Day 1: Dublin - Doolin
Leaving Dublin along the Liffey we head for the wild west. Kickstart your adventure with a tipple at one of the oldest licensed whiskey distilleries in the world; Cleanse your soul at Clonmacnoise, an ancient monastic city on the shores of the Shannon. Explore the Burren - limstone landscape scattered with ancient tombs. Hear tall tales of warriors and wenches at Pol-na-Brone Dolmen before taking in the dramatic views at the Cliffs of Moher - the most famous cliffs in Europe. Tonight we stay at a charming family run hostel on the Atlantic coast in Doolin – the home of traditional Irish music.
Day 2: Doolin - Killarney
Head south along the windswept coast of Clare. Watch out for Dolphins on our ferry crossing over the mighty River Shannon. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Ireland's Kingdom, Kerry en route to the charming and colourful fishing town, Dingle - home to Fungi the dolphin! Take in the spectacular views along the Dingle Peninsula, a magical place of unique beauty, beaches, palm trees, stone walls and native Irish speakers! Spot the Sleeping Giant and the Three Sisters as you walk to the edge of the ancient world! Then it’s the drama and spectacle of the Kerry Mountains before settling in for the night. Our overnight stop is bustling Killarney town, where a night of storytelling and dancing awaits!
Day 3: Killarney - Dublin
From the mountains of Kerry we journey through the picturesque valleys and hills of West Cork; Kiss the Blarney Stone and discover fairy lore; Walk the wishing steps, get the gift of the gab and enjoy the magic and skulduggery of Blarney Castle. Be inspired by the tower of Babel formation in the Mitchelstown Caves. Wonder at the dramatic spectacle of the Rock of Cashel, a fortress overlooking the fertile plains of Munster. Then it's through Tipperary and on past the stud farms of Kildare as we make for the Fair City - Dublin.