A Week In... Ireland 2025

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Featuring 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.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Irish eyes are smiling at some of the Emerald Isle's most intriguing places
    • from sophisticated citiestosmall towns throughout thequintessential Irish countryside...Discover scenic wonders in the Burren
    • at the Cliffs of Moher and in the lush Wicklow Hills... stay in a majestic castle hotel and an elegant manor house steeped in history and countryside charms... tour
    • taste
    • dine
    • and dance... enjoy a private recital at a grand Cork cathedral... explore Glendalough with a local guide
    • visit Blarney Castle and earn the gift of gab... and discover all things Irish on a week well spent!

What's this trip about?

    Featuring 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.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Shannon, Ireland
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Dublin

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Array TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Journey off the beaten path, from lunar-like landscapes of The Burren to the lush Wicklow Hills Private recital at Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork Two nights at Dromoland Castle, one of the world's most famous castle hotels Guided visit through Glendalough to see the ruins of a 6th-century monastic settlement Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

Itinerary

Travel Map

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. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner in the castle. Please note: Airline schedules and arrival airport details may fluctuate; ask at time of booking.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Dromoland Castle

PORTOFCALL : Shannon, Ireland

Day 2 Spirits Soar at the Cliffs of Moher

Make your way today through The Burren, an eerie landscape of limestone outcrops, en route to the Cliffs of Moher. Over five miles long and towering up to 660 feet, the cliffs reign unrivaled over the Atlantic Ocean coastline, offer...

Day 3 Blarney Castle & a Concert in Cork

Your travels take you 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 g...

Day 4 Seaside Kinsale & Cork as your 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 lunc...

Day 5 Cook Up Some Fun & Irish Fare

Today you are in for a tasty treat! This morning, drive to Ballyknocken for a stop at the Ballyknocken Cookery School. Nestled between lush herb, vegetable and fruit gardens, Ballyknocken House and Cookery School is the fulfilled dr...

Day 6 A Day of Dublin Delights

Experience an in-depth introduction to Dublin on a sightseeing tour that includes lively O'Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and beautiful parks. This afternoon, take some time to enjoy the city as you wish, perhaps wanderin...

Day 7 A Look at 10th-Century Glendalough

Extend your Ireland travel outside Dublin 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 a...

Day 8 Journey home

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

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Dublin, Ireland

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,990
Price per day$749
Last Updated: 11/7/2024
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Finish Date
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Single Standard
Availability
20 Apr 2025
28 Apr 2025
$6,990
$8,616
25 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$6,990
$8,616
27 Apr 2025
05 May 2025
$5,990
$7,866
02 May 2025
10 May 2025
$7,490
$9,332
09 May 2025
17 May 2025
$7,490
$9,332
11 May 2025
19 May 2025
$6,590
$8,439
16 May 2025
24 May 2025
$8,890
$10,645
18 May 2025
26 May 2025
$6,590
$8,439
23 May 2025
31 May 2025
$7,490
$9,332
25 May 2025
02 Jun 2025
$7,490
$9,332

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Tauck.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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