Shades Of Ireland

From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car and pick from a selection of the best restaurants in town with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Feel like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and stunning scenery, these are the shades of Ireland you’ve always imagined.

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$ 3,499 LAND ONLY

10 Days • GUIDED • 13 Meals

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The Details

8 nights accommodation
On some dates additional accommodations may be used. Single rooms are limited.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportations and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 5 dinners

Itinerary

Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Day 2 - Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin

Dinner Included

Day 3 - Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin

Breakfast Included

Today, ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park. What follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine.

Day 4 - Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford

Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.

Granville Hotel, Waterford

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendor of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. It’s your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault.

Day 5 - Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney

Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.

The O'Donoghue Ring Hotels, Killarney or The Heights Hotel, Killarney or The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney or Great Southern Hotel, Killarney

Breakfast, Dinner Included

The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence - give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle, by navigating the 128 narrow steps to the top. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park. Tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice... choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Killarney’s great restaurants.

*Jaunting car ride and/or boat cruise are included, weather permitting.

Day 6 - Killarney - Ring Of Kerry - Killarney

Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.

The O'Donoghue Ring Hotels, Killarney or The Heights Hotel, Killarney or The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney or Great Southern Hotel, Killarney

Breakfast Included

Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture.

Day 7 - Killarney - Cliffs Of Moher - Limerick

The Absolute Hotel, Limerick or The George Hotel, Limerick

Breakfast Included

Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty." This evening you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle.

Day 8 - Limerick - Galway - Limerick

The Absolute Hotel, Limerick or The George Hotel, Limerick

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Return to Limerick to relax over dinner.

Day 9 - Limerick - Kilbeggan - Kingscourt

Cabra Castle, Kingscourt

Breakfast, Dinner Included

You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner.

Day 10 - Kingscourt - Tour Ends

Breakfast Included

Itinerary featured is for June 2025 - May 2026 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on September 8, 2024 travel date. Single supplement from $700. Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability.

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