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| Irish Castles & Manors Tour |
Stay in Ireland's finest castles & manor houses and be treated like royalty!
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INCLUDED ACCOMMODATION - This package comes with 8 nights Irish manor hotel and castle stays. Full breakfast is included each day. |
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UPGRADED ACCOMMODATION - For each night of your tour you have to the option to upgrade to either a hotel, country manor or castle. Full breakfast included each day. look for low season & high season prices.
(low = Oct - April ; high = May - Sept) |
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- Round of Golf
- Banquet Dinner at Medieval Castle
- Horseback Riding Tour
- Guided Walk around Ireland's rugged West Coast
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8 nights/ 9 days*
From $1985 per person
*additional days can be added/ subtracted |
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Read more about each of the regions of Ireland you will be visiting on our Ireland Travel Guide or by using the links on the tour itinerary below. See photos of places you will see on this itinerary! |
| DAY 1: Glin Castle, Glin |
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| Glin Castle , one of Ireland’s most historic properties, has been in the FitzGerald family for over 700 years. The home of the Knight of Glin and his wife Madam FitzGerald, this magnificent castle stands on the banks of the River Shannon amidst 500 acres of woods and gardens. Glin Castle food is Irish country house cooking at its best. Dine off freshly caught fish and locally reared beef and lamb. Vegetables and fruit are grown in the castle's organic walled garden. Glin village, which boasts the most traditional pub in Ireland, is at the front gate. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Stay in the home of the Knight of Glin, enjoy gourmet dining on local food, have a pint at the most traditional pub in Ireland. |
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| DAY 2 & 3: Killarney, County Kerry |
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| Tonight you stay in the beautifully restored 17th century Cahernane Manor House. The house offers classical antique rooms and elegantly furnished and spacious luxury garden rooms. Dining in the award winning restaurant will be a memorable highlight of your stay in Cahernane House. The highest concentration of ancient sites are in County Kerry. From Killarney you can travel on the Ring of Kerry & see some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. See the Lissyviggeen Stone Circle, Ross Castle, Muckross House, the 15th century Muckross Abbey and Crag Caves. |
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Regional Info: County Kerry |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Stay in a 17th century Irish Country Manor House, Dine in an award-wining restaurant, Ring of Kerry, Lissyviggeen Circle, Ross Castle, Crag Caves, Muckross Abbey |
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| DAY 4: Adare Manor, Adare |
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| The Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort is the ultimate luxury five star manor house complete with an 18 hole championship golf course, a luxurious Spa, world-class dining facilities, fishing, shopping, sightseeing and a host of other estate activities guaranteed to make memories which will last a lifetime. Adare is a quaint picturesque village lined with traditional thatched-roof cottages, beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins. Snuggled in a wooden and lush countryside setting, Adare is widely regarded as being Ireland's prettiest and most unique village. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights:
5-star luxury manor house in one of Ireland's prettiest villages. Traditional thatched cottages, monasteries, King John's castle, Lough Gur Stone Circle |
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| DAY 5 & 6: Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara |
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Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is set in 450 acres of woodlands, rivers and walks in the heart of Connemara. It overlooks the famous Ballynahinch Salmon River and is surrounded by the spectacular Twelve Bens Mountain Range. Ballynahinch Castle has a charm and aura, which can best be described as 'Casual Country Elegance', which few forget and most return for. From the luxurious riverside rooms with 4-poster beds, to the elegant restaurant and the informal and intimate Fisherman's Pub. This serene Irish-speaking region is regarded as one of the most scenically beautiful regions of Ireland. Visit Clifden Castle, Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey |
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Regional Info: County Galway |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Historic Country Castle in on of Ireland's most scenic locations, river walks, Connemara Park, Clifden Castle, Kylemore Abbey , Scenic Sky Road |
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| DAY 7: Ashford Castle |
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Once the estate of Lord Ardilaun and the Guinness Family, Ashford opened as a luxury hotel in 1939 and is considered one of the top 5-star resort properties in the world. Ashford Castle has an unsurpassed reputation for providing guests with the very finest rooms and suites. You have a choice of four unique dining experiences, each with their own imitable style and ambience. From Ashford, you have a wealth of touring options - visit ancient sites or take advantage of the natural scenic beauty of the area with many outdoor activities. |
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Regional Info: County Mayo |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Stay in one of the world's top 5-star luxury hotels, Deserted Village , Achill Island, Croagh Patrick Mountain, Clew Bay, outdoor activities |
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Ashford Castle |
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| DAY 8: Dromoland Castle, County Clare |
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Dromoland Castle is one of Ireland’s finest castle hotels. It is one of the few castle hotels that can trace its ownership back through history to Gaelic Irish families of royal heritage. The Castle offers its guest's deluxe accommodations and the experience of living like landed gentry, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, absolute luxury and exceptional service. On the estate, guests can enjoy superb golf, tennis, fishing, shooting and boating while our beautiful gardens and secluded woodlands offer any number of opportunities for jogging, cycling or for a leisurely stroll. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Tour the scenic coastal regions of County Clare, Cliffs of Moher, Traditional Irish Music, The Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen |
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Dromoland Castle |
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Castle Activities - Golf |
| Golf can be arranged - we recommend you reserve this in advance. |
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| DAY 9: Depart from Ireland |
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| Today you will depart from Shannon Airport, no doubt ready to make plans to return again! |
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| Read more about this tour! |
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