After breakfast, depart Dublin at 9:00 am and journey south through the scenic countryside. Today combines natural beauty with Ireland’s monastic heritage, before enjoying lively evening entertainment.

Accommodation: The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel.

Meal: Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (8:00 am)

Attractions:

• Glendalough National Park – 11:00 am

Entertainment:

• Evening entertainment in Matt The Miller's (6:30 pm)

Today is dedicated to exploring the rich history and architectural beauty of Kilkenny, with visits to its iconic castle and one of Ireland’s most impressive cathedrals.

Accommodation: The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel.

Meal: Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (8:00 am)

Attractions:

• Kilkenny Castle – 10:00 am

• St. Canice’s Cathedral – 2:30 pm

Entertainment: Experience a Davy Holden Historical Walking Tour

after St. Canice's (3:45 pm)

Depart Kilkenny for Kilronan Castle at 9:30 am.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the Irish countryside with a memorable castle stay experience.

Accommodation: Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, Co. Roscommon.

Meal: Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (8:00 am)

Activities:

• Leisure day on the castle grounds

• Optional activities and estate experiences

Depart the castle at 9:00 am and travel west toward Galway, stopping along the way to explore one of Ireland’s most important early Christian monastic sites, followed by a visit to one of the country’s oldest pubs, before enjoying an evening history presentation.

Accommodation: The Harbour Hotel, Galway City

Meal: Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (8:00 am)

Attractions:

• Clonmacnoise Monastic Site – 11:00 am

• Visit Sean's Bar "Ireland's oldest pub" - 1:00 pm

Entertainment:

• Evening History Presentation in the hotel lobby by Davy Holden (4:30 pm)

Depart for Rosaveel at 8:30 am to catch the 10:30 am ferry to Inishmore.

Experience the raw beauty and authentic Irish culture of the Aran Islands.

Accommodation: The Harbour Hotel, Galway City

Meal: Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (7:15 am)

Attractions:

• Aran Islands Day Trip – 10:30 am

Depart for Kylemore Abbey at 8:15 am.

Return to Galway for lunch before attending the Inaugural DOC'S Wild Atlantic Music Festival.

Accommodation: The Harbour Hotel, Galway City.

Meals:

• Breakfast in the hotel - 7:30 am

• Lunch at M. Fitzgerald’s – 1:00 pm

Attractions:

• Kylemore Abbey - 9:30 am

Entertainment:

• DOC’S Wild Atlantic Music Festival in Galway - 2:00 PM

Depart Galway at 6:00 am and drive back to Dublin Airport for your return flight.