Day 1Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Check into your hotel. In the afternoon there is free time to rest or explore the lively Irish capital. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for dinner at the hotel. (D)

Day 2Dublin

After a hearty Irish breakfast, a morning orientation of the “Fair City” starts off with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street. Then, admire elegant Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and famous Trinity College. The afternoon is at leisure; discover for yourself the buzz of this fascinating city—Temple Bar, Grafton Street, and St. Stephen’s Green are all within walking distance from each other and give you a wonderful insight on how Dubliners go about their everyday life. This evening, why not join a fun optional Irish cabaret evening with dance, song, and laughter? (B)

Day 3Dublin–Galway–Cliffs of Moher–Ennis

Take the road to Galway this morning, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with cobblestone streets, colorful shops, and a busy café and bar culture. Cross the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Tonight, you have a chance to attend an optional medieval banquet at Knappogue Castle. (B)

Day 4Ennis–Adare–Ring of Kerry–Killarney

Stop for photos in Adare, a village known for its prize-winning thatched cottages. At Killorglin, join the road known as the “Ring of Kerry” for a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive: sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Before dinner you might want to join an optional visit to Muckross House, built in the 19th century for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, watercolorist Mary Balfour Herbert. (B,D)

Day 5Killarney–Blarney–Cashel–Dublin

More scenic splendor as you head over the Kerry Mountains into County Cork and to Blarney, famous for its Stone of Eloquence, with time at your leisure to see the castle and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch, stop at the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Back in Dublin tonight, celebrate the success of your tour with an optional dinner evening at the Guinness Storehouse. (B)

Day 6Dublin

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Transportation:
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Dublin if Cosmos issues the air tickets. Private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach

Full Irish breakfast; 2 three-course dinners with choice of menus