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Overview
See Ireland in the way it was meant to be seen and go places the big tour buses can’t go!! This award winning tour features a Deluxe Coach, no more than 16 travelers, with a Professional Driver Guide; ensuring a highly personalized experience while exploring all the off the beaten path treasures Ireland has to offer! See Dublin City, The Cliffs of Moher, The Dingle Peninsula, Cobh Heritage Center, Kilkenny, Waterford, and much more on this intimate professionally guided tour.
Thurs, Day 1: Depart the US on your overnight flight to Ireland
Fri, Day 2: Arrive Dublin. Stay 2-nights Dublin City
Sat, Day 3: Explore Dublin City Independently
Sun, Day 4: Begin your 7-day small escorted Tour! Stay 1-night Galway City
Mon, Day 5: Tour the Burren, Cliffs of Moher. Stay 3-nights Killarney
Tues, Day 6: Tour the Dingle Peninsula
Wed, Day 7: Tour the Ring of Kerry
Thurs, Day 8: Cork, Blarney Castle. Stay 1-night Kinsale
Fri, Day 9: Waterford and Kilkenny. Stay 1-night Kilkenny
Sat, Day 10: Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Stay 1-night Dublin City
Sun, Day 11: Depart Dublin and return to the US
Pricing:
- From $2,229 Per Person Sharing. Land only.
(Many Tour dates are available, please contact one of our travel experts for more information Ph: 800-832-1848)
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Itinerary
Thursday, Day 1:
Depart the US on your overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland!
Friday, Day 2:
Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your Dublin hotel. Relax after your journey. Perhaps enjoy a carriage ride through some of Dublin’s historic Georgian Squares to gain a leisurely overview of the city. There are many wonderful pubs and restaurants within steps of your hotel as well as world class shopping. We’ll give you a list of our favorite restaurants and pubs! Stay 2-nights in Buswells Hotel.
Saturday, Day 3:
Today explore Dublin City. We recommend taking a ‘Hop on, Hop off’ double-decker bus tour; it’s a great way to see all the best sights in the city! Highlights include Trinity College, Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Stroll along Grafton Street, Dublin’s premier shopping area. Visit the Guinness Brewery at St. James’ Gate. Explore the Temple Bar area of the city, and take in some traditional Irish music.
Sunday, Day 4:
After breakfast this morning you will join your 7 day small deluxe coach tour of Ireland. This award winning tour features a deluxe coach with no more than 16 passengers, and a professional Driver Guide; ensuring you will get to explore all the off the beaten path treasures Ireland has to offer! Departing Dublin you head west through the farmland and peat bogs of counties Kildare and Offaly. Our first stop is the Locke’s Distillery – reputedly the oldest legal distillery in the world. Sample the local whiskey and discover the true spirit of Ireland! Further west you will reach the mighty Shannon River and the early Christian site of Clonmacnoise – with its collection of churches, stone crosses and round towers.
After an afternoon stop in a traditional pub in one of the attractive little villages, travel into Galway City for a 1-night stay at the House Hotel, in the heart of the city.
Monday, Day 5:
From Galway City it is only a short drive along the coast to the Burren – one of Ireland’s great natural treasures. This is a land of limestone pavements, barren hillsides, rare flora, early Christian settlements and ancient stone monuments. You then stop in Kilfenora, the “town of the crosses”, for a visit to the old cathedral and lunch in the village. After lunch you visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher, which drop almost 700 feet straight into the crashing Atlantic waves. From here you travel south into County Kerry to the beautiful lakeside town of Killarney. Stay 3-nights at the Earls Court House Hotel.
Tuesday, Day 6:
Today your tour explores the wonderful Dingle Peninsula – one of the most scenic parts of Ireland and a heartland of Gaelic culture and tradition. The views here are impressive with the nearby Blasket Islands rising dramatically from the sea and the mountains of the Ring of Kerry to the south. The circuit of Slea Head leads back to the town of Dingle with its brightly coloured buildings and busy harbour. You spend the rest of the afternoon here before returning to Killarney. If the weather is good you could take an evening walk in the Killarney National Park – just on the edge of town.
