Cliffs of Moher
Adare
Rathbaun Farm
Local Cuisine
Ring of Kerry
Highlights
Blarney Castle
Walk among 600 years of intriguing history as we ascend to the castle’s peak and reach the famed Blarney Stone. Drawing tourists in from all around the globe, legend has it that kissing the stone will give one the gift of gab, or the ability to speak with eloquence and persuasiveness. In addition to the fabled stone, the castle is also surrounded with lush gardens that boast everything from carnivorous plants and herbs to 300-year-old rare trees.
Experience Medieval Ireland
Bunratty Folk Park features over 30 buildings in a “living” village and rural setting, impressively capturing Irish country life in the early 1900s. Walk down the charming village street to admire the school, post office, doctor’s house, hardware shop, and pub. You may also explore the farmhouses, fairy village, and furnished 15th-century Bunratty Castle, Ireland’s most complete and authentic castle.
Kylemore Abbey
Discover the beauty, history, and romance of Ireland’s most intriguing estate in the heart of the Connemara countryside. Home to a community of Benedictine Nuns since World War I, learn about Kylemore’s rich history including a love story that started it all, engineering initiatives, model farms, royal visits, and a girl’s boarding school. Visit the Abbey, Gothic Church, restored Head Gardener’s house, and Ireland’s largest walled garden. Be sure to also try an award-winning chocolate, handmade by the Benedictine nuns.
Killarney
Embark on a jaunting car ride, the same mode of transportation used by locals in the mid-1860s, as we explore Killarney National Park. Our jarvey (driver) shares the folklore of the area while taking us beyond the reach of motor traffic for views of unspoiled landscapes. As evening falls, learn about the country’s Gaelic history during an Irish Evening at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. Delight in the authentic cuisine, music, and dancing that has entertained guests for over 150 years!