With bubbles of excitement and anticipation, you’ll arrive in Ireland today, globetrotters, where breathtaking landscapes and fascinating, friendly people abound. You’ll need to fly into Dublin Airport by 2pm, where a mini-bus will be waiting to transport you to your home away from home for your week ahead: Inch House.

History is everywhere in Ireland, and this 300-year-old Georgian Mansion has plenty of stories to tell as you settle in and relax in your lavish surroundings. Owners John and Nora Egan have lovingly restored this mansion to its former glory, and you’ll marvel at its architecture, beautifully appointed furnishings and surrounding estate as you spend some time exploring.

Dinner will be a mouthwatering affair this evening as you’re treated to a heavenly five course meal cooked by your hosts, John & Nora, who ran an award-winning restaurant for some 25 years. Make sure to dress in your evening finery, as you’ll be enjoying all this in Inch House’s elaborate dining room, which has seen many an exciting dinner party in its time.

Today you’ll wake up and feast on a full Irish Breakfast which is so elaborate and filling you will wonder how on earth you’re going to get on a horse after it. But you certainly will, because today you’re heading to a neighbouring equestrian centre (about a 10 minute drive) to enjoy a full day of jumping.

As riders, we’re always learning, so there is nothing better than being in a small group on capable horses with knowledgeable instructors. Upon arrival at the equestrian centre, you’ll be greeted with morning tea (yep, MORE food!) before you mount up and enjoy your morning training session, whether it be fine-tuning your jumping position in the sand arena or heading out into the fields over the cross country course. A stomach-filling lunch will be enjoyed in the dining room following the morning’s activities, before you venture out yet again for the afternoon’s riding training.

Dinner will be a self-served buffet back at Inch house at around 7pm.

Another exhilarating day ahead, now that the nerves have well and truly abated and the smell of horse sweat, the thrill of jumping, and the intoxicating Irish landscapes have you trembling with excitement. You’ll be heading back to the equestrian centre to continue on from yesterday’s training out on the cross country course. This is what Globetrotting dreams are made of: scooting over logs, through brush and splashing through water in an equestrian wonderland.

Tonight’s evening meal will be enjoyed at a local establishment in the town of Nenagh (this meal is not included in the ride price and will be at your own expense).

Just another day waking up in a 300-year-old Georgian Mansion – say what?! But instead of saddling up today, globetrotters, you’re going to be venturing off into County Tipperary for a day filled with local sightseeing goodness. We’re talking the creme de la creme of the area: the Rock of Cashel, the Glen of Aherlow and of course Cahir Castle. Pick up any guide book on Ireland and these three are always noted as the real crowd-pleasers in Tipperary and surrounds.

The Rock of Cashel, also known as St Patrick’s Rock, is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ireland and a fabulous archaeological ruin of Ireland’s rich monastic past. It contains one of the most remarkable collections of medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe, so let your mind create historical reimaginings as you explore the site and feast on the history before your eyes.

Up next, you’ll take a drive through the Glen of Aherlow, where you’ll stop to take photos at various points along the route. Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is breathtaking, and it’s not hard to see why as you drive through this glen!

The final stop for the day is Cahir Castle, one of Ireland’s largest and best preserved castles. An imposing 13th-15th century structure, the state-of-the-art defensive castle appears to grow from the actual rock on which it stands and has been the scene of sieges and bombardments for centuries. With your minds teeming with history and your eyes widened by the spectacular countryside you’ve glimpsed today, you’ll head back to Inch House in the late afternoon.

Transfers to/from Dublin Airport are included in the ride price on the first and last days of the itinerary only. It’s approximately a two hour drive each way. In order to connect with this transfer service, please ensure your flight arrives no later than 2pm on day one of the itinerary. Departing flights can be booked anytime after 2pm on the final day.