Your prices do not include the air fare? But it does include the items in the itinerary? What would a trip in August of 2025 cost for 2 adults? I am wanting to give my daughter a graduation present. I am wanting to stay between $7,000 - $10,000.

All items mentioned in the itinerary are included unless specified as an optional excursion, an upgrade, or an independent experience. Quoted cost for 2 adults for complete land package: $7,198 USD. This quote was formulated without air or any of the optional excursions, pre/post-nights, extensions, etc.

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Interested in tis tour. Prefer May 2024 if available. Two adults. Please send information on hotels, availability and price ASAP.

The Shades of Ireland tour for departure on 01 June 2024 we still have plenty of availability for 2 travelers. The cost currently is $2,899.00 per person for double occupancy. This rate is subject to change without notice. Following is our towns and hotels that we stay in while on tour: Dublin - 2 Nights Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Waterford - 1 Night Granville Hotel Killarney - 2 Nights Killarney Avenue Hotel Limerick - 2 Nights Castletroy Park Hotel Kingscourt - 1 Night Cabra Castle

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Shades of Ireland (Dublin to Killiney, 2026)

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The highlights were, as expected, the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher. I am looking forward to take the trip in the future.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Overnight Flight
Accommodation
Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge)
Day 2
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Irish evening with regional cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Dublin city streets
Day 3
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Fitzwilton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral
- See O'Connell Street
- Tour of Phoenix Park
Optional Activities
- Tour to Guinness Storehouse
- Dinner at contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine
Landmarks
St. Patrick's Cathedral
O'Connell Street
Phoenix Park
Guinness Storehouse
Day 4
Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Heights Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit medieval Kilkenny
- Walking tour of Waterford
Optional Activities
- Tour Waterford Crystal factory
- Guided tour of Medieval Museum with glass of wine in Mayor's Wine Vault
Landmarks
Kilkenny
River Nore
Waterford Crystal Factory
Medieval Museum
Mayor's Wine Vault
Day 5
Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney
Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney
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Breakfast, Dinner (Diner's Choice from a menu of Killarney's great restaurants)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Heights Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle
- Optional: Kiss the Blarney Stone
Optional Activities
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone
Day 6
Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Savoy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Loop around Ring of Kerry
- Shop at Gap of Dunloe for local artisan crafts
- Visit McGill family's artisan brewery and taste beers
- Traditional jaunting car ride in Killarney
Landmarks
Ring of Kerry
Gap of Dunloe
Day 7
Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
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Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Savoy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Panoramic city tour of Limerick
- See King John's Castle
- See Treaty Stone
Optional Activities
- Medieval banquet dinner hosted in a castle
Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
King John's Castle
Treaty Stone
Day 8
Limerick - Burren - Galway - Limerick
Limerick - Burren - Galway - Limerick
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Fitzpatrick Castle)
Included Activities
- Pass through Burren landscape
- Traditional sheepdog demonstration with border collies
- Free time in Galway
Optional Activities
- Explore Galway city independently
Landmarks
Burren
Galway
Day 9
Limerick - Kilbeggan - Killiney
Limerick - Kilbeggan - Killiney
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant dinner at Fitzpatrick Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Kilbeggan Distillery
- Whiskey tasting at distillery
Landmarks
Kilbeggan Distillery
Fitzpatrick Castle
Day 10
Killiney
Killiney

Landmarks
St. Patrick's Cathedral
O'Connell Street
Phoenix Park
Guinness Storehouse

Landmarks
Kilkenny
River Nore
Waterford Crystal Factory
Medieval Museum
Mayor's Wine Vault

Landmarks
Blarney Castle
Blarney Stone

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Ring of Kerry
Gap of Dunloe

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Cliffs of Moher
King John's Castle
Treaty Stone

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Burren
Galway

Landmarks
Kilbeggan Distillery
Fitzpatrick Castle

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Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
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day 3
The Heights Hotel
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Savoy Hotel
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Fitzpatrick Castle
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day 8

