Green with Envy: Ireland By Design

Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

KILBEGGAN: Guided tour of an Irish whiskey distillery.

ATHLONE: Visit the town and stop for Irish coffee at the oldest pub in Ireland. (B/D)

YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

• EXPLORE: Top 'o the Morning on Top o' the World This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Achill Island-Ireland's largest island. May the road rise up to meet you on an excursion along the famous Wild Atlantic Way. Savor the breathtaking panorama of its tall sea cliffs and wild beaches, the rugged mountains, and peat bogs. Learn about local history and traditions of the area and enjoy a morning coffee in a local cafe.
  
  
• PEDAL: The Wind at Your Back in Westport Get away from the crowds for an authentic adventure. Enjoy the natural beauty of Ireland's west coast town of Westport with an easy, breezy guided e-bike tour.
  
  
• TASTE: Rise & Shine Test the tradition of Irish soda bread-baking and enjoy insight into Irish food culture, its history and heritage. Get to know Ireland through its warm bread and warm people. As soon as your made-from-scratch dough is ready, smother it with Irish-country butter and locally produced homemade jam and enjoy a cup of tea while chatting to fellow artisan bakers. (B)
  

KYLEMORE: Visit the Benedictine Abbey.

YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

• STROLL: Galway Galore! On this walking tour of vibrant, medieval city of Galway, see some of its main attractions, as well as its hidden gems. Take photos of Lynch's Castle, Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, The Town Walls dating from 1270, Town Hall & Courthouse, and more. After learning about the history and culture of the "City of the Tribes," pull-up a chair in a local pub for a hearty Irish supper, a couple of drinks, and perhaps a bit of lively craic (conversation) with the locals.
  
  
• TASTE: Find your Pot o' Gold If you are a foodie and have a keen interest in Irish cuisine, this experience is a true treasure. Get the inside scoop from a Local Guide on Galway's best eateries during this food tour that reveals the best spots to eat, including the famous Galway Market. Try local specialties like oysters, crab, cheese, doughnuts, and strawberry tarts with visits to award-winning restaurants and cafes. (B/D)
  

GALWAY: Ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands.

INISHMORE: At Ti Joe Watty's pub, hear from a local about life on Inishmore Island over a light lunch. A minibus tour of the island with a local driver-guide includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus. (B/L/D)

CLIFFS OF MOHER: Visit the 668-foot-high rocky cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.

RATHBAUN FARM: Visit Rathbaun Farm and enjoy lunch. (B/L)

DUBLIN: Morning orientation drive, including O'Connell Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. Visit Guinness Storehouse.

YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

• CLAP: High-Stepping & High Notes An evening of Irish Celebration at Taylors Irish Cabaret! Savor a 3-course dinner with wine, and sip Irish coffee while enjoying a performance by musicians, world-champion Irish dancers, singers, and an Irish comedy legend. A fun and festive night you'll never forget!
  
  
• SIP: Irish Stories & Spirited Swigs Discover Dublin's rich literary heritage on this fun literary pub crawl that is as educational as it is entertaining. Experience the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers such as James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, and W.B. Yeats. Enjoy a hearty pub dinner and a couple of drinks of your choice! (B/D)
  

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)