Signature: Ireland's Dublin, Killarney & the Cliffs of Moher

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

A visit to Experience Gaelic Games offers a hands-on introduction to Ireland’s national sports at a real community club. Led by passionate local coaches, the session combines interactive history with active training in Hurling, Gaelic Football, and Handball, concluding with fun-filled mini-matches that provide a true taste of Ireland’s sporting soul.

Step into the halls of Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592, to visit the Book of Kells Exhibition and the historic Long Library. Written in the 9th century, the Book of Kells is a richly illustrated document (inscribed in Latin) of the four Gospels in the New Testament. Widely considered Ireland's greatest cultural treasure, it's one of the world’s most famous medieval manuscripts. Continue to the Long Library, a soaring room filled with over 200,000 books, including the library's oldest collections. A must-visit for book lovers, it's also known for its appearance in Harry Potter movies.

Enjoy a walking tour led by a local social enterprise. Led by professional guides who have navigated the challenges of homelessness, weaves personal storytelling with the social history of neighborhoods like the Liberties. This tour offers a raw, authentic, and ultimately hopeful view of Dublin, ensuring your visit leaves a direct, positive impact on the local community.

A visit to Sweny’s Pharmacy is a multisensory journey into Dublin’s literary soul. From the scent of the famous lemon soap to the sound of James Joyce’s prose being read aloud in multiple languages, this volunteer-run Victorian gem offers an intimate, unscripted encounter with history. It’s a place where you don't just learn about Ulysses—you breathe it in.

A visit to EPIC with a local guide is a journey through the "spirit" of the 70 million people who claim Irish heritage. By combining award-winning digital interactivity with the personal storytelling of a Dublin guide, the experience moves beyond data and dates to reveal the emotional core of the Irish identity—one defined by resilience, creativity, and an enduring connection to the "Old Country."

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Discover the origins of Irish Whiskey at Ballykeefe Distillery. The tour will be a journey through every part of the Ballykeefe operation, which has revived the lost traditions of a family farm distillery, with a unique commitment to environmental protection, carbon neutrality and sustainability.

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A tour of Kilkenny blends the narrow, stepped history of the Butter Slip with the aristocratic grandeur of Kilkenny Castle. From the stables-turned-design-hub to the vibrant, hand-painted ceilings of the Picture Gallery, the experience offers a perfect balance of medieval grit and artistic elegance.

St. Canice’s Cathedral offers a profound sense of continuity, bridging the gap between its 6th-century monastic roots and its current role as a vibrant center of Kilkenny life. Whether you are marvelling at the medieval effigy tombs, listening to the choral echoes in the nave, or conquering the Round Tower, it remains the definitive landmark of the "Medieval Mile."

A lunch at a medieval Inn is an immersion into the darker, more atmospheric side of Ireland’s "Marble City." Established in 1324 by the notorious Dame Alice Kyteler (the first person in Ireland to be accused of witchcraft), the building is a labyrinth of stone, shadow, and local lore.

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A visit to the Rock of Cashel is a journey through 1,500 years of Irish history. From the pre-Christian legends of the Devil’s Bite to the Gothic grandeur of the cathedral ruins, it offers a visceral connection to Ireland’s royal and ecclesiastical past. The combination of the Cormac’s Chapel frescoes and the panoramic views over the Golden Vale makes it an essential stop in Ireland’s Ancient East.

A tour of Ballyvourney is a rare opportunity to explore the "thin places" of the Irish landscape through the lens of modern archaeological preservation. Guided by a National Geographic sponsored archaeologist, you will move from the ancient stone huts and holy wells to the 13th-century monastic ruins, gaining an insider's understanding of how Ireland’s medieval past is being meticulously saved for the future.

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The Dingle Peninsula Scenic Drive is a 48km loop of Gaelic culture and Atlantic drama. From the Neolithic Beehive Huts and the prehistoric Dunbeg Fort to the sheer cliffs overlooking the Blasket Islands, it is a journey where every turn reveals a new layer of Irish history, mythology, and breathtaking coastal geometry. Take a short walk on Inch Beach Walk before visiting a local pottery workshop before returning to your hotel.

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A stop at Inch is a sensory "palate cleanser." Between the roar of the surf, the cry of the choughs (rare crows that live in the dunes), and the 360-degree mountain views, it’s a place that makes you feel very small in the best possible way. As you scan the scene, imagine the massive camera crews of 1969. This stretch was a primary location for the Oscar-winning film "Ryan’s Daughter." The vastness that made it perfect for the big screen is exactly what makes it feel so peaceful today.

The Fahan Beehive Huts can be found on Slea Head, which is part of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. Here, there is a fascinating collection clochans, or beehive huts, some of which are underground and others standing. A visit here is a sensory journey into Ireland’s early Christian past. Located along the spectacular stretch of coast, these stone structures cling to the southern slopes of Mount Eagle, overlooking the vast, churning Atlantic.

A visit to Louis Mulcahy Pottery is often the artistic highlight of the Slea Head Drive. Located at the westernmost tip of the Dingle Peninsula in Ballyferriter, it’s far more than a retail shop—it’s a working studio where the rugged, salt-sprayed landscape of West Kerry is literally baked into the clay.

A Dingle orientation walk is a loop of color and character. From the salty breeze of the harbor to the sloping streets of the town center, it provides an immediate feel for the town’s "bohemian-meets-traditional" spirit. It’s a place where Irish is spoken in the hardware stores and the world’s best seafood is served in cozy, wood-paneled snugs.

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A stop in Adare offers a blend of architectural charm and aristocratic luxury. It is a village designed to be walked, where you can move from a medieval abbey to a fashion boutique in minutes. Whether you are browsing the Irish woollens at the Heritage Centre or enjoying a Sunday Roast in a 200-year-old cottage, Adare provides a refined, picturesque pause on the road to the Southwest.

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An Irish dance experience in Ennis provides an authentic "triple-threat" introduction to Gaelic culture. By mastering the soulful improvisation of Sean-nós, the communal joy of the Céilí, and the disciplined power of Step Dancing, you’ll walk away with more than just a few steps—you’ll have a genuine connection to the rhythm of the West of Ireland while getting hints and tips from a former Riverdance dancer

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A visit to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren is a journey through 330 million years of history. You move from the soaring heights and salty spray of the Atlantic cliffs to the quiet, alien beauty of the Burren’s limestone hills. It is an experience of "vastness and detail"—where a massive sea stack is as compelling as a single blue gentian growing in a crack of stone.

A visit to Poulnabrone today is an encounter with Neolithic empathy and celestial timing. Beyond the "big stones," it is the story of a community that cared for a child with special needs, used quartz to bring light to the dead, and built a territorial "billboard" that still hums with the sound of the wind. It is less a cemetery and more a 5,000-year-old anchor for the human spirit.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Shannon Airport at the end of your adventure.