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Christine5.0•May 2026
A thoroughly enjoyable and informative trip around Ireland. The itinerary covered all I wanted to see and the guide...
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your Shades of Ireland program. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the services provided, as well as your experience with your Collette Tour Manager. It’s always our goal to deliver memorable and seamless travel experiences, and we truly appreciate your kind comments. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on another Collette tour in the future. Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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Kent5.0•May 2026
The trip was managed very well. Activities went as planned. We were kept well informed and updated throughout the...
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your Shades of Ireland program. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the services provided, as well as your experience with your Collette Tour Manager. It’s always our goal to deliver memorable and seamless travel experiences, and we truly appreciate your kind comments. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on another Collette tour in the future. Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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Donna5.0•April 2026
Great tour guide. Effective tour bus driver. Excellent choice of itinerary for a helpful means of better...
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your Sunny Portugal featuring Porto program. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the services provided, as well as your experience with your Collette Tour Manager and Driver. It’s always our goal to deliver memorable and seamless travel experiences, and we truly appreciate your kind comments. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on another Collette tour in the future. Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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Johhan5.0•July 2025
An Exceptional Shades of Ireland Tour (13 Day - Dublin to Belfast) Experience with Collette We recently completed...
An Exceptional Shades of Ireland Tour (13 Day - Dublin to Belfast) Experience with Collette We recently completed Collette’s Shades of Ireland tour, and the entire journey exceeded expectations in every meaningful way. From immersive excursions to seamless logistics, this experience showcased the best of Irish hospitality, culture, and natural beauty. Tour Leadership A special highlight was our Tour Manager, John Fitzgibbon, whose deep historical knowledge, outstanding organizational skills, and warm communication made each day informative and enjoyable. John kept our group on track without ever feeling rushed, always available to answer questions or lend support with genuine care. His storytelling and professionalism were central to the tour’s success. Motor Coach Experience Our motor coach was clean, comfortable, and well maintained — a relaxing and reliable way to travel through Ireland’s varied landscapes. Our coach operator, Mark, provided steady hands and calm energy throughout. Courteous and professional, he navigated tight roads with expertise, making every leg of the journey smooth and safe. Excursions & Optional Tours The itinerary struck a beautiful balance between structured sightseeing and optional experiences. Highlights included the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, a lively Medieval Banquet dinner that treated our family to pageantry and meals fit for royalty, and impactful visits to the Titanic Belfast Experience, Giant’s Causeway, and Cliffs of Moher — each delivering its own unique blend of history, legend, and breathtaking scenery. We have no regrets about the optional tours; they enhanced the trip in every way. Accommodations Our hotels were clean, professionally staffed, and well maintained. We traveled during an unseasonably warm stretch, and while most properties in Ireland understandably don’t offer air conditioning, staff did their best to accommodate guests. A special shoutout to the Sligo Park Hotel, whose team went above and beyond — even heading into town to purchase additional fans for our group. That level of care didn’t go unnoticed. Meals The included meals were well prepared and culturally rich, offering insight into Ireland’s heritage through regional flavors. As a culinary sidenote: if dining independently in Derry, take note that The Exchange serves spicy dishes that might surprise your taste buds. Plan accordingly — unless you like your food with fireworks. Air & Transfer Logistics Our international flight with Aer Lingus was actually better than expected, especially compared to the volume of negative reviews online. It wasn’t luxury, but it was reliable and comfortable enough for a long-haul journey. In terms of transfers: there’s typically no need to arrange transport from Dublin Airport to local accommodations unless traveling with a large party. However, booking return transfers from Belfast to Dublin Airport is highly recommended — far more efficient and cost-effective than taxis or rideshare options. Pre-Tour & Documentation Pre-tour communication and documentation from Collette were handled clearly and professionally. No improvements needed in this area. The online survey post-tour was also thorough and gave us space to reflect on all elements of the journey. We highly recommend Collette’s Shades of Ireland tour to anyone seeking an enriching, well-managed exploration of Ireland. Outstanding professionals like John and Mark made this experience both memorable and meaningful.Show more
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Wayne5.0•June 2025
Probably the two best things were the Titanic museum and the Guinness brewery tour. We enjoyed the tour of the...
Probably the two best things were the Titanic museum and the Guinness brewery tour. We enjoyed the tour of the coastline overlooking the cliffs of Mohr and the Giants steppingstones. Also, the Blarney Stone and Castle. In fact, we could've spent a whole day there at Blarney. Also the Waterford factory was memorable. Our complaint is why Collette routed our flight from Dulles international airport to Heathrow and then back to Dublin instead of just flying us directly from Dulles to Dublin and the reverse coming back? I am guessing it was cheaper to do it that way. Recommend that in the future you also offer a direct flight option too with the understanding one will have to pay more. We are sure that a lot of people would be more than happy to pay a few hundred dollars more for a non-stop direct flight.Show more
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Pamela5.0•June 2025
My favorite (of many, many wonderful experiences) was the Welcome Dinner and show at Dublin House Party. Throughout...
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Libby5.0•June 2025
This was a wonderful trip and experience. We saw so much of this beautiful country! Our tour manager and coach driver...
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Ricky4.0•June 2025
I got sick after 2 days on the tour and ended up in the hospital for 9 days, missing the rest of the tour. John gave...
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Marilyn5.0•June 2025
Cliffs of Moher and Waterford Chrystal Factory.
Traveled in April 2025
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Marian5.0•June 2025
The whole Collette Shades of Ireland tour was so well planned. The days were full of included tours and free time to...
The whole Collette Shades of Ireland tour was so well planned. The days were full of included tours and free time to explore the cities and sights on our own. Our group tour manager Sean enthusiastically shared his Irish culture and history with humor and clarity. Our Coach driver Dan maneuvered through the tight city streets and narrow country roads with driving skills like no other! I found the Irish citizens to be very warm, helpful and so welcoming.Show more
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Your prices do not include the air fare? But it does include the items in the itinerary? What would a trip in August of 2025 cost for 2 adults? I am wanting to give my daughter a graduation present. I am wanting to stay between $7,000 - $10,000.
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  All items mentioned in the itinerary are included unless specified as an optional excursion, an upgrade, or an independent experience. Quoted cost for 2 adults for complete land package: $7,198 USD. This quote was formulated without air or any of the optional excursions, pre/post-nights, extensions, etc.
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  We offer transfers on the standard arrival and departure dates for $50USD per person each way, or $100USD per person, round-trip.
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Interested in tis tour. Prefer May 2024 if available. Two adults. Please send information on hotels, availability and price ASAP.
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- ColletteOperator•Written June 2023
  The Shades of Ireland tour for departure on 01 June 2024 we still have plenty of availability for 2 travelers. The cost currently is $2,899.00 per person for double occupancy. This rate is subject to change without notice. Following is our towns and hotels that we stay in while on tour:
  Dublin - 2 Nights
  Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham
  
  Waterford - 1 Night
  Granville Hotel
  
  Killarney - 2 Nights
  Killarney Avenue Hotel
  
  Limerick - 2 Nights
  Castletroy Park Hotel
  
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  Cabra Castle

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