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Shades of Ireland (Dublin to Killiney, 2027)

10 days
From Dublin to Killiney
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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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Overnight Flight
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gibson Hotel)
  3. Day 2

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Irish evening with regional cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gibson Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Irish evening with regional cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Dublin city streets at own pace
    • Relax in a traditional Irish pub
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'Connell Street, and Phoenix Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dublin at own pace
    • Guinness Storehouse tour
    • Dinner at contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine
    Landmarks
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    O'Connell Street
    Phoenix Park
    Guinness Storehouse
  5. Day 4

    Dublin - Waterford

    Dublin - Waterford
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Heights Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Powerscourt Estate and gardens
    • Visit on-site distillery at Powerscourt
    • Leisurely walking tour of Waterford

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Waterford Crystal factory
    • Medieval Museum guided tour with wine tasting in 15th-century Mayor's Wine Vault
    Landmarks
    Powerscourt Estate
    Wicklow Mountains
    Waterford Crystal Factory
    Medieval Museum (Waterford)
  6. Day 5

    Waterford - Killarney

    Waterford - Killarney
    Meals
    Dinner (Diner's Choice dinner from Killarney's great restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Heights Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
    • Diner's Choice dinner at Killarney restaurant
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Blarney Stone
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Ring of Kerry

    Ring of Kerry
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Absolute Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ring of Kerry scenic loop
    • Shopping at Gap of Dunloe
    • Visit McGill family's artisan brewery with beer tasting
    • Traditional jaunting car ride through Killarney
    Landmarks
    Ring of Kerry
    Gap of Dunloe
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Cliffs of Moher - Limerick

    Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Absolute Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    • Panoramic city tour of Limerick including King John's Castle and Treaty Stone

    Optional Activities

    • Medieval banquet dinner in a castle
    Landmarks
    Cliffs of Moher
    King John's Castle
    Treaty Stone
  9. Day 8

    Burren - Galway - Limerick

    Burren - Galway - Limerick
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fitzpatrick Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Pass through the Burren
    • Traditional sheepdog demonstration with border collies
    • Free time in Galway
    Landmarks
    The Burren
  10. Day 9

    Limerick - Athlone - Killiney

    Limerick - Athlone - Killiney
    Meals
    Dinner (Elegant dinner at Fitzpatrick Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Athlone Castle
    • Free time in Athlone town
    • Elegant dinner at Fitzpatrick Castle
    Landmarks
    Athlone Castle
    River Shannon
  11. Day 10

    Killiney

    Killiney

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4.7
Overall rating based on 139 Reviews
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.2
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  • Christine5.0May 2026
    A thoroughly enjoyable and informative trip around Ireland. The itinerary covered all I wanted to see and the guide...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Collette
    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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  • Kent5.0May 2026
    The trip was managed very well. Activities went as planned. We were kept well informed and updated throughout the...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Collette
    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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  • Donna
    Donna5.0April 2026
    Great tour guide. Effective tour bus driver. Excellent choice of itinerary for a helpful means of better...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Collette
    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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  • Johhan
    Johhan5.0July 2025
    An Exceptional Shades of Ireland Tour (13 Day - Dublin to Belfast) Experience with Collette We recently completed...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Wayne5.0June 2025
    Probably the two best things were the Titanic museum and the Guinness brewery tour. We enjoyed the tour of the...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • Pamela5.0June 2025
    My favorite (of many, many wonderful experiences) was the Welcome Dinner and show at Dublin House Party. Throughout...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • Libby5.0June 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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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • Ricky4.0June 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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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • Marilyn5.0June 2025
    Cliffs of Moher and Waterford Chrystal Factory.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • Marian5.0June 2025
    The whole Collette Shades of Ireland tour was so well planned. The days were full of included tours and free time to...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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