LAND
JOURNEY
Riches
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
of the
Day 1 | In Transit
Emerald Isle
Depart for Dublin, Ireland.
Day 2 | Dublin, Ireland Transfer to The Westbury Hotel and later join your Travel Director for a brief walk in the neighborhood. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Day 3 | Dublin
Inspiring Moments
Discovery: Dublin. Get acquainted with this dynamic city on a scenic tour featuring insights from your guide. Visit Trinity College and view the hand-illuminated, ninth-century Book of Kells.
> Marvel
at the stunning, cliff-lined coastal scenery of the Loop Head and Dingle Peninsulas.
Free Time: Spend the afternoon at leisure. Rich with world-class museums, inventive cuisine and live music, Dublin offers something for everyone!
> Witness
the Wild Atlantic Way’s sensational beauty at The Burren and Cliffs of Moher, a UNESCO Global Geopark.
> Delight
in cosmopolitan Dublin.
border collies expertly maneuver a flock in the Ring of Kerry.
Traditional Irish music
> Watch
> Experience
classic Irish culture on the unspoiled Aran Islands.
> Savor
farm-fresh dishes at a special dinner on a country estate.
> Admire
majestic Rock of Cashel, the seat of ancient kings.
> Celebrate
Ireland’s creative spirit, from heartfelt music and dance to renowned literature and storytelling.
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Experience the best of Ireland’s heritage and natural wonders on this 10-night, heartwarming adventure. From dancing to storytelling to a memorable farmto-fork meal, you’ll sample Irish culture, cuisine and traditions. Walk along the fossil-laden limestone terrain of the Burren and gaze at a Neolithic portal tomb near the Cliffs of Moher. On the Loop Head and Dingle Peninsulas, take in the spectacular coastline from land and water. Cruise to Inishmore to learn more about island life, and ramble through Killarney National Park in a horse-drawn carriage. See border collies corral sheep, sip smooth whiskey and revel in Dublin’s grand, colorful streets!
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Enrichment: Irish Literature. Delve into Ireland’s enduring love of the written word and its key writers.
Day 4 | Cashel | Mallow
Discovery: Rock of Cashel. Once the ancient seat of kings such as Brian Boru, this atmospheric site became a medieval religious center. Walk amid the ruins of the churches and discover its intriguing past. Head to Mallow and check in to Longueville House, a family-owned hotel on a 450-acre country estate.
AHI Connects: Field to Fork Dining. Meet the owners, who will share how they revitalized the farm, gardens and orchard to achieve their farm to table vision. Later, relish a wonderful dinner prepared by the chef-owner with homegrown ingredients.
Day 5 | Killarney
After breakfast, depart for Killarney. Above: Cliffs of Moher
