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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Family Journeys Moment: Treasure Hunt Dublin, Dublin Your Family Journeys Moment: Sheepdog Farm Visit & Herding Demonstration, Killarney. Arrival Transfer. Gaelic Games activity. Irish dance lesson. Sheep dog farm visit. Dublin scavenger hunt. Spike Island. Rock of Cashel. Bunratty Castle Visit and Aran Islands. Blarney Castle visit. Ring of Kerry day excursion. Cliffs of Moher walk and visitors’ center stop. Free time in Dublin and Cork. Departure Transfer. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

Two CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner

Accommodation

Hotels (8nts).

Transport

Private vehicle, ferry, walking.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

1. All parents/guardians are required to supervise their children at all times throughout the tour and may not leave their child under the supervision of the CEO, local guides, drivers, etc. Children are not to be left unattended. 2. Please note that on all Family Adventures one adult can only accompany up to two minors. If you have over two minors planning on travelling then a second adult will be required to attend. FAMILY INSURANCE Options for family travel insurance are available. Please enquire with your Family Trip Specialist for more information. LOCAL GUIDES It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour. Please note that if you are interested in the Butler’s Chocolate Experience and/or Book of Kells as optional activities while in Dublin, then it is highly recommended you book ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased on the official websites: https://bookofkells.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173603695/events/428627396 https://butlerschocolates.digitickets.co.uk/availability/Dublin - Visit to Trinity College (Book of Kells) - Dublinia (15EUR per person) - Butler’s Chocolate Experience (17EUR per person) Cork - English Market (Free) - Cork County Gaol (10EUR per person) - Fitzgerald Park (Free) Killarney - Celtic Steps Dance Performance (32.50EUR per person) - Muckross House Visit Killarney - Ross Castle (5EUR per person) Killarney National Park - Killarney National Park Visit (Free)

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Day 1 Day 1: Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Dublin

Welcome to Dublin–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Dublin (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Dublin (1B, 1L)

Your day begins with a treasure history hunt through Dublin with the whole family! The entire city center is your playing field: clues on your phone will guide you to various locations, where you’ll crack encrypted codes, solve logic tasks and search for evidence that will lead your team to the treasure as you learn about this historic city. After finding the treasure, you’ll have the remainder of the afternoon to explore more of Ireland’s vibrant capital. You can visit Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 and view the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript dating back to the 9th century. From the Dublinia and Butler’s Chocolate Experience to the city’s medieval Quarter and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, there’s fun for the entire family. Dinner this evening will be on your own.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Treasure Hunt Dublin
Day 3 Day 3: Dublin/Cork (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Dublin/Cork (1B, 1L)

In the morning, travel to the charming city of Cork. Along the way, you’ll stop at spectacular sites, including the Rock of Cashel—the ruins of a castle set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale. This iconic site is renowned for its impressive cluster of medieval buildings and includes a Gothic cathedral, a 15th-century tower house, an abbey and a high cross. Transfer to Cobh and enjoy lunch with the whole group before boarding the ferry to Spike Island. Take a guided tour with a storyteller and learn about the island’s monastic, military, penal and cultural history. Explore the fort’s atmospheric prison cells, impressive military fortifications and internal passages. There will also be time to walk along the area’s nature trails before boarding the ferry back to Cobh. Transfer to Cork, where you’ll spend the evening exploring at your leisure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)
- Ferry 00:15 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Rock of Cashel Visit
- Spike Island Visit
Day 4 Day 4: Cork (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cork (1B, 1L)

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to Na Piarsaigh GAA Club, where you’ll experience traditional Irish sports with a hands-on Gaelic Games family activity. First, attend an engaging cultural introduction by expert coaches, then head outside to take part in 3 sports—Gaelic football, hurling and handball, where you’ll enjoy some friendly competition as you learn what it was like to play these historic sports. After lunch, spend the afternoon on your own exploring Cork, where you can opt to visit Fitzgerald Park or attend the bustling English Market, which has been trading since 1788. Dinner will be on your own, so be on the lookout for local restaurants with ingredients sourced from the English Market.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Gaelic Games Family Experience
Day 5 Day 5: Cork/Killarney (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cork/Killarney (1B, 1L)

