Shades of Ireland

Ireland
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Selected departures between 1 February - 31 August 2025 (Price based on 17 April 2025)

What's included

Price subject to change as of 10 February 2025.
9 day tour departing Dublin.
5 Handpicked Accommodations.
13 Meals.
4 Choice on Tour Options.
Travel Manager to accompany throughout Must-See Inclusions:.
Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city - Dublin.
Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.
Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
Cultural Experiences:.
Overnight on the grounds of a stately castle.
Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
See Irish sheepdogs in action during a traditional demonstration.
Culinary Inclusions:.
Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.
Settle in for an elegant dinner at a castle.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 Dublin, Ireland. Get a taste of old Dublin. Tonight, you and your fellow travellers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine.
  • Day 2 Dublin. Today, it's your choice! Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city's historic centre, exploring St. Stephen's Green, Grafton Street, and the General Post Office. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin's charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine.
  • Day 3 Dublin to Kilkenny to Waterford. Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendour of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland's oldest city. It's your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor's Wine Vault.
  • Day 4 Waterford to Blarney Stone to Killarney. The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence - give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park before boarding a boat* and sailing through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. Tonight, it's Diner's Choice choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Killarney's great restaurants.
  • Day 5 Killarney to Ring of Kerry to Killarney. Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture.
  • Day 6 Killarney to Cliffs of Moher to Limerick. Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty." This evening you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle.
  • Day 7 Limerick to Galway to Limerick. Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases "The City of Tribes." Return to Limerick to relax over dinner.
  • Day 8 Limerick to Kilbeggan to Kingscourt. You don't have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland's whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner.
  • Day 9 Kingscourt. Your journey ends in Kingscourt.
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