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Irish Elegance (Classic Group, 8 Days)

8 days
Start and end in Dublin
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 (Warm and friendly dinner with Travel Director)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton Burlington Road, Dublin)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour with Local Expert covering Dublin's architecture and history
    • Travel along River Liffey
    • Visit to see Custom House, Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • Tour of Trinity College campus
    • Access to view the Book of Kells
    • Welcome dinner with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Custom House
    Guinness Storehouse
    Christchurch Cathedral
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College
  2. Day 2

    Dublin to Killarney

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Curragh Racecourse and green meadows
    • Photo-stop at Rock of Cashel
    • City orientation of Killarney

    Optional Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    • Guided tour of Blarney Gardens with senior gardener
    Landmarks
    Curragh Racecourse
    Rock of Cashel
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Gardens
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  3. Day 3

    Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Journey around Ring of Kerry scenic route
    • Visit Atlantic Irish Seaweed farm with John
    • Seaweed foraging walk and education on sustainable marine practices
    Landmarks
    Iveragh Peninsula
    Atlantic Irish Seaweed Farm
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  4. Day 4

    Cliffs of Moher to Galway

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing of Shannon Estuary
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Center
    • Walk along Cliffs of Moher
    • Travel across the Burren landscape
    • Visit Galway Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Shannon Estuary
    Cliffs of Moher
    The Burren
    Galway Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Connemara National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Connemara Coast, Galway)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Connemara National Park
    • Visit Kylemore Abbey
    • Tour of Victorian Walled Garden and Neo-Gothic church
    Landmarks
    Connemara National Park
    Kylemore Abbey
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  6. Day 6

    Cong to Ashford Castle

    Meals
    Dinner (Farm-to-Table fare in stylish setting at the iconic George V Dining Room)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ashford Castle, Cong)

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Cong village
    • View statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara characters
    • Explore ruins of Medieval Cong Abbey
    • Piper escort over Ashford Castle drawbridge
    • Access to explore Ashford Castle estate
    • Farm-to-Table dinner at George V Dining Room

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments at Ashford Castle
    • Falconry school experience at Ashford Castle
    Landmarks
    Cong
    Cong Abbey
    Ashford Castle
    Lough Corrib
  7. Day 7

    Ashford Castle to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riu Plaza The Gresham, Dublin)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll on Ashford Castle estate
    • Museum visits in Dublin
    • Shopping in Dublin
  8. Day 8

    Dublin Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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5.0
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    October 7th, 2023
    We thoroughly enjoyed the Iconic Ireland and Ashford Castle tour due to the energetic Daniel Henry, who was the ideal...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Brendan Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are thrilled that you had an incredible experience and that our On Road Team added to your fantastic itinerary. Although the coach rides were long and the trip pace was dynamic, we hope you enjoyed the beautiful attractions we planned for you. We understand that extended periods on the road and early starts can be exhausting, and we want to ensure our guests have a relaxing holiday experience. Thank you for being our guest and travelling with Brenden Vacations.
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    July 1st, 2023
    The tour was very nice and
    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Brendan Vacations
    Thank you for the positive rating, we are so happy you have enjoyed your travel experience. Thank you for being our guest.
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