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Iconic Ireland and Ashford Castle (Winter, 10 Days)

10 days
Start and end in Dublin
4.3
36 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Powerscourt Gardens
    Landmarks
    Powerscourt Gardens
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dublin city tour with Local Specialist visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • Visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells
    • See Dublin's Georgian Squares

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Grafton Street performers
    • Enjoy a pint at Temple Bar
    • Relax in St. Stephen's Green
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College
    Book of Kells
    Grafton Street
    Temple Bar
    St. Stephen's Green
  3. Day 3

    Dublin to Cork

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour with local specialist in Waterford
    Landmarks
    County Kilkenny
    Waterford
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  4. Day 4

    Cork to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive of the Ring of Kerry
    • Visit Torc Waterfall with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Torc Waterfall
  6. Day 6

    Killarney to Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest dining experience at Barrtra Seafood restaurant featuring locally-sourced ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Connect with local horticulturist Oonagh for foraging experience
    • Be My Guest visit to Barrtra Seafood restaurant
    • Visit the Cliffs of Moher
    • Visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
    Landmarks
    Wild Atlantic Way
    Cliffs of Moher
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  7. Day 7

    Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
    • Orientation tour of Galway
    • See Galway landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Admire Claddagh rings in Galway
    Landmarks
    Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory
    Spanish Arch
    Galway Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Galway to Cong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant royal dining experience at Ashford Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
    • Cruise on Lough Corrib aboard 'The Isle of Innisfree' with local specialist Captain Patrick
    • Elegant royal dining experience at Ashford Castle
    Landmarks
    Connemara
    Kylemore Abbey
    Lough Corrib
    Ashford Castle
  9. Day 9

    Cong to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll around Ashford Castle estate and admire lavish interiors
    Landmarks
    Ashford Castle
  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.3
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    September 21st, 2024
    5
    We did a ten day tour of Ireland. Our tour guide Jordie Ubaldo was excellent. Jordie was so knowledgeable about...
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    July 9th, 2024
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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