Itinerary

Milwaukee group pick up/drop off and flight are included in price. This will be at a central location. If it is more convenient, opt to meet us at O’Hare.

Overnight Stay: Intercontinental Dublin

There is no better place to begin our journey than in Dublin, Ireland’s dynamic capital city. Discover a city brimming with history and warmth. End your day at a rollicking “Irish Night” complete with traditional entertainment.

Overnight Stay: Intercontinental Dublin

The choice is yours! Will you set out with a local guide on a drive to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, and the historic Phoenix Park? Or will you choose a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green, the General Post Office, and the River Liffey? Either way, following your tour is a free afternoon for discovering Dublin’s charms on your own.

Overnight Stay: Castlemartyr Resort, B,D included

Leave Dublin behind for the medieval splendor of 12th-century Kilkenny. Enjoy time to peruse the city before visiting a family-run farm. Learn about the traditions of Irish farming and how organic practices are being used to produce award-winning ciders, spirits and syrups. Next, we’ll travel south for a relaxing stay at the Castlemartyr Resort, a grand manor house which once belonged to Sir Walter Raleigh. Cap off your evening enjoying Ireland’s oldest form of entertainment, storytelling, and explore the legends that shape the country’s unique culture.

Overnight Stay: The Europe Hotel Resort, B,D included

Enjoy a leisurely morning to relax at the hotel. Then, the choice is yours! Visit the Old Midleton Distillery where a guided tour and tasting will showcase the extraordinary story of Jameson Irish Whiskey. Or choose to stay behind to explore Castlemartyr’s 220 stunning acres. Later, we travel to historic Blarney Castle and embrace the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone. Legend has it, those who kiss the stone are bestowed with the gift of eloquence. Arrive in Killarney, your home for the next two nights.

Overnight Stay: The Europe Hotel Resort, B included

The choice is yours! Join a guide for an adventure on one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world – the Ring of Kerry; this world-famous trail is part of an unspoiled region that is home to the types of plunging cliffs and miles of brilliant greenery for which the Emerald Isle is known. Or, if you prefer, you may stay behind to enjoy a relaxing day at your five-star resort.

Overnight Stay: Dromoland Castle, B included

Visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum which recalls the history of aviation travel between North America and Europe. Foynes is also where Irish coffee was invented, so drink up! Then, journey to the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for awe-inspiring views of the mighty Atlantic and the Aran Islands. As you are whisked through gorgeous countryside, arrive at Ireland’s iconic Dromoland Castle for a relaxing 2-night stay.

Overnight Stay: Dromoland Castle, B,D included

Live the life of a royal as you enjoy an entire day of leisure at Dromoland Castle. Perhaps enjoy a round of golf, a luxurious spa treatment, or simply relax in your regal surroundings. Tonight, dine in the castle and toast the end of an unforgettable trip!

B included

Depart Dromoland Castle. Our journey comes to a close in Shannon.