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Ireland
Experience
8 days 7 nights
Daily Departures
A journey around Ireland to visit the
best attractions, admire the stunning landscapes and experience the
Irish traditions.
Day
Itinerary
Overnight Location
Day 1
Arrival in Dublin
County Dublin
Day 2
Sightseeing in Dublin City County Dublin
Day 3
Waterford Crystal - Lismore Castle County Wateford
Day 4 Blarney
Castle - Ring of Kerry County Limerick
Day 5 King
John's Castle - Lough Gur
County Limerick
Day 6 Ennis -
Cliffs of Moher County
Galway
Day 7
Connemara National Park
County Galway
Day 8
Departure from Dublin
| 2025 |
3/4* Hotels |
January - April
November - December |
$919 pp |
| May & October |
$1039 pp |
| June - September |
$1169 pp |
| Single Supplement |
$749 pp |
Price includes ▪
7 nights accommodation sharing a twin/double room with private
facilities inclusive of breakfast
. ▪ Entrance to Guinness Storehouse – day 2
▪ Irish Evening – “Celtic Nights “at Arlington
Hotel (dinner & show) – day 2
7 Day Car rental (round trip pick up and drop off
Dublin. Price included is $90 per person. If the cost is
higher, you will pay the difference. If the price is lower, you will
get the savings)
▪ Service & VAT
Price does not include:
▪ Entrances fees
▪ Lunches, dinners and drinks
▪ Personal expenses
If the contracted price is sold out at the hotel,
the price would increase. We will advise after the reservation
is made if this happens.
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County |
3*
Hotels |
4* Hotels |
| Dublin |
Jury
Inn Parnell, Street, Jurys Inn Christchurch,
Buswells Hotel, Beresford Hotel, Cassidys Hotel or
Similar |
Ashling Hotel,
Marlin Hotel, Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Brooks
Hotel or similar |
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Waterford and area |
Waterford Marina Hotel, Viking Hotel Waterford,
Treacys Hotel Waterford |
Granville Hotel
Waterford, Fitzwilton Hotel or similar |
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Limerick |
South
Court Hotel, Limerick City Hotel, Bedford Townhouse
or similar |
George Hotel
Limerick, Clayton Hotel Limerick or similar |
| Galway |
Flannery's Hotel Galway, Travelodge Galway, Victoria
Hotel or similar |
Jurys Inn Galway,
Clayton Hotel or similar |
Suggested Itinerary
Days 1 & 2 Arrival in Dublin Arrive at Dublin
Airport and pick up your hired car. Check in to your
accommodation and spend some time exploring the cosmopolitan
city of Dublin. Enjoy a tour of Dublin City at your leisure,
stroll around the Georgian Squares and discover Phoenix
Park, the largest public park in Europe. Go shopping in
exclusive Grafton Street and enjoy a bite to eat in Dublin’s
trendy Temple Bar district. You can also visit the oldest
University in Ireland, Trinity College (not included)
founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st. Inside, visitors can
view the famous and wonderful ‘Book of Kells’, a 9th century
Gospel manuscript in Latin with the Four Gospels of the New
Testament. Continue to the inevitable visit of the Guinness
Storehouse (included in package), with an interesting
insight into the history and the brewing process of the
world famous beverage. At the end of the tour enjoy a
delicious pint of Guinness in the Gravity bar, which offers
wonderful panoramic views across the city. Overnight in
County Dublin.
Day 3 County Waterford After your full Irish Breakfast,
depart Dublin heading south towards Waterford. On arrival,
visit the legendary Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre (not
included). Founded by George and William Penrose in 1783,
the factory is a world leader in the manufacture of crystal.
Take a guided tour to learn the secrets of the manufacturing
process and understand the attention to detail required to
make each piece of crystal. A fascinating visit not to be
missed! Continue your tour at Lismore Castle (not included),
built in the 13th Century in a Gothic style by King John.
You will be completely captivated by its panoramic and
imposing position overlooking the River Blackwater. Stroll
through enchanted gardens with beautiful collections of
magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, herbaceous borders and
contemporary sculptures. The historic garden is divided into
two parts; one represents the 17th Century (1605 by Richard
Boyle), and the other one is the image of the 19th century.
You will be enchanted by the castle’s mystic charm. Continue
to your accommodation in County Waterford for overnight.
