7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small Group Tour

Is it a Chapel? Is it a Palace? Is it a Cathedral?  The 1000 year old Rock of Cashel is all three and it’s an open-mouthed moment and an historic way to begin the tour. Then it’s off to Cork, known as the "Rebel county", coined by Henry VII when it supported a rebellion against him in 1491. The rebel spirit is still around today with Cork locals often claiming it to be the real capital, much to Dublin’s chagrin.  It’s off for a spot of kissing next and to the famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that whoever kisses it, gets the gift of the gab; your bus buddies will be sure to tell you if it works!  The evening belongs to historic Kinsale, where your guide will take you down picturesque streets full of maritime history, silversmiths, galleries and antique shops. Next, we’ll head to the many award-winning fish restaurants and watch red snapper fight it out with John Dory to be your catch of the day. There’s also last orders to catch at The Spaniard or The Silent Banjo, which unlike the name suggests, is jumping with banjos and flutes and ‘jammers’ (packed) with locals. Total driving time: 3 hours 30 minutes Excluding stops 

After the ‘full Irish’ (a tasty cooked breakfast), we’ll take on parts of The Ring of Kerry; On the hunt for glacier shaped lakes, mystical waterfalls and red deer, we’ll gear up for a two hour cycle around Killarney National Park and ‘rubber neck’ as we stop to look at 18th century Muck Ross house and the Reeks in the distance. The evening belongs to Dingle and how about a trip to hardware store, Foxy John’s? Don’t be alarmed, the only DIY you’ll be doing is ordering a drink from its fully stocked bar. And did we tell you about the Leather Shop, Dick Mac’s? It comes with a pub, a gang of lively locals and a very loquacious barman. Total driving time: 2 hours, 40 minutes Excluding stops 

Begin your morning with a glorious kayak around Dingle Bay. You'll discover nearby caves and maybe even meet some marine life along the way! If you’d prefer to stand up and remain on solid ground then our guide will bring you on a local hike where you can get 360 views of the peninsula.  Then it’s off to Slea Head Drive, on a journey through Irish-speaking villages, famous Hollywood film locations with close-up views of Skellig Michael and some Jedi spotting. Then it’s back for another night in Dingle and a spot of DIY in the local hardware store, (wink, wink). Total driving time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Excluding stops