5 Days from Dublin
Embark on a journey through Ireland’s ancient legends, lush countryside, and rugged Atlantic shoreline. Over five days, you’ll experience medieval castles, mystical monastic sites, coastal panoramas, world-class whiskey, and the warm charm of small-town life—each day bringing a fresh & memorable discovery.
✅ What’s Included
- 4 nights’ accommodations in 3–4★ guesthouses or boutique inns with breakfast
- Air-conditioned mini-coach transportation with a knowledgeable driver-guide
- Entry fees: Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Charles Fort, Midleton Distillery, Smithwick’s Brewery, Dunbrody Ship, Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens
- Whiskey tasting session
- Luggage handling and guided walking tours
❌ What’s Not Included
- Lunches, dinners, and personal purchases
- Travel insurance and gratuities
- Optional extras like traditional music nights or coastal kayak trips
💡 Optional Enhancements
- Traditional dinner with live music in Kinsale or Kilkenny
- Private jaunting car ride through Kilkenny’s medieval streets
- Coastal hike along Mizen Head trails
- Evening whiskey experience at Waterford’s House of Waterford Crystal
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Departure
Dublin -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable clothing,
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Day 1: Dublin → Rock of Dunamase → Rock of Cashel → Blarney Castle → Kinsale
Depart from Dublin and start with the windswept ruins of the Rock of Dunamase, rising above the Golden Vale. Continue to the iconic Rock of Cashel, a dramatic medieval fortress and ecclesiastical complex. Wander through woodland and kiss the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle to earn the famed “gift of gab.” End your day relaxing in the colorful seaside town of Kinsale
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Day 2: Kinsale → Old Head of Kinsale → Drombeg Circle → Mizen Head → Bantry → Kinsale
Snap photos from the dramatic Old Head of Kinsale, then venture to the prehistoric Drombeg Stone Circle and its ancient mysteries. Continue to Mizen Head, Ireland’s wild southwestern edge, for cliffside views and rugged beauty. Rewind your way via scenic Bantry Town, with its harbor, gardens, and local atmosphere
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Day 3 - 7: Kinsale → Charles Fort → Midleton Distillery → Cobh → Waterford
Explore the star-shaped bastions of Charles Fort, then indulge in a guided whiskey tasting at Midleton Distillery, home to Midleton and Jameson brands. Discover Cobh, the departure port of the Titanic, steeped in emigration history. Arrive in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, and enjoy a cozy evening by the scenic coast
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Day 8 - 11: Waterford → Jerpoint Abbey → Kilkenny → Kells Priory → Waterford
Walk among the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, a medieval marvel. In Kilkenny, tour the iconic Smithwick’s Brewery, explore the medieval mile, castle grounds, and enjoy free time in this lively, art-centric city. Visit Kells Priory, a valid symbol of Ireland's medieval fortifications, before returning to Waterford.
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Day 12: Waterford → New Ross (Dunbrody Famine Ship) → Glendalough → Powerscourt → Dublin
Step aboard the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross to learn about Ireland’s diaspora. Journey north to the serene monastic valley of Glendalough, with its ancient round tower and lakes. Finally, marvel at the grandeur of Powerscourt House & Gardens, a Georgian masterpiece, before returning to Dublin with enriched minds and fond memories
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