Charms of Ireland - Manor Houses (South)- Customizable Itinerary

Ireland - Russborough House

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Itinerary Includes:

• International round-trip airfare
• Rent a car for 8 days
• 2 nights in Dublin - Butlers Townhouse or similar
• 1 night in Tipperary - Dundrum House Hotel or similar
• 2 nights in Kerry - Dingle Benners Hotel or similar
• 2 night in Cork - Bayview Hotel or similar
• Breakfast Daily
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• Heritage Island Touring Guide and discount card

Day 1: Dublin City (14 kms)

Arrival Dublin Airport, pick up car and transfer to the city center. Time to relax from flight. Afternoon to explore Dublin city, 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. Suggested Hotel: Butlers Townhouse, 44 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4.

Day 2: Cashel, Co. Tipperary (175 kms)
Leave Dublin and drive through the rich farmland pastures of Ireland's midlands. Perhaps visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, where you can see the newborn foals grazing in the fields along side their mothers. Pass through Cashel, where you can visit the imposing Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most important ecclesiastical sites, which rise dramatically from the flat countryside. Suggested Hotel: Dundrum House Hotel, Dundrum, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Day 3: Kerry Region (215 kms)
Leave Cashel and travel through the medieval city of Limerick, where you can visit the Hunt Museum an exhibit of one of Ireland's greatest private collections of art and antiquities. Continue on to Dingle, stopping off at the pretty village of Adare en-route. Suggested Hotel: Dingle Benners Hotel, Main Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry.

Day 4: The Dingle Peninsula (145 kms)
This morning the breathtaking landscape will unfold in front of your eyes today as you drive around the Dingle Peninsula before arriving in Dunquin, on the westernmost tip of the peninsula, to visit the Blasket Center. Here you will discover what life was like on the remote Blasket Islands. This living history museum explores all the dimensions of island-living, from the land, the sea, and the language, to the weather and the seasons, as well as the distinctive character of the Blasket Islanders. Weather permitting you can embark on a 2/3 hour boat trip around the nine main Blasket Islands. The islands are remote, unspoiled and unpolluted and spectacularly beautiful and are home to an incredible number of breading seabirds, with the surrounding seas home to Dolphins, Porpoises, Atlantic Seals and even the occasional Whale or Orca. Return to Dingle for overnight. Suggested Hotel: Dingle Benners Hotel, Main Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry.

Day 5: Cork (270 kms)
Leave Dingle today and travel through the pretty town of Kenmare before driving over the spectacular Healy Pass 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. Alternatively travel along the unspoiled West Cork coastline and spend some time in Kinsale, known as the Gourmet capital of Ireland. Continue to East Cork for overnight. Suggested Hotel: Bayview Hotel, Ballycotton, Co. Cork.

Day 6: Cork (90 kms)
Staying close to your hotel, you can visit the Cobh Heritage Center, which tells the story of Irish emigration and in particular the Titanic whose last port of call was Cobh. You can also visit the Old Midleton Heritage Center which where you can learn all about making Irish whiskey. Suggested Hotel: Bayview Hotel, Ballycotton, Co. Cork.

Day 7: Return to Dublin (290 kms)
Traveling along the south coast, why not visit the world famous Waterford Crystal facility. Continuing along the east coastline, en-route to Dublin, visit the old monastic settlement at Glendalough or Powerscourt House and Gardens. Suggested Hotel: Butlers Townhouse, Dublin.

Day 8: Return Home (14 kms)
Departure from Dublin Airport.

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

Butlers Town House Hotel (4 stars)
44 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge
Dublin 4, Ireland
The elegant Town House Hotel has retained many of its original features, which have been imaginatively interwoven with 21st century conveniences. This ambience of pure luxury characterises Butlers Town House Hotel , from the bright and spacious Conservatory Restaurant to the sumptuous Victorian elegance of our Drawing Room. This popular Ballsbridge Hotel offers elegant accommodation in Dublin, next to Lansdowne Road rugby stadium and close to Dublin City center.

Rooms have been individually designed to capture the ambience of the Victorian era, while providing all the comforts of contemporary accommodation. The 20 rooms are well appointed, with much time and effort spent on ensuring your comfort. Upon climbing into your bed, you will find yourself enveloped in 2 fold Egyptian cotton and a luxuriant handmade pillow. The air-conditioning can be remote controlled and international TV stations pre-programmed for your convenience.

Dundrum House Hotel (4 star)
Dundrum,
Tipperary, Ireland
Dundrum House Hotel Golf and Leisure Club is an elegant 18th Century Manor House with full time leisure and health facilities. Built in 1730 it was purchased by Austin and Mary Crowe in 1978 and opened as a hotel in 1981. Substantial and sensitive restoration of the Manor House has been complimented by the construction of a White Flag award winning health and leisure club and a wonderful 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ryder Cup hero Philip Walton. Facilities include 21 mts deck level Swimming Pool, Kiddies Pool or you can relax and unwind in the pleasant atmosphere of the Health Spa which consists of: swedish sauna, turkish steam bath, jacuzzi with air and hydro therapy and executive changing/shower rooms. The Rossmore dining room has a top quality menu and wine list and The Venue Grillroom offers an excellent choice of grills and steaks.

There are 86 bedrooms, including 6 luxury family apartments and 2 penthouse suites. All rooms are ensuite with shower or bath, cable, satellite TV, color television, direct dial phone, hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms and disable facilities on request

Dingle Benners Hotel (4 star)
Dingle
Kerry, Ireland
Situated on the main street in the heart of the town of Dingle. The old world charm and elegance will captivate you from the moment you arrive. Benners Hotel offers the best of both worlds - traditional Irish warmth and comfort coupled with the best of modern facilities. The Atlantic restaurant serves both a La Carte or table D'Hote menus. Mrs Benners Bar is warm and welcoming with open fires traditional hospitality.

The 52 rooms are well appointed and comfortable.They are decorated in light colours and pine furniture giving the hotel a boutique atmosphere. All rooms are ensuite with shower or bath, cable, satellite TV, color television, direct dial phone and hairdryer.

Bayview Hotel (4 stars)
Ballycotton
Cork, Ireland
The Bayview Hotel is a 4 star manor house hotel located in Ballycotton, in East Cork in the south of Ireland. Regarded as one of the finest hotels in Cork, the Bayview Hotel is situated romantically overlooking miles of spectacular coastline, nestled in the unspoilt fishing village of Ballycotton. Caringly restored in 1991 the hotel is dedicated to providing modern luxury with the charm and warmth of bygone days. Relax in the hotels original gardens and embrace the invigorating sea air while viewing a traditional fishing harbour at work

Guest accommodations at the Bayview Hotel are spectacular. Directly overlooking the ocean each of the 35 bedrooms including 2 master suites is where one will experience luxury as well as the modern conveniences of direct dial telephones, televisions, ensuite bathrooms and ice and coffee making facilities. If you are looking for luxury accommodation in Cork look no further than the Bayview.