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The Best of Ireland (Dublin to Kilkenny) (2026)

15 days

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From Dublin to Kilkenny

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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
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Itinerary

Day 1
Ireland
Accommodation
Hotel (Hyatt Centric The Liberties)
Day 2
Dublin
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hyatt Centric The Liberties)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Dublin
Day 3
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Europa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Dublin with local expert
- Visit to Jeanie Johnston replica museum ship
- Guided tour at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Optional Activities
- Independent lunch in Dublin
- Evening exploration of Dublin
Landmarks
Jeanie Johnston
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Day 4
Northern Ireland to Belfast
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Europa Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Culinary walking tour of Belfast with local foodies
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Belfast
Landmarks
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Day 5
Belfast
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at farmhouse with homegrown produce from the farmhouse garden)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mill Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit farmhouse home of a local in Killinchy
- Hands-on soda bread-making lesson
- Lunch at farmhouse with homegrown produce
Landmarks
Killinchy
Day 6
Giant's Causeway to Derry to Donegal
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mill Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Giant's Causeway
- Guided walking tour of Derry exploring the Troubles and political history
Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Derry
Day 7
Donegal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lough Erne Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Slieve League Cliffs
- Harbor cruise in Killybegs
Landmarks
Slieve League Cliffs
Killybegs
Day 8
Donegal to Enniskillen
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Connacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Private tour of Blessingbourne House with family owners
- Visit to Boatyard Distillery on the banks of Lough Erne
Optional Activities
- Independent lunch in Enniskillen
Landmarks
Blessingbourne Estate
Boatyard Distillery
Day 9
Enniskillen to Sligo to Galway
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local pub)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Connacht Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to 13th-century abbey in Sligo
Optional Activities
- Shopping and dining in Sligo
Landmarks
Sligo Abbey
Day 10
Galway
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The River Lee Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Independent pub visit in Galway
- Museum visits in Galway
- Shopping along Quay Street in Galway
- Optional tour to Kylemore Abbey through Connemara National Park - $40.00 per person
Landmarks
Kylemore Abbey
Connemara National Park
Day 11
Galway to Cork
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The River Lee Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sheepdog herding demonstration at sheep farm
- Visit to Bunratty Folk Park living history museum
Landmarks
Bunratty Folk Park
Day 12
Cork
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a garden café)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lyrath Estate)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Cork with local guide
- Guided tour of Nano Nagle Place
- Exploration of Nano Nagle Place walled gardens and museum
Landmarks
Nano Nagle Place
Day 13
Kilkenny
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at traditional family-owned Irish pub (200 years))
Accommodation
Hotel (Lyrath Estate)
Included Activities
- Lunch at traditional family-owned Irish pub
- Hurling demonstration with participation opportunity
Day 14
Kilkenny
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Demonstration at family-owned glass company
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Kilkenny Castle and town
- Visit to Jerpoint Abbey ruins (12th-century Cistercian abbey)
Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Jerpoint Abbey
Day 15
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Jeanie Johnston
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Landmarks
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Landmarks
Killinchy

Landmarks
Giant's Causeway
Derry

Landmarks
Slieve League Cliffs
Killybegs

Landmarks
Blessingbourne Estate
Boatyard Distillery

Landmarks
Sligo Abbey

Landmarks
Kylemore Abbey
Connemara National Park

Landmarks
Bunratty Folk Park

Landmarks
Nano Nagle Place

Landmarks
Kilkenny Castle
Jerpoint Abbey

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Hyatt Centric The Liberties
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Europa Hotel
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Mill Park Hotel
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Lough Erne Resort
Hotel
day 7
The Connacht Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9
The River Lee Hotel
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Lyrath Estate
Hotel
Days 12, 13

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Christine
May 27th, 2026
A thoroughly enjoyable and informative trip around Ireland. The itinerary covered all I wanted to see and the guide...
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Kent
May 17th, 2026
The trip was managed very well. Activities went as planned. We were kept well informed and updated throughout the...
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Donna
April 2nd, 2026
Great tour guide. Effective tour bus driver. Excellent choice of itinerary for a helpful means of better...
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Asked on May 6th, 2026
Looking at a high-end 12-ish day Ireland trip. Open to suggestions on departures, single-room availability, and any premium add-ons you'd recommend.
Accommodation
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Tour Details
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Collette's Travel Protection Plan includes a cancellation waiver that allows travelers to cancel their reservation up to 24 hours prior to departure for any reason for a full refund minus the cost of the insurance, and insurance coverage in destination for various scenarios that are further defined by the policy.
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Collette can assist with quoting and booking flights. Airlines do not allow name corrections. Any name adjustment after confirmation may result in complete cancellation and re-booking of the air package at a higher rate, on a different schedule, or both. Seating is under airline control and can be changed or cancelled at any time. Schedules and rates are subject to change until booked and confirmed. When adding Collette Air, we will review the full transportation package that comes complimentary with Collette flights, including in-destination hotel transfers and door to door sedan service from one pick up and drop off location to a qualified airport within 50 miles (U.S.) or 100 kilometers (Canada).
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Roundtrip YYZ flight schedules were quoting between $1160 per person and $1500 per person for nonstop options in Economy. Premium Economy is pricing in the range of $2200 per person. Business Class is pricing in the range of $7500 per person. First Class is pricing in the range of $13000 per person.
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Kylemore Abbey - Venture though Connemara National Park, where bogs and forests cut through the rolling mountains. Take in breathtaking scenery before arriving at Kylemore Abbey, situated on the shores of Pollacapall Lough. The monastery was founded in 1920, but the castle that houses the abbey was previously a private home. Explore the abbey with an expert guide, getting a glimpse into this storied building's past. Containing over 50 rooms, in addition to incomparable views of the natural landscape, a visit to Kylemore Abbey is more than you would expect of an Irish monastery. With free time to discover the area more on your own, perhaps you'll wander through the extensive gardens or rest along the shore. Duration: approximately 5 hour(s). Your transportation is included. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required. Available at $52 per person.
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Arrival and Departure Transfers typically start at $75 per person. Please note that if you are pursuing paid transfers, we will need your inbound and return flight information to arrange this transportation accordingly.
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2026
  Would you like to begin or end your tour with a additional nights at the first or last hotel of the tour? We can provide quotes for pre-nights, post-nights, and any possible extensions.

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The Best of Ireland (Dublin to Kilkenny) (2026)

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