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- Dublin : Orientation drive; welcome dinner
- Kildare : Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
- Strokestown house: Guided tour of the house and Famine Museum, and visit the gardens
- Kylemore : Visit the Benedictine abbey
- Connemara : Visit a marble workshop
- Galway : Orientation
- Aran islands: Ferry to and from Inishmore, hear a presentation on life on the island by a local historian, enjoy lunch at Tí Joe Watty’s pub, take a minibus tour with a driver-guide, visit Dun Aengus
- Rathbaun farm : See the farmer at work, bake your own scones, and enjoy morning coffee in the farmhouse
- Cliffs of moher: Savor the spectacular views
- Foynes : Guided tour of the Flying Boat Museum, enjoy an Irish CoffeeDINGLE PENINSULA
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Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! At 3pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for an afternoon orientation drive, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. (Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fa...
Triumphs & Tragedies KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud. STROKESTOWN Guided tour of the 1740s mansion and gardens at Strokestown House and the Famine Museum. (Breakfast,Dinner) 209 mi / 337 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Relive history at Strokestown Pa...
Wild Atlantic Way and Irish Roses KYLEMORE Visit the Benedictine Abbey. GALWAY Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast) 89 mi / 143 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Nestled between the woodlands and lakeshore near Galway City, Kylemore Abbey is home to t...
Islands of Saints & Scholars GALWAY Ferry crossing to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. INISHMORE Stop in for a light lunch at [LF] Joe Watty’s pub and hear from a local who shares stories about life on Inishmore Island. A minibus tour of the island wit...
Sheep, Scones & Ancient Stones RATHBAUN Visit Rathbaun Farm and [LF] try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones. CLARE COAST See the rocky landscapes of The Burren and stop to take photos of the prehistoric megalith at ...
Daring Young Men & Flying Machines FOYNES Take a guided tour of the Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, followed by Irish coffee demonstration and tasting. DINGLE PENINSULA Enjoy a scenic drive on Slea Head promontory. (Breakfast,Dinner) 159 mi / 255 km
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A Jaunting Good Time RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s southwestern peninsula. KILLARNEY Take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the national park (Breakfast) 99 mi / 159 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS County Kerry is home to the e...
Fine Crystal & The Gift of Gab KILLARNEY Cross the Kerry Mountains into County Cork. BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone. WATERFORD Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. (Breakfast,Dinner) 126 mi / 203 km
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Medieval & Modern Irish Capitals KILKENNY Time to explore one of Ireland’s most quaint towns. DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast) 111 mi / 179 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Time to explore the city of Kilkenny, referred to as the "Marble City" be...
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The Samuel Hotel
The Samuel is Dublin's stylish new 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city, overlooking the river Liffey, within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and historic landmarks. The hotel boasts a bar and brasserie-style restaurant. Fully air-conditioned Deluxe double and twin rooms have all the modern amenities such as dual rain fall shower, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed Wi-Fi, 43" HDTV with Chromecast streaming, iron and iron board as well as laundry service, laptop compatible in room safe, hairdryer and toiletries.
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The Gibson
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Point Village
The Ellison Hotel
The hotel is located in the heart of Castlebar, County Mayo. The bedrooms are fully equipped with the following: free WIFI, workstation with power connectivity, luxury toiletries, in-house room safe, flat screen multi-channel TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer. Guests can dine in Siar Restaurant & Bar and enjoy local produce.
Castlebar
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Lannagh Road
Galmont Hotel and Spa
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Galway
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Lough Atalia Road
Salthill Hotel Galway
The 4-star Salthill Hotel in Galway is situated on the spectacular Salthill promenade with panoramic views of Galway Bay and the Clare Hills. Whether you are looking to book a romantic trip away, a family break or traveling for work, our award-winning hotel is just steps from the beach and is one of the only hotels in Galway with a leisure centre and gym. The perfect venue for your trip to Galway!
Galway
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The Promenade, Salthill
Limerick Strand Hotel
A unique and individual hotel with an exceptional location on the Shannon. The award-winning River Restaurant and welcoming Terrace Bar & Café serve the finest quality of Irish and international cuisine, created with locally sourced produce. The Energize Health Centre features a 20-meter swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, state-of-the-art exercise and high-performance cardo & weights machines as well as a plunge pool and hydrotherapy facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.
Limerick
Ireland
Ennis Road
Brehon Hotel Killarney
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Killarney
Ireland
Muckross Rd, Poulnamuck
Dingle Skellig Hotel
The Dingle Skellig Hotel, situated on the most westerly peninsula in Europe and one of the most beautiful places in the world. Located on the Wild Atlantic Way and in the picturesque town of Dingle in Co.Kerry. The hotel prides itself on the great Irish welcome it extends to its guests and ensures a very enjoyable and memorable stay is had by all. There are many dining options for guests to avail of including the Coastguard Restaurant, Blaskets Bar, Binn Ban Brasserie & Gallarus Lounge. Guests can also relax in the surroundings of the Peninsula Spa. It is a great location to explore the magic that awaits in the Kingdom of Kerry.
Dingle
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Emlagh West
Tower Hotel
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The Mall
Granville Hotel
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The Quay
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Dublin 1
Ireland
Custom House Quay, North Dock
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