July 23, 2017
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August 4, 2017
Begin your 13-day trip in Dublin; tour the beautiful capital, including visits to Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Travel to Galway and stop for tea at Tyrrellpass Castle before continuing on to 6th-century Clonmacnoise. Cruise to the Aran Islands, andtravel by boat to Muckross House where the Kerry Folklife Centre showcases the crafts of bookbinding, pottery, and weaving. Experience the stunning mountain and coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry. Visit the small town of Blarney and see the both the ruins of the 15th-century castle and the Blarney Stone, then continue on to the Rock of Cashel. Conclude your journey in Kilkenny with a tour of the castle, considered one of the most beautiful in the country, and a visit to the National Stud Farm on the way back to Dublin. You may take an optional post-tour extension to Northern Ireland.
