Ireland's Charm: Country Home Vacation
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- Enjoy a stay in Kilkenny, a medieval gem in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East.
- Explore Ireland's most picturesque village in Adare, where you'll see medieval monasteries, castles and streets lined with thatched cottages.
- Treat yourself to a pint at Ireland's oldest pub, The Brazen Head in Dublin.
- Drive the famous Ring of Kerry, where you'll encounter seaside villages, castle ruins, scenic cliffs and more!
- There are over 30,000 castles and castle ruins throughout Ireland; you're sure to stumble upon a few as you make your way from destination to destination.
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual, economy-sized rental car for duration of trip- automatic available for upgrade
- 2 nights in Kilkenny at the Lyrath Estate, or similar
- 1 night in Killarney at the Cahernane House Hotel, or similar
- 2 nights in Adare at the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel or The Dunraven Adare
- 2 nights near Dublin at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel or Dunboyne Castle Hotel
- Breakfast Daily
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Arrive in Dublin Airport and collect your things. Pick up your rental car and make your way to your first accommodation in Kilkenny.
Kilkenny is a medieval city with deep religious roots; here you can explore well-preserved churches and monasteries. Start with a trip to Kilkenny Castle, then perhaps you'd like to visit the 13th century St. Canice's Cathedral or the Black Abbey Priory.
Head west to Killarney, where you'll find the perfect starting point to drive the popular tourist route, the Ring of Kerry. Along the ring you'll visit seaside villages, coastal cliffs, national parks, castle ruins and more!
Your next destination is Adare. Explore the nearby village, one of the friendliest and most picturesque village in Ireland. Here you'll find streets lined with thatched cottages among castles, ruins and medieval monasteries.
Today, take the 20-minute drive to Limerick, which dates back to 812! Pay a visit to the iconic King John's Castle, a breathtaking 13th century castle which dominates the city. You can also take a walk across The Living Bridge, which is Ireland's longest pedestrian bridge and connects County Limerick to County Clare.
Make your way to your final accommodation in Dublin. Explore the iconic city during the day, then head to the Temple Bar district in the evening, which is world-renowned for its nightlife. Pick a bar that has live music inside and join the locals in some traditional Irish craic!
Today is your last full day in the Emerald Isle. Spend the day discovering all the sights and secrets of Ireland's capital city. Pay a visit to Dublin Castle, explore the Trinity College Campus and all of its literary gems or tour the factories of your favorite...
Head to the airport in accordance with your departure flight. Be sure to give yourself enough time to drop off the rental car at the rental area.
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