Overview
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You’ll also have time to enjoy bustling Dublin, the “Fair City,” Adare with its pretty thatched cottages; medieval Waterford, home to the famous crystal; and Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s prettiest and liveliest towns. From the scenic beauty to the unique interactions and experiences with the down-to-earth locals, this Ireland tour is sure to delight all of your senses, and at a price you just can’t miss!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation drive
GALWAYOrientation
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Savor the spectacular views
ADARE
Admire the thatched cottages
RING OF KERRY
Scenic peninsula drive
KILLARNEYVisit the popular resort town
BLARNEYVisit the famous village
WATERFORDVisit Ireland’s oldest city; LF Irish Coffee demonstration
KILKENNY
Visit the medieval town
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Day1
Céad míle fáilte! A hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in Ireland’s capital city. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
DUBLIN
Day2
The morning’s orientation drive in the “Fair City” includes statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares with their tall red brick townhouses, colorful doors and wrought iron-decorated windows, Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore the city further, or you could join an optional excursion to the Guinness Storehouse and learn all about the world-famous beer: from how Guinness is made to the ancient craft of barrel-making in the cooperage. The evening ends with a sample of “The Black Stuff,” followed by dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN–GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–ENNIS
Day3
Your day begins with a drive to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. Then, a scenic route takes you across the limestone plateau of The Burren with its strange and beautiful karst landscape to the 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER, where you savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast.
Today’s Distance: 203 mi / 326 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ENNIS–RING OF KERRY–KILLARNEY
Day4
A day full of splendid scenery as you head south and stop at quaint Adare with its pretty thatched cottages. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the famed RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. There is plenty to focus your camera on here: sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Travel on to the popular resort of Killarney for an overnight stay.
Today’s Distance: 181 mi / 300 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD
Day5
Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork, the route brings you to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. There is time here for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings, and home to the famous crystal. After dinner this evening, enjoy an LF IRISH COFFEE DEMONSTRATION.
Today’s Distance: 131 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WATERFORD–KILKENNY–DUBLIN
Day6
Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s prettiest towns with medieval cobblestone streets and Old-World charm, is your first destination today. You will have time to discover the town on your own, visit the castle or the Design Centre or simply wander through the charming streets and be part of the Irish day-to-day life. Then, travel back to Dublin, and tonight, as a fitting farewell to Ireland, consider an optional evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter.
Today’s Distance: 120 mi / 192 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBLIN
Day7
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House
First-Class
Explore the city from our family-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the city center. Located on the River Liffey, near to Dublin's 3 Arena, Bord Gais theatre, EPIC Ireland and a five-minute walk to the shopping district. Dine on-site at Oly's Bar & Restaurant.
Location
1 Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
The Gibson
Superior First-Class
The Gibson does sleeping, dining, imbibing, and relaxing really well. The chic restaurant and bar offers pan-Asian cuisine; or choose the sleek outdoor terrace lined with bamboo to enjoy wicked cocktails and a great choice of beers and wines. The gym and a relaxation area with outdoor baths invite you to relax after a day out in town.
Location
Point Village, Dublin, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
Temple Gate Hotel
First-Class
This Ennis Hotel rests on the site of a 19th century Convent of Mercy with a fascinating and eventful history. Prior to its conversion to a convent, the original houses, Row House and Lifford House was the property of Charles O'Connell, cousin of Daniel O'Connell. He was a frequent visitor to the area particularly in the years 1827 - 1829 when planning his election campaign. The Sisters of Mercy moved from the Ennis Convent in 1995 to new premises nearby.
Location
The Square, Ennis-Co.Clare, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
Killarney Towers Hotel
First-Class
Killarney Towers Hotel offers spacious and bright rooms, designed, furnished and decorated with comfort and convenience in mind. The hotel boasts restaurants, bars, a concierge service and on-site fitness facilities.
Location
College Square, Killarney, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Killarney Avenue Hotel
Superior First-Class
Step into the old world charm of the Killarney Avenue Hotel located in the heart of downtown Killarney.
Location
East Avenue Road, Killarney-Co.Kerry, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Room Service
- Television
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
Granville Hotel
Superior First-Class
Family-owned Hotel overlooking the River Suir; former home of Waterford's mayor, Thomas Meagher the father of a Civil War General.
Location
The Quay, Waterford, Ireland
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
