VACATIONS & TOURS
Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Cork, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Londonderry, Giant's Causeway, Ballygalley, Antrim, Belfast
OUR PRICES STARTING FROM
$2,625
12 Days, Guided, 16 Meals
Prices reflect land-only rates.
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Overview
Experience the wild, enchanting coastal routes as you explore the Emerald Isle. Along the way you'll encounter ruined castles, quiet lakes, natural wonders and legendary characters.
- DAYS 12 Days, Guided, 16 Meals
- MEALS 11 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- 11 nights accommodation
- Services of a travel director
- All on-tour transportations and related fees
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Conditions apply.
- Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
Prices are subject to change. Please call your local AAA office for exact pricing. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on March 1, 2025 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome To Dublin
Day 1 - Welcome To Dublin
Hotel(s)
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Meal(s)
Dinner
On arrival at Dublin airport, transfers leave for your hotel. Join your travel director for a warm and friendly welcome dinner, with the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a meal with wine.
Day 2 - In Dublin's Fair City
Day 2 - In Dublin's Fair City
Experience
Dublin: Enjoy VIP priority entrance to the Book of Kells and a guided walk through Trinity College with a university insider.
Hotel(s)
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Accompanied by a local expert, become acquainted with Dublin's elegant squares during an orientation of the city. Discover Custom House, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy entrance to the 9th century Book of Kells and a walk through the cobbled courtyards of Trinity College.
Day 3 - A Journey From Dublin To Cork
Day 3 - A Journey From Dublin To Cork
Hotel(s)
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Meal(s)
Breakfast
In the morning, visit one of the country's main racehorse breeding centers. Continue to the acclaimed 100 year old Japanese Gardens where you can "journey through life" during a walk through the beautiful surrounds. Travel to the medieval city of Kilkenny to visit the majestic Kilkenny Castle. Continue through Cahir and see its imposing 13th-century castle, featured in the film "Excalibur," on the way to Cork. On arrival, your travel director will show you around the compact university city, with its vibrant waterfront and grand Georgian parades.
Day 4 - Across The Mountains To Killarney
Day 4 - Across The Mountains To Killarney
Hotel(s)
Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the ruined Blarney Castle. Will you hang upside down from the ramparts to kiss the stone and ensure a lifetime of eloquence? Or enjoy a sensory walk in the extensive and varied estate gardens. Travel across the majestic Derrynasaggart Mountains to the lively town of Killarney. For your farm-to-table dining experience, enjoy some Irish home cooking in the kitchens of chef John Sheehan. Join John and Freda, your hosts at the 19th Green Guesthouse, and savor the delicious flavors of fresh local cuisine on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Gather together at a farm-to-table dinner, using responsibly sourced ingredients from the local community, and gain personal insight into classic Irish recipes that are loved throughout the world.
Day 5 - Ring Of Kerry Experience
Day 5 - Ring Of Kerry Experience
Hotel(s)
Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Choose a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys. Alternatively, join a gentle hike with a local expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle, admiring the incredible scenery of the National Park. While there aren't any mountains to climb, walkers should be fit, have good walking shoes or boots, sunscreen and rain gear. Explore around the magnificent Ring of Kerry. Here, mountains, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape that is breathtaking beyond words. Journey past lush lakelands and around towering cliffs as you appreciate sweeping sea views. Continue through delightful villages like Sneem and cross the peat bogs of the Black Mountains to Moll's Gap to admire Queen Victoria's Ladies View. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Maybe take the opportunity to hire a bicycle and enjoy one of the many scenic trails around the lake or through the National Park.
Day 6 - Around The Dingle Peninsula
Day 6 - Around The Dingle Peninsula
Hotel(s)
Skellig Hotel
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Continue driving with views of wide skies, peaceful towns and coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula — the setting for the film Ryan's Daughter. Drive to dramatic Slea Head at the peninsula's far end, before reaching your hotel on the shores of Dingle Peninsula. With the evening at leisure, perhaps treat yourself to a relaxing experience at the hotel's spa. Offering holistic and therapeutic treatments, the Peninsula Spa is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of exploring the coast.
Day 7 - The Cliffs of Moher And Galway
Day 7 - The Cliffs of Moher And Galway
Hotel(s)
Connemara Coast Hotel
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Dinner
Journey to the Visitor Center at the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Clare Coast before a delightful drive through the strange, rocky landscape of the Burren to Galway Bay. On arrival, see the Lynch Memorial and Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before his voyages to America. See the Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late US President, John F. Kennedy.
Day 8 - Free Day Galway Or Aran Islands
Day 8 - Free Day Galway Or Aran Islands
Hotel(s)
Connemara Coast Hotel
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Spend a day at leisure to relax and enjoy Galway. Perhaps join an optional experience to the Aran Islands. A genuine highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way. With their cliffs and spectacular coastal views, the islands are a true Irish experience.
Day 9 - Londonderry
Day 9 - Londonderry
Hotel(s)
Maldron Hotel Derry
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Dinner
Admire the Blue Stack Mountains of Donegal as you cross into Northern Ireland, bound for the ancient walled city of "Derry." What better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls, still topped with cannons. Walk down steep Shipquay Street, with its elegant Georgian houses, to the Gothic Guildhall.
Day 10 - Walk In The Giant's Steps
Day 10 - Walk In The Giant's Steps
Hotel(s)
Ballygally Castle
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Dinner
Journey to the iconic Giant's Causeway for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Learn how the National Trust is enabling farming and biodiversity to work together, supporting both wildlife and quality food production. Next, prepare yourself for miles of breathtaking beauty as you travel along the road clinging to the Antrim Coast. Continue onto your hotel, overlooking Ballygally Bay. For those who are brave enough, perhaps check out The Ghost Room, in one of the castle's turrets. In the evening, please join us for a finale celebration dinner, where old-fashioned hospitality is blended with good food and wine for an experience that delights the senses.
Day 11 - The Antrim Coast To Belfast
Day 11 - The Antrim Coast To Belfast
Hotel(s)
Europa Hotel
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Continue around the Antrim Coast, past the huge Norman castle at Carrickfergus, to arrive in the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast. Meet your local expert for a passionate city tour including views of the City Hall, Queen's University, the Parliament Building at Stormont and murals in different locations indicating political sentiments of local residents.
Day 12 - Depart Belfast Or Dublin
Day 12 - Depart Belfast Or Dublin
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Departure transfers arrive at Belfast George Best City Airport and Belfast International Airport. An additional transfer will arrive at Dublin airport.
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