No drive will be longer than 90-minutes – and even with stops.

The total price includes: all breakfasts, and either lunch OR supper each day.
One day, (Games & Game Day) at Lisnavagh – both are covered.

Private room upgrade for solo travelers mandatory. May require staying in Mews rather than in Manor but prices for mews there are slightly lower.
Please note each day will start with a hearty breakfast (included).
N.B. Gratuities are optional and seen as an extra for ‘services beyond’.

Pre tour: Flights from US – Note we can help arrange extra nights accommodation pre and post tour if so wished.

Day 1 – Starting in our college accommodation
If Arriving Earlier in Morning. Drop baggage in college.
3-6pm local time … a Warm Welcome from Bart & Peter and Short Orientation chat and directions to welcome meeting/ meal.
6:15 (-ish) Welcome drink and orientation meeting.
Welcome Supper 7pm
You are then free to return to accommodation or wander around Dublin, or stroll around with one of the other guides.

Day 2 – Georgian & Military Day
(Staying in same accommodation Dublin) – our day will offer trips such as a working military barracks tour (deeply connected to the Irish Revolution) and a visit to Ireland’s only Georgian House/Club
Optional Walking Tours of Dublin
Orientation as regarding using Dublin buses and tram system.

Day 3 – Mountains, Valleys and the Hills of Carlow Day
Royal Irish Academy ( option), with lunch at Trinity College (option) afterwards we depart for a panoramic trip through the Dublin & Wicklow Mountains, with stops at sites to explore Kilmacurragh Gardens (major state-owned formal gardens), an Irish pyramid, Avoca Woolen Mills (and scenes from BBC TV series Ballykissangel).
5.30 (-ish) Arrival at Lisnavagh Manor our (long term) accommodation for a welcome drink.

Day 4 – Forts, Castles and Churches Day
This morning we set off for Cahir Castle (our favourite Irish castle) the world-famous Rock of Cashel, (a fortified volcanic plug that is the history of Ireland on one spot). Followed by a visit to the one thousand year old Holycross Abbey (Ireland’s only state-owned church) and view a piece of “The one true cross”.

Day 5 – Castles, Mines and Museums Day
We set off for Kilkenny City (famous castle – and Ireland’s largest), Dungarvan for lunch, Copper Coast drive, Waterford with a short walk in the Viking triangle and access to any and all of the six museums.

Day 6 – Game & Games Day
A ‘stay at home day at Lisnavagh before our “Game & Games Day” – Lisnavagh. Estate walks, wild game BBQ, medieval archery and lawn croquet. (N.B. this is also our Laundry day). Irish entertainment with dance troupe .and formal 3-course dinner in the Manor.
N.B. This is a free day to enjoy the grounds, activities, library, or even organise a separate day-tour if so wished.

Day 7 – Waterways and Praise Day
Today we set off for the medieval town of New Ross, Duisk Abbey (Graingenamanagh), Enniscorthy, generally a restful day visiting nearby sites and perhaps catch an extra activity.

Day 8 – Views and Booze Day
Today’s visits include Ballykilcavan Brewery, Kylebeg, Rock of Dunamase, Kinnitty Pyramid,
Lunch option nearby, then Ridge of Capard,for a walk (weather permitting!) before returning to Lisnavagh for a quiet evening.

Day 9 – Monks and Mountains day
Leaving Lisnavagh after breakfast for the last time, we head for Dublin via; Castledermot Priory, Moone High Cross, Baltingglass, stopping at Glenmalure Mountain Lodge for lunch, – back through the mountains to Glendalough before a panoramic trip right through Dublin to reach our final accommodation for the last two nights: All Hallows (ex-seminary) College.

Day 10 – Seaside and Surrenders Day
Our last full day of the tour will comprise of our Seaside & History Day
Boyne Valley Area tour: Battle of Boyne, Slane Hill, Mellifont Abbey, Monasterboice, Drogheda beach and the Maiden’s Tower!

Day 11 – Fond Farewells – until the next trip
Dublin Airport Departures
Option to stay additional tour days? Or just additional accommodation – we can arrange accommodation for pre or post tour.