从都柏林出发，五日爱尔兰西部之旅：领略爱尔兰狂野的大西洋风光、感受凯尔特灵魂乐、游览戈尔韦、布伦和基拉尼|5-Day Escape to the West from Dublin: Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Highlights, Celtic Soul & Galway, Burren, Killarney

离开都柏林后，您将一路向西，穿过基尔代尔郡和奥法利郡的农田和泥炭沼泽。基尔贝根酿酒厂是您的第一站，在这里您可以放松身心，品尝一杯他们著名的威士忌。
小酌几杯（或者两杯！）之后，您可以前往雄伟的香农河畔，参观克朗马克诺伊斯修道院遗址。这里拥有大量的石十字架、古老的教堂和独具特色的圆形塔楼，这处圣地让您得以深入了解爱尔兰的精神过去。
之后，您将在当地一个风景如画的小村庄里的传统酒吧享用午餐，然后前往戈尔韦市，这将是您第一晚的下榻之处。戈尔韦市充满活力，拥有众多一流的餐厅和酒吧。
Leaving Dublin, you head west through the farmlands and peat bogs of County Kildare and Offaly. Kilbeggan Distillery is your first stop, and here you have time to relax with a glass of their famed whiskey.
After a drink (or two!), you head to the banks of the mighty River Shannon and the ruined abbey at Clonmacnoise. Home to a large collection of stone crosses, ancient churches and inimitable round towers, this holy site offers an insightful glimpse into Ireland's spiritual past.
You then lunch at a traditional pub in one of the area's pretty villages before travelling to Galway City, your home for the first night. It's a city with a lively atmosphere and excellent restaurants and bars.

从戈尔韦市沿海岸线驱车不远即可到达布伦地区，这里是爱尔兰的国宝之一。布伦地区拥有爱尔兰最早的基督教定居点之一，还有宽阔的石灰岩路面和珍稀植物。
在有时间探索周边地区之后，我们将前往“十字架之城”基尔费诺拉。您可以参观这座小镇宏伟的古老大教堂，之后我们会在该地区一个迷人的村庄享用午餐。
接下来，您将前往令人叹为观止的莫赫悬崖。漫步在迷人的悬崖步道上，欣赏海鸟在您头顶清澈的空气中翱翔。您还可以在附近屡获殊荣的优秀环境展览馆中了解这片独特的生态系统。
随后，行程将向南延伸至克莱尔郡，途中会经过著名的拉欣奇高尔夫球场，最终抵达风景如画的拉欣奇海滩。之后，您将继续旅程，搭乘渡轮横渡香农河口。短暂的航程后，您将向南前往湖畔小镇基拉尼。这座充满活力、魅力十足的小镇将是您未来三晚的下榻之处，您可以尽情体验这里众多一流的传统酒吧和现场音乐表演。
A short drive along the coast from Galway City lies the Burren, one of Ireland's national treasures. It's home to one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland and broad limestone pavements and rare flora.
After time to explore the area, you travel to Kilfenora, the "town of the crosses". You can visit the town's fabulous ancient cathedral before we stop for lunch in one of the area's charming villages.
You then head to the incredible Cliffs of Moher. Walk the stunning cliff trails as seabirds swoop through the clear air above you. And learn about the unique ecosystem in the excellent and award winning environmental exhibition nearby.
The tour then moves south through County Clare, passing its famous golf course on the way to the picturesque beach at Lahinch. You continue your journey and board a ferry across the Shannon Estuary. After a short crossing, you head south towards the lakeside town of Killarney. This energetic, charming area will be your base for the next three nights, so take your time sampling the superb collection of traditional pubs and live music.

今天，您的旅程将探索迷人的丁格尔半岛。第一站是因奇海滩，这是一片绵延至大西洋的广阔沙滩。沿着海滩边狭窄的道路前行，您将穿过丁格尔镇。
继续前行，您将前往斯莱角 (Slea Head)，这里遍布古老的堡垒和史前居所。从这里可以欣赏到附近布拉斯凯特群岛 (Blasket Islands) 的壮丽景色，是拍摄全景照片的绝佳地点。如果天气晴好，您可以沿着海滩和悬崖漫步，尽情领略这令人叹为观止的美景。
回到丁格尔，置身于色彩缤纷的房屋和热闹的港口之中，您可以在这田园诗般的环境中享用美味的海鲜，度过余下的下午时光。傍晚，您将返回基拉尼，并有时间在环绕小镇的国家公园里漫步。
Today, your tour explores the fabulous Dingle Peninsula. Your first stop is Inch Beach, a vast expanse of sand stretching out into the Atlantic. Venturing down the narrow roads away from the beach leads you through the town of Dingle.
You continue towards Slea Head, an area loaded with ancient forts and prehistoric dwellings. The impressive views of the nearby Blasket Islands make this an excellent spot for panoramic photos. If the weather is pleasant, you can ramble along the beaches and cliff tops to fully appreciate the incredible vistas.
Arriving back amidst the brightly coloured houses and jolly harbour of Dingle, you can spend the remainder of the afternoon enjoying delicious seafood in this idyllic setting. In the evening, you head back to Killarney, with time for an evening stroll in the National Park that envelops the town.

