Best of Ireland South by Ireland with Michael - October 4, 2025

Travel to Ireland and meet musician Michael Londra! On this custom designed tour, experience the magic of Ireland and meet top PBS travel show host, and internationally acclaimed Irish tenor, Michael Londra.

TRAVEL DATES: OCTOBER 4, 2025 - OCTOBER 12, 2025

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1:

October 4: Dublin Arrival

After landing at the Dublin Airport, join your group in the Arrivals Hall to meet your driver guide and Ireland with Michael host, Michael Londra, and board your luxury motorcoach. Journey into Wexford for a guided walking tour of the town's highlights, including the winding streets, town walls, the famous bull ring, Selskar Abbey, and Theater Royal. Transfer to your hotel, check in, and settle in. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with fellow travelers at the hotel restaurant.

Dinner & Overnight: Ferrycraig Hotel

Day 2:

October 5: Wexford Hook Lighthouse

Today, visit Hook Lighthouse, the world's oldest operating lighthouse, and explore Johnstown Castle Gardens with its diverse trees and shrubs. Return to your Wexford hotel for free time before meeting your group for a private concert. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight: Ferrycraig Hotel, Wexford

Day 3:

October 6: House of Waterford Crystal

This morning, travel to Waterford and tour the House of Waterford Crystal and the 18th-century Bishop's Palace. Continue to Cork, check into your hotel, and settle in. In the evening, consider dining at a nearby venue to sample local cuisine.

Overnight: River Lee Hotel, Cork

Day 4:

October 7: Jameson Midleton Distillery

Leave Cork for the Old Midleton Distillery, tour the buildings, and enjoy a whiskey sample. In Blarney, visit Blarney Castle and kiss the "Stone of Eloquence." Continue to Killarney, check into your hotel, and relax before dining with your group.

Dinner & Overnight: Killarney Plaza, Killarney

Day 5:

October 8: Ring of Kerry

After breakfast, explore the Ring of Kerry's 100 miles of stunning scenery, including Ireland’s highest peaks, golden beaches, and rocky headlands. Stop for photos and enjoy the views at Ladies' View and Moll's Gap. Visit Muckross House in Killarney, a 19th-century mansion, and stroll through its gardens. Return to your Kenmare hotel for an evening at leisure, with dining options in town.

Overnight: Killarney Plaza, Killarney

Day 6:

October 9: Kilkenny Castle

Drive to Kilkenny and visit Kilkenny Castle, with its formal gardens and views of the Nore River. Explore the Kilkenny Design Center, Ireland's leading center for contemporary craft and design. Then, enjoy a Hurling Experience at Malzards Pub. Transfer to your hotel, check in, and spend the rest of the day sightseeing, shopping, and dining on your own.

Overnight: River Court Hotel, Kilkenny

Day 7:

October 10: Powerscourt House & Gardens

This morning, visit Powerscourt House near Enniskerry to explore its terraced Italian gardens and global collection of trees and flowers. Then, tour Powerscourt Distillery and enjoy a whiskey and food pairing. Transfer to your Dublin hotel, check in, and relax. In the evening, enjoy Irish food, music, and dance at The Irish House Party.

Overnight: Davenport Hotel, Dublin

Day 8:

October 11: Hop-On Hop-Off Dublin

Spend the day at leisure using your Hop-on Hop-off pass to explore the city. Visit museums like the National Museum, National Gallery, or Writers Museum, or shop along Nassau Street, Grafton Street, or Henry Street. In the evening, dine at one of Dublin's many restaurants or pubs.

Overnight: Davenport Hotel, Dublin

Day 9:

October 12: Return Home

All too soon, your vacation has come to its final day. Transfer to Dublin Airport in good time to check-in for your flight. You may do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before boarding your flight back to the United States.