Highlights of Ireland

Immerse yourself in the Temple Bar area, known as Dublin's Cultural Quarter. Shop around at the weekend markets, grab a pint at the pub, and dine in in the area's vast and diverse cuisine options. Then go back at night and experience this area really come to life.

Opt to explore alone or take a guided tour of Dublin Castle. Historically served as the headquarters of English and British administrations, the Castle is part of the current government complex.

Have you ever wanted to see a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness? Here's your chance. Visit the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the history of Ireland's most famous beer, and how this dry stout it is brewed.

Visit the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Founded in 1191, a walk around these breathtaking grounds will give you a glimpse into 800 years of history.

Immerse yourself in the Temple Bar area, known as Dublin's Cultural Quarter. Shop around at the weekend markets, grab a pint at the pub, and dine in in the area's vast and diverse cuisine options. Then go back at night and experience this area really come to life.

Opt to explore alone or take a guided tour of Dublin Castle. Historically served as the headquarters of English and British administrations, the Castle is part of the current government complex.

Have you ever wanted to see a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness? Here's your chance. Visit the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the history of Ireland's most famous beer, and how this dry stout it is brewed.

Visit the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Founded in 1191, a walk around these breathtaking grounds will give you a glimpse into 800 years of history.

Built only in the 1950s, the Galway Cathedral is often referred to as the "last great stone cathedral of Europe." With its towering green dome, beautiful windows inspired by Gothic traditions, and an intriguing mix of Renaissance and Romanesque styles, it's a local landmark worth visiting.

With its imposing stone tower, defensive walls and stunning backdrop against the picturesque Galway Bay, it's no surprise that Dunguaire Castle is one of the most photographed in western Ireland. Built in 1520, the castle later became known as a favoured gathering place for literary icons like George Bernard Shaw and W.B. Yeats.

Built only in the 1950s, the Galway Cathedral is often referred to as the "last great stone cathedral of Europe." With its towering green dome, beautiful windows inspired by Gothic traditions, and an intriguing mix of Renaissance and Romanesque styles, it's a local landmark worth visiting.

With its imposing stone tower, defensive walls and stunning backdrop against the picturesque Galway Bay, it's no surprise that Dunguaire Castle is one of the most photographed in western Ireland. Built in 1520, the castle later became known as a favoured gathering place for literary icons like George Bernard Shaw and W.B. Yeats.

Land at Muckross House and explore the spectacular gardens. The house was built in the 19th century for the politician Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife Mary Balfour Herbert, a painter. Queen Victoria came to visit the Muckross House in 1861, to honor her arrival the Herberts commissioned the extensive gardens that cover the grounds.

Take a guided tour of this 15th century castle on the shores of Killarney.

Established in 1788, the English Market in Cork is a vast and eclectic covered food market filled with longstanding family-run stalls. Get in with the local hustle and bustle.

Once a prison constructed in the 1820s, the Cork County Gaol is now a coveted part of University College of Cork. Take an audio tour of the grounds to learn more about the tumultuous history of this building.

Established in 1788, the English Market in Cork is a vast and eclectic covered food market filled with longstanding family-run stalls. Get in with the local hustle and bustle.

Once a prison constructed in the 1820s, the Cork County Gaol is now a coveted part of University College of Cork. Take an audio tour of the grounds to learn more about the tumultuous history of this building.

Visit the Blarney Castle, built nearly 600 years ago the castle has become one of the most famous sights in Ireland. The "Stone of Eloquence" is found at the top of the tower and you'll need to hang upside down and backwards and kiss the renowned Blarney Stone for the gift of gab.