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7 Nights from $3935
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Travel anytime (these prices are valid for Sept)
Itinerary Includes:
• International round-trip airfare
• Rent a car for 8 days
• 1 night in Dublin - Merrion Hotel or similar
• 2 nights Castle in Cong - Ashford Castle or similar
• 1 night Castle in County Clare - Dromoland Castle or similar
• 2 nights in Kerry - Park Hotel or similar
• 1 night in Midlands - Mount Juliet Estate or similar
• Breakfast Daily
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• Heritage Island Touring Guide and Discount Card
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Day 1: Dublin City (12 kms)
Welcome to Dublin Airport, where after picking up your car your will travel into the city center and check into your hotel. The remainder of the day can be spent exploring Dublin: trace its history from early Viking origins, through the mediaeval magnificence of St. Patrick`s Cathedral: visits to Dublinia, Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery, Trinity College and much much more. Hotel: Merrion Hotel or similar 5 star hotel.
Day 2: Galway City and Cong, Co. Mayo (265 kms)
Leave Dublin this morning and travel across the rich midland pastures. Why not visit Belvedere House, Gardens and Park? The magnificent early 18th century stately home of Robert Rochfort, Earl of Belvedere, stands in 160 acres of parkland on the shores of Lough Ennell. Belvedere is one of the finest of Ireland`s historic houses and together with gardens and park has been exquisitely restored. Before you cross the River Shannon, Ireland`s longest river you can visit Clonmacnoise a 6th century Christian site. Arrive into Galway, which has long traded with Spain and the Spanish influences are many in the city. Of note is Spanish Arch, a gateway in the old city walls and the Spanish Parade, where wealthy merchants and their families enjoyed a stroll along the promenade. Continue on from Galway to nearby Cong and Ashford Castle your overnight hotel. Hotel: Ashford Castle or similar.
Day 3: Connemara Tour (200 kms)
Today embark on a tour of the wild and rugged Connemara region, famous for the savage beauty of its lake and mountain scenery. Irish is still widely spoken here. Why not visit the magnificent Kylemore Abbey: a beautiful mansion in a lakeside setting against a mountainous backdrop? Irish Benedictine nuns, with a tradition of over 300 years run this unique Abbey set in the heart of Connemara, overlooking Pollacapul Lake. A haven of peace! Visit the magnificent Gothic Church. You can also visit Connemara National Park at Letterfrack, where the indigenous wild Connemara ponies roam freely through the rugged landscape.
Hotel: Ashford Castle or similar.
Day 4: County Clare (170 kms)
Today you leave Ashford Castle and travel through Galway City and into County Clare. Why not visit Rathbaun Farm and see the animals being tended or enjoy a traditional tea and scones break? Travel through the strange lunar landscape of the Burren region or visit the Cliffs of Moher a spectacular 5 mile long cliff, which rises almost 700 feet above sea level. You can also visit the 15th century Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, where replicas of traditional thatched cottages are arranged in a village setting, complete with village shops including the printers, the confectioners, the post office, the pub and hotel, the doctor`s house and the bakers. Stop at some of the many small towns and villages that Ireland is famous for. Hotel: Dromoland Castle or similar.
Day 5: Kerry (170 kms)
Today travel south, through the rich midland pastures and pass through the medieval city of Limerick. Stop in the pretty village of Adare, whose Heritage Center allows you to experience the area`s unique history, spanning from 1233. Continue on to Kenmare, recently voted Ireland`s tidiest town. Hotel: Park Hotel or similar.
Day 6 - Kenmare or West Cork (90 kms)
Today, why not relax and enjoy the hotel`s facilities or visit Kenmare with its many craft and antique shops. Alternatively tour the West Cork region travelling over the spectacular Healy Pass before arriving in Glengariff where you can take a short boat trip to Garnish Island to see the sub tropical gardens. Because of a unique Gulf Stream influence, you can see many plants you would normally expect to see in much warmer climates. Hotel: Park Hotel, Kenmare, Co. Kerry or similar.
Day 7 ? The Midlands (265 kms)
Leave Kenmare and travel through the rich rolling pastures of Ireland`s Golden Vale region. Why not stop in Cork, Ireland`s second largest city or perhaps visit the world famous Blarney Castle and nearby Blarney Woollen Mills? Continue on to the medieval city of Kilkenny where you can stroll through the narrow streets and alleyways or visit Kilkenny Castle or some of the other heritage sites. Hotel: Mount Juliet Estate or similar.
