Take a look at a sample themed tour itinerary and a few of the events and day trips available. Our trips provide necessary transportation, city center accommodations and featured tours and events, but give you the option to choose the things you want to do and see. Optional Pre-tour night, Saturday: Dublin, Ireland (7 & 10-night packages only)

Add a pre-tour night in Dublin for an extra day to explore the capital city.

Day 1, Sunday: Arrive in Dublin, Ireland (7 & 10-night packages only)

You will have this day at your leisure to check out the shops on Grafton Street, Trinity College or to use your 24-hour pass on Dublin‘s hop-on/hop-off City Tour Bus. You’re invited to a tour welcome party, hosted at a nearby pub, where the Tenon Tours arrival representative will offer a short Introduction to Ireland as you get to know the other people who will be traveling with you.

Day 2, Monday: Dublin to Galway (7 & 10-night packages only)

Spend the morning exploring the streets, shops, and pubs of Dublin. Choose to join a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a complimentary pint in the top-floor Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin. If whiskey is more your flavor, head over to experience the Old Jameson Distillery tour. In the afternoon afternoon, board your coach for a relaxing ride through the Irish countryside to Galway.

Day 3, Tuesday: Galway (5-night travelers arrive)

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast at your leisure. The day is yours to experience Galway at your own pace or take advantage of our featured tour visiting the Connemara region. Try your hand at one of Ireland’s most spectacular golf courses, Galway Bay Golf Resort, and use your second night in Galway to visit the shops, restaurants and pubs you may have missed the first night.

Day 4, Wednesday: Galway

Challenge your mates to a local pub crawl, or take advantage of the featured tour of the Aran Islands, Europe’s easternmost point. Gaelic is the first language of its residents. The Arans are considered the foothold of Irish culture.

Day 5, Thursday: Galway to Killarney

During this peaceful journey you will make a stop to visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Check into your hotel before enjoying the rest of the afternoon at your own speed. You might consider a leisurely Jaunting Cart Ride with an entertaining Irish driver.

Day 6, Friday: Killarney

Another day to explore Killarney. Join our trip around the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula, Ireland’s most popular scenic areas, or test your golfing skills at the challenging Lackabane Golf Course. Bike rentals are also available.

Day 7, Saturday: Killarney to Ennis (5 & 7-night travelers) or Killarney to Cork (10-night travelers)

Finish exploring Killarney before your mid-day transfer. This morning you may want to take one of the most scenic Horseback Rides through the Killarney National Park you could ever imagine.

5 & 7-night travelers will head to Ennis to check in for their final stop and farewell toast. Enjoy a walking tour of Ennis or visit the local pubs. In the evening travel to the Knappogue Castle, or to Bunratty Castle for a “Medieval Banquet.”

10-night travelers continue to Cork.  For a half day tour, visit Blarney Village, home to the famous Blarney Castle & Blarney Stone as well as the Cork City Goal (jail).

Day 8, Sunday: Ennis to Shannon/Home (5 & 7-night travelers) or Cork (10-night travelers)

5 & 7-night travelers say goodbye to Ireland.

10-night travelers enjoy another day in Cork. Choose to visit Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic. Here you can visit The Queenstown Story to learn about the development of the port as the main emigration point for up to 3-million Irish people. We also suggest visiting the town of Kinsale, the gourmet capital of Ireland. To build up your appetite for an amazing meal we suggest the Kinsale Walking Tour, an acclaimed introduction to this quaint and extraordinary harbor town.

Day 9, Monday: Cork to Kilkenny (10-Night packages only)

Continue your journey to Kilkenny. Explore the streets or head down the Kilkenny Craft Trail. Spend your night with wine and cheese on the patio.

Day 10, Tuesday: Kilkenny to Dublin (10-Night packages only)

Head back to Dublin and finish your journey with last-minute shopping and a farewell toast. For an entertaining send-off, visit the unique Irish House Party dinner and show. Unlike any other traditional Irish music in the city, it’s organized and hosted by All-Ireland Champion traditional Irish musicians and dancers in an intimate and homey setting.

Day 11, Wednesday: Dublin to Home (10-Night packages only)

Safe travels and we’ll see you next year! *Tour Host and Welcome/Farewell Parties are based on a minimum of 4 combined travelers traveling the same week

**Blue items are completely optional to give you the flexibility to spend your time as you choose! Please view the Tours tab for more information and pricing.