今天，您将探索凯里环线，这是一条穿越爱尔兰一些风景最壮丽地区的壮观路线。
清晨出发，沿着蜿蜒的道路穿行于山谷、城镇和村庄之间，途经麦吉利卡迪山脉的山麓，这里坐落着爱尔兰最高峰卡朗图厄尔山。之后，您将沿着风景秀丽的海岸公路，途经格伦贝格和凯尔斯，前往卡赫西文。沿途可选择停留参观“爱尔兰解放者”丹尼尔·奥康奈尔的故居，以及波特马吉郊外一座气势恢宏的环形堡垒。
您将在风景如画的渔村波特马吉 (Portmagee) 享用午餐。或者，您可以快速吃点东西，然后前往瓦伦西亚岛 (Valentia) 参观斯凯利格体验馆 (Skellig Experience)。这次旅行将带您了解曾经居住在这些岩石岛屿上的古老僧侣社群。
下午，我们将在查理·卓别林的“第二个家”沃特维尔停留拍照，然后前往库恩马基斯塔山口顶部欣赏美景。
从山峰蜿蜒而下，您将抵达德里纳内庄园，这里是奥康奈尔家族的故居。被誉为“爱尔兰解放者”的丹尼尔·奥康奈尔与此地有着深厚的渊源，您亲临此地便会明白个中缘由。在这里，您可以漫步于风景如画的花园或海滩，还可以参观主屋。
沿着环线继续前行，您将在莫尔峡谷和女士观景点稍作停留。从这里步行一小段路程即可到达托克瀑布，之后返回基拉尼。（在某些旅行团中，第三天和第四天的行程会互换。）
Today, you explore the Ring of Kerry, a spectacular route through some of Ireland's most visually spectacular areas.
You head out in the morning, navigating the roads about the valleys, towns, and villages, and through the foothills of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, home to Ireland's highest mount, Carrauntoohil. Next you join the scenic coast road through Glenbeigh and Kells on the way to Cahersiveen. Possible stops include the site of "The Liberator of Ireland" Daniel O'Connel's birthplace and an impressive ring fort outside Portmagee.
You stop for lunch in the quaint fishing village of Portmagee. Alternatively, you can have a quick snack and head to the island of Valentia for a visit to the Skellig Experience. This excursion teaches you about the ancient community of monks who made the outcrop of rocky islands their home.
In the afternoon, there's a photo stop in Charlie Chaplin's "home away from home" at Waterville, before enjoying fine views at the top of Coonmakista pass.
Winding down from the peaks, you head to Derrynane House, home of the family O'Connell. Daniel O'Connell, 'The Liberator of Ireland', had a very strong bond with this place and you'll understand why when you visit. Here, you can enjoy a walk in the scenic gardens or along the beach and explore the main house.
Continuing along the Ring, you stop at Moll's Gap and the Ladies View. Stroll a short way from here to the Torc Waterfall before heading back to Killarney. (On some tours, days three and four are switched).

沿着西科克山脉向东行驶，蜿蜒穿过李河谷，最终抵达布拉尼城堡。您有时间游览城堡，甚至有机会亲吻著名的布拉尼石，获得“雄辩的口才”！
下午，旅行团将前往历史名城卡希尔，那里有一座位于苏尔河中的特色岛屿城堡。
旅程的最后一站是基尔肯尼，这是一座繁华的城市，拥有精美的城堡、千年历史的圆形塔楼和令人印象深刻的国家工艺中心。在再次启程前往旅程的最后一段之前，您还有机会品尝最后一杯吉尼斯黑啤。傍晚时分，您将返回都柏林。
* 请注意，如果您的旅行团出发日期在2025年4月1日之后，第五天的行程将有所调整。参观完布拉尼城堡后，您将前往金塞尔享用午餐，而非卡希尔。此外，您将参观卡舍尔岩，而非基尔肯尼。第五天的行程结束时间也将更改为晚上7点抵达都柏林。
Heading east through the mountains of West Cork, you weave along the Lee Valley until you reach Blarney Castle. You have time here to take in the castle grounds, and there may even be the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and receive the "gift of the gab"!
In the afternoon, the tour heads to the heritage town of Cahir, where there's a distinctive island castle in the River Suir.
The final stop of the tour is Kilkenny, a bustling city with a fine castle, a thousand-year-old round tower, and an impressive National Craft Centre. There's also the chance for one last Guinness before heading back on the road again for the last leg of the journey. You arrive back into Dublin in the evening.
* Please note that if your tour departs after 1st April 2025, day five of the tour will change. After Blarney Castle, you visit Kinsale for lunch instead of Cahir. Also, you will visit the Rock of Cashel instead of Kilkenny. Your tour finish time on day five will also change to 7pm arrival in Dublin.