Celtic Delight! Ireland
April 20-27, 2022Sleep in a castle, view the vast Atlantic from the Cliffs of Moher, drive the Ring of Kerry, fishing villages, beer in pubs, this is Ireland!
8Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
Investment: $2079 per person double, $629 solo supplement
Come join our Celtic Delight, a relaxing tour of the southern route of Ireland! This special 7-night tour overnights at a deluxe castle for 2 of the nights…followed by Killarney, Waterford and Dublin! Enjoy 13-meals, beautiful sights and Irish hospitality!
Tour Highlights
1. Explore the Guinness Storehouse, feel the ocean breeze on the Cliffs of Moher, charming towns, music filled pubs, the beauty of the Ring of Kerry are just some of the delights you will experience.
2. Visit top sights in Sligo, Roscommon, Killarney, Blarney, Cobh, Waterford, and Dublin.
3. Sleep two nights in a deluxe castle.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tuesday 4/19/22
Depart US for Dublin on an overnight flight.
Day 2 4/20 Arrive Ireland, Dublin – Roscommon
Morning arrival at Dublin Airport. Your transfer will depart Dublin Airport for Roscommon and our Castle Hotel. Time to enjoy the grounds of the castle. Perhaps take in an optional spa service. Tonight we enjoy dinner and overnight at Kilronan Castle.
Overnight Kilronan Castle.
Day 3 4/21, Roscommon, Sligo
A leisurely departure from castle hotel, we travel a short distance to the Arigna Mines, where we enjoy the unique Arigna Mining Experience. The surrounding natural scenery where the mine is located is striking. After touring the mine, we travel along scenic Lough Allen to Dromahair and the lake isle of Innisfree, immortalized by the poet William Butler Yeats. Continue on to the small village of Drumcliffe and the final resting place of W.B. Yeats, then onto Sligo Town, where you have free time to explore the history of the area or perhaps visit the Yeats Library and Art gallery. This afternoon we travel the short journey back to our castle hotel so you can enjoy some free time and relax before dinner tonight.
Overnight at Kilronan.
Day 4 4/22, Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Killarney
Morning departure from Kilronan Castle. We travel south via the majestic Cliffs of Moher, where we pause with spectacular views. Continue along the western coastline, as we make our way to charming Killarney town via Lahinch and Adare. In Killarney, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening. Killarney is an excellent location to enjoy traditional music, pub entertainment or a traditional top-rated Irish Cabaret show (which can be pre-booked at the time of your reservation for $49 per person).
Overnight in Killarney.
Day 5 4/23, Ring of Kerry
We depart on one of Ireland’s most popular and beautiful drives, the Ring of Kerry. Traveling from Killarney, we come to the town of Killorglin, famous for its traditional Puck Fair, and from here we commence the ring tour. Our drive is along the coastline of the broad Iveragh Peninsula, through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville, and Sneem. The scenery is spectacular as wind-swept cliffs, still lakes, lost valleys, and rocky mountains blend in awesome beauty before we circle back to Killarney for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Killarney.
Day 6 4/24, Blarney, Cobh, Waterford
Depart Killarney, with a stop in Blarney, where we pause for optional visits to the Blarney Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle, perhaps to kiss the famed Blarney Stone. Leaving Blarney we travel the short distance to Cobh (Queenstown), the last port of call for the Titanic. Leaving Cobh, we make our way to Waterford. In Waterford, we enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight Waterford.
Day 7 4/25, Waterford, Dublin
Morning brings a visit to the House of Waterford before making our way to Dublin via Kildare. An afternoon check-in to our Dublin hotel allows for time to relax before attending a traditional Irish cabaret and dinner show in Dublin. We return to our hotel at approximately 10:30 pm.
Overnight Dublin.
Day 8 4/26, Dublin
On our morning sightseeing tour we visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. A fantastic interactive experience, which uncovers the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who traveled the world, from early times to the modern day. Following our EPIC visit, we make our way to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit. Our afternoon is free to enjoy the capital city. Tonight enjoy dinner on your own before the final overnight in Dublin.
Overnight Dublin.
Day 9 4/27
An early morning transfer takes you to Dublin Airport for the return flight home. Pick up your last minute gifts at the duty-free shops before boarding your flight. You arrive home the same day.
Belfast and The Giant's Causeway
Book This Post Trip Add On3 Nights Belfast, day trip to the Giant's Causeway, day free to explore Belfast, airport transfers
Duration: 3 days, 3 nights
Investment: $350 per person double (will pair same gender roommates) Solo supplement $250.
Depart by train from Dublin to the city of Belfast. Explore Belfast on your own (Titanic Museum, Political Tour, etc.). Take a day trip to the Giant’s Causeway, including the Carrick-A-Rede Rope bridge and a stop at Bushmills Distillery. Transfer back to the airport for an overnight, departing the following day for home.
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