The Heart of Ireland


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- Dublin : Welcome dinner; orientation drive; guided tour of the GPO Witness History
- Kildare: Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
- Kilkenny: Guided tour of Smithwick’s Experience and ale tasting
- New ross: Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Waterford: Enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration, ride the Waterford & Suir River Railway, guided walking tour of the Waterford Treasures, guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal
- Youghal: Visit the resort town
- Blarney: Visit the famous village
- Glengarriff: Private boat to Garinish Island
- Ring of kerry: Take pictures of the Lakes of Killarney
- Adare: Admire the thatched cottages
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Céad mile fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
Ireland’s Capital City DUBLIN Take a morning orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS “In Dublin’s fair city where girls are so p...
Hit the Sliotar! FRESHFORD [LF] Learn from an expert about hurling, one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games. KILKENNY Time to explore one of Ireland’s most quaint towns. (Breakfast,Dinner) 122 mi / 196 km
LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Hurling is a game o...
Spend Your Day Your Way in Waterford
WATERFORD Explore Waterford on an included YourChoice Excursion. BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone. ROSSCARBERY Free time. (Breakfast,Dinner) 125 mi / 202 km
TAKE YOUR PICK Explore your way...
Island Life BALTIMORE Visit the village whose heritage revolves around sailing and fishing. CAPE CLEAR ISLAND [LF] Take a ferry to the remote island where a local islander describes life for the 110 residents on a walking tour. (Breakfast) 57 mi / 91 km
LOCAL ...
A Jaunting Good Time RING OF KERRY Panoramic drive around part of Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula. KILLARNEY Take a jaunting car ride through the national park, followed by free time. ADARE Stop in the quaint village to see its thatched cottages. (Breakf...
Sheep and Scones CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. RATHBAUN FARM [LF] Try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones at an Irish farm. GALWAY Free time. (Breakfast,Dinner) 165 mi / 266 km
Whiskey and Waters AHASCRAGH Visit Ahascragh distillery. SHANNONBRIDGE Enjoy lunch in a local pub. BIRR Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast,Lunch) 63 mi / 102 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT WHISKEY GALORE! Ahascragh Distillery a historic old mill building has been brought ...
The Winner’s Circle KILDARE Visit the world renowned Irish National Stud. DUBLIN Free time this afternoon. (Breakfast) 98 mi / 157 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION The Irish National Stud is home to the long tradition of Ireland’s love of horses. This ...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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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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"Spencer Place, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland."
Granville Hotel
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Celtic Ross Hotel
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County Arms Hotel
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Birr
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Railway Road
Hilton Dublin City
Stay at the Hilton Dublin hotel and admire stunning views over the beautiful, historic Grand Canal. Set in the heart of Dublin city, this Dublin hotel is situated on the green LUAS line and is close to a wealth of local attractions and business corporations. Discover stylish wine bars and gourmet bistros just a short walk from the hotel on Grafton Street and the famous St. Stephen Green area. Unwind in one of this Dublin hotel's bright and modern Guest rooms.
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