9-Day Timeless Ireland & Ashford Castle 2026

Highlights

• Visit Little Museum of Dublin, Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, ruins of Clonmacnoise
• See The Magical Ring of Kerry 
• Explore the heart of Dublin, landmarks of Galway
• Taste The famous stout at Guinness Storehouse, culinary treats of Kinsale, 
• Dublin: Enjoy a relaxing first night while you dine together with your fellow guests. An authentic local pub creates the perfect atmosphere for the excitement that is to come in the following days.  
• Killarney: Enjoy a traditional Irish evening at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, set at the entrance to the Gap of Dunloe. Dine on regional dishes and take in live music and Irish dancing in a 19th-century building that has long served as a gathering place for locals and visitors in County Kerry.
• Cong: Feast on a delicious meal of local ingredients in the charming setting of Cullen’s at the Cottage on the Ashford Castle estate.  
• Ashford Castle: Dine on delicious Farm-to-Table fare in a stylish setting at the iconic George V Dining Room, features crystal chandeliers, ornate ceilings, and plush furnishings. The regal yet intimate ambiance sets the stage for a memorable meal.
• Dublin: Embark on a Dublin city tour taking in the highlights and hidden gems of this vibrant city. You’ll see the Customs House on the River Liffey, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
• Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created, then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.
• Kylemore: With a striking Victorian Walled Garden and turreted church, Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey is a sight to behold. Dig into the Abbey’s history, discovering how it was founded in 1920 for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
• Explore the ruins of Clonmacnoise, a once-thriving monastic site founded by St. Ciarán in the 6th century. The site features a cathedral, two round towers, high crosses, churches, and Europe’s largest collection of early Christian graveslabs. Clonmacnoise is the burial place of many high kings, including Rory O’Connor, the last high king of Ireland.  
• Dublin: Curated from the donated collections of the people of Dublin, the Little Museum of Dublin tells the story of the city through its most venerable historians: the capital’s people. Housed in a classic Georgian building near St. Stephen’s Green, the Little Museum offers up a personal and personable journey through rare items and paraphernalia that surprises, delights, captivates and intrigues guests of all ages.  
• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the Custom House. 
• Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone, the famous stone of eloquence, are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. Take your turn at giving it a peck knowing that the stone was sourced from 330-million-year-old limestone.
• Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
• Kinsale: Taste your way through enchanting Kinsale, County Cork, with an epic showcase of culinary treats. Renowned for the seafood that pairs so beautifully with the salty sea air and riverside views of the River Bandon, you’ll be taken on a tour through the metaphorical belly of the town. Take a gentle, guided stroll through colorful Kinsale where you’ll meet charming locals and food producers alike, stop at various eateries and restaurants, and learn about the food and people of this striking town. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.  
• Ring of Kerry: Meet John and Kerryann Fitzgerald at Derrynane for an insightful walk along the Wild Atlantic Way coastline, where seaweed, marine life and the rhythms of the shore reveal the richness of this fragile ecosystem and the importance of protecting it for generations to come. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainability Goal 14: Life Below Water.
• Cliffs of Moher: Take a guided hike along the coastal trail from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher for a different perspective on one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through limestone landscapes with views of the Atlantic, Aran Islands and cliff edge. Along the way, learn about the region’s geology, ecology and folklore before finishing at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.