Day 4 Blarney Castle & the Ring of Kerry Start your day
with a visit to the spectacular medieval Blarney Castle (not
included), built nearly six hundred years ago by Cormac
MacCarthy. It represents one of Ireland’s treasures as well
as a worldwide landmark. That might have something to do
with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence,
found at the top of the Tower. Kiss it and you will never
again be lost for words! You will be captivated by each
treasure that Blarney has to offer. Continue your journey
with a unique experience in a mystic and unspoilt region of
Ireland. Indeed, the Ring of Kerry is the most famous and
panoramic route in Ireland through Killorglin, Cahirciveen,
Waterville on Ballinskeligs Bay, the picturesque village of
Sneem, with its painted shops and cottages, and along the
spectacular Ladies View. This trail leads each visitor into
the heritage of Ireland, giving the opportunity to discover
every treasure of the Iveragh Peninsula. In fact, this
region is particularly famed for its charm with its amazing
scenery of many types, including long sandy beaches, rocky
shoreline, cliffs, mountains, lakes and forests. With
spectacular, beautiful and diversified landscapes, the
journey is not be missed! Continue to County Limerick for
your overnight stay.
Day 5 County Limerick Today will be spent exploring
Limerick. You can visit the picturesque King John’s Castle
(not included). Built around 1200 – 1210 the Castle is
located in the heart of the medieval Limerick City and
overlooking the Shannon River, it offers visitors
spectacular views. A majestic insight with a discovery of
800 years of history thanks to an interactive visit with
imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman
houses, fortifications, siege mines and battlement walks. Do
not miss this fascinating insight into medieval Limerick and
its history. Lough Gur is one of Ireland’s most important
archaeological sites. You will be captivated by the beauty,
charm and tranquillity of this ancient place. The
Interpretive Centre tells the story of Pre-Celtic Ireland
dating back to 3000 BC. Enjoy an educational and peaceful
walk of discovery through beautiful scenery. Overnight in
County Limerick.
Day 6 Ennis & Cliffs of Moher Start your journey north
with a visit to Ennis, a historic market town known as the
home of Traditional Irish Music. The history along with
modern influences represents a pleasant blend of the
historic past and active present. Its narrow bustling
streets and lanes give character and ambiance to the town.
It has a rich heritage tradition with some of the finest
monuments, buildings and waterways. Aillwee Cave (not
included) is your next place to visit, which was discovered
in 1944 and is the most famous of the many thousands of
ancient caves beneath the karst landscape of the Burren,
Ireland. Its features include an underground river and a
waterfall as well as some large stalactites and stalagmites.
Your final stop of the day is the famous Cliffs of Moher
(not included), Ireland’s most visited natural attraction.
The Cliffs rise up to 214m (700 feet) at the highest point
at Knockardakin just north of O’Brien’s Tower and range for
8km over the Atlantic Ocean on the Western seaboard of Co.
Clare. It also boasts views of 5 counties on a clear day.
The human story and history of the Cliffs of Moher dates
back at least 2000 years. Mankind has told stories about
these mighty cliffs and seen them form a part of myth and
legends.
Day 7 County Galway Referred to as a “savage beauty” by
the Irish writer Oscar Wilde, the Connemara region is a
peninsula bordered by the arid and rocky coastline of Galway
Bay. Connemara is world famous for its lakes and rivers,
bogs and mountains. The picturesque Connemara has a natural
charm with its abundant wildlife and its villages, where
Gaelic is still the spoken language. With its beauty and its
natural paradise, Connemara offers you magnificent views of
the Ocean and the fjord of Killary Harbour. This region is
such a spectacular and unique sight and must be explored.
Visit the Neo-Gothic Kylemore Abbey (not included), built in
1868 by Mitchell Henry as a romantic gift. Originally, it
was a Castle covering around 40,000 square feet with over 70
rooms and the principal wall was two feet thick. In 1920,
Kylemore became an Abbey and is now the oldest of the Irish
Benedictine Abbeys. This remarkable historical place offers
you magnificent views in a peaceful and relaxing setting.
Take a pleasant and charming walk through the Victorian
Walled gardens. Overnight in County Galway.
Day 8 Departure: Travel back towards Dublin. Return your
hire car and join your flight home
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