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| Hidden Ireland Tour |
Uncover Ireland's best kept secrets as you embark on the road less traveled.
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INCLUDED ACCOMMODATION - This package comes with 2 nights in a country house hotel & 10 nights of B&B accommodation. 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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12 nights/ 13 days*
From $1,240 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 & 2: Ballyvaughan, County Clare |
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| The village lies at the edge of the Burren region on the Southern shore of Galway Bay. Corcomroe Abbey, the Ailwee Caves, the Portal Dolman and many other historical landmarks are a short drive away. From Ballyvaughan visitors can explore this unique landscape by car, bike or hiking on its many hills. The village and its surrounds offer exclusive and warm accommodation to relax in. Indeed the pubs and restaurants are a joy for both locals and visitors. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Poulnabrone Dolmen, Cliffs of Moher, Traditional Irish Music , Corcomroe Abbey, Ailwee Caves, The Burren |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Gregans Castle Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$88.00pp low/ $117.00pp high |
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Activity Options |
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3-hour guided walking tour of the Burren |
price: $46.00 per person more info>> |
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| DAY 3: Aran Islands, County Galway |
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| The Aran Islands are located 30 miles off the coast of Galway and have a population of only 1500. Here you can immerse yourself in the rich Celtic culture among the people who speak Gaelic as their first language. Visit the 2,500-year-old ancient stone fort Dun Aengus and other forts in the area. |
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Regional Info: County Galway |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Irish-speaking region, Dun Aengus Fort , Kilronan Town, Traditional Pubs |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Ard Einne Guesthouse |
Upgrade Price:
$26.00pp low/ $26.00pp high |
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| DAY 4 & 5: Connemara, Co. Galway |
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| Connemara is located on the Atlantic Ocean and within the 12 peaks of the Bens Mountain Range. 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: Connemara Park, Clifden Castle, Kylemore Abbey , Scenic Sky Road |
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Lough Inagh Lodge |
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Upgrade: Ballynahinch Castle |
Upgrade Price:
$27.00pp low/ $29.00pp high |
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3-hour Horseback Riding in Westport |
price: $201.00 per person more info>> |
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| DAY 6: Ennis, County Clare |
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| Ennis is the capital of County Clare and is a lively medieval town known for its good traditional Irish music. Take time to explore the narrow bustling streets, visit the 13th century Ennis Abbey and the Clare Museum. Also enjoy some of the small traditional pubs littered throughout the town. |
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Regional Info: County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Ennis Abbey, Medieval Town Center, Cliffs of Moher, Traditional Irish Music, The Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Old Ground Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$59.00pp low/ $143.00pp high |
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| DAY 7 & 8: Kinsale |
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| Kinsale is one of the most picturesque villages of the south-west coast and is known as the "Gourmet Capital of Ireland". Walk the colorful narrow streets down to the harbour and enjoy the scenic views. Visit the star-shaped Charles Fort with its spectacular views and learn about Ireland's history. |
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Regional Info: County Cork |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Narrow town streets , scenic coastal views, Charles Fort, coastal walks, gourmet food |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Perryville House |
Upgrade Price:
$119.00pp low/ $150.00pp high |
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| DAY 9: Bantry, County Cork |
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Bantry, in the heart of West Cork, is a region of lush vegetation, palm trees and semi-tropical flowers. Hemmed in by high mountain ridges, an azure blue sea and cascading mountain streams, it is a place of unrivaled beauty where the landscape changes with every mood of wind and sky. In this breathtaking splendour of mountain scenery, hilly pastures, meandering streams, lakes and woods, where megalithic monuments and ruins of monastic settlements dot the country-side, visitors can find peace and tranquility. |
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Regional Info: County Cork |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Beara Peninsula, Ancient Stone Circles & Megalithic Tombs, Scenic Walks & Hikes, Explore local off-the-beaten track towns and villages |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Seaview House Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$89.00pp low/ $117.00pp high |
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| DAY 10 & 11: Kenmare, County Kerry |
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Kenmare is a haven of tranquility, gourmet food, superb accommodation and breathtaking scenery in one of the most natural, unspoiled environments in Europe. Cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, the picturesque town of Kenmare is the perfect location from which to discover the South West of Ireland, linking the internationally famous Ring of Kerry with the rugged Ring of Beara. |
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Regional Info: County Kerry |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Beara Peninsula, Clonee Lakes, Blackwater, beaches at Allihies or Castlecove Rossdohan Pier, Ring of Kerry, Hill Walks, Gourmet Food |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Park Hotel Kenmare |
Upgrade Price:
$178.00pp low / $278.00pp high |
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Park Hotel Kenmare
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
more info
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| DAY 12: Adare, County Limerick |
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| 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. Also visit King John's Castle in Limerick the Stone Age Center at Lough Gur. |
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Regional Info:County Clare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Traditional thatched cottages, monasteries, King John's castle, Lough Gur Stone Circle |
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Bed & Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Mustard Seed Lodge |
Upgrade Price:
$95.00pp low/ $95.00pp high |
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| DAY 13: 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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