We are planning to take a cruise around Ireland for our honeymoon

Enjoy a visit to legendary Blarney Castle and an introduction to Cork, Ireland’s second city - or the real capital of Ireland as the locals like to call it! Drive to the little village of Blarney, lying in the shadow of Blarney Castle. It has remained one of the most legendary places in Ireland, nestled in breathtaking scenery and rich in folklore and legend. Enjoy your visit to the castle and if you feel adventurous, during your free time, you may try to kiss the renowned Blarney Stone. Those who do so, are said to be gifted the power of eloquence.

Admire the staggering natural beauty at the Cliffs of Moher and throughout The Burren, a picturesque region where you will explore a prehistoric Ice-Age cave. How appropriate that The Burren is named for an Irish word meaning “rocky place,” as it features huge terraces of exposed limestone. At the rugged Cliffs of Moher on the western lip of Ireland, you will behold one of the country’s most stunning natural viewpoints. Stretching five miles along the ocean, the vertical cliffs tower 700 feet above the sea. You will discover fascinating details about the geology and history of the cliffs through a virtual reality tour in the visitor center. Later, you will explore the world beneath The Burren by visiting Aillwee Cave, which melting water from the Ice Age carved out of the limestone mountain. You can expect to walk over bridged chasms, past peculiar stalactites and stalagmites, and perhaps even see an underground waterfall.

The highlight of this tour is the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Giant’s Causeway. Stop to photograph Dunluce Castle, built in the 14th century at the edge of a magnificent cliff with the fierce Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop. Visit the Giants’ Causeway, where for centuries, visitors have marveled at its majesty and mystery. The unique rock formations have, for millions of years, stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of the Atlantic storms and the rugged symmetry of the columns never fail to intrigue and inspire. To stroll the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time. Your imagination will travel along stepping stones that lead to either the creative turbulence of a bygone volcanic age or into the myths and legends of the past. The “Causeway Coaster” minibus will bring you directly to the causeway itself.

Take a brief panoramic drive through the charming capital city of Dublin, then enjoy the serenity of the Irish countryside, combining them with the picturesque setting of Glendalough’s monastic ruins. You'll head south to the green Wicklow Mountains, and into County Wicklow, which richly deserves the title "Garden of Ireland." The county has everything that is thought Irish, in its landscape and rich history and culture. In the middle of this peaceful countryside you'll come to magical Glendalough.

Delve into the history of the royals and aristocracy that have lived in and around Edinburgh, beginning with an exploration of Hopetoun House, a magnificent country estate that is still privately owned. While touring the house and grounds, you will gain insight into the Hope family that has resided there since the late 1600s. The interiors have remained virtually unchanged for centuries and beautifully reflect the elegance of the Georgian era. Free time for lunch follows in Edinburgh’s enlightening Royal Mile, the grand thoroughfare between Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official Scottish residence. Afterwards, while touring Edinburgh castle, you may see the Honours of Scotland – which are the oldest crown jewels in Britain – and the apartment where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to the future King James VI. The Great Hall is another highlight, especially its wood-beam ceiling, which rests on stones carved with symbols such as the thistle, Scotland’s national emblem.