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| Irish Opulence Tour |
Experience old-world Irish charm & elegance in medieval castles & first class hotels.
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INCLUDED ACCOMMODATION - This package comes with 8 nights manor hotel and castle stays. Full breakfast is included each day. |
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UPGRADED ACCOMMODATION - On select nights of your tour you have to the option to upgrade from a 4-star property to a 5-star. 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 $1600 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: Kilkea Castle, County Kildare |
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| Kildare is located in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains and is home to the Irish National Stud and three racecourses. Next to the National Stud are the impressive Japanese Gardens. There are a number of castles to visit in the area as well as the 13th century St. Brigid's Cathedral. |
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Regional Info: Co. Kildare |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, St Brigid's Cathedral, Numerous Castles, Connoly's Folly. |
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| DAY 2: Waterford, County Waterford |
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| Waterford is Ireland's oldest city, founded in 852 by the Vikings. The city is surrounded by water and the medieval city walls are still visible. Reginald's tower dominates the skyline and is more than 1,000 year old. The popular Waterford Crystal Factory is also in the area. |
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Regional Info: Co. Waterford |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Waterford Crystal Factory, Reginald's Tower, ancient city walls, Waterford Treasures |
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Faithlegg Manor House |
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Upgrade: Waterford Castle |
Upgrade Price:
$82.00pp low/ $128.00pp high |
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Activity Options |
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Play a round of golf |
| Golf is available at Faithlegg Manor or at Waterford Castle. Please advise us if you would like us to reserve a tee-time for you. Price: $119.00 per person (Faithlegg); $100.00 per person (Waterford) |
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| DAY 3 & 4: Cork City, County Cork |
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| Cork City is over 800 years old and is an artistic city home to the Cork Opera House and numerous galleries and theatres. There are many quaint pubs where traditional Irish music can be heard nightly. From Cork city you can explore Blarney Castle (kiss the blarney stone!), Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic and Kinsale, the gourmet capital of Ireland. |
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Regional Info: County Cork |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Theatres & Galleries, Blarney Stone & Castle, Kinsale, Cobh, Traditional Irish music. |
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Hayfield Manor |
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| DAY 5 & 6: Killarney, County Kerry |
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| DAY 7: Galway, County Galway |
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| Galway is a vibrant city full of music, art, sculpture, crafts, literature and poetry. Street performers fill the cobble stone pedestrian streets. While in the city enjoy visit the numerous medieval pubs with traditional Irish music. Also visit the impressive Galway Cathedral, Spanish Arches, Eyre Square and the medieval quarter. |
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Regional Info: County Galway |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Galway Cathedral, Eyre Square, Medieval Quarter, Traditional Irish music, Spanish Arches |
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Great Southern Hotel |
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Upgrade: Killarney Avenue |
Upgrade Price:
$64.00pp low / $91.00pp high |
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| DAY 8: Dublin, County Dublin |
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| Dublin is the capital city of Ireland with its charm attributed not only to its scenic local but also to its lively atmosphere and unique Georgian and Medieval architecture. While in Dublin be sure to visit Grafton Street, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Guinness Brewery, Jameson Distillery, Dublin Castle and the lively pub area of Temple Bar. |
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Regional Info: County Dublin |
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Regional Tour Highlights: Trinity College, Book of Kells, Guinness Brewery , Jameson Distillery, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar |
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Clontarf Castle |
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Upgrade: Westin Hotel |
Upgrade Price:
$82.00pp low/ $128.00pp high |
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| DAY 9: Depart from Ireland |
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| Today you will depart from Dublin Airport, no doubt ready to make plans to return again! |
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| Read more about this tour! |
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