Day 1

Board your overnight flight (airfare not included in land price). Wear comfortable layers, and shoes that slip on and off easily for security. Dinner and continental breakfast are typically served en route—relax and sleep a “wee” bit before waking to forty shades of green.

• •Overnight transatlantic flight
• •Comfortable clothing and light sweater or jacket recommended for the cabin

Day 2

After Dublin Airport customs and luggage, meet your coach driver and guide Tom O’Toole for a warm céad míle fáilte. Travel west with comfort stops to the tidy town of Westport—home to Croagh Patrick and many-time winner of the “Tidiest Town” award. The Wyatt Hotel sits in the town center: time to explore shops, cafés, and pubs before dinner together at the hotel.

• •Learn more about Westport, County Mayo
• •Dinner & overnight: Wyatt Hotel, Westport

Day 3

Tour Connemara’s winding roads, streams, and lakes. Stop at Gaynor’s Pub in Leenane on Killary Harbour—where The Field was filmed—for one of the best Irish coffees. Continue to Kylemore Abbey: guided tour, chapel, and award-winning Victorian walled gardens beside the lake. Return to Westport for an evening on your own.

• •Irish coffee at Gaynor’s Pub — see The Field (film)
• •Kylemore Abbey — guided visit and gardens
• •Overnight: Wyatt Hotel, Westport

Day 4

A full day to enjoy Westport at your pace: shops, cafés, pubs, and history. Visit Westport House (Grace O’Malley), Aunt Nellies for treats, and Matt Molloy’s for traditional music—sometimes Matt himself is there. Cobbler’s Bar at the Wyatt offers pub food and often live music if you want a quieter night in.

• •Westport House (~10 minutes from the hotel)
• •Treats at Aunt Nellies
• •Music at Matt Molloy’s Pub
• •Overnight: Wyatt Hotel, Westport

Day 5

Farewell to Westport and onward to Galway—a university city with roots back to 1124. Stay at the Park House Hotel in the heart of town: explore Galway or relax at the hotel. Group dinner in the hotel dining room.

• •Park House Hotel — dinner & overnight

Day 6

Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum in the original terminal—Irish coffee was perfected here; enjoy a guided tour and a sample. Continue to Killarney and The Lake Hotel on the Lakes of Killarney: family-run hospitality, lakeside grounds, and an optional thermal suite (book ahead). Dinner at the hotel; music often in the pub.

• •Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
• •The Lake Hotel — dinner & overnight (Lake Thermal Suite by reservation)

Day 7

Horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park with stories, folklore, and Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Afternoon free for Killarney—Muckross House and grounds are a highlight. Dinner on your own; Saturdays are busy, so reserve if dining at the hotel. Optional Gaelic Roots performance available on request (pay on entry).

• •Jaunting car experience in Killarney National Park
• •Explore Killarney — pubs, shops, and lakeside walks
• •Muckross House — house and gardens
• •Optional evening: Gaelic Roots (reserve through Martha; pay at door)
• •Overnight: The Lake Hotel

Day 8

Follow the Wild Atlantic Way toward Glengarriff; pause in Kenmare for shops, cafés, tea rooms, and pubs. Arrive at the Eccles Hotel & Spa—“drinking in” the sea air. Optional spa treatments; group dinner celebrating local, seasonal food.

• •Stop in Kenmare along the way
• •Eccles Hotel & Spa — dinner & overnight

Day 9

A free day: Garnish Island, kayaking in the bay, spa time, or simply enjoy the hotel and village. Dinner on your own—the Harbour Bar at the hotel has an excellent menu.

• •Ideas from Eccles — local attractions
• •Overnight: Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff

Day 10

Travel the Wild Atlantic Way to Kinsale, the gourmet capital of Ireland. Stay at the Trident Hotel in town—walk to pubs and restaurants. The Black Pig is a favorite; reservations strongly recommended.

• •Kinsale — harbor town dining and walks
• •Overnight: Trident Hotel, Kinsale
• •Dining tip: The Black Pig — book ahead

Day 11

Leisurely breakfast, then a full free day in colorful, historic Kinsale—harbor boat trips, coastal walks, and more. Our hotel’s Wharf Tavern has a great menu and views of the harbor.

• •Inspiration: Kinsale WOW and Things to do in Kinsale
• •Overnight: Trident Hotel, Kinsale

Day 12

Leave Kinsale for Tullow and the Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort—spa and golf by advance arrangement. Farewell dinner together; pack for departure the next morning.

• •Mount Wolseley — spa & golf (book well ahead)
• •Farewell dinner as a group
• •Overnight: Mount Wolseley Resort & Spa

Day 13

Transfer back to Dublin Airport for your flight home. Allow time for check-in, security, and any VAT reclaim where applicable. If your carrier uses U.S. preclearance in Dublin, easy on/off shoes and a little extra patience make departure day smoother. Safe travels west across the Atlantic.

• •Group transfer to Dublin Airport for departure
• •U.S. immigration preclearance may apply in Dublin depending on your airline and routing