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Irish Splendour

From

CAD 3,149

Duration

8 days

Countries

Ireland

Activity

easy

Rating

4.5 · 264 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Savor a true taste of “Irish Splendor” when you spend the night in a stately castle. Relax by a roaring peat fire. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher. Tour rollicking Dublin and share a conversation with the locals at a pub featuring traditional Irish entertainers. Choose from a selection of Killarney’s best restaurants with our “Diner’s Choice.” Sip on the “Water of Life” at a whiskey distillery. Visit Kilmainham Gaol, one of Ireland’s most historic prisons. Explore the spectacular Dingle Peninsula and drive the Slea Head road for majestic coastal views. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel. Visit the famous Gap of Dunloe where you can shop for traditional Irish goods. Meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm. Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. From the breathtaking sights of Kerry to the historic Rock of Cashel, gaze across the countryside and culture of Ireland.

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

→

Countries

Ireland

Activity level

easy

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History

Day by day

Your journey through

Ireland

Showing Days 1-7

8-day itinerary

Day 1Overnight FlightExperience a true taste of Irish splendour 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.

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Overnight Flight

Experience a true taste of Irish splendour 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 2Dublin, IrelandArrive today in Dublin, Ireland’s historic capital city. With no scheduled activities until this evening, take your time settling in as you begin to encounter the Irish way. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.

Arrive today in Dublin, Ireland’s historic capital city. With no scheduled activities until this evening, take your time settling in as you begin to encounter the Irish way. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3DublinEnjoy a full morning’s sightseeing bus tour of Dublin with a local expert. Navigate the city viewing famous sites, drive down the Georgian streets and bustling O’Connell Street, and give a nod to the statue of Oscar Wilde, perched on his stone. The rest of the day is yours to independently explore the “Fair City” as you wish. You may choose to join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by a traditional Irish dinner and dance performance.

Dublin

Enjoy a full morning’s sightseeing bus tour of Dublin with a local expert. Navigate the city viewing famous sites, drive down the Georgian streets and bustling O’Connell Street, and give a nod to the statue of Oscar Wilde, perched on his stone. The rest of the day is yours to independently explore the “Fair City” as you wish. You may choose to join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by a traditional Irish dinner and dance performance.

Day 4Dublin - KillarneyDepart 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.

Dublin

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.

Day 5Killarney - Dingle Peninsula - KillarneySet off this morning to follow what is perhaps Ireland’s most beautiful coastal route — the stunning Slea Head Drive on Dingle Peninsula. Then it's your choice! Visit the Blasket Centre, a heritage museum with stunning views of the Atlantic -OR- experience Killarney’s beauty the traditional way with a local jarvey on a jaunting car ride where history and storytelling come together in breathtaking scenery. This afternoon, you can take some time to explore the town of Dingle or Killarney.

Tranquil landscape of a lake amidst lush green mountains and cloudy sky.

Killarney

Set off this morning to follow what is perhaps Ireland’s most beautiful coastal route — the stunning Slea Head Drive on Dingle Peninsula. Then it's your choice! Visit the Blasket Centre, a heritage museum with stunning views of the Atlantic -OR- experience Killarney’s beauty the traditional way with a local jarvey on a jaunting car ride where history and storytelling come together in breathtaking scenery. This afternoon, you can take some time to explore the town of Dingle or Killarney.

Day 6Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - EnnisToday, explore the fascinating Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum and discover the story of Hollywood star, Maureen O’Hara’s connection to Foynes. 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.

Killarney

Today, explore the fascinating Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum and discover the story of Hollywood star, Maureen O’Hara’s connection to Foynes. 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.

Day 7Ennis - KillineyStart your day with a cross-country journey to the picturesque Fore Valley. Explore a working distillery where you’ll discover the art of craft spirit-making and enjoy a tasting of its unique creations. Top your day off with an overnight stay at an18th Century 4-star luxury castle hotel and toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.

A scenic autumn view of a historic stone bridge over a calm river in Galway, Ireland.

Ennis

Start your day with a cross-country journey to the picturesque Fore Valley. Explore a working distillery where you’ll discover the art of craft spirit-making and enjoy a tasting of its unique creations. Top your day off with an overnight stay at an18th Century 4-star luxury castle hotel and toast the end of a fabulous trip during your farewell dinner.