Great Irish Castles
Dublin | Galway | Kerry | Clare (8 Days)
Visit the romantic ruins and historic mansions of Ireland and sleep like a noble in modern, luxurious castle accommodations. Journey across the island from Dublin to the West Coast and back again.
Highlights
- Sleep in sumptuous surroundings in Ireland’s renovated castle hotels
- Discover the meaning of ‘craic’ in Dublin’s fair city
- Take a stroll around the fun bohemian city of Galway
- Spend a day in the splendid Connemara countryside
- Admire the sweeping Atlantic views atop the Cliffs of Moher
- Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Irish-speaking Dingle Peninsula
- Visit ancient Limerick city on the River Shannon
- Visit the picturesque thatch-roofed village of Adare
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Brief Itinerary
| Day |
Highlights |
Overnight |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Dublin and private transfer to your castle accommodation (Clontarf Castle). |
Dublin |
| Day 2 |
Guided tour of Dublin city. Included tickets to EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum. |
Dublin |
| Day 3 |
Morning visit of Belvedere House and Gardens, or the ancient monastery at Clonmacnoise. Afternoon guided tour of Galway city. Continue on to your castle accommodation in Clifden (Abbeyglen Castle). |
Galway |
| Day 4 |
Day trip to the beautiful lake and mountain landscapes of Connemara, including the magnificent Kylemore Abbey and Gardens. |
Galway |
| Day 5 |
Visit Rathbaun Farm, the Cliffs of Moher, and the heritage town of Kilrush en route to your caste accommodation in County Kerry (Ballyseede Castle). |
Kerry |
| Day 6 |
Day trip to the Dingle Peninsula, including the Blasket Islands Heritage Center and a boat tour (weather-permitting). |
Kerry |
| Day 7 |
Visit the medieval city of Limerick and the lovely town of Adare en route to your castle accommodation in County Clare, Newmarket on Fergus (Dromoland Castle). |
Clare |
| Day 8 |
Private transfer to Shannon airport for departure. |
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