Ireland: Irish Smiles on the Emerald Isle

Dublin - Killarney - Galway

Photography, Videography, Exploration, Health

Medieval castles filled with whimsical folklore, rolling green countryside as old as time, and ancient cities roaring with laughter and teeming with stories. Smile, and welcome to Ireland!

  • 8 days

  • 8 - 16 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)

  • 7 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners

  • TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB) , between 8 AM and 5 PM

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Dublin Airport (DUB) on the last day

Activities Included

  • Walking Tour of Dublin
  • Guinness Storehouse Visit
  • The Rock of Cashel Visit
  • Ring of Kerry Tour
  • Irish Whiskey Tasting
  • Adare Village Visit
  • Cliffs of Moher Walk
  • Cliffs Exhibition Visit
  • Connemara National Park Visit
  • Connemara Sea Kayak Tour
  • Train Journey: Galway - Dublin

Other Inclusions

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
  • Local guide throughout trip
  • All city transfers
  • Arrival airport transfer (until 6 pm on first day)
  • Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Food & alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas & travel insurance
  • Airport transfers outside of designated times
  • Tips for Guides

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Welcome to Dublin and the Emerald Isle! After clearing customs and immigration, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city where your adventure begins.

transfer

30 MIN

Airport Transfer

TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB), between 8 am and 5 pm

meal

dinner

Get to know your group and toast to the adventure ahead! Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Hotel Belvedere

Overnight in Dublin

Day 2

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Day 2

Rise and shine to your first full day in Dublin, a city as cozy as a village and as friendly as an Irish pub.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

1 HOUR

Walking Tour of Dublin

Home to some of the world's greatest writers and a culture filled with folklore, every corner of the city has a story to tell. Your Guide will take you on a journey, through cobbled streets, iconic neighborhoods, and top attractions like Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Trinity College.

activity

1 HOUR 30 MIN

Guinness Storehouse Visit

Take a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the history of Ireland's iconic beer. At the end of the tour, you will go to the Gravity Bar at the top of the storehouse for sweeping views of Dublin while enjoying your perfectly poured, perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.

accommodation

Hotel Belvedere

Overnight in Dublin

Day 3

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Day 3

This morning you will leave the big city behind and head out for the scenic rolling green hills of the Irish countryside.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

1 HOUR 30 MIN

The Rock of Cashel Visit

The Rock of Cashel is the site of the conversion of Aenghus the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century AD. Along with the history, archaeology, and folklore, The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular sight, an imposing castle, perched atop a hill and above the surrounding farmland.

accommodation

Harmony Inn- Glena House

Overnight in Killarney

Day 4

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Day 4

Prepare for sweeping Irish green vistas and breathe in the salty coastal air as you travel along the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the Ring of Kerry.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

4 HOURS

Ring of Kerry Tour

You will experience rural villages, wind past pristine beaches, beautiful lakes, medieval ruins, and stunning views of the island-dotted Atlantic ocean. Your local Guide is an expert on the region and will bring you to their favorite outlooks and stops along the way for those perfect photographs.

activity

1 HOUR

Irish Whiskey Tasting

Back in Killarney, you will enjoy an Irish whiskey tour and tasting and also receive a few tips on pairing local cheese with local whiskey.

accommodation

Harmony Inn- Glena House

Overnight in Killarney

Day 5

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Day 5

After breakfast, you will wave goodbye to the Southwest and County Kerry and begin heading north up the coast to Galway.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

45 MIN

Adare Village Visit

Stop at what has been coined as the 'Prettiest Village in Ireland,' the quaint little town of Adare. The quiet little village is lined with thatched cottages, churches, and historical buildings.

activity

2 HOURS

Cliffs of Moher Walk

The daring can walk to the edge and watch puffins nesting along the cliff face (from April to late July).

activity

30 MIN

Cliffs Exhibition Visit

Learn about the history of the famous site and its feathered inhabitants at the Cliffs Exhibition.

accommodation

Victoria Hotel

Overnight in Galway

Day 6

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Day 6

This morning you will discover more of Ireland's natural beauty with a tour of Connemara National Park.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

3 HOURS

Connemara National Park Visit

The name Connemara is Irish for 'Inlets of the Sea' and the winding roads along the coastline swing around coves to create a breathtaking stretch of Ireland's jagged west coast.

activity

2 HOURS 30 MIN

Connemara Sea Kayak Tour

Put on a life jacket and grab a paddle for a coastal kayak tour. You will float along colonies of seals, and splash your way around deserted beaches.

accommodation

Victoria Hotel

Overnight in Galway

Day 7

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Day 7

After a leisurely morning, you will head to Galway Central Station to catch a train through the heart of Ireland and back to Dublin.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS 35 MIN

Train Journey: Galway - Dublin

Hop on a train and travel through the bright green heart of the emerald island back to Dublin.

meal

dinner

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Hotel Belvedere

Overnight in Dublin

Day 8

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Day 8

All good things must come to an end but only until our next adventure. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Dublin Airport where you will wave goodbye to your travel buddies and Ireland.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

transfer

30 MIN

Airport Transfer

TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Dublin Airport (DUB) on the last day

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