DAY 1
Saturday: WILD ATLANTIC WAY ARRIVAL & WELCOME DINNER
Welcome to Shannon Airport, the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland! Transfer to your hotel where Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy Award-winning Host of the PBS travel series Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi will be there to greet you and welcome you on this Irish dance adventure. Kick off this Bare Feet Tour by meeting your fellow travelers at a private dinner and music session.
Overnight in Doolin, Co. Clare.
DAY 2
Sunday: CLIFFS OF MOHER, IRISH MUSIC, AND A CEILI
A morning visit to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, followed by a day full of Irish music and storytelling at the Doolin Music House, ending with a private set dancing lesson, dinner, and a ceili at Vaughan’s in Kilfenora.
Overnight in Doolin, Co. Clare.
DAY 3
Monday: COUNTY KERRY
We make our way south, taking in the sites by ferry to The Dingle Peninsula along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry (The Kingdom). Dingle is a quaint town filled with music, dance, stories, and of course, the craic (Irish for FUN!)! We’re greeted by a private music session and dance lesson, followed by a dinner savoring the local delicacies from Dingle Bay! We have the evening to explore the 50+ pubs in the town!
Overnight in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
DAY 4
Tuesday: CULINARY EXPERIENCE
We start with a morning private walking tour of Dingle followed by a private lunch and beer pairing with Chef Martin Bealin at the world famous Dick Mack’s. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore one of Mickela’s favorite towns in all of Ireland!
Overnight in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
DAY 5
Wednesday: DINGLE BY WATER & DANCING
The morning begins with a tour of Dingle Bay by boat (with some whalewatching too!). Later that afternoon, we’ll have a private dance lesson with Jonathan Kelliher, Irish dance and dance historian!
Overnight in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
DAY 6
Thursday: IRISH DANCE IN KILLARNEY
We depart Dingle with a drive through Slea Head, a stop at the Blasket Center, and lunch at the world famous Louis Mulcahy Pottery, taking in all the natural beauties along the way. Take your time once we arrive in Killarney, and then head to an evening dance performance at Gaelic Roots!
Overnight in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
DAY 7
Friday: DANCING IN KILLARNEY
Start the morning with an optional guided bike tour through Killarney National Park. In the early afternoon, we’ll have a private Sean Nos (Old Style) dance & brush dance class with award-winning dancer Anne-Marie Nelligan - our trip ends with our farewell dinner and late night trad sessions & dancing throughout the festive town of Killarney.
Overnight in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
DAY 8
Saturday: RETURN HOME
Bid your fellow travelers slán abhaile - option to extend your stay in Ireland or transfer to Shannon Airport for your flight home.