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6-Nights Irish Splendor from $1,999
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Irish Splendor
Savor a true taste of Irish splendor" Explore the historic city of Dublin by bus. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel and visit the famous Blarney Castle. Explore the spectacular Dingle Peninsula. Meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher. Spend the night in a stately castle and enjoy the atmosphere of its magnificent reception rooms. Sip on the "water of life" at a whiskey distillery. From Dublin’s charming Grafton Street to the breathtaking sights of County Kerry, gaze across the countryside and beauty of Ireland.
6 nights from $1,999 per person
Irish Splendor
Day 1 Overnight Flight
Experience a true taste of Irish splendor on a trip that combines four-star accommodations, stunning scenery, and tasty local cuisine. Make a return to times past when you embark on an unforgettable tour of the Emerald Isle.
Day 2 Dublin, Ireland
Hotel: Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham
Arrive today in Dublin, Ireland’s historic capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.(D)
Day 3 Dublin
Hotel: Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham
Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour of Dublin, the “Fair City,” with a local expert, navigate the city, take in famous sites, and give a nod to the statue of Oscar Wilde, perched on his stone. Drive down the Georgian streets and bustling O’Connell Street, then enjoy some free time to independently explore the city’s cultural offerings. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by a traditional Irish dinner and dance performance.(B)
Day 4 Dublin - Killarney
Hotel: Killarney Avenue Hotel
Depart Dublin for Ireland’s breathtaking countryside. Visit the town of Cashel for views of the historic Rock of Cashel, the location where it’s believed St. Patrick preached and converted the king of Munster. Next, journey to historic Blarney Castle, where you may take the opportunity to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Legend has it that those who kiss the stone are bestowed with the gift of eloquence. End your day in Killarney, a town surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant.(B, D)
Day 5 Killarney - Dingle Peninsula - Killarney
Hotel: Killarney Avenue Hotel
Set off this morning to follow what is perhaps Ireland’s most beautiful coastal route – the stunning Dingle Peninsula. Next, it’s your choice! Drive the beautiful Slea Head road, where some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes are found -OR- visit the Slea Head Blasket Centre, a heritage museum with stunning views of the Atlantic -OR- simply take free time to explore the town of Dingle.(B)
Day 6 Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Ennis
Hotel: Old Ground Hotel
Today, experience the daily life of a traditional Irish family and enjoy homemade scones and tea during a memorable visit to the Molanna Dairy Farm. Continue to the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for awe-inspiring views of the mighty Atlantic and Aran Islands. End your day in the charming town of Ennis. Enjoy the ambience of your historic hotel and feel the warmth of Irish hospitality. This evening you may join an optional tour to a medieval banquet dinner hosted in a castle.(B)
Day 7 Ennis - Kingscourt
Hotel: Cabra Castle
Start your day with a cross-country journey to Irish whiskey territory. During a visit to a historic distillery, learn the process of whiskey-making and delight in a tasting of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the regal grounds of a historic castle and toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.(B, D)
Day 8 Kingscourt - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to an end in Kingscourt.(B)
extensive gardens, which are open to the public; as is the Main House. There is a lovely restaurant in the house, overlooking the gardens and Wicklow Mountains, which offers the finest in Irish artisan, home cooked cuisine. The 34,000 acres of this estate extend along both shores of the River Dargle . Powerscourt is one of the finest properties in Europe, designed and laid out by Daniel Robertson between 1745 and 1767. This property is filled with splendid Greek and Italian-inspired statuary, decorative ironwork, a petrified-moss grotto, lovely herbaceous borders, a Japanese garden, a circular pond and fountain with statues of winged horses, and an occasional herd of deer. Opportunity for shopping at Avoca Handweavers now located in Powerscourt House. Enjoy lunch here at Powerscourt or at a traditional Irish pub in the city centre.
number of city parks, such as St. Stephen’s Green and indeed Merrion Square. The highlights of any tour in Dublin may include a visit to Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse… and –if time permits –St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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