A Week In... Ireland

8 days
From $461/day
$3,690
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Overview

Highlights

    • Three nights Dublin
    • two nights Dromoland Castle
    • two nights Hayfield Manor Hotel; guided visit to Glendalough; tour of Waterford Crystal center; visits to Blarney Castle and Cliffs of Moher; private recital at Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork; private evening at Dublin's own Teeling Whiskey

What's this trip about?

    Tauck's one-week Ireland travel days feature multiple nights at some of the Emerald Isle's finest hotels; indulge in Irish culture on a trip that takes you from the rugged west to the historic south and ends with three nights in one of Europe's most popular cities, Dublin.
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityShannon, Ireland
End CityWicklow, Ireland

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Activities

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS! Journey off-the-beaten path, from lunar-like landscapes of The Burren to the lush Wicklow Hills A private evening at Dublin's own Teeling Whiskey Private recital at Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork Two nights at Dromoland Castle Tour of the Waterford Crystal center for a visual journey through 220 years of glass making Guided visit through Glendalough to see the ruins of a 6th-century monastic settlement Small Group Departures average 24 Tauck guests, priced from $4490 per person double; specific dates apply - inquire at time of booking Special Solo Traveler Savings on special departure dates where you save $200 on the single room price; inquire at time of booking Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Shannon

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Dromoland Castle. A transfer is included from Shannon Airport to Dromoland Castle, your royal home for two nights. The enchantment begins this evening with a welcome cocktail reception and dinner in the castle.

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LODGING : Dromoland Castle

PORTOFCALL : Dromoland Castle, Ireland

Day 2 The magnificent Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, and a day at an Irish castle

Drive today through the Burren, an eerie landscape of limestone outcrops, to the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs, over five miles long, and towering up to 660 feet, reign unrivaled over the Atlantic Ocean coastline, offering awe-inspiring views. Sample a taste of country ...

Day 3 A bit of Blarney & a concert in Cork

Your Ireland travel continues to County Cork today for a two-night stay in an elegant manor house hotel and an in-depth discovery of all things Irish - including a visit to legendary Blarney Castle; get ready to pucker up for the "gift of gab" if you climb its rampart...

Day 4 A trip to Kinsale and discovering Cork as you please

This morning, head out from your manor house accommodations to coastal Kinsale, where you'll visit historic Charles Fort, one of the finest examples of a 17th-century fortification in Ireland; spend some time exploring and have lunch on your own in this lovely harbors...

Day 5 Waterford Crystal, then on to Dublin & Teeling Whiskey

Waterford Crystal has long enjoyed a privileged reputation as among the finest glassware in the world - see how its luxury crystal is crafted on a visual journey across more than 220 years of glass-making at the new Waterford Crystal center. Then, your Ireland travel ...

Day 6 Trinity College, the Book of Kells & more in Dublin's fair city

Experience an in-depth introduction to Dublin on a sightseeing tour that includes lively O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and beautiful parks. We'll take you inside Trinity College Library to see the 8th-century Book of Kells. Then take some time to enjoy t...

Day 7 The secrets of Glendalough in the Wicklow hills & Dublin as you please

The country calls today as you venture into the hills of Wicklow to the monastic settlement of Glendalough, founded in the 6th century, via Tauck's scenic Yellow Roads. Most of the ruins and sites date from the 10th century and are remarkably preserved; see some of th...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour ends: Dublin. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel to Dublin Airport; allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.

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