Discover the charm of Ireland through its iconic flavours, vibrant towns and rich cultural heritage

Visit historic castles, bustling food markets and artisan distilleries as you explore the heart of the Emerald Isle. From the lively streets of Dublin and medieval Kilkenny to the picturesque coastlines of Cork and Clare, this journey blends Ireland’s finest culinary experiences with scenic landscapes and centuries-old traditions. Taste your way through whiskey tours, local cheese, smoked salmon and more – all set against a backdrop of unspoilt nature and captivating history.

Day 1

Welcome to Dublin!

Arrival in Dublin and time to explore the highlights of the Irish capital. Visit the Irish Whiskey Museum in the heart of Dublin city to embark on a journey through Irish Whiskey history and tradition, followed by a tasting of different Irish Whiskeys. Learn how to blend your very own whiskey and take a miniature bottle home. In the evening, visit the Temple Bar Pub, where you will find the biggest selection of Irish Pubs, offering various Irish foods and drinks. 1x overnight in Co. Dublin.

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Day 2

Kilkenny & Farmhouse Cheese

Visit Kilkenny in the morning, Ireland’s best known medieval town. Stroll through some of the Kilkenny crafts shops or stop for lunch at Dylan Whiskey Bar in the centre of Kilkenny, a bar dedicated to the former DWD Whiskey distilled in Kilkenny and with 19th century old world atmosphere. Alternatively visit Smithwicks Brewery, to taste Irish Ale brewed since 17.10. Continue your journey and take a break at Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese where you can find the finest quality artisan cheese, using the best quality milk from local farmers. They have spent the past 6 years developing their recipes and techniques. 1x overnight in Co. Tipperary.

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Day 3

Fine Foods, Jameson Distillery & Cork Butter Museum

Stop in Fethard, a small medieval and walled town. Visit Dooks – Fine Food, for some light homemade snacks or simply to enjoy the best coffee in Co. Tipperary. For a historical treat, visit Rock of Cashel. Visit Midleton Jameson Distillery in the afternoon, where you can take a public tour completed with a tasting at the Jameson Bar. All Jameson Whiskey is produced in Midleton today. Explore the Cork Butter Museum. This Museum shows how the Irish butter industry took a commodity item (butter) and created a brand (Kerry Gold) that has allowed farmers to sell the spreadable stuff at a premium. Finish your day in Cobh, a small town with picturesque colourful houses, friendly Irish pubs and of course it’s history of the Titanic. 2x overnights in Co. Cork.

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Day 4

English Market, Shandon Sweet & Gourmet in Kinsale

In the morning visit the English Market in Cork City, one of the oldest and certainly best covered markets in Europe. Renowned as a food market it is an important part of food culture in Cork. Pay a visit to Shandon Bells and walk up the 132 steps to see spectacular 360 degrees’ views over the city. Afterwards stop at Shandon Sweets Shop and pick up your pack of handmade Irish Sweets. Shandon Sweets is a typical Irish, multi-award winning sweet factory that till today uses traditional methods and original machinery. Choose your pack from the most famous Clove Rock, cough Drops or Burs.Spend the afternoon strolling the narrow streets with quaint colourful shops and restaurants of Kinsale. Kinsale is also known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland.

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Day 5

Adare, Foynes & Irish Coffee

Your journey continues to Co. Limerick/ Clare. Plan a stop in Adare, Ireland’s prettiest village. It has a reputation for its excellent award winning restaurants. Visit Foynes, a town and major port in Co. Limerick, and birthplace of the world famous Irish Coffee which was first made here in 1942. Take a tour of the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum before tasting a glass of Irish Coffee at the very spot it was invented. 2x overnights in Co. Limerick/ Co. Clare.

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Day 6

Bunratty Folk Park, Burren Smokehouse & Cliffs of Moher

Visit the Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park. It is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland and Folk Park is a living reconstruction of the homes and environment of Ireland of over a century ago. In the afternoon visit Burren Smokehouse a family run organisation that was set up in 1989 by Birgitta & Peter Curtin. They espouse finest quality food products, good customer care and a good group of team workers to ensure they keep up their standards. Take part in a masterclass in smoking salmon which will explain everything about the art of smoking and of course don’t forget to taste some of the delicious fish. Depending on time travel further North to experience the iconic high cliffs that are the most outstanding coastal features in Ireland.

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Day 7

Burren National Park & Guinness Storehouse

Today drive back to Dublin via the Burren National Park. This sight is a vast lunar landscape harbouring some 2000 species of rare plants and flowers. Continuing your journey, you can make a stop at Locke’s Distillery. It is the only small pot still whiskey distillery remaining in Ireland and the only examples of what used to be a widespread Irish industry. Upon arrival in Dublin enjoy a tour at the Guinness Storehouse and experience the heart and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer first hand. Spend the last evening at the Brewers Gravity Bar, one of Dublin’s highest roof top bars, enjoy a pint Guinness and let the world go by. 1x overnight in Co. Dublin.

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Day 8

Return to Dublin & Departure – Slán abhaile!

This morning head to Dublin airport for your departure.

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Day 1

Welcome to Dublin!

Arrival in Dublin and time to explore the highlights of the Irish capital. Visit the Irish...

Day 2

Kilkenny & Farmhouse Cheese
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Visit Kilkenny in the morning, Ireland’s best known medieval town. Stroll through some of the...

©Diageo

Day 3

Fine Foods, Jameson Distillery & Cork Butter Museum

Stop in Fethard, a small medieval and walled town. Visit Dooks – Fine Food, for some light...

Day 4

English Market, Shandon Sweet & Gourmet in Kinsale
©Failte Ireland

In the morning visit the English Market in Cork City, one of the oldest and certainly best...

