Spirit of the Emerald Isle
This wide-ranging tour introduces you to both a familiar and new side of the Emerald Isle. Visit rollicking Dublin, charming Kinsale, the historic seaside community of Westport, and Galway – ‘The City of Tribes.” Explore Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, visiting picturesque seaside villages such as Kenmare and Skibbereen. In Killarney enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride before traveling to Ballyseede Castle for an overnight stay. Stand in wonder at the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. Visit a local farmer and learn about Ireland’s rich agricultural history. Meander through the historic streets of Westport, known for its antique pubs and local shops. Explore traditional Gaelic culture at Cnoc Suian, a restored 17th-century Connemara hill-village. Travel to Kylemore Abbey, home to Ireland’s oldest community of Benedictine nuns. Tour Killbeggan Distillery and learn how Irish whiskey is made. Toast it all with an evening of lore and legend in one of Ireland’s oldest pubs!