Begin the day with a visit to Blarney Castle as you make your way from Cork to Killarney. Built nearly 600 years ago, the Blarney Castle is one of the most iconic sights in Ireland. During your visit, wander a network of paths that will lead you through various gardens, arboretums and avenues on the grounds. Enter the castle and admire the impressive fortifications of the massive tower house. Next, continue on to the lovely town of Killarney—located on the shores of Lough Leane and adjacent to Killarney National Park. Enjoy lunch at a local spot among the area’s rolling green hills, lakes and forests. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is yours to become acquainted with Killarney. Opt to visit the national park for impressive views of the Irish landscape or head to Muckross House, a 19th-century Victorian mansion close to the shores of Muckross Lake. Another option for a great family visit is Ross Castle, perched in an inlet of Lake Leane. This stunning castle—steeped in legends—was likely built by the Irish chieftain O’Donoghue Mór in the 15th century.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Blarney Castle & Gardens Visit
Day 6 Day 6: Ring Of Kerry (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ring Of Kerry (1B, 1L)

Set out on a full-day excursion around the famed Ring of Kerry, considered one of Ireland’s most scenic drives. Take in stunning views of the Iveragh Peninsula’s windswept coast and lush forests, as well as historic castles, churches and seaside villages. Partway through the drive, stop for a visit to a sheepdog farm where a local farmer will demonstrate herding and how sheepdogs respond to the direction of whistle commands. The demonstration will be followed with a question-and-answer session before the group sits down to eat a delicious lunch at a traditional local pub. Continue back along the Ring of Kerry, where you will take in stunning landscapes, such as rugged cliffs, golden beaches, peat bogs and picturesque mountain ranges. Arrive back in Killarney for dinner on your own and a night at your leisure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ring of Kerry Day Excursion
- Sheepdog Farm Visit & Herding Demonstration
Day 7 Day 7: Killarney To Limerick (County Clare) (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Killarney To Limerick (County Clare) (1B, 1L)

Leave Killarney behind and travel to the iconic Bunratty Castle—the most authentic castle in Ireland. Hear how the lords and ladies of the castle lived, listen to stories of battles and bravery, and admire stunning views across the idyllic County Clare countryside. Then, visit the Folk Park at Bunratty, which features over 30 buildings in a mock living village and rural setting. Then, tuck into a delicious traditional lunch at one of Ireland’s renowned pubs. From here, continue on to Limerick, where the group will partake in an Irish Dance Experience. Learn the steps to 3 styles of Irish dancing: step dancing (Riverdance-style), sean nós Dancing (old-style) and céilí (group/social-style). A professional Irish dancer will lead the lesson and provide tips and hints on how to remember the steps. The remainder of the evening will be on your own in Limerick, where you can opt to make dinner reservations at a local spot for a traditional meal.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Irish Dance Experience in Limerick
- Bunratty Castle Visit
Day 8 Day 8: Limerick (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Limerick (1B, 1L, 1D)

This morning, visit Inis Oírr (Inisheer), the smallest and most easterly of the 3 Aran Islands off the coast of County Galway. Learn about the island’s rich history—dating back to the time of Saint Edna in the 5th century—and enjoy a guided tour of Inisheer. Stop to view important sites and landmarks like the Plassey Shipwreck and the 10th-century underground church of Saint Caomhán. You’ll also visit Loch Mór, the only freshwater lake on the island and O’Brien’s Castle, located on the high point of the island and dating back to the 14th century. Enjoy lunch before taking the ferry back to the mainland and transferring to the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Set out on a guided walk along safe, paved pathways to view these famous Cliffs that tower above the rugged west Clare coast. This evening, savor a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
- Ferry 00:15 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Inisheer Visit
- Cliffs of Moher Walk
Day 9 Day 9: Limerick (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Limerick (1B)

Depart at any time. Departure transfers are included to the Shannon airport for outbound travel.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Ireland Family Journey: Castles, Folklore & Gaelic Tradition

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Itinerary of your trip Ireland Family Journey: Castles, Folklore & Gaelic Tradition

Day 1: Dublin

Day 2: Dublin (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Dublin/Cork (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Cork (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Cork/Killarney (1B, 1L)

Day 6: Ring Of Kerry (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Killarney To Limerick (County Clare) (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Limerick (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Limerick (1B)

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