Name: Shades of Ireland
Brand: Collette
SKU: 10695
Price: 2119 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.8 (116 reviews)

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Highlights

Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
Experience a traditional Irish whiskey tasting.
Be treated to dinner at a castle!
Overnight on the grounds of a regal castle.
Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
See sheepdogs in action when you visit a working farm.
Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city — Dublin.
Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.
Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.

What's this trip about?

Set out on our most popular Irish adventure. Experience all of the charms of this enchanted country, including its welcoming people.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Kingscourt, Ireland - Tour Begins

Open your tour in Kingscourt. This Irish adventure truly begins with dinner at Cabra Castle and an overnight stay on the very same regal grounds.

Day 2 Kingscourt - Tullamore/Kilbeggan - Limerick

You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Tullamore and Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of ...

Day 3 Limerick - Cliffs of Moher - Galway - Limerick

Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. Continue on to Galway where a brief tour showcases “The City of Tribes” before relaxing over dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 4 Limerick - Killarney

Travel south through forty shades of green into County Kerry. Once in Killarney, hop on a traditional jaunting car* for a ride through the national park. Board a traditional boat* and sail through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. This evenin...

Day 5 Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney

Take in the rugged coastline. 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. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demon...

Day 6 Killarney - Blarney Stone - Waterford

Live the legend. The story goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence. This morning, give it a shot at historic Blarney Castle. Arrive in Waterford and embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. Then, it’s your choice...

Day 7 Waterford - Kilkenny - Dublin

Step back in time. Begin the day in the medieval splendor of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Later, arrive in Dublin, Ireland’s rollicking capital city. Spend the remainder of your day relaxing or set out to independently explore more of this charming city.

Day 8 Dublin

Today, it’s your choice! Will you ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the historic Phoenix Park? Or will you choose a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring O’Connell Street, the General Post ...

Day 9 Dublin - Tour Ends

Your tour ends in Dublin.

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The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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