- 8 Days , 3 Cities
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Ireland’s Ancient East Tour
Dublin you will see the important buildings of the city such as the GPO which…
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Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most famous national monuments and the royal site of the ancient kings of Munster. Also known as ‘Ireland’s Acropolis’, this spectacular group of Medieval buildings includes a 12th century round tower, a High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, and a 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
Countries Visited Ireland,
Places Visited Dublin, , Limerick
Suggested Duration 9 days
Travel Styles Cultural Tours
- DAY 1
Welcome to Dublin!
Arrive at Dublin Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Dublin is the number one destination in Ireland. The city has history, charm, sights, museums, galleries, theatres, shops, pubs, restaurants, and an abundance of character. Dublin's elegant Georgian architecture makes it one of Europe's most attractive capitals. It is a relatively small and accessible city, small enough and safe enough to get around on foot, while the Luas tram system and the suburban rail system, the DART, provide excellent transport links throughout the city.View on mapWhat's included?
Accommodation
Transfer
- DAY 2
Clonmacnoise - Galway
This morning you will be met and greeted by your tour guide and your driver at the airport. We will then drive west towards Galway. En route, we visit Clonmacnoise, set picturesquely on the banks of the River Shannon. At this monastic settlement, established by St. Ciaran in the 6th century, we see the ornate Cross of the Scripture, two round towers, and the ruins of a former cathedral. In the afternoon we continue to Galway –Ireland’s fourth-largest city and European City of Culture 2020. Enjoy a stroll through the old streets of this lively and atmospheric student city before continuing to our hotel.
Overnight in Galway city centerView on mapWhat's included?
Breakfast- Accommodation
Tour- Transfer
- DAY 3
Connemara
Today we will explore the famous Connemara region and experience the real beauty of Ireland with its breath-taking landscapes and incredible sceneries. We will stop at the Killary fjord and stop to visit the house and gardens of Kylemore Abbey. Then we will return to our hotel.
Overnight in Galway city centerView on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour
- DAY 4
Boat trip to the Aran Islands – Cliffs of Moher
Today we take a boat trip from Doolin to Inis Oirr (Inisheer), the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands. Inis Oirr is a ‘Gaeltacht’, where Irish or Gaelic is still the main spoken language. We visit the ruins of the 15th century O’ Brien’s castle as well as the 10th-century church which was founded by St. Kevin of Glendalough. Upon our return to the mainland, we will visit the famous 655 ft (200 m.) high Cliffs of Moher before checking in to our hotel in county Clare.View on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour
- Transfer
Cruise/Boat
- DAY 5
Flying Boats – Irish Coffee – Limerick
This morning we visit the Flying Boat and Maritime Museum in Foynes in County Limerick. Learn about how a small village became a world center of aviation in the ‘30s when the flying boats containing restaurants and bridal suites were used to bring the rich and famous across the Atlantic Ocean to America. Foynes also has a second claim to fame as the birthplace of Irish Coffee. Enjoy an Irish Coffee in a lounge dedicated to this famous drink and take the original recipe back home with you. We leave Foynes and stop for a walk on beautiful Ballybunion beach on the Wild Atlantic Way before proceeding to our hotel.
Overnight in KillarneyView on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour
- Transfer
- DAY 6
Ring Of Kerry
Our drive along the famous Ring of Kerry, one of Europe’s most scenic routes, takes us past the Aghadoe Heights, Waterville, and the Coomakista Pass to Ladies View, which gets its name from the pleasure expressed by Queen Victoria's Ladies-in-Waiting on their visit here in 1861. We continue around the Ring and finish in Muckross Park, known for its beautiful shrubs, flowers, and Victorian Mansion.
Return to our hotel and overnight.View on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour
- DAY 7
Rock of Cashel – Dublin
This morning, we travel to the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most famous national monuments and the royal site of the ancient kings of Munster. Also known as ‘Ireland’s Acropolis’, this spectacular group of Medieval buildings includes a 12th century round tower, a High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, and a 13th-century Gothic cathedral. We travel onwards to Dublin.
Overnight in Dublin city center.View on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour
- Transfer
- DAY 8
Dublin
Ireland’s largest city has a population of over 1 million and is divided into north and south by the River Liffey, which flows through its center. Our city tour will take in all of Dublin’s main attractions. We will visit Trinity College where the beautifully illustrated Book of Kells is housed in the magnificent Old Library. Other highlights include St. Patrick's Cathedral, the General Post Office on O Connell Street, the home of the Irish President in the Phoenix Park, and Dublin’s shopping streets and graceful Georgian squares. We will then finish the day with a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse, home of the most renowned beverage.
Overnight in Dublin city center.View on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Tour
- DAY 9
Dublin
Today is the departure day of your journey. After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the international airport.View on mapWhat's included?
- Breakfast
- Transfer
Starting from $5,100 per person
Price per person in double occupancy
The rate is based on 4-star superior accommodation
Price excluding international flights
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What’s Included?
- 08 overnights in 4 star accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis
- 01 x Dublin
- 02 x Galway city center
- 01 x county Clare
- 02 x Killarney
- 02 x Dublin city center
- Transfers (chauffeur service) from Dublin airport and retour-
- City tour (private guide) in Dublin
- Private executive car including professional driver/guide on 6 full days (including all expenses)
- Boat trip to the Arran Islands
Sightseeing Highlights Included
- Visit the capital city of Dublin
- Full day city tour
- Visit Trinity College where the beautifully illustrated Book of Kells is housed in the magnificent Old Library.
- St. Patricks Cathedral
- The General Post Office on O Connell Street, the home of the Irish President
- Dublin’s shopping streets
- Georgian squares
- Visit of the famous Guinness Storehouse, home of the most renowned beverage!!!
- Visit the city of Galway
- En route we visit Clonmacnoise, set picturesquely on the banks of the River Shannon
- Explore the famous Connemara region
- Witness the beauty of Killary fjord and stop to visit the house and gardens of Kylemore Abbey
- Boat trip from Doolin to Inis Oirr (Inisheer), the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands
- Visit the ruins of the 15th century O’ Brien’s castle as well as the 10th century church
- Visit the Flying Boat and Martime Museum in Foynes in County Limerick
- Walk on beautiful Ballybunion beach on the Wild Atlantic Way
- Drive along the famous Ring of Kerry, one of Europe’s most scenic routes, takes us past the Aghadoe Heights, Waterville and the Coomakista Pass to Ladies View
- Explore the Muckross Park, known for its beautiful shrubs, flowers and Victorian Mansion.
- Travel to the Rock of Cashel,
- High Cross and Romanesque Chapel
- 13th century Gothic cathedral