Enchanted Ireland 2026

Day 1 Fri May 1st:

Today we travel to the Philadelphia airport in the afternoon by bus for our overnight flight to Dublin on American Airline.

Day 2 Sat May 2nd:

Following arrival at Dublin Airport, you will be met by your Driver/Guide and escorted to your awaiting motor coach. This morning you will enjoy a tour of Dublin-Irelands Capital city on the banks of the River Liffey. You will see the Georgian Squares with their 18th Century houses, St Patrick's Cathedral. Trinity College, the Pheonix Park, statue filled O'Connell Street and the Fashionable Grafton Street. You will also visit Epic- The Irish Emigration Museum which tells the story of the many Irish who emigrated over the centuries and how they helped to change the world. This afternoon you will check into your hotel, Trinity Hotel, Dublin, for a two-night stay. Later you will regroup with your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner in your hotel.

Day 3 Sun May 3rd:

Breakfast is included each morning at our hotel. This morning you travel to Trinity College where you will visit the Long Room which houses 200,00 of Trinity College's oldest books and considered to be one of the world's most beautiful libraries. You will view the Book of Kells a 9th century Latin manuscript of the four Gospels written on vellum, it is one of Ireland's greatest culture treasures and the world's most famous medieval manuscript. You will also visit Saint Patrick's Cathedral, an architectural and historical site which has been the heart of Dublin history for 800 years. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the Guiness Brewery founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Here you will enjoy a self-guided tour which concludes with a leisurely pint of Guinness in the 360-degree roof top bar while enjoying some spectacular views of Dublin City. The remainder of the day is free to soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant city. You may choose to explore its many lively streets and enjoy dinner in one of the city's charming pubs and restaurants.

Day 4 Mon May 4th:

This morning you depart Dublin and travel through the horse breeding country of Kildare and the rich farmlands of the county Tipperary to Cashel where you will see the amazing Rock of Cashel. This was the seat of the King of Munster from 370-1101 and has early associations with St. Patrick. Your journey continues to Blarney where you will visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone said to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who dare. As you make your way through the castle grounds you can also visit Castle Gardens and Rock Close. From here you continue to beauty's home Killarney for a two-night stay at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. This evening you will enjoy dinner in your hotel.

Day 5 Tue May 5th:

Today, you embark on one of Ireland's most famous tours- The Ring of Kerry. Your first stop this morning will be the Kerry Bog Village where you can visit little thatched cottages and see how people would have lived in Ireland many years ago. Your tour continues through the wild and rugged landscape of the Iveragh Peninsula which has some breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline. you will pass through the towns of Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen and Waterville to Sneem. Your tour then winds its way through the mountains taking in some fine views of the Lakes of Killarney and the Ladies view before returning to Killarney. The remainder of the evening is free to enjoy Killarney at your leisure. You may choose to have dinner in one of its many restaurants or simply wander around its bustling streets and let the sound of Irish music draw you into one of the town's lively pubs.

Day 6 Wed May 6th:

This morning, we bid farewell to Killarney and travel to Tralee, Capital town of County Kerry and famous for the Rose of Tralee Festival. you continue to Tarbert where you board the Shannon Ferry, which crosses the Shannon Estuary to Killmer. From here you take the coast road to the majestic Cliffs of Moher which rise to a height of 600ft over the Atlantic Ocean. Following some free time to enjoy the cliffs, you will continue to Ennis where you will check into your hotel, The Old Ground Hotel, for an overnight stay. This evening you will travel to the 15th century Bunratty Castle where you will join the Earl of Thomond for a glorious medieval banquet. The entertainment which accompanies dinner is a superb selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music.

Day 7 Thu May 7th:

This morning you depart Ennis and travel to Galway City where you will begin your tour of Connemara. The landscape of Connemara is made up of mountains, lakelands and boglands and because of its wild and rugged beauty it has been the location of many films such as, "The QuiteMan" with John Wayne and Maureen O Hara and in more recent times "The Field" starring Richard Harris. The scenery is magical and is paradise for artist and photographer alike. You will visit Kylemore Abbey, built in 1866 and from 1920 to 2008 was home of the Benedictine Nuns. You can also visit the Abbey's Victorian Walled Gardens which ic completely enclosed by brick and limestone wall and the beautiful Gothic Church built by Michell Henry in memory of his wife who died four years after the castle was constructed. Your tour then winds its way through the scenic Doolough Valley taking in a stretch of road known as the famine walk and follow in the footsteps of the many people who left their home in search of food during the great famine. You will visit Glen Keen Farm and enjoy same freshly baked scones followed by a sheep herding demonstration. From here you continue to the foothills of Croagh Patrick, Ireland's Holly Mountain to Westport for a two- night stay at the Clew Bay Hotel. This evening you will enjoy dinner in your hotel.

Day 8 Fri May 8th:

This morning you travel to Mulranny and cross the Michael Davitt bridge to Achill, Ireland's largest off shore island and recently featured in the award-winning film- The Banshees of Inisherin. As your tour follows the coastline you will get some breathtaking views of the island's spectacular Atlantic Drive. You will visit the deserted village at Slievemore with consists of 80-100 stone cottages (booley homes) on the southern slopes of Slievemore Mountain. You will also have a lunch stop on the Island before returning to Westport where you will have the remainder of the afternoon free to explore this picturesque town with its cheerful, multicolored shop fronts and attractive selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Day 9 Sat May 9th:

This morning you bid farewell to Westport and travel to Knock in County Mayo. It wa here on the 21st August 1879 that Our Lady appeared to 15 people ranging in age from 12 to 75. Knock is now an internationally recognized Marian Shrine. Pope John Paul II visited in 1979, commemorating the centenary of the apparition and Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the shrine in June of 1993. One and a half million pilgrims visit the shrine annually. From here you travel to County Roscommon where you will visit Strokestown Park. The park comprises of Strokestown House, the Irish National Famine Museum and Strokestown Park Walled Gardens. The house was the family home of the Packenham Mahon family and preserves the original furnishings and fabrics. The National Famine Museum which is housed in the old stable yards of Strokestown House was designed to commemorate the history of the great famine. Following your visit you will continue to the City North Hotel, conveniently located 30 minutes from Dublin Airport for an overnight stay. This evening you will enjoy a farewell dinner in your hotel.

Day 10 Sun May 10th:

After breakfast you will travel to Dublin Airport for your flight home on American Airline with fond memories and newly acquired accents and many stories to relate to friends and family. We will arrive back to Philadelphia in the early afternoon where we will be met by our bus back to your home.

B=Breakfast, D =Dinner