Day 8 ? Departure from Dublin Airport (180 kms)
Today travel to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.
Important Note:
Please be advised that you need to check-in to your hotel accommodation no later than 6 pm. If you are going to be later that 6 pm, you need to call your accommodation and advise them of your approximate check in time. Failure to do this could result in your reservation being cancelled and rooms released.
We reserve the right to vary the itinerary should the need arise, but will ensure where feasible that location and standard are maintained.
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HOTELS USED IN PACKAGE
Merrion Hotel
Upper Merrion Street,
Dublin 2 , I reland
The Merrion Hotel, a luxury 5 star hotel, is set in the center of the city between Merrion Square and St. Stephen`s Green on Upper Merrion Street. This hotel brings new standards of excellence to Ireland`s capital by the nature of the discreet and efficient but friendly service offered to guests. The hotel offers the choice of 2 restaurant and 2 bars, including the renowned Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the only 2 star Michelin Restaurant in Ireland, the Mornington Restaurant which offers the very best contemporary food with Irish flair. The bars include the Cellar bar which is located the original 18th century wine cellars, with their vaulted ceilings, also No. 23, a small cocktail bar on the ground floor. The Merrion`s health and fitness center, the Tethra Spa, features and an 18 meters infinity swimming pool, together with a gymnasium, steam room and a luxurious private treatment room. The Merrion Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
With the meticulous restoration of 4 gracious Georgian houses, the Merrion provides 143 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, many overlooking magnificent 18th century gardens.
Ashford Castle
Cong
Co.Mayo, Ireland
Set in 350 acres of parkland, this super 13th Century Castle, situated on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo offers a delicate mix of both the old and the new. Its atmosphere is unique and its tradition of comfort and enjoyment long standing. Guests enjoy gourmet cuisine as well as a wide range of country activities. These include golf on the castle`s 9 hole course, salmon and trout fishing on the castle`s lake, horse riding, tennis and clay pigeon or driven pheasant shooting over the castle's terrain.
The Castle offers 83 luxurious rooms and suites, with comfort and style, all with bath/shower, central heating, direct dial telephone, multi channel television, radio, trouser press, irons, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Dromoland Castle
Newmarket-on-Fergus
Co. Clare, Ireland
This 5 star hotel is located 13 kms away from Shannon Airport. The international reputation for excellence is reflected in the award winning cuisine in the Castle`s Earl of Thomond and Fig Tree Restaurant in the newly opened Dromoland Golf and Country Club. A meticulously maintained 18 hole golf course, fishing, horse riding, clay shooting, health and beauty clinic and much more.
Stately halls, elegant public areas and beautifully furnished 100 guest rooms are steeped in a timeless atmosphere that is unique to Dromoland.
The Park Hotel
Kenmare
Co. Kerry, Ireland
Since 1897 travelers have enjoyed the gracious elegance of the Park Hotel Kenmare. In a heavenly location overlooking Kenmare Bay the hotel is renowned for its attentive service and international standards. The hotel is a haven of hospitality and charm with an inviting open log fires creating an ambiance of comfort and elegance. In the Deluxe Destination Spa SAMAS guests can indulge in the ethos of a true spa to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. A host of classes and activities encompass the wonderful location of this special corner of Ireland. The hotel offers an 18 Hole golf course, tennis, 12 acres of gardens and 40 acre National Park adjoin the grounds. Enjoy Ireland in one of its most magnificent locations.
This 5 star hotel has 46 rooms furnished with period antiques and is renowned for outstanding cuisine featuring the best of local seafood.
Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Thomastown
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
One of Ireland`s most magnificent hotels a super 18th century country house set on 1,500 acre estate of rolling hills, magnificent parkland and river views. There is a Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf course, with club house. Guests may enjoy a golf academy, horse riding, clay target shooting, fishing, archery, tennis, croquet, cycling or strolling through the woodlands, parklands and formal gardens. There is gourmet dining in the Lady Helen MacCalmount Room, an informal choice in the Clubhouse and lively atmosphere in the Tap Room Bar. The adjoining stud farm offers excellent equestrian activities and has bred race horses of international repute in the past, most notably Tetrach, after whom the cozy hotel cocktail bar has been named.
The house has been tastefully restored and offers a selection of 58 luxuriously furnished bedrooms, located in the main house or Hunters Yard or Rose Garden lodges, which along with the reception rooms are furnished throughout with antiques.
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