CLASSIC IRELAND
Indicative itinerary subject to changes until departure date
Day 1 Dublin
Arrival in Dublin. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 Dublin
Breakfast. Day at leisure in Dublin. Accommodation.
Day 3 Dublin / Clonmacnoise / Athlone / Galway County
Breakfast. Panoramic tour of Dublin, to see its main attractions: the imposing customs house, the historic Dublin Castle, the vibrant "Temple Bar", the elegant Merrion Square and the colorful doors of the city that hide curious stories, as well as the prestigious Trinity College and St. Patrick's Protestant Cathedral. Departure to the west of Ireland. Next, the first stop will be the monastery of Clonmacnoise, founded by Saint Ciaran in the 4th century. Continuation of the route to the city of Athlone, located next to the Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. Arrival in Galway County. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 4 Galway County / Knock / Connemara / Galway County
Breakfast. Departure northeast to the town of Knock, to visit the first national Marian shrine. In 1879, Mayo County received the apparition of the Blessed Virgin, who is, nowadays Our Lady of Knock, patroness of Ireland. Continuation to enjoy the mountains of Connemara, a place chosen by poets and painters as a source of inspiration. Enjoy seeing the crystal-clear lakes and sheep crossing the road until reaching the famous Kylemore Abbey, residence of the Mitchell Henry family until 1826, and then property of the Benedictine nuns. Continuation of the route to Galway, a city known as the "City of Tribes", after the 14 prosperous tribes that dominated it during the Middle Ages. In Galway, enjoy a very special walking tour: see the last Catholic cathedral built in Ireland in 1965, the famous Spanish Arch, its bustling High Street and, to end the day, discover the origin of the famous Irish 'pubs' where you will have time to enjoy a great selection of local beers and typical live music. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 Galway County / Cliffs of Moher / Limerick / Cork
Breakfast. Afterward, leaving Galway County behind, departure to the south towards the Cliffs of Moher. Before that, cross "The Burren", which in Gaelic means rocky terrain, an important extension of limestone land protected by UNESCO facing the Atlantic. The Cliffs of Moher, with their 200 meters height above sea level and 8km in length, will make you experience the sense of freedom. Next, departure to Limerick, for a panoramic tour of the city, the fourth most important in Ireland, founded by the Vikings on the banks of the Shannon River. Continuation to Cork, for a tour of the English Market, an emblematic market located in the city center. You can also contemplate St. Anne's Shandon Church, the Liar's Clock and St. Finbar's Protestant Cathedral. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 Cork / Killarney / Ring of Kerry / Cork
Breakfast. This day will be spent in Kerry County to visit its famous Ring of Kerry. Tour one of the most picturesque peninsulas in western Ireland, the Iveragh Peninsula. Interior lakes, product of the last glaciation more than a million years ago, gave this place the beauty it has today. Cross of the typical villages, Waterville, Sneem, Cahercevin, where you will have time at leisure to shop for Irish crafts before returning to the city of Cork. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 7 Cork / Rock of Cashel / Kilkenny / Dublin
Breakfast. Departure to the Rock of Cashel. This fortress, prior to the Norman invasion, was ceded to ecclesiastical power and is linked to the local mythologies of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Continuation of the journey to the city of Kilkenny, where you will have time for a brief visit. Walk through its streets and take photographs of its imposing castle. Finally, departure to Dublin. Arrival and rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the city. Accommodation.
Day 8 Dublin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
