Irish Pub & Folk Escorted Bus Tour (8 or 9 Days)
7 Night Tour From $1,216 pps
Destinations / Itinerary
Day 1: Dublin Tour & Guinness Storehouse
Land at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon tour Dublin’s old city center to see the General Post Office, Trinity College and Georgian squares. Visit the Guinness Storehouseto enjoy a creamy pint.
Day 2: National Stud & Kilkenny
Visit the Irish National Stud to learn about thoroughbred horses and walk through the Japanese Gardens. Stop at a traditional farmhouse to meet the owners and enjoy tea and scones. After dinner you may check out Kilkenny’s pubs. (B, D)
Day 3: Waterford Crystal & Blarney
Visit the House of Waterford Crystal to see how this magnificent glass is created. Then head to Blarney Castle to kiss the “Stone of Eloquence.” Shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills or stop in the pub located between the shops. Travel to Killarney and check in to your hotel. (B, D)
Day 4: Ring of Kerry Tour
Explore one of Ireland’s most popular scenic areas - the Ring of Kerry. Watch a farmer work with his sheepdogs to control sheep. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about offshore islands. Head to Kate Kearney’s Cottage for a fun dinner with local musicians. (B, D)
Day 5: Cliffs of Moher & Connemara
Take a ferry ride across the River Shannon to visit the Cliffs of Moher for wild, sweeping views. Continue north past Galway and Connemara’s hills and lakes. End your day in Westport. (B, D)
Day 6: Westport House & Achill Island Excursion
Tour the stately 18th century Westport House to see priceless treasures in an elegant setting. Travel to Achill Island, joined to the mainland by a bridge, to enjoy great scenic golden beaches and rugged cliffs. Return to Westport to explore some of the cozy pubs, if you wish. (B, D))
Day 7: Kilbeggan Distillery & Brazen Head Pub
Travel to the Kilbeggan Distillery Experience to see distilling processes in18th century buildings and enjoy an Irish coffee. Drive to your hotel in Dublin and head to dinner and some lively Irish music in the Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest. (B, D)
Day 8: Tour Ends Dublin Airport
Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport in good time for your flight home. (B)
Possible Extension - 1 more Day in Dublin (9 Day Tour)
Day 8: Dublin City Tour & Jameson
Today you may use your vouchers for an open-top bus tour of Dublin and a visit to Guinness or Jameson with a drink in either attraction. (B)
Day 9: Tour Ends Dublin Airport
Take a taxi transfer to Dublin Airport in good time for your flight home. (B)
B: Breakfast, D: Dinner
