Visit Ireland with Patina Reyes!

Introduction to Ireland

August 24-30, 2025

Add on ISU VS K State Football on August 23 option.

Thursday August 21, 2025

Patina departs US

Friday. August 22, 2025

Patina will arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Visit Jameson, Guiness and

Saturday, August 23, 2025,

Site See

Tailgate

Game ISU VS K state.

2024 game has a 5:00 PM kickoff

DAY 1, SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2025

Meal- Dinner

Tour Starts:

If you are not coming early arrange flights to depart US on Friday, August 23.

At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation.

Hotel

Hilton Dublin Kilmainham Aug 24, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025, Dublin

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so pretty,” you’ll also find great personality and charm. The charisma of Dubliners and the bounty of pubs here is matched only by the gorgeous Georgian Squares, 12th-century, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the legendary library of Trinity College.

DAY 2, MONDAY AUGUST 25, 2025

· Meals Breakfast

· Overnight in Ennis

· Temple Gate Hotel

· Travel 165 mi / 266 km

DUBLIN–KILDARE–CASHEL–LIMERICK–

Stallions, Saints & Stones

· KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud.

· CASHEL See the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached.

· LIMERICK Orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone.

· Free time this evening.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

CULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This horse breeding facility in County Kildare, considered the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, continues to inspire all who visit. Hear about some of the world’s most magnificent champion stallions that have made racing history since the turn of the 20th century.

DAY 3, TUESDAY AUGUST 26, 2025

Overnight in Ennis

Hotel Temple Gate.

135 mi / 217 km

(Breakfast)

ENNIS. EXCURSION TO WEST COAST

Sheep, Scones & Seacliff’s

CLARE COAST Visit the Cliffs of Moher and the rocky plateau of The Burren above the Atlantic coast. GALWAY Free time.

Rathbaun: Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm.

LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Someone’s in the kitchen in Rathbaun Farm, just outside of Galway. You can don an apron and whip up your own delicious home-made scones, served with fresh preserves and whipped cream. Learn about the long-time tradition of sheep farming in this beautiful Irish landscape.

DAY 4, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27, 2025

Over night in Killarney

Hotel -Killarney Towers Hotel

174 mi / 281 km

ENNIS–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY

Beauties of Counties Kerry & Clare

ENNIS.

Take a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry.

RING OF KERRY Drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula and enjoy an Irish coffee at a local bar. KILLARNEY Free time the remainder of the day. (Breakfast, Dinner)

LOCAL FAVORITE

It’s clear why we get a warm feeling with traditional Irish Coffee – as much a warm welcome now as it was for stranded travelers in 1943. It was a wintry night in Limerick when Foynes Port chef Joe Sheridan concocted this soothing elixir of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream to make their cancelled flight a little more palatable. Raise a toddy glass of Caife Gaelach with a hearty “slainte!”

DAY 5, THURSDAY AUGUST 28, 2025,

KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD

Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab

Drive across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork.

Overnight Waterford

Granville Hotel

Breakfast & dinner

131 mi / 210 km

BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone.

WATERFORD Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

LEGENDS & LORE Cut the blarney and hear the history of how telling tales is forever linked to the 15th-century castle and the village below in Blarney. One of the last estate villages that remain standing in Ireland, the village was built by an 18th century landlord to house the castle workers there. It’s true!

DAY 6, FRIDAY AUGUST 29, 2025,

WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN

MEDIEVAL & MODERN IRISH CAPITALS

Breakfast

Overnight in Dublin

The Gibson Hotel

111 mi / 179 km

Time to explore one of Ireland's most quaint towns.

DUBLIN Free time this afternoon.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

HISTORIC SPOT Time to explore the city of Kilkenny, referred to as the "Marble City" because of the widespread use of local black limestone to construct many local buildings. The "Medieval Mile" is the city's main thoroughfare and is lined with medieval landmarks, quaint shops and charming pubs. Today Kilkenny is renowned for its active arts and crafts scene.

DAY 7, SATURDAY AUGUST 30, 2025,

DUBLIN

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

Safe travels until we meet again!

Includes transportation to the airport.