Here's a peek at the full itinerary and all of the events and tours you can take advantage of. Remember, it's always your choice of tours and events, we're just along for the ride! Any tour can be modified and customized for specialized groups.
Day 1, Sunday: Arrive in Dublin, Ireland (7 & 10-night packages only)
Arrive early in the morning at Dublin International Airport, where you will be greeted by Tenon Tours staff and directed to your hotel transportation. Arrive at your hotel for a short “Introduction to Ireland” hosted by our staff, before checking-in and having the day at your leisure. For those of you who would like to immerse yourself into the local sporting culture, today's featured event will be a Gaelic Football or Hurling Match at Croke Park. Don’t miss tonight’s wildest welcome party hosted at a nearby pub!
Featured Hotels: Temple Bar Hotel, Grafton Capitol, Drury Court Hotel
Featured Tour/Event: Gaelic Football or Hurling Match
Nighttime Event: Welcome Party in Dublin City Center
Day 2, Monday: Dublin à Galway (7 & 10-night packages only)
Spend the morning recovering from last night’s welcome party or begin exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. You may choose to partake in a tour of the Guinness brewery and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar. This afternoon, board your coach bus for a relaxing ride through the Irish countryside to Galway on the west coast. Tonight, a “Get Ready for Galway” Pub Greeting awaits.
Featured Hotels: Park House Hotel, The Western
Featured Tour/Event: Guinness Brewery in Dublin
Nighttime Event: The “Get Ready for Galway” Pub Greeting
Day 3, Tuesday: Galway
Arrival day for 5-night packages. Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure this morning. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of the featured tour of the Connemara region, well known and loved by artists for its clear light and unspoiled beauty. Ask your tour director for details or for a list of local pubs, attractions and tonight’s pub event.
Featured Hotels: Park House Hotel, The Western
Featured Tour/Event: Tour of Connemara
Nighttime Event: Pub Event
Day 4, Wednesday: Galway
Give back to the people of Ireland by participating in the community event arranged by Tenon Tours, challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour to the Aran Islands, Europe's easternmost point and considered the foothold of Irish culture and where Gaelic is the first language of its residents. Ask your tour director for details or for information on tonight’s pub event.
Featured Hotels: Park House Hotel, The Western
Featured Tour/Event: Aran Islands
Nighttime Event: Pub Event
Day 5, Thursday: Galway à Killarney
Grab breakfast, pack up your room, and board the bus to Killarney. Check-in before taking in Killarney at your own pace, or relax in preparation for your 3rd welcome party of the week! See your tour director for details or a list of local pubs and events.
Featured Hotels: The International, Randles Court, Killarney Court
Featured Tour/Event: Dingle Peninsula
Nighttime Event: Killarney Kick-off Pub Party
Day 6, Friday: Killarney
Another day to explore Killarney. You may join our trip around the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most popular scenic areas with the country's highest mountains on one side and Atlantic coast on the other. Bike tours are also available or you may enjoy the local scene of Killarney, it’s always your choice! Tonight, take part in a local pub crawl with your mates.
Featured Hotels: The International, Randles Court, Killarney Court
Featured Tour/Event: Ring of Kerry
Nighttime Event: Local Pub Crawl
Day 7, Saturday: Killarney à Lahinch
Depart Killarney and check-in to your hotel in Lahinch for the final stop. Take full advantage of the serenity as you wind down from a wild week. Today you may want to join our excursion to see the majestic Cliffs of Moher.
Featured Hotel: Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel
Featured Tour/Event: Cliffs of Moher
Nighttime Event: Complete the Countrywide Pub Crawl!
Day 8, Sunday: Lahinch – Shannon - Home (10 Night packages --> Kilkenny)
5 & 7 Night travelers, say goodbye to Ireland and your new friends today, as we leave Lahinch for Shannon to board your return flights home. 10 Night travelers, continue your journey to Kilkenny and check-in to the Kilkenny River Court Hotel, overlooking the Kilkenny Castle.
Featured Hotels: Kilkenny River Court Hotel
Featured Tour/Event: Kilkenny Castle
Nighttime Event: Wine and Cheese on the patio (or beer and peanuts... whichever you prefer)
Day 9, Monday: Kilkenny (10 Night packages only)
Explore the streets of Kilkenny or head down to Waterford for the day, home of Waterford Crystal.
Featured Hotels: Kilkenny River Court Hotel
Featured Tour/Event: Waterford
Nighttime Event: Pubs anyone?
Day 10, Tuesday: Kilkenny à Dublin (10 Night packages only)
Head back to Dublin and finish your journey with the ultimate farewell toast.
Featured Hotels: Temple Bar Hotel, Grafton Capitol, Drury Court Hotel
Featured Tour/Event: Day of last minute shopping
Nighttime Event: Farewell party
Day 11, Wednesday: Depart Dublin for US (10 Night packages only)
See you next year!
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