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13 Days The Best of Ireland Tour Package
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $5190 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: May, Jun, Aug, Sep
The Emerald Isle bids you a hundred thousand welcomes on our comprehensive Ireland tour. Splendid scenery, fascinating history, a vibrant culture and warm, hospitable people all contribute to the great charm of Ireland. Enjoy stays in two castle hotels, have lunch with a farm family at a working dairy farm, visit Blarney Castle and the Waterford Crystal Factory. Experience the sophistication of Dublin and the peaceful ambiance of small villages. Have a pint with friendly locals at a lively pub. All that is best about this island nation is yours to enjoy during this ultimate Ireland tour.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Ireland
Best of Ireland tour begins at 6:00 PM at the Old Ground Hotel. A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to the Old Ground Hotel, set in the charming village of Ennis. Meet your Director and your fellow travelers at our welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, Ireland
Day 2 – The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Loch Corrib
As your Ireland tour continues, journey through emerald countryside and along the coast to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, towering over the Atlantic shoreline. Travel along the Yellow Roads through the eerie landscapes of the Burren en route to legendary Ashford Castle on the shores of Loch Corrib; it's ranked as one of the finest hotels in the world..
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Day 3 – Discover Connemara
Connemara is one of the more scenically diverse regions seen on any Ireland tour, with glistening lakes, bogs, mountain vistas and the craggy Atlantic coastline. At Kylemore Lough, see Kylemore Abbey, a splendid Gothic-Revival castle.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
Day 4 – Sligo to Donegal Bay
Noted poet, W. B. Yeats, described Sligo as the Land of Heart’s Desire. While in Sligo, visit Yeats’ resting place at Drumcliffe, beneath Ben Bulben. Continue on to Donegal for a two-night stay at a lakeside hotel in the serene Irish countryside, voted AA Ireland's 2007-2008 "Hotel of the Year."
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Harvey's Point Country Hotel, Donegal Town, Ireland
Day 5 – Explore County Donegal
This northwest Ireland tour enchants visitors with the beauty of its scenery and the warmth of its people. A lovely drive today encompasses both the coast of Ireland along Donegal Bay, through ports like Killybegs, and her lush farms and meadows.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Harvey's Point Country Hotel, Donegal Town, Ireland
Day 6 – Journey across Ireland en route to Dublin
Your Ireland tour takes you through the picture-perfect scenery for which the Emerald Isle is known across the Republic of Ireland en route to a two-night stay in the heart of Dublin, in one of the city's finest hotels. View verdant green hills dotted with grazing sheep, ruined castles and abandoned abbeys along the way.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Day 7 – Dublin’s "Fair City," an Ireland tour highlight
Ireland’s capital and largest city, Dublin is known for its rich literary history, the intricate glass lace found on the doors of its Georgian townhouses, and its lively pubs proudly serving locally made Guinness Stout. Read a page from the Book of Kells at ancient Trinity College, and visit Dublin Castle before spending the rest of the day experiencing Dublin life as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Westin Dublin, Ireland
Day 8 – Through the Wicklow Mountains to Kilkenny
Today’s adventures are a highlight of any Ireland tour. The 19th-century Powerscourt Gardens, in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, are a treat for the senses. The medieval town of Kilkenny is as well known for the quality and variety its crafts as for its rich history.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Mount Juliet Conrad, Thomastown, Ireland
Day 9 – Waterford Crystal and historic Cobh
Watch as gifted artisans create treasures in glass at the Waterford Crystal factory. The last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, Cobh also saw the sailing of the first steamship to cross the Atlantic; discover the role that Cobh has played in maritime history at the Cobh Heritage Center. Continue on to Cork, where you'll spend the night in an elegant country manor house.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork, Ireland
Day 10 – From Blarney to Killarney
Few visitors to 15th-century Blarney Castle can resist the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney stone in the hope of being gifted with legendary Irish eloquence. Journey into County Kerry, stopping at the historic town of Kenmare en route to Killarney where you'll visit Muckross House. Tour this Elizabethan-style mansion, with time to enjoy its lovely gardens.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Day 11 – Explore the Ring of Kerry
One of the most famous drives in the world, the 100-mile route around the Ring of Kerry reveals some of Ireland’s most splendid scenery. Wind your way through charming towns including Cahirciveen and Waterville, and features such as Mols Gap and Ladies View. Return to Killarney for time at leisure, adding more enjoyment of the countryside’s rich cultural heritage to this Ireland tour. Dine à la carte at your leisure in your hotel's acclaimed restaurant tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Ireland
Day 12 – From a farm to a castle
Enjoy a visit and lunch with Irish farmers at their working dairy farm and discover the role of farming in the west of Ireland. Then, it’s off to Dromoland Castle to stay for the night. Prior to becoming a world-renowned hotel, this magnificent baronial manor was home to the O’Brian family for over 500 years. Join your new friends at a festive farewell reception and dinner tonight as your wonderful Ireland tour approaches its end.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
Day 13 – Your Ireland tour draws to a close – slaínte!
This Ireland tour ends: Dromoland Castle. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Dromoland Castle to Shannon Airport. Please allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
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