- Explore in a small group of maximum 10 women travelers
- Explore Irish culture, history, and cuisine in the towns of Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and Kilkenny
- 20 meals included: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 7 dinners featuring authentic Irish and international cuisine
- 7 nights in carefully selected boutique hotels with single occupancy rooms in prime locations
- Private transportation connects you to each destination, allowing you to relax and savor the changing landscape from Dublin's vibrant streets to the wild Atlantic coast.
- Highlights included expert local guided tour through Dublin's Georgian treasures, views of the otherworldly Cliffs of Moher, a working sheepdog demonstrations on authentic Kerry farm, and experiencing the spirited soul of Ireland through traditional pub music and local storytelling.
- Free time to explore at your own pace in each destination
- Women Travel Abroad female host serves as trip concierge and community builder, ensuring seamless travel and lasting friendships throughout the journey
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
Please note:
Deposit requirement on land trips is $400
Past traveler savings of 5% if you traveled from 2018 onward
New travelers get $100 savings
Imagine standing on windswept cliffs 700 feet above the churning Atlantic, ancient stone fortresses rising from the earth beneath your feet, and the warmth of Irish hospitality wrapping around you like a favorite sweater. This journey through the Emerald Isle is an invitation to step into centuries of history, breathe in the salt air of dramatic coastlines, and discover why Ireland captures the hearts of every traveler who sets foot there.
From Dublin's elegant Georgian squares to the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, you'll trace the threads of Irish culture woven through medieval cities, beehive huts, and pubs filled with fiddle music and laughter. This is travel that touches something deep within, creating friendships as lasting as the ancient stones you'll explore and memories that will shimmer in your heart for years to come.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 – May 5
Arrive at Dublin Airport where private transportation takes you to your centrally located hotel. After settling in and refreshing from your journey, take a gentle stroll around your neighborhood—St. Stephen’s Green and the Georgian streets are just moments away. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner, toasting the start of your Irish adventure and the new friendships ahead.
Overnight: Castle Hotel Dublin, or equivalent
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – May 6
This morning, a local guide brings Dublin to life with stories beyond the guidebooks. Stroll through elegant Georgian squares, step into Trinity College to see the magnificent Book of Kells, and explore Dublin Castle and the colorful Temple Bar district. After your morning tour, the afternoon is entirely yours—wander the National Museum’s Viking treasures, shop along Grafton Street, relax with a spa treatment, or simply find a cozy café and watch Dublin life unfold. Tonight we’ll have a traditional pub dinner and enjoy some live music.
Overnight: Castle Hotel Dublin, or equivalent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – May 7
Wake without an alarm, this morning is yours to explore Dublin at your own pace. Perhaps delve into Irish history at Kilmainham Gaol, visit the Guinness Storehouse, discover the Dublin Writers Museum, or simply enjoy a leisurely breakfast and final stroll through your favorite streets. After lunch on your own, board the train for the scenic two-hour journey across Ireland, watching the landscape transform from city to countryside. Arrive in vibrant Galway in late afternoon and check into Victoria House Galway, your charming boutique hotel. This evening, venture into the Latin Quarter’s cobblestone streets alive with street musicians, colorful shopfronts, and traditional pubs where fiddle music spills into the night.
Overnight: Victoria House Hotel Galway, or equivalent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – May 8
Today brings one of nature’s most dramatic performances as your private coach carries you south to the Cliffs of Moher, where 700-foot walls of layered rock rise from the churning Atlantic. Walk the cliff paths, explore the Atlantic Edge visitor center, and climb O’Brien’s Tower for panoramic views stretching to the Aran Islands and distant mountains. Continue to the Burren Perfumery Tea Rooms for lunch surrounded by wildflower gardens and browse their handcrafted Irish fragrances before driving through the otherworldly limestone landscape of the Burren, stopping at the 5,000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen. Return to Galway by mid-afternoon for some free time before dinner.
Overnight: Victoria House Hotel Galway, or equivalent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – May 9
Enjoy a free morning in Galway to sleep in, shop, or go for a walk. Then we journey south through the Irish countryside with a lunch stop in riverside Limerick, before continuing to County Kerry. Arrive in Killarney late afternoon and check into the International Hotel Killarney, a welcoming and historic property in the heart of town, and enjoy dinner in the charming and colorful town.
Overnight: International Hotel Killarney, or equivalent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – May 10
Today promises Ireland at its most beautiful. Depart early for the Dingle Peninsula, stopping first at a working Kerry farm where you’ll witness centuries-old tradition of Border Collies guide sheep across fields in a during a sheepdog demonstration. Continue along the spectacular Slea Head Drive, where ancient treasures reveal themselves at every turn: Iron Age Dunbeg Fort clinging to cliff edges, thousand-year-old beehive huts (clochán) built with perfectly stacked stone, and the 7th-century Gallarus Oratory. Between these historical sites, breathtaking coastal views stretch to the Blasket Islands with mountains rising from the sea. Arrive in colorful Dingle town for lunch and some free time to explore this authentic fishing village—browse galleries, shop for crafts at Dick Mack’s famous pub, or simply watch harbor life unfold before returning to Killarney early evening.
Overnight: International Hotel Killarney, or equivalent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – May 11
After breakfast, journey back across Ireland to Dublin, stopping mid-morning in Kilkenny, Ireland’s best-preserved medieval city. Explore the Medieval Mile at your own pace—walk from magnificent Kilkenny Castle through the narrow lanes to St. Canice’s Cathedral with its 9th-century round tower, duck down Butter Slip lane, and discover why this city has been a center for Irish crafts for centuries. Enjoy lunch along High Street before the final drive to Dublin. Arrive late afternoon with time to refresh before tonight’s celebration. Gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at one of Dublin’s finest restaurants, sharing favorite moments from the week over exceptional Irish cuisine and wine—a fitting celebration of Ireland, new friendships, and unforgettable memories.
Overnight: Castle Hotel Dublin, or equivalent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – May 12
After breakfast, private transportation escorts you to Dublin Airport for your departure flight, carrying home memories of Ireland’s hidden treasures, warm hospitality, and the timeless stories woven into every castle wall and coastal cliff.
Meals: Breakfast
