Irish Pub Tour

Céad Míle Fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes!) Arrive into Dublin Airport, where you will be met by your private driver.

Visit the Kilbeggan Distillery in County Westmeath – the oldest distillery in the world, dating back to 1757. See Sean’s Bar in Athlone, which holds the distinction of being the oldest pub in Ireland, dating back to 900 AD.

Continue further west to Galway, the largest county in Connaught. Galway is celebrated in song and story throughout the world and takes centre stage on the Wild Atlantic Way. Have dinner this evening at the hotel.

Hotel Stay: The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway or similar (Dinner, B&B Basis).

Explore the wild and rugged region of Connemara, made famous by a number of well-known movies such as “The Quiet Man” and “The Field”.

Get some fresh air and dust off any cobwebs during a spectacular cruise on Connemara’s Killary Fjord, just west of Leenane Village. Warm up with an Irish Coffee before you check out the pre-famine cottage of Dan O’Hara & gain an insight into the history and heritage of Connemara and the life of a typical 19th-century Connemara tenant farmer.

Back in Galway visit Micil Distillery, Galway’s first distillery to open its doors in over 100 years.

Hotel Stay: The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway or similar (B&B Basis).

After breakfast make your way south through the Burren area of County Clare. Move slowly from being surrounded by green fields, to being immersed in a sea of limestone paving, framed only by the ocean.

Gaze in awe at the iconic Cliffs of Moher, soaring to over 700 feet, before crossing the Shannon estuary by ferry at Killimer into Tarbert.

Travel further along the Wild Atlantic Way to Cork City, where you will experience the rebel county and have a panoramic drive of the main city highlights before an evening meal at your hotel.

Hotel Stay: The Metropole Hotel, Cork City (or similar) (Dinner B&B Basis).

After breakfast today explore County Cork – Begin with a visit to the historic Blarney Castle, most famous for its stone, which legend tells has the power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it.

After some free time in Blarney Village, travel to Midleton to visit the Jameson Experience at the Midleton Distillery and to sample Jameson Irish Whiskey. Return to Cork City for the rest of your evening at leisure.

Hotel Stay: The Metropole Hotel, Cork City (or similar) (B&B Basis).

This morning after breakfast travel directly to Dublin City, a thriving center of culture and heritage. The traditional Dublin pubs are rightly world-famous for their informal atmosphere and lively conversation.

Have a panoramic drive of the main city highlights followed by a visit to the Guinness Storehouse®, located in the heart of the Guinness Brewery at St James’s Gate. Relax in the Gravity® bar with a creamy pint of Guinness while soaking up the spectacular views over Dublin, before checking into your hotel for an early dinner.

This evening experience a traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl, where you will encounter Irish storytelling and Irish music at its best.

Hotel Stay: The Ashling Hotel, Dublin City or similar (Dinner, B&B Basis)

Today spend some time at the Irish Whiskey Museum & hear the story of all aspects of Irish whiskey and its history. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample three authentic Irish whiskeys on a tasting experience.

Further discover Dublin’s distilling heritage on a guided tour of Teeling Whiskey Distillery and experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a fully operational distillery.

Have some free time in the city before an enchanting evening of Irish folklore, song, dance and music, while enjoying dinner at a traditional Irish Night in a local pub.

Hotel Stay: The Ashling Hotel, Dublin City or similar (B&B Basis)

A coach and driver will transfer the group from the hotel directly to Dublin Airport in time to check in for their departure flights.

Slán go Fóill! (Bye for now!)

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Note: Featured image at the top of the page of the Pint of Guinness © Tourism Ireland & photographed by Brian Morrison