Wednesday, Day 7:
Today you tour one of the world’s classic routes, the Ring of Kerry – 100 miles packed full of interest. There will be plenty opportunities for photos stops along the way with great views across to the Dingle Peninsula. See the Cahersiveen ring fort before reaching the little fishing village of Portmagee. Here you can relax and sample local seafood for lunch. The tour continues on around the Ring with stops in Waterville, Moll’s Gap and the Ladies View. There will just be time for a short walk to the Torc Waterfall before arriving back into Killarney.
Thursday, Day 8:
Today you head back east through the mountains of West Cork and the market town of Macroom then along the Lee Valley to Blarney Castle. Here you have time to visit the castle, explore the woodland walks and mystical Rock Close as well as visiting the village of Blarney itself – a good place for a bite of lunch and a bit of shopping.
At Blarney you will meet your new tour guide and transfer to your new coach for the final section of your trip.
In the afternoon you explore the beautiful coastline of West Cork with its historic villages, beautiful beaches, inlets and tiny coves. You end the day in the fishing village of Kinsale. The town is famous for its food and you will have a free evening to explore the narrow streets filled with lively traditional pubs and restaurants. Stay 1-night in Actons Hotel.
Friday, Day 9:
Today is spent exploring some of the highlights of the South East staring with the historic port of Cobh – the major departure point for Irish emigration through the 19th and 20th centuries as well as famously the last port of call of the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage. From here you will continue east towards Waterford along what is known as the “Copper Coast” – a Unesco Geopark with beautiful scenery and a fascinating history. You make a stop in Tramore – a popular beach for surfing before arriving in Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city, founded by the Vikings in the 9th Century. Continue north to Kilkenny, a bustling city with a fine castle and park, riverside walks, the National Craft Centre and plenty pubs and restaurants. Stay 1-night in the Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel.
Saturday, Day 10:
You have a couple of hours free to explore the city center before you depart Kilkenny for the Wicklow Mountains. This area contains some of Ireland’s highest peaks and most impressive valleys. One of the most impressive areas is around Glendalough (“valley of the lakes”) where you have the choice of taking one of the beautiful walking trails or exploring the ruins 6th century monastery with its famous round tower. After a couple of hours here you continue on the last section of the tour – travelling through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park and crossing the famous Sally Gap before descending the short distance back to Dublin arriving around dinnertime. Say goodbye to your Driver Guide! Stay 1-night in Buswells Hotel.
Sunday, Day 11:
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Dublin Airport and prepare for your return flight home to the US.
Slan Abhaile!
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Pricing:
- From $2,229 Per Person Sharing. Land only.
(Many Tour dates are available, please contact one of our travel experts for more information Ph: 800-832-1848)
Inclusions:
- Private Transfers on arrival & departure days between Dublin Airport and your hotel.
- 9-Nights Deluxe Hotel accommodations with Irish Breakfast daily.
- 7-days touring on Deluxe Coach with a professional driver guide, guaranteed departure (Max capacity 16 people)
- Accommodation taxes & service charges
- Deluxe portfolio of travel documents before departure with touring map of Ireland.
- List of recommended pubs, restaurants, & places of interest.
- Ireland at a Glimpse Booklet for savings on admissions and shopping discounts
- Services of our offices and Concierge Service while traveling
Airfare is additional:
Take the hassle out of booking flights. Ask about our best available Economy Fares as well as our Preferred Business and First Class Offers. Our air department experts can help with competitive rates. Just let us know your preferred dates and U.S. Departure City. We will do the rest.
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Hotels
Buswells Hotel, Dublin City Centre
Buswells Hotel is renowned for its friendly staff and great location. Situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre, Buswells Hotel provides a unique and relaxing atmosphere just a stone’s throw from St. Stephen’s Green, Trinity College, Temple Bar and many more visitor attractions.
The House Hotel, Galway City
This is a beautifully designed 4-star boutique hotel ideally located in the Latin Quarter of Galway City, within minutes of Quay Street, which is the street full of pubs, restaurants, shops, and street performers that is a magnet for visitors during the day and night.
Earls Court House hotel, Killarney
Hayfield Manor, an Experience beyond the Best. At the 5 Star Hayfield Manor Hotel Cork, a family owned boutique luxury hotel, a visit is an experience in itself.
Actons Hotel, Kinsale, County Cork
Actons of Kinsale is situated in heart of the colourful historic harbor town of Kinsale also referred to as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland.
The Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny
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