©Failte Ireland

Day 5

Adare, Foynes & Irish Coffee
Courtesy Elaine O Shea / ©Fáilte Ireland

Your journey continues to Co. Limerick/ Clare. Plan a stop in Adare, Ireland’s prettiest...

Day 6

Bunratty Folk Park, Burren Smokehouse & Cliffs of Moher

Visit the Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park. It is the most complete and authentic medieval...

Day 7

Burren National Park & Guinness Storehouse

Today drive back to Dublin via the Burren National Park. This sight is a vast lunar landscape...

Day 8

Return to Dublin & Departure – Slán abhaile!

This morning head to Dublin airport for your departure.

Day 1

Welcome to Dublin!

Arrival in Dublin and time to explore the highlights of the Irish capital. Visit the Irish Whiskey Museum in the heart of Dublin city to embark on a journey through Irish Whiskey history and tradition, followed by a tasting of different Irish Whiskeys. Learn how to blend your very own whiskey and take a miniature bottle home. In the evening, visit the Temple Bar Pub, where you will find the biggest selection of Irish Pubs, offering various Irish foods and drinks. 1x overnight in Co. Dublin.

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Day 2

Kilkenny & Farmhouse Cheese

Visit Kilkenny in the morning, Ireland’s best known medieval town. Stroll through some of the Kilkenny crafts shops or stop for lunch at Dylan Whiskey Bar in the centre of Kilkenny, a bar dedicated to the former DWD Whiskey distilled in Kilkenny and with 19th century old world atmosphere. Alternatively visit Smithwicks Brewery, to taste Irish Ale brewed since 17.10. Continue your journey and take a break at Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese where you can find the finest quality artisan cheese, using the best quality milk from local farmers. They have spent the past 6 years developing their recipes and techniques. 1x overnight in Co. Tipperary.

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Day 3

Fine Foods, Jameson Distillery & Cork Butter Museum

Stop in Fethard, a small medieval and walled town. Visit Dooks – Fine Food, for some light homemade snacks or simply to enjoy the best coffee in Co. Tipperary. For a historical treat, visit Rock of Cashel. Visit Midleton Jameson Distillery in the afternoon, where you can take a public tour completed with a tasting at the Jameson Bar. All Jameson Whiskey is produced in Midleton today. Explore the Cork Butter Museum. This Museum shows how the Irish butter industry took a commodity item (butter) and created a brand (Kerry Gold) that has allowed farmers to sell the spreadable stuff at a premium. Finish your day in Cobh, a small town with picturesque colourful houses, friendly Irish pubs and of course it’s history of the Titanic. 2x overnights in Co. Cork.

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Day 4

English Market, Shandon Sweet & Gourmet in Kinsale

In the morning visit the English Market in Cork City, one of the oldest and certainly best covered markets in Europe. Renowned as a food market it is an important part of food culture in Cork. Pay a visit to Shandon Bells and walk up the 132 steps to see spectacular 360 degrees’ views over the city. Afterwards stop at Shandon Sweets Shop and pick up your pack of handmade Irish Sweets. Shandon Sweets is a typical Irish, multi-award winning sweet factory that till today uses traditional methods and original machinery. Choose your pack from the most famous Clove Rock, cough Drops or Burs.Spend the afternoon strolling the narrow streets with quaint colourful shops and restaurants of Kinsale. Kinsale is also known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland.

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Day 5

Adare, Foynes & Irish Coffee

Your journey continues to Co. Limerick/ Clare. Plan a stop in Adare, Ireland’s prettiest village. It has a reputation for its excellent award winning restaurants. Visit Foynes, a town and major port in Co. Limerick, and birthplace of the world famous Irish Coffee which was first made here in 1942. Take a tour of the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum before tasting a glass of Irish Coffee at the very spot it was invented. 2x overnights in Co. Limerick/ Co. Clare.

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Day 6

Bunratty Folk Park, Burren Smokehouse & Cliffs of Moher

Visit the Bunratty Castle and its Folk Park. It is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland and Folk Park is a living reconstruction of the homes and environment of Ireland of over a century ago. In the afternoon visit Burren Smokehouse a family run organisation that was set up in 1989 by Birgitta & Peter Curtin. They espouse finest quality food products, good customer care and a good group of team workers to ensure they keep up their standards. Take part in a masterclass in smoking salmon which will explain everything about the art of smoking and of course don’t forget to taste some of the delicious fish. Depending on time travel further North to experience the iconic high cliffs that are the most outstanding coastal features in Ireland.

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Day 7

Burren National Park & Guinness Storehouse

Today drive back to Dublin via the Burren National Park. This sight is a vast lunar landscape harbouring some 2000 species of rare plants and flowers. Continuing your journey, you can make a stop at Locke’s Distillery. It is the only small pot still whiskey distillery remaining in Ireland and the only examples of what used to be a widespread Irish industry. Upon arrival in Dublin enjoy a tour at the Guinness Storehouse and experience the heart and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer first hand. Spend the last evening at the Brewers Gravity Bar, one of Dublin’s highest roof top bars, enjoy a pint Guinness and let the world go by. 1x overnight in Co. Dublin.

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Day 8

Return to Dublin & Departure – Slán abhaile!

This morning head to Dublin airport for your departure.

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Services

Accommodation

7 nights in typical of the country middle class hotels or B&B’s including breakfast

 

  • 1x area Co. Dublin
  • 1x area Co. Tipperary/Clonmel
  • 2x area Co. Cork
  • 2x area Co. Limerick/Clare
  • 1x area Co. Dublin
Activities
  • Tour & Tasting Irish Whiskey Museum including “blend you own”
  • Handmade Irish Sweets at Shandon Sweet Shop
  • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum including glass of Irish Coffee
  • Masterclass in smoking Salmon including tasting
  • Tour & Tasting Guinness Storehouse