A 9 night tour which focuses on Ireland’s most beautiful scenic routes, its culture and its rich craft tradition.

Day 1 Arrive Shannon to Galway - Arrival and tour via spectacular Cliffs of Moher to Galway, cultural capital of the West

Day 2 Galway - Touring into Connemara, Croagh Patrick and Kylemore Abbey. Enjoy an evening of Irish music, dance and poetry.

Day 3 Galway to Dublin - drive to one of Ireland’s most famous sites - the great ecclesiastical site of Clonmacnois founded in 545 AD with its beautifully preserved high crosses. Continue to vibrant capital of Dublin.

Day 4 Dublin - this morning a guided tour of this fine Georgian city. Included are Trinity College’s Book of Kells and a visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Afternoon visit to Guiness Brewery and Kilmainham Jail . Evening option to attend famous Abbey Theatre.

Day 5 Dublin to Kilkenny - Scenic journey southwards to one of Ireland’s most historic cities Kilkenny. Visit 12th century St Canice and the castle of St John. Time to visit local Irish craft workshops.

Day 6 Kilkenny to Waterford & Cork - A delightful scenic journey along the south coast. Our first stop is at Waterford Crystal to see the famous glass being blown. Continue to the south coast fishing villages of Dungarvan and Youghal. Onwards to 15th century Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney stone and visit Blarney woollen mill.

Day 7 Cork to Killarney - Journey to Killarney , heart of the spectacular lake and mountain region of the Killarney National Park. Visit to Muckross House and time to browse this delightful spot.

Day 8 Killarney - full day tour around Ireland’s famous scenic route the Ring of Kerry.

Day 9 Killarney to Adare - Drive to the pretty village of Adare for morning coffee and home-made scones. Continue to Limerick for a guided tour of the city and time free. Farewell dinner with Irish music.

Day10 Depart Shannon - Transfer to the airport