in the 6^th century by St. Kevin. We can have a stroll to see the picturesque ruins of a round tower, churches, and Celtic crosses. We’ll continue on to Dublin and check-in to our centrally-located hotel. We will end the tour at a music, story, and folk-dancing event in Dublin’s oldest pub. (B/D)

Day 7: Thursday, June 2, 2022: Depart
We will fly to Edinburgh early in the morning and meet the group. (B)

Please note this itinerary is copyrighted.

Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you. Enjoy your stay!

Dublin, Ireland
May 28-29, 2022
The Camden Court Hotel
Camden Street
Dublin 2, Dublin

Killarney, Ireland
May 29-31, 2022
The Killarney Plaza Hotel
Kenmare Pl,
Killarney, Co. Kerr

Waterford, Ireland
May 31 – June 1, 2022
The Granville Hotel
Meagher’s Quay
Waterford

Dublin, Ireland
June 1-2, 2022
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Castlefarm, Dunboyne
Co. Meath

Arrival and Departure Transfers

Transfers are automatically included if we have booked your flights.

If you have booked your own flights, we can still provide transfers, as long as we have your flight details on file and a phone number to give to the driver. We will include your transfer information in your final packet. Transfers will be arranged for each arrival, so that you won’t have to wait for other tour members if their flight is delayed. Transfers can be arranged for the day of your choosing, but we can’t arrange transfers if you arrive or depart by train.

Please note that individual transfers are booked through a third-party and you will be responsible to communicate with the company in case of delays.

Flight Information

We will arrange flights from Dublin to Edinburgh

What’s included in the price?

Your Tour Includes

•   Group air from Dublin to Edinburgh
•   Transportation: via private, deluxe air-conditioned  motor coach
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in centrally located 3-star and 4-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional tour director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Entrance fees included as per itinerary
•   Arrival and departure transfers
•   Baggage handling (1 piece of baggage per guest)
•   All taxes and tips except as indicated below

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Air transportation and related taxes and fees (group air will be available from Kansas City)
•   Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
•   Single supplement ($700)
•   Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
•   Upgraded Insurance (Post-departure coverage included)
•   Gratuities for tour director and driver