Introduction to Ireland
(waitlisted)
7 days from Dublin to Dublin
May 28 - June 4, 2022 - Escorted by Heather Young
You are cordially invited to join our own Heather Young on this fully escorted tour of Ireland.
At only $1992.10 per person (double occupancy)*, this package includes all hotel accommodations, breakfast each morning, 3 group dinners, select sightseeing, a local guide, prepaid gratuities and travel protection insurance. Flights will be available for purchase beginning summer 2021 and can be coordinated from most U.S. airports.
Please contact Heather at 405.615.4805 or Heather@thejoyoftravel.net for more information.
Vacation overview
Like a classic Irish coffee made with hot java, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and fresh whipped cream, this introductory tour of Ireland blends the most stimulating sights, soothing scenery, and sweet accents of the Emerald Isle. Journeying on a loop from Dublin to the west coast and back, first-time visitors will be awakened by the revelry of the lively capital city, jolted by the dramatic scenery along the storied coast, and calmed by the verdant rolling hills throughout the lush green countryside. Don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly inspired to craft limericks as you try your hand at baking scones on an Irish sheep farm in Galway. With authentic local experiences and visits to the sights you’ve always dreamed of—including the stunning Cliffs of Moher, the spectacular Ring of Kerry, and the famous House of Waterford Crystal—this tour of Ireland is the perfect break from the daily grind.
Itinerary:
DAY 1, SUNDAY MAY 29, 2022
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND.
Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. (Dinner)
DAY 2, MONDAY MAY 30, 2022
DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–LIMERICK–ENNIS.
KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud.
CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.
LIMERICK Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone. Free time this evening. (Breakfast)
165 mi / 266 km
DAY 3, TUESDAY MAY 31, 2022
ENNIS. EXCURSION TO WEST COAST.
CLARE COAST Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the plateau of The Burren.
GALWAY Free time.
RATHBAUN Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and your scones at an Irish farm. (Breakfast)
122 mi / 198 km
DAY 4, WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 2022
ENNIS–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY.
Short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry. RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. KILLARNEY Free time the remainder of the day. (Breakfast, Dinner)
174 mi / 281 km
DAY 5, THURSDAY JUNE 2, 2022
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD.
Drive across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork.
BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to explore.
WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Water ford Crystal. Dinner followed by an Irish coffee demonstration. (Breakfast, Dinner)
131 mi / 210 km
DAY 6, FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2022
WATERFORD–AVOCA–DUBLIN.
AVOCA Watch the weavers at work in Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill.
DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast)
114 mi / 183 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Dublin with an evening of cabaret with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter.
DAY 7, SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2022
DUBLIN.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
*prices are subject to change