Best of Ireland Tour from Dublin
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Itinerary
itinerary
Day 1:
Dublin
Upon entering the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport (DUB), a driver will greet you and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 2:
Dublin
Sightseeing tour of Dublin, Ireland’s peaceful capital city. We’ll also take a stroll through Trinity College (depending on the sunlight, this visit may take place the day before). The afternoon is your to explore Dublin on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Day 3:
Dublin – Powerscourt Estate – Kilkenny – Rock Of Cashel – Cork
Departing from Dublin, we’ll visit Powerscourt (admission included), including the magnificent 18th-century gardens, the Japanese garden, and the pet cemetery. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Kilkenny. Free time for lunch and a stroll around this lively town. Farther south, we’ll stop to visit the impressive Rock of Cashel (admission included), a medieval fortress symbolizing the fight of the Irish against England. Arrival in Cork mid-afternoon. Free time for a stroll around the center of Ireland’s second largest city.
Breakfast is included.
Day 4:
Cork – Charles Fort – Kinsale – Killarney – Ross Castle – Adare – Limerick
We will depart Cork for Kinsale, stopping by Charles Fort to admire the great views of the ocean by this 17th century fortress. Time to explore the historic center of Kinsale, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Ireland. Afterwards, we will travel to Killarney a tourist town in the heart of Ireland. After a stroll and free time for lunch (own expense), we include a romantic horse and carriage tour of the national park, among the gardens by the lake, ultimately arriving at Ross Castle, affording wonderful panoramas of the lake. We include a short lake cruise for a fully immersive experience. Afterwards, we will board the coach and drive to Adare, a village that has preserved traditional thatched-roof cottages and the ruins of the old abbey. Mid-afternoon arrival in Limerick. Free time to stroll around the town center.
Breakfast is included.
Day 5:
Limerick – Bunratty Castle And Folk Park – Caherconnel Stone Fort – Cliffs Of Moher – The Burren – Galway
On Day 5 we include admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, a wonderful place where you will learn about life in the time of yore. Later we’ll continue on to Caherconnell Stone Fort. After that, we’ll visit the impressive Cliffs of Moher. Those who wish may walk to O’Brien’s Tower. Our route to Galway goes through Burren National Park, boasting amazing landscapes. Arrival in Galway.
Breakfast is included.
Day 6:
Galway – Cong – Cong Royal Abbey – Clonmacnoise – Dublin
We will depart for Cong, a picturesque village located in a magnificent lake area. We’ll also visit the ruins of the Royal Abbey and walk around Ashford Castle, a gorgeous medieval structure that is now a hotel. We’ll then travel to Clonmacnoise, where, after lunch (own expense), we’ll visit the monastic ruins, admission included. We will resume our journey to Dublin, arriving in the late afternoon.
Breakfast is included.
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Package Includes
- WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dublin Airport pick-up service on Day 1
- Basic travel insurance
- Travel by motorcoach
- 5-night hotel accommodations
- 5 breakfasts
- English-speaking tour leader
- Dublin city tour
- Powerscourt Estate, Rock of Cashel, Killarney National Park, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, and Clonmacnoise admission fees
- Ross Castle boat tour
- Killarney National Park horse and carriage ride
Package Excludes
- Airfares
- Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- Optional Tips
- Additional meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities (prices and availability subject to change)
- Visa cost