Ultimate Ireland

Welcome to the Emerald Isle, a storyteller's paradise. You will explore the natural elements of this vibrant country and the fascinating cities that show the changing face of Ireland.

Our prices start from

$ 8,150 LAND ONLY

12 Days • GUIDED • 18 Meals

Operated Tour

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The Details

11 nights accommodation
Services of a traveling concierge
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Itinerary

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

Day 1 - Welcome To Energetic Belfast

Grand Central Hotel

Dinner Included

On arrival, your private chauffeur will be waiting to take you to your luxury hotel. Visit The Observatory Bar and take in glittering views of the city stretching into the distance, before savoring an a la carte dinner of Northern Irish favorites to celebrate your Ireland luxury tour.

Day 2 - Highlights Of Belfast

Grand Central Hotel

Breakfast Included

Join a local guide for a vivid picture of the past at the world-class Titanic Museum, before customizing your time in Belfast. Step out with local expert and explore the City Hall, prestigious Queen's University and Parliament Building at Stormont or meet a local artist to discover Belfast's progressive street art.

Day 3 - Giant's Causeway And Londonderry

Grand Central Hotel

Breakfast Included

Experience Northern Ireland's most spectacular geological wonder, the UNESCO Listed Giant's Causeway on a private tour with a local ranger. On arrival in Londonderry, Local Guide Ronan, one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, will captivate you with his deep knowledge of history and politics.

Day 4 - Strangford Lough And Vibrant Dublin

Dylan Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Sweet aromas and a slow food ethos await at Tracey's Farmhouse. Explore the organic farm and learn how to make traditional Irish soda bread before enjoying a farm-to-table lunch. Continue to Dublin for a tour of the city's key sights including a tasting experience at the Guinness Storehouse or create your own cocktail at Pearse Lyons Distillery.

Day 5 - A Truly Irish Experience

Dylan Hotel, Dublin

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 6 - Glendalough To Kilkenny

Lyrath Estate

Breakfast Included

Explore Glendalough, the "glen of two lakes" with a local expert. Stroll Kilkenny's Medieval Mile linking Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral. Your own historic residence, Lyrath Estate, is set within sprawling acres of lakes, gardens and woodlands.

Day 7 - Banter In Blarney

The Dunloe

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 8 - Scenic Ring of Kerry

The Dunloe

Breakfast, Lunch Included

Journey into Killarney National Park, winding along the iconic Ring of Kerry. Explore the town of Kenmare before indulging in a gourmet lunch at the Park Hotel. Travel back in time with a traditional jaunting car ride, enjoying views of Ireland's highest Mountain Range, the MacGillycuddy Reeks.

Day 9 - Exploring Limerick

The Savoy Hotel

Breakfast Included

Admire dramatic mountains and windswept sands along Dingle Peninsula. In Adare, discover the charming thatched-roof cottages, castles and abbeys before continuing to Limerick to see the best of the city including St. Mary's Cathedral and Limerick's Treaty Stone.

Day 10 - Regal County Mayo

Ashford Castle

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Breathtaking views continue through County Clare to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Your stay at the Ashford Castle begins with a royal welcome as a lone piper escorts you over the drawbridge to this estate, once home to the Guinness family. Tonight, savor specialties from a seasonal menu at the Castle's Cullen's at the Cottage.

Day 11 - Majestic Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Get acquainted with elegant birds of prey at the oldest established falconry school in Ireland or delve into the Castle's history on a guided tour. Then treat yourself to a spa or stroll the magnificent castle grounds. End the day dining in style at the esteemed George V Dining Room.

Day 12 - Depart Shannon

Breakfast Included

2024 Tour Dates

April

$8,150

June

$8,550

July

$8,550

August

10, 24

$8,550

September

$8,595

$8,495

Pricing is subject to change. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on April 20, 2024 travel date. International airfare is additional.

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