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Castles and Manors (8 Days)

8 days
Start and end in Dublin
4.3
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Castles and Manors (8 Days) - Brendan Vacations

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Reception - Traditional Irish flavors)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Dublin with Local Specialist
    • View St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • View Georgian Squares

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure exploration of Dublin's streets
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Georgian Squares
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Dublin to Galway to Cong

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • See Galway Cathedral
    • Stroll through Eyre Square
    • Overnight at The Lodge at Ashford Castle on the shores of Lough Corrib
    Landmarks
    Galway Cathedral
    Eyre Square
    Lough Corrib
  3. Day 3

    Cong to Westport to Clifden

    Meals
    Lunch (Be My Guest high tea in the Drawing Room featuring Banoffee and Baileys flavors), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Westport House
    • Connect With Locals at Westport House
    • Be My Guest experience with high tea in the Drawing Room of Westport House
    Landmarks
    Westport House
    Abbeyglen Castle
  4. Day 4

    Connemara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Connemara
    • Visit Kylemore Abbey
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at oyster farm
    • Explore Kylemore Abbey's walled Victorian garden
    Landmarks
    Kylemore Abbey
    Kylemore Abbey Victorian Walled Garden
  5. Day 5

    Clifden to Kinvara to Lahinch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
    • Dive Into Culture at Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
    • Pass through Kinvara village
    • View Dunguaire Castle
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
    Landmarks
    Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
    Kinvara
    Dunguaire Castle
    Cliffs of Moher
    Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
  6. Day 6

    Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk at Torc Waterfall with Local Specialist
    • Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
    Landmarks
    Torc Waterfall
    Ring of Kerry
  7. Day 7

    Cashel to Kildare to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock of Cashel
    • View ecclesiastical ruins with Local Specialist
    • Visit Irish National Stud in Kildare
    • Dive Into Culture at Irish National Stud
    • See foaling unit at Irish National Stud
    • See museum at Irish National Stud
    • View stallions at Irish National Stud
    Landmarks
    Rock of Cashel
    Irish National Stud
  8. Day 8

    Dublin

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
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    September 21st, 2024
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